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Cara Tianlan Wang

Mount Wellington, AUCKLAND,AUK

Summary

Dedicated pre-service mathematics teacher with proven expertise in developing engaging curricula and assessments. Possesses strong communication and student engagement skills, and is committed to fostering a positive learning environment to drive academic success.

Work History

Pre-Service Teacher

Western Springs College
Western Springs, Auckland
07.2025 - Current
  • Independently responsible for teaching mathematics across three grade levels (Year 11 Mathematics, Year 13 General Mathematics, Year 13 Calculus).
  • Independently developed all course materials and assessment tools.
  • Student tutoring.

Proactively utilizing after-school hours to provide one-on-one or small-group support for students who need help.

  • Supported the school's mathematics culture development.

Regularly attending staff meetings and subject-specific workshops (e.g., Numeracy Workshop, and Calculus Scholarship Workshop). Assisting Associate Teachers in designing and hosting Math Week activities, including puzzles and in-house competitions.

Pre-Service Teacher

Pakuranga College
Half Moon Bay, Auckland
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Independently planned and delivered Junior and Senior units.

Including lesson plans, dynamic PowerPoint presentations, differentiated worksheets, and formative assessment exit cards.

  • Implemented an efficient assessment and feedback.

Weekly grading and analysis of exit cards pinpointed common knowledge gaps across the class.

Designed and delivered weekly review sessions to ensure the timely resolution of issues.

  • Marking assessments and analysing results.
  • Provided individual and group support for students.

Through in-class instant tutoring and detailed supplementary explanations and learning resources via email, ensuring all students' learning needs are met.

  • Actively engaged with the school community.

Regularly attending weekly staff meetings and assisting with major school events (e.g., Cultural Night and House Night), fostering positive, collaborative professional relationships with the teaching team.

Education

Graduated Dipolma of Secondary Education - Mathematics Education

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11-2025

Bachlor of Engineering (Honnors) - Structural Engineering

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11-2024

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Software proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Student rapport
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Feedback/feedforward delivery

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pre-Service Teacher

Western Springs College
07.2025 - Current

Pre-Service Teacher

Pakuranga College
03.2025 - 05.2025

Graduated Dipolma of Secondary Education - Mathematics Education

University of Auckland

Bachlor of Engineering (Honnors) - Structural Engineering

University of Auckland
Cara Tianlan Wang