Toronto Chinese Academy
Professional Teachers

Hongyan Wei
Courses
• Teach General Mandarin and Business Chinese for adult learners
• Design engaging and inclusive curriculum for beginner to advanced levels
• Conduct cultural workshops integrating storytelling, visual aids, and bilingual content
• Special focus on adult education, corporate training, and community learning programs
Experience
• A.M. in Regional Studies – East Asia, Harvard University
• M.Phil. & B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Over 3 years of experience teaching Mandarin and Chinese Literature in universities and educational institutions
• Former Special Education Teacher, Phoebe Hearst Elementary School, Washington, DC
• Research and editorial experience at Lingnan University and City University of Hong Kong
Publications
• Winner, Frontline Non-Fiction Translation Fellowship (2024)
• Contributor, Wainao (WHYNOT) Magazine
• Co-editor, How to Read Chinese Literature