Yan Yan

@yan-yan-6243

Bilingual Mandarin Teacher | M.Ed | Global Education Advocate | U.S. Army Uncommissioned Officer

Teaches Chinese

Joined Feb 2026

About

Hi everyone! My name is Ms. Yan, and I’m your Mandarin teacher. I grew up in China and later continued my education in the United States, where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Master's Degree in Education. Living between two languages and cultures inspires the way I teach — with patience, curiosity, and respect for every learner’s journey.

In our classroom, Mandarin isn’t just about vocabulary and grammar. It’s about stories, culture, music, food, creativity, and finding your own voice in another language. I believe learning a new language is a little bit like alchemy — you take effort, courage, and practice, and transform them into confidence and connection.

I also serve in the U.S. Army. That experience has taught me the importance of perseverance — values that I bring into our classroom every day.

I’m here to support you, challenge you, and celebrate your progress. Mistakes are welcome here — that’s how growth happens. Whether you’re completely new to Mandarin or already have some background, I look forward to learning with you and building a classroom where you feel supported and brave enough to try.

Let’s build a great year together!