Veronica Chan
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English Full professional proficiency
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Chinese Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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LanguageLine Solutions
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpreter
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Oct 2017 - Present
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Wishing Well Montessori Schools
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455 Cochrane Drive
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Casa Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Responsible for designing lesson plan for 13 students, conducted 3 parents-teacher interviews & 2 open houses, operated and managed Scholastic Reading Club once a month, & organized multiple events • Assessed students’ abilities, designed individual curriculum and presented lessons • Communicated with parents, sent reminders and forecast upcoming events, using “ClassTag” application • Collaborate with other teachers in developing March Break Camp using “Edmodo” application • Encouraged students to read by promoting books • Planned and presented STEAM activities to stimulate students’ thinking and interests • Utilized files sharing applications, for example, Google Drive, to record anecdotal notes and keep track of CCEYA log • Organized graduation ceremony and directed open houses to showcase operations of the Montessori program
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Bible Teacher
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2015 - 2016
Responsible for teaching kindergarten children songs, and Bible stories • Led the children to sing worship songs with the use of modern technology • Taught Bible Stories using different media • Created knowledgeable and application questions and/or activities to lead the children to understand and to apply the morale of the Bible lessons in their daily lives • Guided children to do handicraft after lessons Responsible for teaching kindergarten children songs, and Bible stories • Led the children to sing worship songs with the use of modern technology • Taught Bible Stories using different media • Created knowledgeable and application questions and/or activities to lead the children to understand and to apply the morale of the Bible lessons in their daily lives • Guided children to do handicraft after lessons
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York Region District School Board
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Translator
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2015 - 2015
Responsible for translating from English to Cantonese or vice versa to enhance communication and understanding between teachers and parents • Provided a platform for parents and teachers to have open dialogues regarding the students’ progress at school • Opened opportunities for parents whose first language is not English to learn their children’s progress at school and to express their concerns correspondingly • Created a channel for teachers to give any recommendations or effective methods to parents to continue establishing students’ success
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Elementary Teacher
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2003 - 2015
Responsible for teaching students at their individual levels, building up students with confidence and positive perspectives, managed administrative work, organize field trips and other school functions • Established and founded the lower elementary levels with 4 students and expanded to upper elementary and middle school levels in 4 years • Involved in decision making of purchasing school materials and interviewing other teachers as the school expanded • Trained Student Teachers to work and manage the classroom • Built a trusting relationship with the parents and worked together to direct the students to the path of success • Analyzed students’ abilities and tailor made the Montessori curriculum and computer courses suitable for their individual academic needs • Guided students to explore challenges, such participating in Young Writers Poetry Contest, and Spelling Bee of Canada, and art contests coordinated by Government Canada • Organized field trips and different school functions, such as graduation, fun fair, open house, annual school concert, and clubs etc • Formed a Chinese Checkers Club and taught students aged from 5 to 9 to play Chinese Checkers
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Music Teacher
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2000 - 2001
Responsible for teaching students from kindergarten to grade 8 music theory, vocal lessons and how to play wind and brass instruments. • Exposed students to different genres of music; taught students how to play music using a variety of instruments in small groups and in a music band setting as well as music theory • Rearranged repertoires to the level that was suitable for the students to play with their instruments • Set up tests and examinations to evaluate the students’ knowledge and their technical performance skills; provided additional tutoring for students who required more training • Led approximately 100 students through their performance at the Annual School Concert; concert was presented to an audience of over 200 people
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Choir Conductor and Piano Teacher
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2000 - 2001
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Education
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Toronto Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Montessori Teacher, Elementary Education and Teaching -
Athabasca University
English Language -
JCCC
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University of Toronto
B.A., Music History and Literature