Ms. Yunqi Li, Parent and Me Teacher
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Ms. Yunqi Li, Parent and Me Teacher
Ms. Louise Xu, Book K Teacher
Louise Xu possesses a master’s degree in English and a bachelor’s degree in English, and minors in psychology and art. She has been teaching at West Valley Chinese Academy since 2010. She also works as an English lecturer at California State University, Northridge and loves teaching and working with students.
Ms. Eva Chen, Book 1 Teacher
Eva Chen is a native Chinese speaker who studied nursing and psychology in Sichuan University in China and Dominican University of California. She possesses several years of experience teaching the Chinese language to non-native Chinese speakers before coming to the United States. She loves children and wants to integrate Chinese culture in her lessons to help the children develop their own interests. Her classroom is filled with fun and diverse language learning experiences.
Ms. Victoria Hwang, Book 2 Teacher
Victoria Hwang graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in Beijing, China and received a bachelor’s degree in Art and Literature. She is a native Chinese speaker and taught children in China for 5 years. In her class, she focuses on Mandarin speaking and Chinese culture learning. She will spark the interest in her students to learn Chinese by games, arts and crafts, role playing and storytelling. She believes that giving every student a chance to share their opinions and speak their mind will help develop Chinese language skills and also help students know how to use Chinese appropriately. In her class, all the activities will be in a fun and encouraging environment.
Ms. Winnie Ho, Book 3 Teacher
Winnie Ho graduated from the Louisiana State University of Studio Art. Mandarin is her native language. However, teaching is her passion; she has taught students Chinese for many years. Her teaching experiences have helped her form a teaching philosophy that guides how it helps her students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
She truly believes that students’ success begins with making them comfortable in the classroom, so she starts the school year with plenty of activities, so everyone can get to know one another. Ms. Ho encourages them to share their questions and opinions in an unbiased and open environment.
She is here to help develop students’ communication skills, recognize Chinese culture and customs, connect with other disciplines, compare Chinese and Western cultures and apply it to their real life.
Ms. Lucy Lu, Book 4 Teacher
Lucy Lu has devoted nearly 20 years to teaching Chinese. She has taught Chinese at many different schools and programs, and worked with students of all ages – from as young as the age of three to individuals who are more than 60 years old. She possesses a degree in accounting but found that teaching Chinese is truly her passion and something she really enjoys. She began teaching at West Valley Chinese Academy in 2005. She wants her students to enjoy learning, and this is reflected in her teaching methodology.
Ms. Yuyu Wang, Book 5 Teacher
Ms. Yuyu Wang, Book 5 Teacher
Ms. Cairong Wang, Book 7 Teacher
Cairong Wang graduated from Beijing Normal University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. She has dedicated herself to being an educator in China and the United States for many years. She always enjoys teaching, and spending time with students.
Ms. Wendy Yang, Book 8 Teacher
Ms. Wendy Yang, Book 8 Teacher
Ms. Linda Chen, Book 9 Teacher
Ms. Linda Chen, Book 9 Teacher