Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
Timeline
Qualified Teacher

Adrienne Gong

Kidsco Early Learning Center
Auckland ,Albany Heights
3
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Secondary English teacher with 10+ years of experience in literacy, EAP, ESOL, and IELTS instruction, known for differentiated lessons, strong classroom management, and clear parent-teacher communication.

Work History

Trainee Teacher

1 Month
Westlake Boys High School | 10.2026 - Current
  • Taught 36 lessons for year 12 EAPR (English Academic of Purposes Reading), year 11 EAPW (English Academic of Purposes Writing), and year 10 ELA (English Language Arts).
  • Supported classroom management, maintaining orderly environment and positive behaviour expectations.
  • Assessed student work, providing timely feedback to strengthen understanding and progress.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate varied abilities, literacy levels, and learning styles.
  • Mentored struggling students with customized lesson plans, leading to increased confidence and academic success.

Qualified Teacher

5 Years 6 Months
Kidsco Early Learning Center | 05.2021 - Current
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
  • Maintained safe, nurturing classroom environment aligned with licensing and center standards.
  • Documented child progress and developmental observations for individualized instruction.
  • Communicated regularly with families regarding milestones, behavior, and daily routines.

Trainee Teacher

1 Month
Western Springs College | 05.2025 - 06.2025

Taught Year 12 ESOL, Year 9ESOL and Year 11 Media Studies

  • Assessed student progress and adjusted teaching strategies to strengthen understanding.
  • Managed classroom behaviour to maintain focused, respectful learning environments.
  • Recorded attendance, achievements, and concerns accurately for reporting and follow-up.

IELTS English Teacher

5 Years 1 Month
New Oriental Education & Technology Group | 03.2011 - 04.2016
  • Adapted teaching materials to address common IELTS errors and individual learning gaps.
  • Helped students pass IELTS ( best score from student: 8 for Listening, 7.5 for Reading, 7 for Writing and 7 for Speaking).
  • Guided students in test-taking strategies for time management, coherence, and accuracy.
  • Mentored junior instructors on lesson delivery, pacing, and student engagement techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Edith Cowan University | Perth, Western Australia | 02-2011

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Secondary Edication

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute | Tauranga, NZ | 07-2027

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College | Auckland, NZ | 02-2018

Skills

Parent-teacher communication
Self-assessment
Classroom management
Growth mindset
Project-based learning
Individualized support
Differentiated instruction

Certification

First Aid

Certificate of Child Protection

Full Teaching Registration

References

Kate Lange

ESOL Teacher

Western Springs College

027 369 4689

langek@wsc.school.nz

Natasha Le Brocq

Head of ESOL

Westlake Boys High School

09 410 8667 (phone extension: 5120/5872)

NLB@westlake.school.nz

Sun Kim 

ESOL teacher 

Westlake Boys High School 

021 109 0584

ski@westlake.school.nz

Languages

Chinese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working

Timeline

Trainee Teacher

Westlake Boys High School
10.2026 - CurrentRead More

Trainee Teacher

Western Springs College
05.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Qualified Teacher

Kidsco Early Learning Center
05.2021 - CurrentRead More

IELTS English Teacher

New Oriental Education & Technology Group
03.2011 - 04.2016Read More

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Graduate Diploma of Teaching from Secondary Edication
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Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Mass Communication
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New Zealand Tertiary College

Graduate Diploma of Teaching from Early Childhood Education
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Adrienne Gong