Work experience

• KINDERGARTEN HOMEROOM TEACHER

  RYB INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN

  2026.02-Current

  (3 months)

  Collaborated plan and deliver interactive, age-appropriate oral English lessons for preschool children, aged 4 - 5, designed playful lesson content covering basic vocabulary, daily conversational sentences, phonics, songs, games and simple stories. Maintained an immersive English speaking classroom environment, implemented, gentle and positive classroom management adapted to young children’s short attention spans, collaborated closely with Chinese homeroom teachers during daily classes and activities, organized English corner sessions, and festival performance activities, monitored and recorded students oral English learning progress, prepare teaching materials and classroom displays, and created a fun, safe and engaging early English learning atmosphere.
• ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

  MANCELONA EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

  2023.10-2026.01

  (2 years)

  Associate Director Monitor program operations, reinforce curriculum and classroom management methods, lead trainings and meetings, provide emergency response to children and staff as needed. Other responsibilities include assisting the director in implementing and ensuring compliance with Michigan childcare regulations, billing, maintaining positive relationships with parents and guardians, and functioning as classroom teacher when necessary. Preschool Homeroom Teacher Planned and delivered engaging, age-appropriate lessons using the Creative Curriculum framework to support early childhood development across language, social-emotional, and cognitive domains. Managed a classroom of up to 25 students, applying structured behavior management and differentiated instruction applicable to elementary settings, maintaining a structured, positive, and supportive learning environment. Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support growth in early literacy, communication, and social skills. Collaborated with co-teachers and staff to plan lessons, activities, and classroom management strategies. Communicated with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities. Created a warm, nurturing classroom environment that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• English Teacher

  FREELANCE EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT CONTRACTOR, PEARSON

  2019.06-2023.09

  (4 years)

  Area RepresentaAve, CASE (Dec 2019 - March 2021) Remote Test Scorer, Pearson (February - April 2023) - responsibiliAes included ESL listening, and wriAng scoring for naAonal exams. Document Processor, K12 (July - September 2023) - responsibiliAes included communicaAon with parents and partnering schools. Note on professional development: Completed TEFL cerAficaAon and English teaching professional development during contract breaks.
• INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

  KALKASKA PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

  2018.01-2019.01

  (a year)

  Collaborated directly with the licensed homeroom teacher to co-plan and deliver lessons for 15 to 20 students aged 15 to 16 in a general education high school classroom. Provided 1:1 and small group instruction, particularly supporting students with special needs alongside their academic goals. Assisted in classroom management, behavior reinforcement, and administrative tasks, while also leading enrichment activities. Gained hands-on experience in high school teaching expectations, curriculum pacing, and student assessment, despite not holding a formal teaching certification.

Educational experience

• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY

  2014.03-2018.07

  (4 years)

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