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Experienced educator and Chinese language specialist with 15+ years teaching Mandarin Chinese at university and K-12 levels, developing curricula and assessments, supervising instructors, and creating educational content. Known for strong cross-cultural communication and instructional leadership. Experienced in academic publishing and visual content design, including textbook redesign and original illustration work. Skilled in aligning instruction to learning objectives, supporting language acquisition through individualized feedback, and improving program outcomes through evaluation and iteration.…Experienced educator and Chinese language specialist with 15+ years teaching Mandarin Chinese at university and K-12 levels, developing curricula and assessments, supervising instructors, and creating educational content. Known for strong cross-cultural communication and instructional leadership. Experienced in academic publishing and visual content design, including textbook redesign and original illustration work. Skilled in aligning instruction to learning objectives, supporting language acquisition through individualized feedback, and improving program outcomes through evaluation and iteration.

Ryan Robbins

Instructional Designer, Children’s Book Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, +1

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Experienced educator and Chinese language specialist with 15+ years teaching Mandarin Chinese at university and K-12 levels, developing curricula and assessments, supervising instructors, and creating educational content. Known for strong cross-cultural communication and instructional leadership. Experienced in academic publishing and visual content design, including textbook redesign and original illustration work. Skilled in aligning instruction to learning objectives, supporting language acquisition through individualized feedback, and improving program outcomes through evaluation and iteration.…Experienced educator and Chinese language specialist with 15+ years teaching Mandarin Chinese at university and K-12 levels, developing curricula and assessments, supervising instructors, and creating educational content. Known for strong cross-cultural communication and instructional leadership. Experienced in academic publishing and visual content design, including textbook redesign and original illustration work. Skilled in aligning instruction to learning objectives, supporting language acquisition through individualized feedback, and improving program outcomes through evaluation and iteration.

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Experienced educator and Chinese language specialist with 15+ years teaching Mandarin Chinese at university and K-12 levels, developing curricula and assessments, supervising instructors, and creating educational content. Known for strong cross-cultural communication and instructional leadership.

Experienced in academic publishing and visual content design, including textbook redesign and original illustration work. Skilled in aligning instruction to learning objectives, supporting language acquisition through individualized feedback, and improving program outcomes through evaluation and iteration.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Substitute Instructor at Wentzville R-IV School District

October 1, 2023 - Present

Deliver instruction across a variety of elementary and middle school subjects and grade levels. Maintain classroom management and continuity of learning in the absence of regular instructors. Adapt quickly to diverse classroom environments and student needs.

Adjunct Faculty, Mandarin Chinese at Brigham Young University

August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019

Taught Mandarin Chinese courses from beginning through advanced proficiency levels. Developed lesson plans and assessments aligned with departmental learning objectives. Supported student language acquisition through individualized instruction and feedback.

Lead Instructor & First-Year Program Supervisor at Arizona State University

August 1, 2008 - May 31, 2015

Designed and implemented curriculum and assessment standards for first-year Mandarin Chinese courses. Supervised, trained, and mentored graduate teaching assistants. Led instructional planning and coordinated course delivery across multiple sections. Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented improvements to enhance student outcomes.

Teaching Assistant, Mandarin Chinese at Brigham Young University

December 1, 2006 - April 30, 2008

Taught Mandarin Chinese courses from beginning through advanced levels. Assisted with curriculum delivery, student assessment, and classroom instruction.