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CC Chen

CHRISTCHURCH,CAN

Summary

Passionate early childhood teacher with five years of experience in working with young learners of various age groups. I brought an understanding of early development and proficiency in implementing the Montessori Method. My expertise lies in early linguistic learning, bilingual education, storytelling and creative early curriculum design.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/ Baker/ Barista

Olive Bakery
Sipsongpanna, Yunnan, China
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Running a community-based bakery coffee shop. Preparing a vareity of natrual-fermented French breads and making fresh-grind coffee.
  • Providing customer service by introducing menu items and taking orders from customers, effectively determining their needs.
  • Promoting business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity.

Student Teacher

Learning Bee Montessori
Papanui, Christchurch
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supporting lead teacher in classroom management and matime playing for tamariki aging from 3 to 5, enhancing children's participation.
  • Supporting learners in Montessori time by demonstrating usage of Montessori toys, and monitor child’s progress and behavior and providing feedback to parents and lead teacher for improvement.
  • Supporting main kaiako in maintening of child’s learning/playing area safe, hygienic and clean by enaging in daily routines such as cleaning, safety check, and setting up resources.

Early Childhood Language Teacher

ACE Early Education
, Guangzhou, China
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Designing thematic English lesson plans incorporated play-based learning for non-native early English learners aging from 6 to 11 years old.
  • Coorperating with the teaching team in using exisiting resources to design curriculums suitable for child's learning needs and interests.
  • Maintaining weekly-based student assessment and progress report, enhancing curriculum ajustments and parent communication.
  • Coordinating with team in training and supporting new teaching staffs to become familiar with curriculum and lesson planning.

English Academic Test Teacher

Manhathan English School
, Guangzhou, China
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Instructing students in English academic test such as Ielts, Toefl, and A-level, prepare and graded tests for learners to achieve desirable scores.
  • Evaluate students on weekly basis and adjusted lesson plans according to learners' progress, scheduled tutoring sessions to help students to get better grasp on course materials and improving tests scores.
  • Participating in workshops, trainings, and conferences to continously improve understanding and educational skills.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Christchurch, NZ
02-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Billigual Study in English And French

Shenzhen University
China
06-2015

Skills

  • Montessori Method
  • Cross-culture skills
  • Billingual education
  • Creative writing/story telling
  • Picture books
  • Early emotional management
  • NZSL
  • Sensory development

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
NZSL
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Owner/ Baker/ Barista

Olive Bakery
10.2021 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Learning Bee Montessori
02.2020 - 10.2020

Early Childhood Language Teacher

ACE Early Education
06.2016 - 09.2019

English Academic Test Teacher

Manhathan English School
10.2015 - 06.2016

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College

Bachelor of Arts - Billigual Study in English And French

Shenzhen University
CC Chen