chih chiao Johnson
@chihchiaojohnson1
Experienced Mandarin interpreter and Chinese language educator with federal and medical experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Mandarin interpreter and Chinese language educator with a history of supporting federal agencies, medical centers, schools, and private clients. I deliver accurate, confidential interpretation and design curriculum for learners from beginner to advanced levels.
I have provided on-site, phone, and video interpretation for Social Security Administration, USCIS, hospitals, schools, and insurance clients, and I have worked in federal medical and educational roles overseas. I prioritize accuracy, cultural mediation, and excellent customer service while handling sensitive personal data.
As a classroom instructor and adjunct/assistant professor, I developed curricula, created assessment tools, and integrated educational technology to improve learner outcomes; I earned recognition for teaching excellence in a military language program. I have also contributed to language test research and produced materials accepted by a major university.
I seek roles where I can apply my interpretation, teaching, and administrative skills to improve communication and learning outcomes, while upholding professional ethics and confidentiality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mandarin Educational Interpreter
LOMAS Multiservice LLC
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Provide on-site and virtual Mandarin educational interpretation for SC school districts, facilitating parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and communications between Chinese-speaking families and educators.
Mandarin Interpreter
Propio
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Deliver phone and video "All Call" Mandarin interpretation for insurance, hospital, Social Security, Medicaid, EBT, and school social services, maintaining accuracy and client service standards.
Mandarin Interpreter
Globo Language Solutions
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Provided phone and video interpretation for healthcare, insurance, USCIS, banking, and ACA-related services, ensuring accurate information exchange and adherence to company policies.
Mandarin Medical Interpreter
Lexington Medical Center
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025 (8 months)
Provide on-site Mandarin medical interpretation across Lexington hospitals and clinics, ensuring accurate transfer of health information and adherence to privacy and clinical protocols.
Chinese Language Teacher
Wilson Hall
Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Developed beginner Chinese curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, and IEPs for K–12 students while providing instruction and feedback to improve student language proficiency.
Bank Teller
Community Bank
Jan 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Provided full range of teller services including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, sales of cashier's checks and CDs, and processed night deposits at an overseas branch.
Chinese Language Test Researcher
University of Maryland
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 (8 months)
Researched, translated, and evaluated authentic Chinese listening and reading passages for instructional and test materials; developed 15 accepted projects for textbooks and test prep.
Substitute Teacher
Ridgewood Public Schools
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Implemented lesson plans, supervised classrooms K–12 including special education, administered tests, and supported student learning and safety across multiple schools.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Department of State
Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 (7 months)
Scheduled medical appointments, maintained medical records and pharmacy inventory, assisted clinical procedures, and handled classified medical correspondence at the U.S. Embassy clinic.
Designed and taught Chinese language and cross-cultural courses, tutored students, created instructional resources, and consistently met student performance goals.
Assistant Professor
Defense Language Institute
Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Taught immersive Chinese language skills to military linguists, integrated educational technology, and achieved high student proficiency results including top exam performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master of Arts, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
2010 - 2010
Completed a Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in 2010.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master of Arts, International Policy Studies
2008 - 2008
Completed a Master's in International Policy Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in 2008.
Chang Jung Christian University
Bachelor's, Translation and Interpretation Studies
1998 - 2002
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpretation Studies from Chang Jung University in 2002.
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