Irisa Chen
Toronto,ON
Summary
Certified Early Childhood Educator and enthusiastic Teacher Candidate with deep commitment and experience working with children to support their learning and education. Passionate for nurturing children’s physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development and committed to providing diverse experiences to enhance the meaningfulness of children's learning. Effectively facilitated activities informed by the curriculum and student inquiries. Successful in building responsive relationships with children using patience, empathy, interpersonal communication, and dependability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
St. Joseph Catholic School
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Participated in the School Improvement Equity Plan (SIEP) by contributing discussions about the school's math goal and the tailored plan for the school
- Assisted in the facilitation of an inclusive, encouraging and safe learning environment by forming reciprocal relationships with student, and provide targeted support to small groups, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students with modified IEPs
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences and the effectiveness of the lessons
- Planned and adapted a Science unit, as well as Arts and Drama lessons via a variety of methods to meet the diverse learning needs and ensure all students were challenged and supported
- Supported classroom routines by promoting positive behaviour and student well-being through respectful communication to maintain a secure, focused, organized, and safe learning environment
- Applied a variety of assessment methods and provided constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.
- Supported the Swim to Survive program students, demonstrating leadership in promoting student safety and well-being.
- Engaged and collaborated with faculty, staff, and students beyond the classroom to contribute to the broader educational environment.
Community Placement Student/Student Volunteer
Evergreen Brickworks Nature School
Toronto , ON
10.2024 - Current
- Supported the facilities of nature-based learning programs for children by engaging them in play-based environmental activities to foster a deeper connection to nature
- Guided groups of children on nature walks and place/land-based explorations to encourage curiosity, naturalistic literacy, environmental awareness, and enhancing relationships with the more than human world
- Supported mini hand-on projects such as shelter-building, nature inspired arts and crafts, fire-building, observations based-phenology to promote creativity and autotomy
Student Early Childhood Educator
da Vinci School at Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Designing and implementing play-based, art-based activities to support inquiry and skill development of JK/SK students
- Supporting children’s well-being by building responsive relationships with the children and actively listening to them
- Initiative spontaneous conversations and activities to scaffold children’s learning
- Providing support to individuals with special needs through the daily routine to encourage their skill development and autonomy
- Help children resolve conflicts among themselves by encouraging perspective-taking
- Assisting in classroom and activity setup, and in routines and transitions to ensure a smooth and engaging learning environment for students
Part-time In-Person Tutor
Self-Employed
Toronto, Ontario
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Planned both direct instructions and game-based learning to support the child's understanding in Math, Language, and Mandarin Chinese
- Created an encouraging learning for the child by building positive relationships through active listening and using supportive and motivating language
- Communicated reciprocally with parents to discuss the student's learning, progress, and goals
Student Early Childhood Educator
Dorset Park Public School
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Planned and facilitated art and creativity-based activities to support children’s expressions, inquiries and observed interests, and development of curriculum-specific skills in the Gr. 1 and 2 class
- Delivered the “We Will Read” program to aid the literacy development of children who need additional support through providing one-on-one guidance and literacy-related word games.
- Helped develop positive relationships and conflict resolution among students through active listening and encouraging problem-solving skills, compassion, and perspective-taking
- Collaborated with four teachers with different pedagogical methods to help provide guidance to students while they completed their assignments and projects
Part-time Private Online English Tutor
Self-Employed
Online
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Planned and delivered lessons on vocabulary and oral skills for multiple children based on age and skill levels, parental input and children's interests to support their English language fluency and confidence.
- Built supportive relationships with the children through active listening and reciprocal feedbacks
- Conducted ongoing, multi-modal communication with parents to discuss progress and resources to scaffold children's language learning
Student Early Childhood Educator
Chester Le Early Learning and Child Care Centre
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented play-based, open-ended learning experiences for the children to support their explorations based on observed interests
- Assisted in the management of children's behaviour through redirecting, positive reinforcement, and giving age-appropriate instructions
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the classroom to support children's safety and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON06-2024
Bachelor of Education - Teaching in The Primary And Junior Divisions
York University
Toronto, ONSkills
- Mandarin Chinese Communication Skills
- Level 8 in Piano and Music Theory, certified by The Royal Conservatory of Music
- Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C
- Individualized Support
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Creativity
- Interpersonal communications
- Organization
Timeline
Community Placement Student/Student Volunteer
Evergreen Brickworks Nature School
10.2024 - Current
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
St. Joseph Catholic School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Early Childhood Educator
da Vinci School at Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Part-time In-Person Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 06.2025
Student Early Childhood Educator
Dorset Park Public School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Student Early Childhood Educator
Chester Le Early Learning and Child Care Centre
01.2020 - 03.2020
Part-time Private Online English Tutor
Self-Employed
12.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Education - Teaching in The Primary And Junior Divisions
York University
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