Rony Gao
Academic Director @Gao Plus Academic
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WORK HISTORY
Academic Director @Gao Plus Academic
Toronto, CA
Education consulting provider focused on: • Standardized tests including the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and SSAT.• Language instruction for Mandarin and English, including preparation for IETLS, TOEFL, HSK and other language proficiency tests. • Customized consulting and coaching along the application process to highly selective undergraduate and graduate programs.Previous clients of Gao Plus Academic include the Federal Government of Canada, Olympic medalists, CEOs, Broadway performers, United Nations officers, and other accomplished individuals from all walks of life.
EDUCATION
Queen's University
Master of Management, International Business
HEC Paris
Exchange, International Business / CEMS
York University - Glendon College
Master of Conference Interpreting, Chinese-English
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
MA Conference Interpretation (advanced entry), Chinese<>English Conference Interpretation
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
EMBA China Module - Business and Economy in China
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor's, Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT RONY GAO
Rony Gao is a prize-winning language professional and experienced educator based in Toronto and serving clients worldwide. He is a frequent speaker at regional and international conferences. As a Chinese<>English conference interpreter accredited by the Translation Bureau of the Canadian Federal Government, Rony has provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for Chinese Premier and State Council Delegation to Canada, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, several UN specialized agencies, the Tokyo Olympic Games, Chinese ambassador to Canada, Mayor of Toronto, and many other leaders in government, business, technology and education. In 2021, he won first prize in the (Chinese<>English) Simultaneous Interpreting Invitational Tournament at the 10th International Translation and Interpretation Competition organized by Beijing Language and Culture University. As one of the most sought-after test preparation experts in Canada and beyond, Rony has taught over students preparing for standardized tests such as the GMAT, GRE, SAT, SSAT, ACT and TOEFL, paving their way into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell and other renowned academic institutions. Among Rony\'s students are CEOs, government officials, Olympians, executives of Fortune 500 companies, and many young professionals and students seeking to advance their academic pursuits. He contributed to the widely praised book Cleverlands: The Secrets Behind the Success of the World\'s Education Superpowers, which was named book of the year (2016) by The Economist.When not teaching or interpreting, Rony is passionately devoted to promoting cultural and educational exchange as a force for good. For specific inquiries about interpretation, translation, training or speaking engagements, please contact: r•••••••@gmail.com
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