ELIZABETH NGUYEN
Vancouver,BC
Summary
BC-certified elementary teacher with four years of experience in multi-age classrooms. Expertise in differentiated instruction and early literacy development, fostering strong home-school connections through regular family communication. Fully bilingual in English and Vietnamese, enhancing cultural relationships with students and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
General Currie Elementary
Richmond, BC
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Grade 2/3 Split Class (Sept 2024 – June 2026):
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans that addressed diverse academic and English language proficiencies in a multi-age classroom.
- Created highly engaging, active learning units that kept students motivated and focused across both grade levels.
- Grade 1 Class (Sept 2023 – June 2024):
- Focused heavily on foundational literacy, phonics, and early language acquisition for young learners.
- Applied positive behaviour management and established structured routines to foster a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
- Regularly assessed student progress and adapted instructional materials to effectively support diverse learning profiles and English Language Learners (ELL).
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher
Kingswood Elementary
Richmond, BC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered early learning curriculum grounded in structured literacy, play-based learning, and foundational oral language development.
- Managed classroom dynamics for early primary students, establishing routines that fostered independence and cooperation, enhancing student engagement.
- Communicated regularly with families to support student transition into school and early literacy development, facilitating stronger home-school connections.
Education
Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Cambridge University
01-2024
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Simon Fraser University
01-2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
01-2019
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Early literacy development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Behavior management strategies
- Inclusive education practices
- Parent communication
- Child development knowledge
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Social-emotional learning
- Relationship building
Personal Information
Title: Elementary School Teacher
PROFILE
Fully bilingual in English and Vietnamese
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing Professional Development
Richmond School District
2022 - Present
- Engaged in monthly district-led training sessions focused on foundational literacy, language acquisition, and classroom management strategies.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
General Currie Elementary
09.2023 - 06.2026
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher
Kingswood Elementary
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Cambridge University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Simon Fraser University