Alina Sun

A graduate passionate and patient primary and secondary teacher with deep understanding of pedagogical strategies and classroom management. Committed to fostering engaging and safe learning environments. My personal teaching philosophy centers on the belief that all students have opportunities to achieve their academic outcomes, develop their life-long skills and reach their full potential when provided with the authentic and differentiated learning experiences that connect classroom content to the real world. During my practicum experiences in both primary and secondary settings, I designed engaging lesson plans and implemented effective teaching strategies that integrated digital literacy and collaborative learning to meet diverse student needs and backgrounds. With a dual focus on Business and Media, I aim to empower students to think critically and act confidently in an increasingly dynamic and media-driven world, while contributing to a progressive and collaborative learning environment. My contribution to your school involves a creative mindset, strong curriculum knowledge and a deep commitment to student growth and wellbeing.

Casual relief teacher | Anzuk  Aug 2025 - Current

• Quickly adapted to new school settings and routines, building positive relationship with students and staffs.
• Maintained a structured and supportive classroom environment, ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences.
• Accurately followed provided lesson plans and creating alternative instructional content when necessary to achieve teaching objectives.

English teacher | Rise educational institution Feb 2021- Jan 2022

• Planned and delivered engaging English lessons for early primary students, focusing on foundational literacy skills including phonics and vocabulary.
• Used interactive storytelling, games and English songs to create a fun learning environment for young learners and to stimulate their enjoyment of learning English.
• Built trusting and positive relationships with students, fostering confidence and motivation in learning a second language.
• Integrated 21st century skills into the classroom to promote learners' various competencies, such as creativity and collaboration.

After school hours care | Haileybury City Sep 2019

• Assisted with planning and implementing age-appropriate programs that encouraged creativity, teamwork and physical activity in a safe and inclusive after-school environment.
• Supported social and emotional development of children through positive interactions and behavior guidance aligned with centre policies.
• Facilitated ongoing communication with colleagues and parents to promote consistent care and share updates on student wellbeing and engagement.

Volunteer teacher | China Nankai Middle school July 2017

• Volunteered as a classroom assistant and tutored for Year 7 & 8 students in an overseas setting, supporting learning across different subjects, with a focus on English language development.
• Built positive relationships with students and local staffs, fostering a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment.

• Available upon request