Changshuang CHEN
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Dedicated English Instructor and Academic Advisor with a unique background in Applied Psychology. Skillfully blends rigorous language training (TOEFL/GRE) with psychological support strategies to boost student motivation and overcome testing anxiety. Committed to providing a holistic educational experience that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher and Education Advisor
Wenzhou Houde Education
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Improved students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities.
- Applied personalized teaching methods to help with students’ academic performance.
- Organized interesting and educational activities to promote the all-round development of students.
TOEFL Teacher
New Oriental English School
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Utilized stress and anxiety management techniques, including relaxation training and positive self-talk based on CBT, to effectively help students overcome test-related anxiety and improve focus during preparation.
- Taught students IPA and helped them improve their pronunciation and listening skills.
- Facilitated students’ understanding of the logic of listening materials and improved their comprehension ability.
English Teacher and Education Advisor
Hangzhou New Channel Training School
11.2019 - 08.2025
- Applied theories in psychology, such as CBT or Morita Therapy, to support students with aspirations for studying abroad in overcoming psychological barriers, enabling faster adaptation to international environments and academic settings.
- Guided nearly 50 students to achieve a perfect score of 30 on the TOEFL listening test, and guided nearly 100 students to improve their listening scores from 15 to 23+.
- Taught the IPA to enhance students' pronunciation and listening skills, and provided structured training to improve their understanding of the logical flow in listening materials, thereby strengthening overall comprehension abilities.
Education
International Master of Teaching English - IMTE
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, Canada01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Huzhou Teachers College
Huzhou, China06.2016
Skills
- Counseling Skill: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Morita Therapy;
- Language: Chinese (Native), English (Expert): TOEFL104(L29; R29; S23; W23); GRE 326(V161; Q165; A35)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Occupation & Skill Level Psychological Counselor Level 3
- ETS Workshop, Teaching TOEFL iBT Skills 03/2024
- Second Place, Teaching Contest, New Channel Training School 11/2020
- Second-class Scholarship, Huzhou University 12/2014
- Advanced Individual, Summer Social Practice Activities for University Students 11/2014
- Certificate of Participation in Participation of 2025 ACT Prep Educators Forum in Hangzhou
- ETS, Teaching TOEFL iBT Skills, Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing on 21 March 2024, 8 workshop hours
Timeline
English Teacher and Education Advisor
Hangzhou New Channel Training School
11.2019 - 08.2025
TOEFL Teacher
New Oriental English School
04.2018 - 11.2019
English Teacher and Education Advisor
Wenzhou Houde Education
05.2017 - 04.2018
International Master of Teaching English - IMTE
Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Huzhou Teachers College