River Cao
toronto,ON
Summary
I'm River — an art-loving teacher and freelance illustrator with a passion for inspiring creativity in children. I have four years of experience teaching art in early childhood education, hold a Primary School Teaching Certificate from China, and am certified in CPR and First Aid in Canada. I've guided kids in making handmade books, illustrated posters, and even helped them win local children's art competitions. Outside the classroom, I create my own illustrations and comics. I'm fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, and I enjoy working in diverse, multilingual environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Canglong Art Center
Nanjing, Jiangsu
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Organize and coordinate hands-on art activities to encourage student participation, engagement, and teamwork.
- Design engaging activities to encourage students to explore creativity through art projects.
- Guide students in making crafts using a variety of tools and materials.
- Design child-friendly drawing lessons, and work with colleagues to develop new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Guide students in designing and making their own holiday diary picture books.
Preschool Teacher
Shangwei Art Center
Nanjing, Jiangsu
10.2019 - 07.2020
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Visual And Creative Arts
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Culture Industry Management
Canvard College
Beijing07-2017
Skills
- Digital illustration
- Graphic design
- 3D modeling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Hand painting: watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil
- Crafts: clay, and fabric
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
English
Professional
Japanese
Professional
Certification
- Chinese National Teacher Certification
- CPR and First Aid certificate
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Canglong Art Center
11.2020 - 08.2022
Preschool Teacher
Shangwei Art Center
10.2019 - 07.2020
Ontario College Diploma - Visual And Creative Arts
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Arts - Culture Industry Management
Canvard College
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