Julie Preston
Newmarket
Summary
Knowledgeable teacher with a strong foundation in English education. Proven success in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Teacher
Personal Support Worker
11.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging online lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Utilized various digital platforms to deliver course content effectively and efficiently.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, assignments, and interactive activities.
- Facilitate discussions to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Progress monitoring through written assignments and oral communication.
- Differentiation of instruction and individualized support to accommodate one's learning style/ability.
- Tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.
- Supported student conflict resolution through individual mentoring and coaching.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Homeroom Teacher (grade 5)
Bradshaw Primary School
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools to guide instruction.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic growth.
- Utilized technology platforms for lesson delivery and student assessment tracking.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, providing additional support to help them succeed academically.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, monitoring individual growth and providing feedback for improvement.
Kindergarten Homeroom teacher. Grade Leader. (K2)
British Columbia International School of Bangkok
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Manage classroom responsibilities and implement school procedures.
- Work with other teachers and school administrators to achieve academic goals.
- Create daily, weekly, and yearly lesson plans that are engaging, productive and valuable for students.
- Administer, grade, and report in-class assessments in addition to pre-determined, standardized assessments according to the British Columbian curriculum.
- Select reading, writing and other curriculum-development materials, including textbooks, in accordance with grade level expectations and goals.
- Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance; hold conferences with parents and guardians as needed.
- Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they require.
- Provide formal students supervision during scheduled supervision times.
- Act as a substitute teacher for teachers who are absent, as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned by school leadership.
Kindergarten Grade Leader/ Homeroom Teacher
Beijing Chaoyang KaiWen Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Planned and taught the IB/Cambridge curriculum in Science, English and Math.
- Contributed to the planning and development of the curriculum.
- Responsible for the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the department.
- Organized Schedules, coordinates, and attended regular team meetings.
- Maintained notes/records for the successful operation of the team.
- Allowed for and participated in collaborative decision making within both the team and the school environments.
- Attended regular team department meeting to ensure all members work collaboratively.
- Communicated regularly with parents to help monitor the students progress.
- Contributed towards the professional development of the team.
- Designed tests in order to comply with the curriculum standards and expectations.
- Assisted in the development of school behavior policies and procedures.
- Was Responsible for writing reports and provided an environment whereby academic differentiation is implemented to accommodate different learning abilities.
IB PYP Kindergarten / Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher
Huijia Private School
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Planned and taught lessons following the IB curricula that differentiated for individual student needs and supported students whose first language was not English;
- Used a wide range of technologies and creative teaching styles;
- Regularly contributed to curriculum planning and development including interdisciplinary units of work and the development of trans-disciplinary skills;
- Planned with colleagues to deliver effective team teaching when possible;
- Developed assessment tasks following IB guidelines and used a wide range of formative assessment tools;
- Assigned IBPYP inquiry projects;
- Attended regular curriculum planning and student progress meetings;
- Kept parents informed about student progress and attending parent meetings.
Business and Primary Education English Teacher
Shantou Polytechnic College
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students relating to Marketing, Business terms, and dialogue pertaining to specific and general workplace environment.
- Offered creative pronunciation lectures with plenty of practicum.
- Evaluated and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Participated, compiled, administered, and graded examinations after class activities and events.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions.
English Teacher
Lviang Senior High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Organized and coordinated an English theater club;
- Delivered creative oral English instruction to middle school students;
- Assisted with individual students’ needs to help improve their spoken English;
- Focused on pronunciation and conversational English;
- Incorporated an interactive classroom environment to reinforce English instruction;
- Participated in extracurricular activities in addition to classroom instruction.
English Teacher
Erel Russian Mongolian High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered creative and dynamic lessons to engage all students in oral conversation;
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons and workshops for groups and individuals;
- Designed and produced teaching materials and adapted existing materials;
- Carried out assessments of students' needs;
- Planned schemes of work;
- Assessed students' progress;
- Tested and kept records of the students’ progression and grades;
- Attended team meetings;
- Attended and contributed to training sessions;
- Collaborated with class and subject teachers;
- Cooperated with bilingual classroom head teacher;
- Utilized the Interactive White Board;
- Participated in extra-curricular school activities.
