Daisy (Qing) Liu
Chatswood,AUK
Summary
Passionate and adaptable educator currently completing a Master of Teaching and Learning (ECE) at AUT, with prior international teaching experience in China. Strong belief in every child’s uniqueness and potential, and dedicated to inclusive, play-based learning grounded in Te Whāriki. Bring cultural responsiveness, a reflective mindset, and a collaborative approach to teaching and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Teacher
CubeeKiz
04.2025 - Current
- Deliver bilingual (English–Chinese) public speaking lessons for primary and intermediate students, focusing on confidence, structure, and presentation skills.
- Support planning and supervision of holiday programmes as an assistant teacher
Student Teacher – Toddlers and Preschoolers
Kiddos Childcare Birkdale
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Built warm and respectful relationships with tamariki, kaiako and whānau through consistent and intentional interactions.
- Planned and implemented play-based and engaging learning experiences, focusing on children’s interests and emergent literacy.
- Assisted room teachers with daily routines (e.g., mat times, transitions, activity preparation) to help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for diverse tamariki
- Recognised by mentor teachers for professionalism, strong collaboration, and reflective teaching practice
Humanities Teacher
Yew Wah International Education School
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Delivered bilingual (English-Chinese) Humanities courses across G6-10, covering History, Geography, and IGCSE (CIE) Global Perspectives
- Served as a core member of YCYW Future School Program, co-initiating cross-disciplinary project-based learning
- Acted as YCYW cross-school curriculum coordinator, organising and delivering online professional workshops for Chinese teachers across school network
History Teacher
Yungu School
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Founding team member of Yungu High School, contributing to curriculum development during the start-up phase
- Taught Chinese curriculum-based History using student-centred and inquiry-driven approaches
History Teacher
Country Garden School
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Taught G9-12 History courses across multiple international curriculums, including IBDP, MYP, IGCSE, and A-Level (CIE).
- Designed learning experiences that encouraged critical thinking and reflective discussion
- Served as IB CAS Coordinator, overseeing the planning, implementation, and documentation processes of student-led CAS activities
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning (Early Childhood Education)
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ11-2025
Master of Arts - History
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, China11-2016
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Yangzhou University
Yangzhou China06-2015
Skills
- Chinese High School Teaching Qualifications (History & English)
- New Zealand Teaching Qualification (expected Nov 2025)
- IB History Examiner Qualification
- Tes Safeguarding training courses certificates
- Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Facilitator
- Chinese: Native
Qualifications
Languages
- English: Professional
- Te reo Māori: Confident use in ECE contexts (eg, greetings, karakia, waiata)
- Relationship building and management
- Responsive teaching through scaffolding and differentiation
- Effective communicator and team player
- Adaptable, reliable and reflective educator
Professional Skills
Timeline
Relief Teacher
CubeeKiz
04.2025 - Current
Student Teacher – Toddlers and Preschoolers
Kiddos Childcare Birkdale
03.2025 - 06.2025
Humanities Teacher
Yew Wah International Education School
02.2021 - 01.2025
History Teacher
Yungu School
07.2020 - 01.2021
History Teacher
Country Garden School
11.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning (Early Childhood Education)
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Arts - History
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Yangzhou University
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