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Sophia SHI

Sophia SHI

Chinese Teacher
Kowloon,Hong Kong

Summary

Patient Chinese Teacher with a distinguished understanding of Chinese classrooms and comprehensive Chinese instruction. Talent for monitoring student growth and creating detailed and individualized lesson plans. Dedicated to cultural awareness and age-appropriate lessons.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Shenzhen Bay International School
Shenzhen
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for Chinese and English teaching of K1 kindergarten students
  • Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.

Chinese Teacher

New Class Education
Shenzhen
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provided essential learning support to aid grade 1 to grade 5 student Chinese language development.
  • Observed and evaluated student academic and social progress by submitting grades and report cards according to established school procedures.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.

Chinese Teacher

Firefly Education
Shenzhen
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Provided essential learning support to aid grade 2 and grade 3 student Chinese language development.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.

Early Education Instructor

Gymboree Play & Music
Shenzhen
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches for children aged 0 to 6 years.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Chinese Teacher/Teaching Supervisor

Shenzhen Chinese Culture Development Co., LTD
Shenzhen
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Delivered 20 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 40 students per semester in Chinese teaching.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.

Chinese Teacher

Lijiang Huayang School
Yunnan
11.2013 - 12.2013
  • Provided essential learning support to aid grade 6 primary student Chinese language development.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.

Education

Master of Arts - Language Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Tourism And Culture College of Yunnan University
Yunnan China
09.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

Individual and group instruction

Chinese instruction expert

Curriculum design

Communication

Teamwork skill

Fluent in Cantonese

Certification

IELTS, Overall Band Score 7

Timeline

Master of Arts - Language Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
09.2021 - Current

Bilingual Teacher

Shenzhen Bay International School
03.2021 - 07.2021

IELTS, Overall Band Score 7

11-2020

Chinese Teacher

New Class Education
12.2019 - 07.2020

Chinese Teacher

Firefly Education
09.2017 - 11.2019

Early Education Instructor

Gymboree Play & Music
05.2016 - 06.2017

Senior Teacher Qualification Certificate

06-2014

Chinese Teacher/Teaching Supervisor

Shenzhen Chinese Culture Development Co., LTD
02.2014 - 04.2016

Chinese Teacher

Lijiang Huayang School
11.2013 - 12.2013

Mandarin Proficiency Certificate, Level 2 A

12-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Tourism And Culture College of Yunnan University
09.2010 - 07.2014
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