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Unity Mandarin Center

Unity Mandarin Enrichment Center

Founded by Parent Educators, Rooted in Community

Unity Mandarin Enrichment Center (同心中文) is a community-based nonprofit organization founded by experienced Mandarin educators, youth program leaders, and SFUSD parent volunteers. We are dedicated to partnering with local elementary schools to support students’ learning, well-being, and meaningful engagement beyond the school day.

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🌱 Our Mission

We aim to provide a warm, inclusive, and student-centered after-school environment where children can develop Mandarin language skills while building confidence, curiosity, and positive peer relationships.

Our programs are designed to complement the school day by offering structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for K–5 students.

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📚 Program Focus

Our Mandarin enrichment program supports students through:

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🤝 School & Family Partnership

We value strong and ongoing collaboration with school staff and families. Our team prioritizes:

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🧡 Our Commitment to Students

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and encouraged. Our instructors are committed to creating a positive classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating, expressing themselves, and developing confidence in Mandarin.

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🌍 Community-Based Approach

As a nonprofit rooted in San Francisco’s westside school communities, we are committed to being a reliable and collaborative partner that supports both students and the broader school community.

We strive to contribute positively to the schools we serve through consistency, care, and long-term partnership.

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Meet Our Team

Yanhong (Amy) Wang (王老师)

Program Director & Lead Instructor

Amy is a seasoned Mandarin educator and an SFUSD parent with over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, supplemented by more than four years of on-site expanded learning leadership within the San Francisco Unified School District. She has previously served as both Site Coordinator and Lead Mandarin Instructor for large-scale youth enrichment programs.

Teacher Huang (黄老师)

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Ms. Huang shapes the operational foundation of Unity Mandarin Enrichment Center. She offers extensive hands-on experience in the field of language education, with more than two years of proven success as a classroom Mandarin instructor.

Teacher Chen (陈老师)

Site Coordinator & Instructor

Ms. Chen is a dedicated Mandarin educator and an experienced SFUSD parent with years of classroom experience. A passionate advocate for family-centered learning and bilingual literacy, Ms. Chen successfully guided her own child through the local public school pipeline to enrollment at the University of California, Berkeley.

Teacher Gao (高老师)

Instructor

Ms. Gao brings over two years of hands-on Mandarin instructional experience within SFUSD after-school spaces. Widely recognized for her high-energy classroom presence and infectious positivity, she specializes in interactive, student-centered teaching methodologies.

Teacher Zhang (张老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Yu (于老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Qiu (邱老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Zhuang (庄老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Peng (彭老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Su (苏老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Li (李老师)

Instructor

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Teacher Sun (孙老师)

Instructor

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(More team members coming soon...)

Nurturing Heritage & Community Value

We are building a safe, professional, and inclusive Mandarin enrichment program designed to support children academically, socially, and culturally. Our goal is to help students grow in language and cultural competence while ensuring families feel informed, connected, and supported every step of the way.