Jessie

Dedicated and motivated education manager with over 10 years of experience in the early childhood education industry

37 y/o

Principal

Live in Canada

Nationality Canada

Summary

Dedicated and motivated professional with over 10 years of experience in the education industry. Depth of knowledge includes project management, office administration, team leadership, social media, early childhood pedagogy, developmental psychology, and education-technology. A proven record of utilizing effective office management methods to ensure the smooth operation of multiple projects.

Work experience

Assistant Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centre
2020.10-Current
(6 years)
- Oversaw the daily operations of the centre in accordance with the directions of the Centre Director. - Managed the school’s schedules for both in-person and online learning. - Monitored student academic progress, updated student learning plans, and collaborated with teachers to ensure student academic goals were met. - Effectively handled inbound calls and walk-in inquiries that drove sales. - Established strong rapport with parents and students, and engaged in on-going parent-school communication to ensure admission and retention targets are met. - Created and implemented effective social media marketing plans that increased awareness of our programs and captured new local Chinese clientele. - Utilized digital analytic resources to optimize centre’s SEO strategy.
English teacher
Beijing Aidi Kindergarten
2019.07-2020.09
(a year)
- Designed and implemented comprehensive English lesson plans following school’s curriculum guidelines for K3 children (4-5 years old). - Developed and implemented an integrated English phonics curriculum. - Co-hosted school-wide events including sports days, cultural festivals, and end-of-semester performances. - Documented student learning and communicated student progress with parents. - Trained Chinese teachers on daily English language for the classroom. - Consulted with upper management regarding online teaching strategies and coordinated the English curriculum transition to online teaching during COVID-19.
Academic Director
Pursuit Education
2017.01-2019.04
(2 years)
- Managed recruiting and training of part-time and full-time tutors. - Identified goals, monitored progress, and supervised curriculum choices for each class/client. - Implemented e-learning options using various digital platforms including WeChat and Zoom. - Recruited and maintained constant communication with clients to ensure client satisfaction. - Tracked and analyzed accounting records for budgeting and target setting. - Collaborated with various organizations to provide environmental and education related workshops.
English Instructor
PonyBook English
2016.09-2018.06
(2 years)
- Conducted online English story book reading lessons and pronunciation corrections to groups of 10-50 children. - Delivered after-school English reading lessons to groups of 4-5 primary-aged children. - Coordinated with the teaching assistants to adjust lesson plans according to feedback from students. - Delivered phonics lessons to primary-aged children during summer school.
Instructor of English and Math
Sylvan Learning Centre
2012.10-2013.03
(5 months)
- Taught English reading, Math, and study management skills to students aged 6 to 18 - Managed table setup and prepared for daily lessons - Marked student work, provided feedback and appropriate support in order to improve each student’s academic performance - Conducted each class with the use of Apple iPads

Educational experience

Peking University
Developmental and Educational Psychology
2013.09-2016.07
(3 years)
Program delivery in Chinese Thesis: RSA Synchrony in Dyadic mother-toddler Interaction and the Effects of Their Vagal Regulation
University of British Columbia
General Science focusing in Mathematical and Life Sciences
2007.09-2012.05
(5 years)
Program delivery in English