Cathy Wang has worked as a Chinese Language Teacher at the Redondo Beach Unified School District since August 2022. Prior to this, they were a Chinese Language Teacher at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District from August 2018 to July 2022. Cathy also worked as a Chinese Student Teacher at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School from August 2017 to January 2018, and as an ELD Student Teacher at Abram Friedman Occupational Center (AFOC) from September 2013 to November 2014.
Cathy Wang began their education journey in 2009 when they enrolled in Liaoning Normal University, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Education in 2013. Following this, they attended the University of Southern California from 2013 to 2015 and obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a specialization in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). In 2015, Cathy further expanded their expertise by earning a Certificate in Basic Early Childhood Education from UCLA Extension.
Continuing their pursuit of education, Cathy joined the California State University, Long Beach in 2016 and completed the Single Subject Credential Program, focusing on LOTE/World Language (Mandarin), in 2017.
In addition to their formal education, Cathy has obtained several certifications to enhance their teaching abilities. In 2020, they became a Google Certified Educator at both Level 1 and Level 2. Cathy also acquired a Single Subject Teaching Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in June 2020. Most recently, Cathy obtained an ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) Certificate in April 2022.
Based on the provided information, Cathy Wang has accumulated a strong educational background in English Education, TESOL, Early Childhood Education, and LOTE/World Language (Mandarin).
August, 2022 - present