Rachel Hwang
Mandarin Chinese Teacher at The Dalton School- Claim this Profile
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Tanya Zabalegui
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rachel when she came on board to support the campus international welcome program. Rachel reported directly to me and though it was a very fast paced project she hit the ground running with all her responsibilities. She is a quick learner, energetic, inquisitive and hardworking and also very flexible and eager to take on new challenges. She demonstrated that she works well independently, but also can be a great team player. Her bilingual, bicultural and teaching skills came in very handy to the endeavor. I am happy to recommend Rachel for her future positions.
Tanya Zabalegui
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rachel when she came on board to support the campus international welcome program. Rachel reported directly to me and though it was a very fast paced project she hit the ground running with all her responsibilities. She is a quick learner, energetic, inquisitive and hardworking and also very flexible and eager to take on new challenges. She demonstrated that she works well independently, but also can be a great team player. Her bilingual, bicultural and teaching skills came in very handy to the endeavor. I am happy to recommend Rachel for her future positions.
Tanya Zabalegui
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rachel when she came on board to support the campus international welcome program. Rachel reported directly to me and though it was a very fast paced project she hit the ground running with all her responsibilities. She is a quick learner, energetic, inquisitive and hardworking and also very flexible and eager to take on new challenges. She demonstrated that she works well independently, but also can be a great team player. Her bilingual, bicultural and teaching skills came in very handy to the endeavor. I am happy to recommend Rachel for her future positions.
Tanya Zabalegui
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rachel when she came on board to support the campus international welcome program. Rachel reported directly to me and though it was a very fast paced project she hit the ground running with all her responsibilities. She is a quick learner, energetic, inquisitive and hardworking and also very flexible and eager to take on new challenges. She demonstrated that she works well independently, but also can be a great team player. Her bilingual, bicultural and teaching skills came in very handy to the endeavor. I am happy to recommend Rachel for her future positions.
Credentials
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Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, Art and Mandarin with Bilingual Authorization
California Teacher CommissionJul, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
California Clear Elementary Teacher Credential with Bilingual Authorization
California Teacher CommissionJul, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Dalton School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mandarin Chinese Teacher
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Sep 2017 - Present
Implementing CI strategies for intermediate learners for Chinese as a second language Presenter of CI strategies for elementary levels and Mandarin Chinese @ COACH OC Created curriculum that instructed students with successful passage of NY Regents Coordinated extracurriculars for students with overseas schools Successfully implemented, collaborated and piloted spiral curriculum from bottom up Implementing CI strategies for intermediate learners for Chinese as a second language Presenter of CI strategies for elementary levels and Mandarin Chinese @ COACH OC Created curriculum that instructed students with successful passage of NY Regents Coordinated extracurriculars for students with overseas schools Successfully implemented, collaborated and piloted spiral curriculum from bottom up
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Boutique Chinese Tutor
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Sep 2017 - Present
In person and remote Mandarin Tutoring Vanlife Blogger IG: the.traveling.tutor Travel Enthusiast Educational Motivator offering Inspiration Digital Nomad In person and remote Mandarin Tutoring Vanlife Blogger IG: the.traveling.tutor Travel Enthusiast Educational Motivator offering Inspiration Digital Nomad
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Walnut Valley Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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4th and 5th Grade Chinese Dual Immersion Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
Created 4th and 5th Grade Chinese Curriculum for Dual Immersion Program in accordance to California State Standards and ACTFL Standards Created curriculum, including a musical that demonstrated engaging creative and comprehensible methods of teaching students Current intern member of COACH, a professional development project of which teachers coach other foreign language professionals Presented comprehensible input methodology in COACH professional development multiple times as according to Dr. Stephen Krashen Show less
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Saddleback Valley Unified School District
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Laguna Hills High School
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Chinese and English Teacher
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
Organized, envisioned, created and built from ground up the first Chinese Program at SVUSD Used comprehensible input and other language acquisition strategies to teach non-native and non-heritage Chinese students the language so that students acquired comprehensible and authentic understanding and basic conversation in Mandarin Chinese. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated First Chinese New Year Celebration at Laguna Hills High School and other Chinese related events and received newspaper coverage Cross-curricular development with other teachers to enrich Chinese learning Expanding Chinese program Show less
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University of California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Welcome Program
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
Assisted with the organizing transportation logistics for the pickup of incoming international freshman, graduate, transfer and Education Abroad Program (EAP) students. Assisted in organizing marketing data to use for future program reference. Assisted in the successful transportation and accountability of 300 students from various airports to UC Irvine. In charge or troubleshooting housing problems and guided students to resolve these problems by working closely with Campus Housing, ACC, and Irvine Company. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Acrobat, and highly efficient and organized. Show less
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San Diego Unified School District
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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1st Grade Mandarin Immersion Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Mandarin Immersion Teacher Nationally Hanban Certificated in China for teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Have 85% of students reached the targeted character recognition in the school's Chinese curriculum and 90% of students meeting state standards in Math. Worked with students with ranging proficiency levels to raise math benchmark scores. Used a range of fine and performing arts to help create an environment in which the Mandarin language is rehearsed, applied, and understood. Show less
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Los Angeles Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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9th, 12th Grade English, 12th Grade Life Skills Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
9th, 12th Grade English, and 12th Grade Life Skills Teacher Scaffold lessons according to students' (mostly ESL, ELD and Special Ed) needs and improved test scores with Far Below Basic (FBB) and Below Basic (BB) students. Used arts background to instill creativity into lessons. Taught resume writing, interview skills, job professionalism courtesy, money-managing, college application skills, and much more to prepare seniors in becoming a productive, prepared college-bound or work-force citizens. Show less
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Los Angeles Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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ESL and 9th Grade Intervention English Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
ESL, 9th Grade Intervention English, and 9th Grade Advisory Teacher Implemented Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies, methods, and techniques to create an optimal learning environment in English. 90% of students passed ESL and went on to mainstream English, and had 10% of former students go onto taking AP English courses after completion of my ESL class. Built good rapport with students and their families. Handled up to four levels of ESL classes in one period, and was able to maintain a calm, organized, and efficient learning environment. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2016
UCLA
Master’s Degree, East Asian Studies -
2008 - 2009
UCLA
CA Single Subject Teaching Credential, English Teaching Methodology -
2005 - 2008
UC Irvine
BA, Studio Art, Digital Arts
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