Chen Su
St Leonards,Australia
Summary
- Inspired by Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Maria Montessori, and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory.
- Believe that each child is unique, with their own talents, interests, strengths, and needs.
- Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where all children and families are treated with equity and respect, where every child feels secure and supported, where bias is challenged, diversity is celebrated, and differences are honored, where each child can realize their full potential.
- Believe educators are co-learners with children, taking the learning journey together to nurture children into confident, responsible, and active citizens.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Casual Room Assistant
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
05.2025 - Current
- Welcomed children and families in the morning and supported smooth morning transitions to reduce separation anxiety.
- Prepared and organized Montessori materials to ensure the learning environment was well-organized and inviting.
- Assisted with routines, including meals, rest, and toileting.
Kindergarten Placement (3 – 5 Years)
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Mainly responsible for planning and implementing group learning experiences. Collaborated with colleagues to plan group activities based on each week’s topic.
- Prepared and organized Montessori materials to ensure the learning environment was well-organized and inviting.
- Helped ensure the smooth running of daily routines, including reminding children to put on sunscreen and wash their hands before meals, cleaning up after they finished eating, and keeping children engaged in group activities.
- Observed and documented children’s behaviors, interests, and learning processes; planned and organized learning experiences accordingly; reflected on the outcomes and implemented improvements.
- Supported the creation of a safe and inclusive environment that encouraged children’s autonomy and independence. Supervised children to ensure their safety.
- Designed child-centred activities based on careful observation of children’s interests and daily routines, which were well-received and fostered physical and mental well-being, problem-solving, and communication skills. Several activities integrated early science concepts to spark scientific inquiry.
3 – 5 Years Placement
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Documented observations and delivered EYLF-aligned experiences accordingly.
- Supported inclusion, child protection, and safe supervision practices.
- Planned and organized group activities. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year, the theme of activities for that week, I planned several activities related to it to help children understand Chinese culture and celebrate the festival together.
- Developed strong communication skills, solid relationships with children, good observational and organizational skills.
Nursery Placement (Birth – 2 Years)
Berry Cottage Childcare – Naremburn
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Welcomed children and families in the morning and settled the children.
- Helped the children put on sunscreen, clothes and shoes.
- Arranged morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, including guiding the children to sit at the table, handing out wet towels to wipe their hands, putting on bibs, handing out the children’s water bottles, guiding the children to scrape their bowls or plates and wipe their mouths and hands after finishing the meals, and cleaning the dining area.
- Gathered the children together to arrange circle time, which included songs, storytelling, ice play, and other activities.
- Developed solid relationships with children, strong communication skills, and good emotional resilience.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education (EGEC)
Victoria University Sydney Campus
Sydney, NSW06.2025
Master of Commerce - Finance and Business Analytics
The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW07.2023
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
Jinling Institute of Technology
Nanjing, China06-2020
Skills
- Certificates: Working with Children Check (WWCC), First Aid & CPR (HLTAID009, HLTAID010 & HLTAID012), Food Handler Basics
- Team player attitude
- Stress tolerance
- Detail-oriented
- Safety awareness
Languages
Mandarin (native), English (fluent)
Timeline
Kindergarten Placement (3 – 5 Years)
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
05.2025 - 06.2025
Casual Room Assistant
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
05.2025 - Current
3 – 5 Years Placement
Crows Nest Montessori Academy
01.2025 - 02.2025
Nursery Placement (Birth – 2 Years)
Berry Cottage Childcare – Naremburn
11.2024 - 11.2024
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education (EGEC)
Victoria University Sydney Campus
Master of Commerce - Finance and Business Analytics
The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
Jinling Institute of Technology
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONDENSED)
- Foreign Exchange Analyst Assistant Intern — ECN Trade Pty Ltd Mar. 2023 — Jun. 2023
Team coordination and potential client communication.
- Bond Underwriting Intern — Sinolink Securities Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch Aug. 2021 — Dec. 2021
Team coordination and due diligence support.
- Investment Banking Department Intern — Huachuang Securities Co., Ltd. Jan. 2021
Research and stakeholder meeting support.
Awards
Second Prize, Brand C in 2018 National English Competition for College Students
Excellent Student Scholarship, Jinling Institute of Technology