Xue (Sophia) Zhang
Curative Educator
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Waldorf-trained educator and dedicated daily art practitioner with five years of classroom experience, grounded in art-integrated, nature-based education. Integrates visual arts including painting, drawing, and modeling into therapeutic and developmental work with children and adults with special needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lower School Class Teacher
Toronto Waldorf School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented grade-appropriate curriculum (Grade 1-4) and activities in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy
- Taught Main Lesson blocks as well as painting, beeswax modeling, form drawing, crafts
- Evaluated each child’s academic, emotional, and social development; prepared detailed written reports and conducted parent interviews
- Facilitated Child Study discussions during weekly faculty meetings
Art and Mandarin Teacher
Private Tutor Online
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Taught painting online based on healing stories
- Designed and delivered art-integrated Mandarin lessons
First Grade Class Teacher
Monadnock Waldorf School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and modified the first grade curriculum for the class
- Led regular Parent Evenings and worked individually with parents to deepen understanding of the Waldorf curriculum and child development
Fifth Grade Student Teaching
Monadnock Waldorf School
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Observed and practiced to give main lessons
- Taught students to paint with pastels
- Concentrated on individual child observation
Teaching Assistant & Live-in Volunteer
The Camphill School, Beaver Run
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Four years of assistant teaching experience across multiple grade levels for children with diverse developmental needs
- Co-developed IEPs and delivered individualized therapeutic support
- Four years of residential experience supporting youth with special needs in a holistic, community-based environment.
Live-in Volunteer
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Two years of full-time residential experience living and working with four adults with special needs within a family setting
- Led workshops in weaving and orchard maintenance; worked in the community café
- Provided household management, including cooking, cleaning, and personal care support
Education
Master of Education - Waldorf Education
Antioch University New England
Keene, NH, USA 07.2018 - 08.2021
Diploma in Curative Education -
Camphill Academy
Glenmoore, PA, USA 09.2013 - 06.2018
BA in Economics -
University of Jinan
China 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Pastel painting
- Wet-on-wet watercolor painting
- Crayon and pencil drawing
- Beeswax and clay modeling
- Wet and dry needle wool felting
- Knitting
Timeline
Lower School Class Teacher
Toronto Waldorf School
08.2023 - Current
Art and Mandarin Teacher
Private Tutor Online
02.2021 - 08.2023
First Grade Class Teacher
Monadnock Waldorf School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Fifth Grade Student Teaching
Monadnock Waldorf School
01.2019 - 04.2019
Master of Education - Waldorf Education
Antioch University New England
07.2018 - 08.2021
Teaching Assistant & Live-in Volunteer
The Camphill School, Beaver Run
08.2014 - 06.2018
Diploma in Curative Education -
Camphill Academy
09.2013 - 06.2018
Live-in Volunteer
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
08.2012 - 08.2014
BA in Economics -
University of Jinan
09.2008 - 06.2012