Meining Chen
Toronto
Summary
High-energy and experienced teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils. Meanwhile, experienced with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mandarin & Cantonese Lead Teacher (part-time)
Panda Mandarin Language Programs Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated in-person and virtual one-on-one/group tutoring sessions for aged 3-15 students at both beginner and advanced Mandarin/Cantonese levels.
- Offered cross-cultural communication and class instruction designed to boost students’ linguistic and communication skills.
- Evaluated individual student progress through regular assessments, adapting teaching methods to address areas of improvement and student’s levels.
Administrative Assistant (part-time)
Exploring Scholar Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily administrative tasks efficiently, including scheduling private lessons, budgeting, equipment inventory, registration processes, communicating with clients, students, and tutors.
- Performed marketing outreach and coordinating events for client, as well as designing and distributing marketing materials.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staffs and clients.
Online English Teacher (part-time)
Top Elite Teachers International Joint Education Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Providing remote one-on-one or groups classes for junior Chinese students to grasp English skills
- Reviewing homework assignments to better gauge students’ learning process
- Collaborating with fellow teachers and consultants to design multiple courses, such as reading comprehension, English grammar, and writing.
Mandarin Teacher (part-time)
Toronto Chung Wah Chinese School
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Teaching Mandarin to English-speaking children aged 3-6 years old in traditional classroom settings
- Guiding children to speak and write Chinese by using multi-literacy such as games, pictures, and videos
- Promoting cross-cultural understanding by introducing Chinese cultures into classroom activities
IELTS Teaching Assistant (part-time)
Global Education Guangzhou
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings
- Implemented tutoring instruction on materials evaluated in listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections of IELTS Academic examinations
- Led self-guided exercises to improve students’ understanding of spelling, pronunciation, and grammar
- Attended company meetings weekly to collaborate with supervisor and other teachers to evaluate current pedagogies, and participate in new courses offering development
Education
Master of Education - Developmental Psychology And Education (DPE)
University of Toronto, OISE
Toronto12.2024
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology, Education and Society
University of Toronto, New College
Toronto06.2023
Skills
- Student tutoring
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Psychological knowledge
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Office administration
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
Certificate: Middle Chinese Language Teacher (issued by International Profession Certification Association)
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Community Service
Fen Psychotherapy & Counselling
Counselling Volunteer Internship, Toronto, Canada, 04/2023 - 09/2023
Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to collect information and book appointment. Documented client progress in confidential files, and supported psychotherapists to record information. Worked with mentor and psychotherapist to review patient progress and update treatment.
Timeline
Mandarin & Cantonese Lead Teacher (part-time)
Panda Mandarin Language Programs Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant (part-time)
Exploring Scholar Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Online English Teacher (part-time)
Top Elite Teachers International Joint Education Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2024
Mandarin Teacher (part-time)
Toronto Chung Wah Chinese School
09.2023 - 04.2024
IELTS Teaching Assistant (part-time)
Global Education Guangzhou
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Education - Developmental Psychology And Education (DPE)
University of Toronto, OISE
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology, Education and Society
University of Toronto, New College
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