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Mimi Zhang

Jeddah

Summary

Multilingual educator and project manager with a unique blend of experience in cross-cultural teaching and international business. I specialize in developing culturally responsive curricula for diverse student populations and have a proven track record of leading multimillion-dollar projects in global markets. I am recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and commercial leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chinese Language Teacher

97th Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current
  • - Designed culturally responsive Chinese language lessons.
  • - Combined linguistic and socio-emotional monitoring to enhance student adaptation.

Commercial Manager

ZTE Corporation
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • - Coordinated multi-million-dollar international projects, overseeing negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and data-driven planning.
  • - Developed project management and analytical skills applicable to large-scale academic collaborations.

Volunteer Chinese Language Teacher

Confucius Institute & Partner Schools
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • - Taught at Makerere University, International School of Uganda (IB), and Ntare Secondary School.
  • - Designed inclusive curricula; supervised student participation in international competitions.
  • - Trainer & organizer for Chinese Bridge Competitions and cultural activities.

Education

MA - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) – Educational & Cross-cultural Studies Focus

Jilin University
06.2022

BA - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)

Xiangtan University

Skills

  • - Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
  • - Research Methods: Mixed-methods (quantitative surveys, qualitative analysis), corpus building & analysis, intercultural pedagogy research
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Cross-cultural communication

Certification

  • - CTCSOL – Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
  • - Mandarin Proficiency Certificate (Level 1, Grade B)
  • - High School Chinese Language Teacher Qualification Certificate

Timeline

Chinese Language Teacher

97th Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current

Commercial Manager

ZTE Corporation
07.2022 - 05.2024

Volunteer Chinese Language Teacher

Confucius Institute & Partner Schools
10.2018 - 08.2019

MA - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) – Educational & Cross-cultural Studies Focus

Jilin University

BA - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)

Xiangtan University

Awards

- National Graduate Micro-lectures Competition – Excellence Award, - Excellent Tutor Award – Uganda Chinese Language & Talent Competition

Mimi Zhang