Creative Teaching Assistant, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in study planning, classroom management, and student engagement strategies. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to facilitate learning and academic success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
09.2024 - 12.2024
Organised Welcome Party, Harvest Festival, and Wrap-Up Party for international students throughout their fall semesters, including planning event time, locations, decorations, activities, food stations, and volunteer arrangements.
Conducted the APA 7th Ed (American Psychological Association) workshop with interactive games and practical activities to introduce academic integrity, APA citations, and plagiarism in academic writing.
Facilitated a Thesis Statement Workshop, created original instructional materials, including guided exercises and examples, to help students understand the elements of a successful thesis. Provided feedback and prizes during the session to motivate students' writing enthusiasm.
Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways of teaching concepts, using AI to improve students' oral English.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Facilitated Gratitude and Support Web sessions, 90% of students engaged and practiced their English by sharing stories and insights; most of them enjoyed this welcoming environment.
Designed an interactive Word Race Game to enhance student engagement and learning about Canada Day.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Helped maintain accurate records of student progress throughout the semester.
Visual Art Teacher
Hefei Bubble Tadpole Children Education
Hefei, Anhui
09.2018 - 08.2019
Led engaging, age-appropriate art lessons in a community class for children aged 4 to 8.
Key activities included:
Lesson Planning: I created dynamic lesson plans tailored to the developmental needs of the age group, incorporating a variety of media, such as painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.
Hands-On Guidance: I provided individualised attention, teaching foundational techniques, while encouraging creative exploration.
Theme-Based Projects: I introduced themes, such as nature, emotions, or storytelling, to inspire students and help them connect their artwork to their personal experiences and the world around them.
Skill Development: I emphasized basic skills such as color mixing, shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and fostering imagination and original thinking.
Parents' Involvement: I communicated with students' parents about artwork after every class, and shared their learning process and results.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Hefei Normal University
Hefei, Anhui, China
06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, The UK
06-2022
Skills
Event planning
Instructional design
Time management
Creative problem solving
New student orientation
Student needs support
Extracurricular Experience
Teaching Assistant & Packaging Designer - Hefei Normal University
Participated in the School-Enterprise Cooperation Education Project - Package design of Hongtian Lotus Root Starch series.
Designed the package of lotus root product.
Assisted professor conducted the packaging design online case.
Joined the entire recording and creation process and made it into a packaging design course case and published it on the MOOC app.
Skills and Interests
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
Credentials: Class 5 Driving License, Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C