PING HUANG (黄平)
Chinese Teacher
Resume (click to download)
I am a Chinese (Mandarin) teacher at HFM PTECH. I holds the Professional Teacher Certificate (Since 2022) from New York State. I also have the following Teacher Certificates (all from New York State): Teacher Certificate Extension, Chinese 1-6 (2020), TESOL Certificate (2022).
In 2019, I graduated from Clarkson University (Capital Region Campus) with Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and New York State Teacher Certificate (Initial), Chinese 7-12.
I earned my Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Primary Education (in all subjects) from Changde Teacher's College (常德师范学院), now Hunan College for Preschool Education (湖南幼儿师范高等专科学校) in 2002, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chinese Language and Literature from Hunan Normal University (湖南师范大学) also in 2002, Master of Arts (MA) in Mordern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature from Capital Normal University (首都师范大学) in 2009.
I taught at The Affiliated Primary School of Changde Teacher's College (常德师范学院附属小学), now The Affiliated Primary School of Hunan College for Preschool Education (湖南幼儿师范高等专科学校附属小学) during 2002-2006. I came to the United States in August 2009 with my family. During 2009-2007, I was a full-time homemaker, raising, teaching, and learning from two curious kids with my beloved husband. At my spare time (Sunday afternoons), I also taught at Ohio Contemporary Chinese School in Columbus, Ohio and recently in Chinese Community Center (CCC) Chinese School in Albany, NY. I found that working with others' kids is as fun as working with my own kids.
Chinese Teacher
Resume (click to download)
I am a Chinese (Mandarin) teacher at HFM PTECH. I holds the Professional Teacher Certificate (Since 2022) from New York State. I also have the following Teacher Certificates (all from New York State): Teacher Certificate Extension, Chinese 1-6 (2020), TESOL Certificate (2022).
In 2019, I graduated from Clarkson University (Capital Region Campus) with Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and New York State Teacher Certificate (Initial), Chinese 7-12.
I earned my Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Primary Education (in all subjects) from Changde Teacher's College (常德师范学院), now Hunan College for Preschool Education (湖南幼儿师范高等专科学校) in 2002, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chinese Language and Literature from Hunan Normal University (湖南师范大学) also in 2002, Master of Arts (MA) in Mordern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature from Capital Normal University (首都师范大学) in 2009.
I taught at The Affiliated Primary School of Changde Teacher's College (常德师范学院附属小学), now The Affiliated Primary School of Hunan College for Preschool Education (湖南幼儿师范高等专科学校附属小学) during 2002-2006. I came to the United States in August 2009 with my family. During 2009-2007, I was a full-time homemaker, raising, teaching, and learning from two curious kids with my beloved husband. At my spare time (Sunday afternoons), I also taught at Ohio Contemporary Chinese School in Columbus, Ohio and recently in Chinese Community Center (CCC) Chinese School in Albany, NY. I found that working with others' kids is as fun as working with my own kids.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that students have great potentials. We teachers are faciliators: help students to find and make the best use of their potentials. As educators, we need to collaborate with each other to find interesting resources and to motivate our students in achieving more than they can imagine.
I want to help other people through my teaching. I have unconditional love in teaching and students. I also learn from my students and thus grow with them. Teaching is not only passing on knowledge, but also giving students the tools and freedom to learn by themselves.
I value both cognitive and non-cognitive skills. In the classroom, I teach students non-cognitive skills besides Chinese language and culture. Second-language learning is a long journey of hard work. Non-cognitive skills such as mindset, self-control, perseverance and curiosity are especially important in the process.
Effective learning of Chinese depends on many factors, family/community can help a lot too. How do you value Chinese language and culture? How much time are you exposed to Chinese in your daily life? I encourage students to use Chinese as much as possible.
SHORT BIO AT HFM PTECH
Tell us a little about your background.
I grew up in a small village in South China. I went to Beijing for graduate school. Before our family came to the Albany area, we lived in Columbus, Ohio, for five years. I am now finishing my New York teaching certification and completing my master’s degree in Chinese Education from Clarkson University.
Why did you choose teaching as a profession, and what do you enjoy most about it?
My mom was the principal of my village school. Her passion for teaching and unconditional love for students definitely gave me lots of inspiration. I do think that’s why I wanted to become a teacher when I first chose my profession back in China.
From what do you draw inspiration in your teaching career?
Teaching in China, I found satisfaction in using my knowledge and wisdom to help students to reach their potential. I think that’s why I still wanted to pursue teaching in the U.S.
Why teach at PTECH?
As I said before, I was raised in a small village. Johnstown does give me the feeling of home. Also, the philosophy of PTECH resonates with my teaching philosophy: connect students’ learning to real problems.
What are some of your interests outside of work?
Our family loves hiking. My husband and I enjoy bringing our two kids to explore the world.
Source: HFM-PTECH