English Teacher
Harbin No. 26 Air Service Vocational Senior Secondary School
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Utilized the Interactive White Board for classroom instruction
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities;
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations;
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students;
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement;
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests;
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies;
- Served as a liaison between the ESL student, his/her family and the school, especially with respect to cultural and language differences, and providing cross-cultural information to all parties that fostered positive relationships
English Teacher
American International Training Institute
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons and workshops for groups and individuals;
- Designed and produced teaching materials and adapted existing materials;
- Carried out assessments of students' needs;
- Planned schemes of work;
- Assessed students' progress;
- Kept records;
- Attended team meetings;
- Attended and contributing to training sessions;
- Provided mainstream language support;
- Collaborated with class and subject teachers;
- Facilitated home/school liaison preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
- Helped to draft and review institutional policies relating to the education of students with English as a second or additional language;
- Engaged in continuing professional development (CPD).
- 1 year contract
Education
Teacher’s Certificate - Qualification in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia Ministry of Education And Child Care
Canada11-2024
Teacher’s Qualification - Northern Territory, Australia
Teacher Registration Board of Northern Territory
Australia01.2024
PGCEI - Post Graduate Certificate in Education International
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom01.2020
Introductory Course - Online Certificate
English as a Second Language (0837)
01.2019
Play Based Learning - Cat 3.2
Shanghai Community International School
Pudong Campus, China01.2019
PYP Teaching and Learning - CAT2
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)
Beijing, China01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada01.2016
Making the PYP Happen - undefined
Huijia Private School
Beijing, China01.2016
TEFL - undefined
Serious Teachers
01.2010
Diploma - Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine
Toronto, Canada01.2004
Diploma - Registered Nutritional Consultant
Canadian College of Natural Nutrition
Richmond Hill, Canada01.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Cardinal Carter High School
Aurora, Canada01.1996
Certified Reflexologist - undefined
Newmarket Holistic Learning Centre
Newmarket, Canada01.1995
Skills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Certification
- Teacher Registration Board of Northern Territory. Certificate: Teacher's Qualification in Northern Territory, Australia.
- British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care. Teacher's Certificate of Qualification in British Columbia
- University of Nottingham, Nottingham. Certificate: PGCEI (Post Graduate Certificate in Education International).
- English as a Second Language (0837) Introductory Course. Online Certificate.
- Shanghai Community International School. Pudong Campus. Certificate: Play-Based Learning CAT 3.2.
- Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Beijing, China. Certificate: PYP Teaching and Learning CAT2.
- Athabasca University. Athabasca. Bachelor of Arts: English.
- Huijia Private School, Beijing, China. Certificate: Making the PYP Happen.
- Serious Teachers. Online Certificate. International Alliance of Teachers and Employers. Certificate: TEFL.
- Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine. Toronto. Diploma: Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Canadian College of Natural Nutrition. Richmond Hill. Diploma: Registered Nutritional Consultant.
- Newmarket Holistic Learning Centre. Newmarket. Certified Reflexologist.
- Cardinal Carter Catholic High School. Aurora. High School Diploma.
Timeline
Online Teacher
Personal Support Worker
11.2025 - Current
Homeroom Teacher (grade 5)
Bradshaw Primary School
06.2024 - 12.2024
Kindergarten Homeroom teacher. Grade Leader. (K2)
British Columbia International School of Bangkok
09.2022 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Grade Leader/ Homeroom Teacher
Beijing Chaoyang KaiWen Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021
IB PYP Kindergarten / Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher
Huijia Private School
08.2016 - 07.2017
Business and Primary Education English Teacher
Shantou Polytechnic College
09.2014 - 07.2016
English Teacher
Lviang Senior High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
English Teacher
Erel Russian Mongolian High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
English Teacher
Harbin No. 26 Air Service Vocational Senior Secondary School
09.2010 - 07.2011
English Teacher
American International Training Institute
09.2009 - 06.2010
PGCEI - Post Graduate Certificate in Education International
University of Nottingham
Introductory Course - Online Certificate
English as a Second Language (0837)
Play Based Learning - Cat 3.2
Shanghai Community International School
PYP Teaching and Learning - CAT2
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)
Bachelor of Arts - English
Athabasca University
Making the PYP Happen - undefined
Huijia Private School
TEFL - undefined
Serious Teachers
Diploma - Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine
Diploma - Registered Nutritional Consultant
Canadian College of Natural Nutrition
High School Diploma - undefined
Cardinal Carter High School
Certified Reflexologist - undefined
Newmarket Holistic Learning Centre
Teacher’s Certificate - Qualification in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia Ministry of Education And Child Care
Teacher’s Qualification - Northern Territory, Australia
Teacher Registration Board of Northern Territory