Ms. Cathy Wang

Cathy Wang (she/her) is a Chinese language and EL teacher at Redondo Union High School with over 10 years of experience in language education. Under Ms. Wang’s leadership, the RUHS Chinese Program has grown into an inclusive, high-quality language pathway designed for every student. The program supports diverse learners, celebrates culture, and fosters a strong and sustainable learning community.

Ms. Wang is an ACTFL OPI Tester in Mandarin, an AP Chinese Language and Culture Professional Learning Consultant, Induction Program mentor, and a master teacher for candidates in the CSULB Teaching Credential Program. She also proudly advises the Redondo Union High School Chapter of the National Chinese Honor Society. In addition to her teaching and mentoring roles, Ms. Wang is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at the University of Southern California.

Awards & Recognition

• National Outstanding K-16 Chinese Program Award
  Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS), 2025
  Recognized for excellence in curriculum innovation, student achievement, community engagement, and sustainable development in Chinese education.

• Yao Memorial Award for Outstanding New Teacher
  Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS), 2022
  Awarded for innovative teaching and many contributions made to student learning.

Education

• Doctor of Education (EdD), USC Rossier School of Education (in progress)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), USC Rossier School of Education

Courses Taught

• AP Chinese
• Chinese 4
• Chinese 3
• Chinese 2
• Chinese 1
• EL

Conference Presentations

• ACTFL Convention • New Orleans, LA • November 2025
•  Empowering Language Programs: Inspiring Learners, Leading Change
• AP Annual Conference • Las Vegas, NV • July 2024
• Mastering AP Chinese Presentational Writing: From Basics to Brilliance
• National Chinese Language Conference • New York, NY • April 2023
• Apply Three Modes of Communication Tasks to Develop Chinese Literacy Skills
• CLASS Frontline 2023 Chinese New Year Session • Virtual • January 2023
• Teaching Ideas for the Spring Festival
• ACTFL Convention • Boston, MA • November 2022
• Apply OPI Assessment Criteria to Design Interpersonal Communication Tasks
• CLTA-SC Spring 2022 Pedagogy Workshop • Virtual • April 2022
• Apply ACTFL Three Modes of Communication Tasks to Develop Chinese Literacy Skills