Work experience

• Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Ages 4–5)

  CEFA Early Learning

  2026.01-Current

  (4 months)

  · Plan and implement diverse learning experiences based on the CEFA curriculum, balancing play-based exploration with academic foundations in literacy, math, science, art, and STEM, while remaining responsive to children’s individual needs and interests. · Design age-appropriate activities that foster social-emotional development. · Design and implement curriculum-aligned celebrations for major holidays, such as Mother’s Day, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day. · Utilize effective classroom management strategies to ensure seamless transitions and maintain consistent daily routines. · Implement positive behavior regulation techniques to support children in managing behavioral challenges, ensuring sustained engagement in the program and nurturing their problem-solving skills. · Maintain positive and proactive communication with parents regarding children’s milestones, learning progress, and challenges. · Collaborate effectively with colleagues and management to discuss children’s growth and optimize classroom efficacy. · Conduct formal parent-teacher conferences twice a year to review developmental progress. · Observe and document children’s learning, sharing perspectives with colleagues and parents to provide the best possible support for each child’s development. · Record children’s progress and growth through learning journals, memory books, documentation, and the Kindertale platform. · Utilize the environment as a "third teacher" to invite exploration and curiosity while ensuring an inclusive atmosphere. · Mentor new teachers by providing guidance on classroom best practices and curriculum standards. · Enrich the program by inviting parents from various professions to lead circle time or share stories, connecting children with the wider community.
• Preschool Teacher

  Coast to Coast Educare

  2024.07-2025.10

  (a year)

  · Planned and implemented age-appropriate learning experiences that support children's holistic development, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. · Aligned all observations and lesson planning with the BC Early Learning Framework (BC ELF) and the Reggio Emilia Approach. · Led engaging activities such as storytelling, singing, and local outings, while encouraging creative expression through art, music, dramatic play, and physical movement. · Created and maintained a safe, healthy environment that prioritizes and promotes the well-being of all children. · Monitored children's abilities, interests, and needs to design a responsive curriculum and shared progress or concerns effectively with parents and staff. · Identified learning or behavioral challenges through consistent observation and prepared detailed reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors as required. · Documented children’s learning and growth using formal observations, digital documentation, and online platforms. · Built and nurtured positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents, and community service providers. · Guided challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering children’s autonomy and problem-solving skills.
• Toddler Teacher

  The Learning Enrichment Foundation

  2023.05-2024.05

  (a year)

  · Ensured the safety, health, and welfare of children in care, prioritizing their physical and emotional well-being at all times. · Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children’s holistic development, fostering growth across all developmental domains. · Observed and documented children's interests and needs to provide tailored learning experiences and individualized support. · Maintained regular communication with parents regarding their children's development and growth, fostering positive collaboration to optimize learning outcomes. · Recorded children’s learning and growth through "Learning Stories" on the Storypark platform, utilizing the "How Does Learning Happen?" framework and "Early Learning for Every Child Today" (ELECT). · Fostered positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, promoting a culture of teamwork and a supportive professional environment. · Guided children's behavior using positive reinforcement techniques, nurturing their problem-solving skills and self-reliance. · Supported the development of self-help skills, empowering children to become independent and confident individuals. · Built and maintained caring, responsive relationships with all children in care to ensure a secure sense of belonging.
• teacher assistant

  YMCA before and after school programme

  2022.09-2023.04

  (8 months)

  · Assisted Early Childhood Educators in planning and implementing learning experiences aligned with YMCA’s Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curricula · Guided children's behaviors through positive guidance techniques, fostering a positive and respectful environment. · Built and maintained positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues · Actively engaged in children’s play as a playmate while ensuring supervision and safety · Ensured compliance with all licensing requirements, health, and safety standards set by YMCA and regulatory bodies
• Secondary Chinese Teacher

  Shanghai Donghai Public School

  2011.07-2021.07

  (10 years)

  · Educated students based on the Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines, ensuring comprehensive understanding of Chinese language and literature. · Guided students' behaviors according to the school's moral codes and standards, fostering a positive learning environment. · Assigned homework and assessments to evaluate students' comprehension and enhance their learning outcomes. · Conducted parent conferences to discuss students' progress, fostering parental involvement in their children's education and development. · Observed children’s needs, providing individualized supports to ensure their cognitive and emotional well-beings.

Educational experience

• Seneca College

  Diploma in Early Childhood Education

  2022.01-2024.04

  (2 years)

  GPA 3.9(4)
• Shanghai Normal University

  Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature (Teaching Track)

  2006.09-2010.07

  (4 years)

  This program integrates a rigorous study of Classical and Modern Chinese Literature with professional teacher training. It focuses on advanced linguistic analysis, pedagogical theory, and classroom management, culminating in a National Senior Secondary Teaching Qualification

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