Mathematics and Chinese Teacher

• Jan 2020 - Present

Mathematics Teacher

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

Successfully designed, implemented and assessed engaging, differentiated and effective maths learning experiences in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum and VCAA Study Design for a Year 11 Mathematics Methods, a Year 10 General Mathematics and two Year 8 Mathematics classes.Effectively built and maintained productive and positive relationships with learners, parents, colleagues and the wider community, and constantly refined learning experiences to cater for the specific characteristics of each learning group.Constantly developed my classroom management strategies through observation of other teachers’ classes, and initiating professional conversations discussing varying methods of promoting positive behaviours and learning culture in classrooms.Being a highly reflective teacher via the use of a wide range of assessment tools in order to evaluate students’ performance and engagement, and provide students and parents with responsive, timely and detailed feedback.Actively explore how different use of ICT tools and CAS calculators can facilitate students’ differentiated learning needs and increase engagement in class.Actively participated in school’s extra-curriculum activities such as homework club, production supervision, 24 hour basketball marathon, athletics day, breakfast club and BBQ preparations.Continuously engaged in professional learning including school meetings, MAV trainings, conferences and webinars, to deepen my understanding of the current curriculum, policies, teaching strategies, pedagogies and behaviour management strategies.

EAL Teacher

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

EAL classroom teacher that includes students ranging from Year 3 to Year 6: plan, teach and assess students’ learning to improve their overall English performance and help in their transition to Australian school life.Collaboratively and effectively work with parents and colleagues to achieve best learning outcomes for the students. Performed parent teacher meetings, providing detailed feedback on students’ progress. Constructively managed parent expectations with different cultural educational experiences and expectations.Regularly participated in professional training, discussions and meetings to gain feedback and to enhance my EAL teaching pedagogical strategies.

Chinese Teacher

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

Chinese classroom teacher for Year 2 students: plan, teach and assess students’ Chinese linguistic and intercultural learning, to develop children’ bilingual and intercultural capacity of learners from all backgrounds.Collaboratively worked with parents and colleagues, to organise cultural activities to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of the Chinese history, culture, festival and arts.Performed parent teacher interviews each term, providing detailed feedback on students’ progress.Each term, worked with the core curriculum planning team to synthesise usage of various textbooks with the Victorian Curriculum to create an appropriate development framework for the learners.

Pre-service Mathematics and Chinese Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

Successfully planned, taught and assessed sequences of lessons for a Year 8 Mathematics class, a Year 9 Chinese class and a Year 10 Chinese class over a 5-week placement period.Actively participated and assisted in organising Year 9 and Year 10 excursions, volunteered for after-school homework tutoring. Observed and assisted in a range of Mathematics and Chinese classes from Year 7 to Year 12, and regularly sought feedback from and exchanged ideas about effective language teaching strategies with experienced language teachers. Worked collaboratively with my supervising teacher and other colleagues, volunteering for and actively participating in professional learning and extra-curriculum activities.

Pre-service Mathematics Teacher

• Apr 2018 - May 2018

Planned, taught and assessed a Year 11 VCE Specialist Mathematics class (Statistics, Sampling & Sampling Distribution), including use of CAS software and Mathspace, and a Year 10 Core Mathematics class (Probability & Geometry). Worked collaboratively with my two supervising teachers, actively sought feedback, and used this, as well as my own class observations to continuously modify my lessons and teaching.Participated in parent meetings, school professional development meetings, NAPLAN analysis, excursions and extra-curriculum activities, and built effective and professional relationships with other colleagues. Observed and assisted more than 10 different mathematics teachers, covering years 7-12, including team teaching, learning specialists interventions, VCAL numeracy, accelerated learning program and worked as a student mentor in the student wellbeing program.

Pre-Service Teacher, Grade 5

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

Planned, taught and assessed sequenced Mathematics lessons, applying innovative pedagogical theories and effective teaching strategies.Worked with peer teachers in Grade 5, to develop classroom management strategies, asses students and collaborated on differentiated student strategies.Continuous self-development through training sessions, staff meetings and daily reflectionBuilt effective and positive relationships with students, to scaffold and build their understanding of mathematics in a progressive manner.

Pre-Service Teacher, Grade 1

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

Planned and taught Mathematics learning sequence and literacy sessions, employing hands-on manipulative, using ICT and engagement strategies.Observed a Year 1 class implementation of the IB PYP integrated curriculum, studying the students and teacher, with regular discussions of strategies and curriculum with my mentor teacher.Provided on-demand casual interoperation services to parents and grandparents of students from a non-english speaking background, facilitating communication between teaching staff and relatives of students.Successfully built positive relationships with all the students, applying different strategies where appropriate.Assisted in classroom management throughout, including during school excusions.

Company Account Manager

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Worked with corporate and company executives to provide banking and corporate financial solutions, including Wanda Group, providing employee bank accounts for the Ming Dynasty Grand Palace Shopping Mall.Account Manager for local corporate clients, such as restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets.Customer relationship development and client acquisition.

Peronal Banking

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

Provided personal banking account management to a wide range of customers, with varying needs, levels of financial education and literacy.Daily customer management and conflict resolution duties, as well as helping people affected by fraud and scams.Certified investment adviser for personal financial products.Specialized in providing international banking advice and products.

Statistical analysis internship

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012