LI LIN
Motueka
Summary
I have a great passion for early childhood education, and I am passionate about interacting, communicating, and building relationships with children. I would like to devote my theoretical knowledge and practical skills along with my interpersonal skills to supporting children and communities in maximizing their potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
- Provided music theory training for piano students.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities.
Student Teacher
Oasis Education Centre
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Four-weeks placement with over 3s.
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Placement’s evidence includes learning stories, Stop Think Change reflections and self-reviews.
- Planned and organised Chinese Language Week and Mid-autumn Festival activities and mat times, including teaching children waiata and other simple words in Mandarin, arts and craft activities pandas and lanterns.
- Cultivated positive relationships with teaching staff, children and parents.
Student Teacher /Casual Reliever
Busy Bees Richmond
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Four-week placement in both toddler and infant rooms, understanding the unique characteristics and developmental milestones of these age groups, with focus on their specific needs and care routines.
- Placement’s evidence includes Stop Think Change reflections for children with challenge behaviours, learning stories for sensory play containing mathematics and science, reading annotation about routines and characteristics of toddlers and infants.
- Weekly 16 hours of voluntary and reliever experiences with Pre-schoolers.
Student Teacher
Country Kids
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Four-weeks placement with Over 2s.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with team members to support a child with special needs.
- Offered recommendations to the centre and actively associated with AT to implement strategies, encouraging greater integration of te reo Māori within the environment.
Student Teacher
Motueka Kindergarten
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed a deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for children's learning.
- Worked with other teachers to devise creative activities for children.
- Enforced rules for behaviour and procedures to maintain order among children.
- Organized and planned cultural events, including Chinese New Year celebrations, to promote diversity and cultural awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Hanshan Normal University
China06.2013
Skills
- Language skills: English (PTE 72), Mandarin, Cantonese
- Computer skills: Microsoft office suite like Excel, Word
Timeline
Student Teacher
Oasis Education Centre
09.2023 - 10.2023
Student Teacher /Casual Reliever
Busy Bees Richmond
05.2023 - 09.2023
Student Teacher
Country Kids
04.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Motueka Kindergarten
09.2022 - 05.2023
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Hanshan Normal University
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