Matthew

Guangzhou, GuangdongNationality China
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Work experience

  • ELL Teacher

    Canadian International School of Guangzhou
    2024.08-Current(a year)
  • PYP Homeroom Teacher

    The Garden International School Guangzhou
    2022.08-2024.07(2 years)
    Develop and implement lesson plans that aligned with the International Baccalauareate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) framework. Create a positive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning and encourages student participation.Monitor and assess student progress through various assessment methods and provide feedback to students and parents.Collaborate with other teachers in planning and documentation for preparation of the schools upcoming IB reaccredition in the 2023-24 academic year.
  • PYP Homeroom Teacher

    Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd.
    2021.08-2022.07(a year)
    Designed, prepared and delivered high quality lessons to kindergarten students in line with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP) framework.Collaborated with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge to aid curriculum development.Conducted additional weekly reading classes to engage students in enhancing their literacy skills and phonemic awareness.
  • Highest Level Teaching Assistant

    Kymin View Primary School
    2021.03-2021.07(5 months)
    Worked with children aged 3-11, providing learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations.Provided support for pupils with special educational needs and ensures that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress; providing positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils.Developed knowledge of the particular needs of the children and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required.
  • Primary School Teacher

    Asia Language and Business Academy (ALBA)
    2018.06-2020.03(2 years)
    Roles and Responsibilities:• Conducted KS2 Maths, Science and Geography lessons for Year 5 students using the Cambridge and BusyAnts curriculum.• Planned and implemented up to 30 periods per week, prepared and wrote termly exams.• Wrote detailed student reports and held termly parent-teacher conferences as well as walk-in appointments.Achievements:• Produced school reports and grade sheets for all teachers.• Assisted in recording, editing and producing daily recorded lessons and live lessons for students through transitioning into online learning during the pandemic.
  • Senior Reading Specialist

    I Can Read
    2016.04-2018.03(2 years)
    Taught reading and literacy skills to children ages between 2.5 and 8 years old using the proprietary “I Can Read” system.As senior teacher, I worked with Senior and Centre Managers in the effective standard induction of new teachers. Met with Centre and Senior Centre Managers to plan meetings that assist with the professional development of teachers and centre as well as monitored and supported student progress and promotion forecasts.Attended monthly Senior Teacher Meetings with Directors as required to provide specific curriculum and professional development feedback.Built and sustained valued relationships with parents and children by a strong code of professionalism, work conduct and an approachable yet assertive attitude.Promoted to the role of Senior Teacher after three months with the company.Part of a team that grew students numbers at my centre at a growth of almost 300% in the first six months of opening.Achieved high retention of students and successful sign-up rates, with waiting lists for all my classes.
  • English Language Teacher

    Assumption College English Program
    2014.10-2016.03(a year)
    Roles and Responsibilities:• Showcased invaluable classroom management skills and professional adaptability from teaching up to 10 groups of students per week with an average class size of 43 and delivered syllabus planning in mastering the basics of English language.• Contributed effectively to the growing school curriculum by models of performance-measurable examination papers, qualifying classroom exercises and interactive visual aids which are now cemented within the entire framework.Achievements:• Invited to be a guest speaker at a CEFR conference for implementing effective educational leadership and management strategies for established teaching professionals working in the private education sector in the North-East region of Thailand.
  • Playscheme Leader

    Monmouthshire County Council
    2014.06-2014.08(3 months)
    • Effectively supervised a team of 6 staff in ensuring the development, delivery and supervision of quality play opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment that meets the play needs of all children attending.• Assisted in ensuring all legislative requirements were met as set out by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate of Wales (CSSIW)• Delivered safe and enjoyable play sessions to children aged 5-11 years attending the summer holiday playschemes at my local leisure centre.
  • Unit Leader

    Camp Fire Central Puget Sound
    2012.06-2012.08(3 months)
    • Led, coached and guided a team of 6 staff to build leadership skills and create positive connections with their campers.• Created and managed 10 groups of around 30 children throughout the summer by scheduling activities, dealing with conflicts and guiding both my staff and my campers.• I showcased my approachability, leadership skills, patience, impeccable task management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Educational experience

  • Keele University

    American Studies bachelor of arts (b.a.)
  • Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools

    A Levels in Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics and History high school
  • Willamette University

    American Studies study abroad
  • Asian College of Teachers

    International Teaching Diploma diploma of education
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