Juan Chen

Educational Support Coordinator at European School Mol
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(386) 825-5501
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Belgium, BE

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Experience

    • Belgium
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Educational Support Coordinator
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      As part of the pedagogical team in the Secondary School, follow European School Central Office guidelines, coordinate arrangement of learning support services for students with additional learning needs (SEN, EAL, Gifted & Talented) pedagogically & administratively, implement Central Office’s educational support policy and update school-level policy work, communicate and collaborate with multi-stakeholders in the best interest of students’ well-being and holistic development, arrange exam accommodations with colleagues and take part in exam invigilation, assist with both staff hiring and staff training on topics of learning support, SEN & inclusion. Show less

    • Belgium
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Autism Intervention Support (Kindergarten)
      • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

      Supported a kindergarten student with an autism diagnosis daily in an IB PYP inquiry-based curriculum, via close collaboration with the Early Years Team and with parents. Supported a kindergarten student with an autism diagnosis daily in an IB PYP inquiry-based curriculum, via close collaboration with the Early Years Team and with parents.

    • Belgium
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Upper Elementary Class Teacher (Grade 4-6)
      • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

      Followed UK national curriculum, taught English, Math, IPC & EAL. Facilitated experiential learning by organizing field trips. Collaborated with colleagues and communicated regularly with parents to support student learning and overall development. During COVID-19 lockdown, taught students online via Google Classroom. Followed UK national curriculum, taught English, Math, IPC & EAL. Facilitated experiential learning by organizing field trips. Collaborated with colleagues and communicated regularly with parents to support student learning and overall development. During COVID-19 lockdown, taught students online via Google Classroom.

    • Belgium
    • Education Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Learning Support Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      Worked within multidisciplinary Student Support Team, provided learning support and pastoral care to students with special educational needs (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, speech impairment, social & emotional difficulties, etc.) in Grade 5; administered academic assessments (W.J. IV, etc.), wrote & updated Individual Learning Plans via online platform, managed student profiles and built partnerships with colleagues and parents. Worked within multidisciplinary Student Support Team, provided learning support and pastoral care to students with special educational needs (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, speech impairment, social & emotional difficulties, etc.) in Grade 5; administered academic assessments (W.J. IV, etc.), wrote & updated Individual Learning Plans via online platform, managed student profiles and built partnerships with colleagues and parents.

    • China
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Learning Support Teacher
      • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

      As founding member of a brand-new bilingual bi-curricula school, drafted a Learning Support Policy, assisted with the set-up of learning support system, collaborated and liaised with key stakeholders, such as teachers, parents, school administrators, external agencies (pediatric clinics & therapists) to support student academic study in both English & Chinese languages in and outside mainstream classrooms; was a Dorm Parent for Boarding Program; was a Student Advisor as part of Middle School Student Advisory Program; led after-school activities and supervised field trips; co-prepared workshops for staff training. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Support Worker
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      + Worked in two intensive & inclusive residential summer camps with British young people aged 16 and 17, some of whom had a support requirement (e.g. Autism, ADHD, social and emotional difficulties), in an effort to support social cohesion. + The program is part of the UK National Citizen Service, a life-changing experience for 16 and 17-year-olds, available to people from all backgrounds. Young people get the chance to do outdoor activities, meet new people and give something back to their communities. Show less

    • China
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Learning Support
      • Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

      Following IB curriculum, worked as part of a multiple-professional team supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) in PYP and MYP, providing focused and individualised learning support and pastoral care in mainstream classrooms and withdrawal sessions, co-writing Individual Education Plans, keeping parents updated with students’ performance and progress, and helping the design and implementation of inclusion policies across the school. Following IB curriculum, worked as part of a multiple-professional team supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) in PYP and MYP, providing focused and individualised learning support and pastoral care in mainstream classrooms and withdrawal sessions, co-writing Individual Education Plans, keeping parents updated with students’ performance and progress, and helping the design and implementation of inclusion policies across the school.

    • English Tutor
      • Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

      Tutored freshmen and sophomores in spoken English in VIEWS Program, an oral English program designed by an American teacher at Nanjing University. Tutored freshmen and sophomores in spoken English in VIEWS Program, an oral English program designed by an American teacher at Nanjing University.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Bilingual Children's Instructor
      • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

      Following Gymboree’s global English curriculum, planned and led early childhood learning classes (newborns to 5-year-olds) in both English and Chinese that promoted developmental milestones in child development and improved parent-child relationships. Following Gymboree’s global English curriculum, planned and led early childhood learning classes (newborns to 5-year-olds) in both English and Chinese that promoted developmental milestones in child development and improved parent-child relationships.

    • Business Assistant & Interpreter
      • Feb 2007 - May 2008

      Provided verbal and written English and Chinese translation in international business environments related to business consultancy, petro-chemical and mechanical industries; helped arrange company directors’ company visits in China; assisted various departments with administrative tasks; took part in business procurement and set-up of a subsidiary company. Provided verbal and written English and Chinese translation in international business environments related to business consultancy, petro-chemical and mechanical industries; helped arrange company directors’ company visits in China; assisted various departments with administrative tasks; took part in business procurement and set-up of a subsidiary company.

Education

  • Wimbledon School of English
    Trinity TESOL Certificate (Level 5 OFQUAL qualification), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2021 - 2021
  • KU Leuven, ILT
    Dutch as a Foreign Language (Level: B1-C1)
    2020 - 2022
  • University of California, Riverside
    pre-doctoral postgraduate research study, Special Education
    2017 - 2018
  • University of Roehampton
    Master's degree, Special and Inclusive Education
    2012 - 2014
  • Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
    B.A., English Language and Literature, General
    2003 - 2007

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