Yan Zhong
Edmonton,AB
Summary
- Energetic experienced teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally.
- Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies.
- Excellent at working with different learning styles.
- Open minded team player with leadership skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Contracted Teacher
Grace Martin School & Malcolm Tweddle School
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles during temporary contract teaching period.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Mandarin Teacher and Mandarin Program Director
Progressive Academy
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Instructed students from age 4 to 12 in Chinese language, culture and history through engaging learning activities.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and parents to strengthen students' learning experience.
- Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
Grade 1 Teacher and Head of Kindergarten
Progressive Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned engaging lessons to meet every student's learning needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Supervised Kindergarten teachers and provide guidance and support.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher and Head of Kindergarten
Progressive Academy
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Supervised Kindergarten teachers and provide guidance and support.
Curriculum Coordinator
Chinese Culture Promotion Society
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs
Pre-kinder and kinder Teacher
YMCA Westglen Child Care Centre
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Taught YMCA curriculum to pre-kinder and kindergarten children.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Meyonohk Morning Star Montessori Centre
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Conducted engaging educational activities that aided students in learning Math, English Language, Geography, Culture, Mandarin and other Montessori subjects.
- Fostered child focused classroom environment.
- Prepared meetings with co-workers and parents to track child development.
- Arranged various school events with co-workers, such as Sports Day, Christmas Concert, Chinese New Year Party, and Field Trips.
- Planned engaging after school activities and projects that meet students' interests.
Student Teacher
APT, Brightview Elementary School
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Instructed Grade Two core subjects to general program students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs.
- Maintained classroom discipline by using varied management skills and teaching strategies.
- Assessed students' performance through anecdotal records, ongoing checklist, student portfolios and projects.
- Planned whole school Jump Rope For Heart project with other student teachers.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Volunteer
Meadowlark Elementary School
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted children individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce targeted learning skills
Student Teacher
Afton School of the Arts
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education, Educational Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business English
Yancheng Institute of Technology
Yancheng, China12.2008
High School Diploma - Mandarin and English
Suzhou Foreign Language School
Suzhou, China06.2006
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- School Programs
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Enrichment Activities
- Academic Goals
- Team Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Temporary Contracted Teacher
Grace Martin School & Malcolm Tweddle School
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 1 Teacher and Head of Kindergarten
Progressive Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Mandarin Teacher and Mandarin Program Director
Progressive Academy
09.2017 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher and Head of Kindergarten
Progressive Academy
09.2016 - 07.2020
Curriculum Coordinator
Chinese Culture Promotion Society
06.2016 - 08.2017
Pre-kinder and kinder Teacher
YMCA Westglen Child Care Centre
05.2016 - 07.2016
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Meyonohk Morning Star Montessori Centre
09.2012 - 04.2015
Student Teacher
APT, Brightview Elementary School
02.2012 - 04.2012
Volunteer
Meadowlark Elementary School
10.2011 - 02.2012
Student Teacher
Afton School of the Arts
03.2011 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education, Educational Psychology
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Business English
Yancheng Institute of Technology
High School Diploma - Mandarin and English
Suzhou Foreign Language School
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