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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Practicum Placement
Certification
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Mengran Wu

11 Bank Street, Hillcrest

Summary

Enthusiastic early childhood education student with practical experience in lesson planning, supporting classroom activities, and working with tamariki. Confident in using music to engage children; successfully introduced musical instruments during mat time, gaining positive feedback from both teachers and children. Familiar with creative teaching ideas including art and music, and keen to continue developing skills in bicultural practice and positive communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Music Instructor

Xiamen Lyushanhai Music Education Technology Co., Ltd.
05.2021 - 12.2024
  • Supervised a team of music instructors, providing training, feedback, and lesson support
  • Led curriculum development for beginner to advanced students across erhu, other Chinese traditional instruments, and music theory
  • Organised student concerts, music workshops, and parent engagement events

Erhu Instructor

Xiamen Xinxian Arts Studio
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Delivered one-on-one and group music lessons for children aged 4 – 12
  • Designed personalised teaching plans to accommodate learners’ developmental levels and interests
  • Encouraged cultural appreciation and self-expression through traditional music

Education

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

ICL Graduate Business School
03.2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Performance (Erhu)

Sichuan Conservatory of Music
Chengdu, Sichuan Province
01.2018

Skills

  • Instrument performance and Music integration in play-based learning
  • Supporting emotional expression through music
  • Culturally responsive and inclusive communication
  • Positive behaviour guidance and emotional support
  • Observation & documentation (developing through ongoing learning)
  • Team collaboration and respectful peer engagement
  • Bilingual: Mandarin (native), English
  • Calm and creative, with a focus on growth and reflection

Practicum Placement

Minimee Early Childhood Education Adventure (19 May 2025– 22 June 2025)

  • Supported classroom activities for toddlers (Koru Room), including group time, art, music, and outdoor play
  • Planned and delivered learning stories, individual development plans, and reflections

Certification

  • Outstanding Instructor Award, 10th Macao International Arts Open Competition (2023)
  • Excellent Instructor Award, 9th Grading Competition, China Conservatory of Music (2023)
  • Annual Excellent Teaching Award, China Conservatory of Music (2019 & 2020)

Timeline

Senior Music Instructor

Xiamen Lyushanhai Music Education Technology Co., Ltd.
05.2021 - 12.2024

Erhu Instructor

Xiamen Xinxian Arts Studio
09.2018 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Performance (Erhu)

Sichuan Conservatory of Music

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

ICL Graduate Business School
Mengran Wu