Kevin Zhu
Summary
Passionate and process-driven educator with a strong commitment to student success. Excellent classroom management skills, maintaining a respectful and inclusive classroom atmosphere. Adept at assessing student progress and adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Fluent in both English and Mandarin (mother language).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student-Teacher
Cloverdale Traditional School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Successfully completed a 10-week practicum in a mixed grade 2/3 class.
- Initiated and managed an International Postcard Exchange Program with a school in China, enhancing global awareness and cultural exchange among students.
- Founded and led a Drama club, actively contributing to extracurricular offerings and student engagement; also volunteered in two additional clubs, demonstrating a commitment to school community.
- Promoted a multilingual environment that respected and celebrated linguistic diversity, encouraging students to share and value languages spoken at home.
- Fostered understanding of diverse religious practices by coordinating a guest speaker on Ramadan, enhancing respect and inclusion within the classroom.
Volunteer
Yew Wah International Education School
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Orchestrated a curriculum integration project that merged scientific inquiry with reading skills, enhancing student engagement and promoting a deeper understanding of both subjects through applied learning.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies tailored to diverse linguistic needs, significantly enhancing language proficiency and classroom participation among ESL students.
- Contributed to several clubs, demonstrating commitment to student development beyond academic curriculum and enhancing the extracurricular landscape.
Volunteer
Yew Wah International Education School
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Orchestrated a curriculum integration project that merged scientific inquiry with reading skills, enhancing student engagement and promoting a deeper understanding of both subjects through applied learning.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies tailored to diverse linguistic needs, significantly enhancing language proficiency and classroom participation among ESL students.
- Contributed to several clubs, demonstrating commitment to student development beyond academic curriculum and enhancing the extracurricular landscape.
Teaching Assistant
Confucius Institute
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Supported classroom activities in a multi-grade setting, focusing on tutoring and reviewing student work.
- Assisted in grading assignments and tests, providing detailed, constructive feedback to students to support academic improvement.
- Collaborated with other teaching professionals to maintain a consistent and supportive learning environment, ensuring continuity and stability in instructional methods.
Education
Teacher Education Program (Elementary Curriculum) - Bachelor of Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Gleneagle Secondary School
Coquitlam, BC01.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Group Instruction
- Foreign language teaching
- Behavioral modeling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student-Teacher
Cloverdale Traditional School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Yew Wah International Education School
09.2023 - 09.2023
Volunteer
Yew Wah International Education School
04.2022 - 05.2022
Teaching Assistant
Confucius Institute
09.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher Education Program (Elementary Curriculum) - Bachelor of Education
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Gleneagle Secondary School
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