Mary Weng

Mary Weng has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Mary began their career as a Translator/Interpreter and Summer Language Program Counselor at China Youth Corps in 1984. From 1980 to 1990, they worked as a Restaurant and Supermarket Manager at Golden Sword, Inc. In 1992, they became the Chef/owner of Gin Gen Chinese Restaurants & Bakeries, where they worked until 2004. In 2005, they joined the San Mateo Union High School District as an ESL Teacher and later became a Spanish Teacher. Mary also worked as a Foreign Language & ESL Teacher at IES Language Foundation & San Mateo Union High School District from 2005 to 2016.

Mary Weng has a diverse education history. Mary began their undergraduate studies in 1982 at the University of California, Berkeley, where they pursued a degree in English with a focus on English Literature and Spanish. During their time at Berkeley, they also participated in a Mandarin Intensive Program at Tunghai University in Taiwan from 1984 to 1985.

Additionally, Mary attended Morelo's Japanese Cultural Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico, where they studied Japanese language and cultural studies. Although the duration of this program is not specified, it can be inferred that this experience provided Mary with a solid foundation in Japanese language and culture.

Furthermore, Mary obtained a Professional Clear Adult Education Teacher Credential in English, Spanish, and Adult Education from San Jose State University. The exact timeframe for acquiring this credential is unknown, as the start and end years are not provided.

Lastly, Mary pursued advanced-level foreign language studies at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. The specific languages they focused on include French and Italian, though no further details about the timeframe or degree received are provided.

In addition to their education, Mary also holds a Professional Clear Adult Education Teaching Credential, although the institution and the date of obtaining this certification are not specified.