Shu-Chien Yang is a Mandarin instructor from Taiwan who holds a BA degree in Italian and Japanese from the University of Leeds, UK. Currently Shu-Chien is pursuing a MA degree at the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona concentrating in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. She also works as a teaching assistant in the Chinese program and teaches both Elementary and Intermediate Chinese courses. Her recent and ongoing projects include activities which engage students more in character learning and recognition; how instructors present their identity and cultures in Mandarin class. She is interested in pedagogy related to comprehensible input such as TPRS, teaching stories in Chinese, Business Chinese and study abroad.
Prior to becoming a Mandarin teacher, Shu-Chien Yang worked as a sales representative in the business field ranging from petrochemical products, motorbike parts to medical devices for almost 7 years. Her interests in languages made her decide to become a Mandarin teacher and was trained at National Taiwan University and Washington University in St. Louis. Before coming to the University of Arizona, Shu-Chien also taught at Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University and Allegheny College in addition to three years working at a private language academy at Managua, Nicaragua. During her time at Coastal Carolina University, she incorporated technology into her Mandarin class and led three cultural projects such as making name seals and printing Chinese posters with Makerspace in the library. She-Chien was a nominee for 2021 - 2022 Apple Core Award and was recognized for her exceptional service and support of international students at Coastal Carolina University.
During her “off” time, She-Chien likes to listen to Japanese, Italian and Spanish podcasts to improve her languages. She also likes to read fiction, watch dramas, sing karaoke with friends and take long walks. Whenever she has opportunities, Shu-Chien plans to travel with her parents and relatives. She hopes to visit Prague and Budapest with her family after completing her MA degree.
Shu-Chien Yang can be reached out on LinkedIn and more details about her work experience, education, reflections on teaching Mandarin classes and intercultural projects can be found on www.linkedin.com/in/shu-chien-yang-mandarinrainbow