Zhining Zhang
Auckland,Bayview
Summary
Professional educator with expertise in Mandarin Chinese instruction. Possesses strong skills in language teaching, curriculum development, and cultural immersion. Highly collaborative, reliable, and adaptable to changing educational needs. Known for fostering positive learning environments and achieving measurable student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
WuKong Global Education
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Instructed students from age 3 to 14 all over the world.
- Taught more than 1300 lessons and more than 700 hours, with 100% positive feedback.
- Streamlined lesson planning processes by utilizing digital tools and resources for efficient curriculum development.
- Conducted student-focused activities. Excelled in task-based, TPR and inquiry-driven teaching methods.
- Assessed language performance to adjust lesson plans based on progress. Distributed homework systematically according to skill levels.
- Discussed academic progress and recommendations with parents.
Head of Teacher Team
WuKong Global Education
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Established a teaching quality inspection system with quality standards.
- Developed behaviour rules among teachers. Implemented group management strategies and optimized workflows.
- Operated teachers' social media accounts. Organised daily cultural activities.
Mandarin Language Assistant
Confucius Institute in Auckland
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked Schools: Oratia Primary School, Henderson South Primary, and Bruce McLaren Intermediate.
- Taught year 1-8 students in 34 classrooms for 30hrs per week, who were all novices in mandarin.
- Executed Multiple-Intelligences Chinese Teaching strategies. Developed Mandarin curriculum aligned with New Zealand Curriculum. Created vibrant teaching materials and resources using task-based and TPR methods.
- Organized theme days to highlight Chinese culture. Coordinated table tennis training and school-wide Chinese knowledge contest. Facilitated cultural activities like calligraphy, tai chi, and paper cutting.
- Established After-school Mandarin Club, attracting over 10 attendees each Monday.
- Assisted Confucius Institute of Auckland in event coordination. Served as referee for high school group in 'Chinese Bridge' competition. Trained local teachers in Tai Chi techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages
Fudan University
06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages
Nanjing University
06.2017
Skills
- Interactive teaching methods
- Task-based Teaching
- Chinese Culture Knowledge & Skills
- Language pedagogy
- Multimedia integration
- Chinese literature analysis
- HSK test preparation
- Individualized learning plans
Timeline
Head of Teacher Team
WuKong Global Education
07.2021 - 04.2022
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
WuKong Global Education
05.2020 - 08.2023
Mandarin Language Assistant
Confucius Institute in Auckland
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages
Nanjing University
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages
Fudan University
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