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Chengxin Zhang

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

  • I am a passionate early childhood educator with 14 years of experience, living in New Zealand. Fluent in both English and Chinese, I have a deep understanding of multicultural and bicultural perspectives in early learning environments. My outgoing and positive personality allows me to connect easily with children, families, and colleagues. I enjoy building meaningful relationships with them.
  • With a Bachelor's degree in Art and Design, I incorporate strong creative skills into teaching by designing engaging art activities, guiding children in painting and craft projects, and helping with classroom displays.
  • Currently studying a Master's degree in ECE at AUT, which combines advanced pedagogical theory with practicum experience and leads to teacher certification upon graduation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

ECE Student Teacher

Giraffe Early Learning Center
Mt Roskill, Auckland
02.2025 - 06.2025

I completed a 2-month practicum at Giraffe Early Learning Centre while pursuing my Master’s in ECE, deepening my practical skills in early childhood education through daily routines, engaging with children, and implementing the curriculum.

  • Positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and teaching teams
  • Actively participate in all daily routines and contribute to staff meetings with reflective feedback.
  • Writing learning stories and daily community posts.
  • Planning and leading mat time sessions.
  • Design play-based learning activities aligned with Te Whāriki principles.
  • Supporting children's emotional well-being and individual growth.
  • Provide nurturing guidance and joyful interactions to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Store Assistant

The Cheese Cake Shop
, Auckland
10.2024 - 01.2025

Provided excellent customer service while specializing in custom cake decoration, including hand-piped designs and personalized message writing.

  • Artistic handwriting.
  • Decoration skills and handmade work.
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

Post Production VFX Artist

Fathom VFX
Auckland, Auckland
06.2022 - 07.2024

Worked on various projects, including films, TV series, and commercials.

  • Using a range of art and 3D softwares.
  • Art and editing skills.
  • Time management.
  • Problem solving.
  • Teamwork and team communication.
  • Creative and critical thinker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation & Visual Effects

Media Design Shool
CBD
01-2021

Master of Arts - ECE

AUT
North Shore
11-2025

Skills

  • Multicultural perspectives
  • Bicultural perspectives
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Responsible
  • Creative skills
  • Art and design
  • Classroom displays
  • Video and photo editing
  • Speak multiple languages

Affiliations

  • Community volunteer for children in thechurch to teach them drawing
  • Experience a part-time art teacher who teaches age-appropriate art lessons for preschool and primary school children

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited

Timeline

ECE Student Teacher

Giraffe Early Learning Center
02.2025 - 06.2025

Store Assistant

The Cheese Cake Shop
10.2024 - 01.2025

Post Production VFX Artist

Fathom VFX
06.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation & Visual Effects

Media Design Shool

Master of Arts - ECE

AUT
Chengxin Zhang