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Weishan Zhong

Weishan Zhong

Pomare,Rotorua

Summary

Dynamic ECE Student Teacher at Atawhai Childcare, skilled in early childhood education and effective communication. Successfully fostered a safe, inclusive environment, enhancing holistic child development while integrating cultural competency. Passionate about engaging children through creative activities, I consistently monitored progress to ensure growth and collaboration among families and educators.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECE Student Teacher

Atawhai Childcare
, Rotorua
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted the associate teacher in planning and implementing daily learning experiences.
  • Engaged children in play-based activities, including art, music, storytelling, and outdoor exploration.
  • Observed children's interests and developmental progress to inform future planning.
  • Recorded observations through learning stories and assessment documentation for ongoing improvement.
  • Fostered a safe, inclusive environment to support holistic child development.
  • Respected and incorporated children's cultural backgrounds, focusing on tikanga Māori, and te reo Māori.
  • Collaborated with the teaching team to enhance educational delivery.
  • Maintained professional communication with children and families while upholding boundaries.
  • Integrated music, art, drama into daily activities in order to stimulate creativity.
  • Established classroom rules and expectations for behavior based on the school's policies.
  • Provided guidance to students on how to interact appropriately with peers.

Volunteer

The Arts Village
, Rotorua
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with setting up and decorating for art festivals and community events.
  • Supported artists and teachers in facilitating hands-on art and craft activities for children.
  • Helped maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment during events and workshops.

English Teacher

Global Education Group
Jiangsu , China
11.2021 - 01.2025
  • I taught primary and secondary school students English, focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
  • To encourage regular reading, students should read topics or materials that reflect their personal interests.
  • Organize regular primary and secondary school students' English language activities to enhance student engagement and practical language use.
  • Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Cultivated a collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.

Volunteer

University of Vienna
, Vienna
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Introduced aspects of traditional Chinese culture and basic Mandarin to international participants interested in multicultural exchange.
  • Assisted with Chinese–English translation during cultural events and language workshops.

Education

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, NZ
06-2026

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, Au
12-2008

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Early childhood education
  • Cultural competency
  • Child assessment
  • Family engagement
  • Guitar playing and singing

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
English
Professional

Certification

  • Teaching Knowledge Test certificate
  • Certificate for teachers of Chinese to speakers of other languages

Timeline

ECE Student Teacher

Atawhai Childcare
05.2025 - Current

Volunteer

The Arts Village
03.2025 - Current

English Teacher

Global Education Group
11.2021 - 01.2025

Volunteer

University of Vienna
03.2019 - 11.2019

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Curtin University of Technology

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