CHENXI WU
Burwood
Summary
Dedicated early career secondary teacher in English and Chinese with expertise in EALD language teaching. Skilled in differentiated instruction, scaffolding language for diverse learners, and fostering inclusive, student-centred classrooms. Experienced in curriculum delivery across Years 7–12 and motivated to support academic growth, wellbeing, and engagement for all students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Teacher
Department of Education NSW – Bankstown Girls HS & Strathfield South HS
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered lessons across English, Chinese, and other subjects (Y7–12).
- Applied EALD language teaching strategies to support diverse learners.
- Adapted lesson plans and provided differentiated tasks for multilingual students.
- Collaborated with EALD coordinators and mainstream teachers to ensure inclusive learning.
- Maintained engaging, well-managed classroom environments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Early Childhood Educator
Montessori Academy, Entree Early Learning, Little Nook Early Learning
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Facilitated safe, stimulating learning environments for young children.
- Applied play-based strategies to support social, physical, and cognitive development.
- Maintained positive relationships with families and staff to support learning outcomes.
English & Chinese Teacher – Pre-Service
Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught English (Y7–10) and Chinese (Y8–10, accelerated Y10 Stage 1).
- Integrated EALD strategies and multimodal activities to support diverse learners.
- Provided assessments and constructive feedback aligned with SACE standards.
Chinese Language Teacher – Pre-Service
Tenison Woods College, Mount Gambier
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught Chinese (Y7–12) across core and elective classes.
- Planned lessons developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Applied EALD scaffolding strategies to support language learners.
- Prepared senior students for Stage 1 & Stage 2 Chinese assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle And Secondary Teaching
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA07-2024
Master of Arts - Translation And TESOL
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW11-2018
Skills
- Classroom behavior management
- Curriculum development expertise
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment & Reporting
- EALD Language Teaching: Scaffolding Academic English & Subject-Specific Vocabulary
- Literacy, Vocabulary & Comprehension Development
- Supporting Multilingual Students
- Tech & Engagement: ICT Integration
- Multimodal Resources
- Student Motivation & Behaviour Guidance
Timeline
Relief Teacher
Department of Education NSW – Bankstown Girls HS & Strathfield South HS
06.2025 - Current
English & Chinese Teacher – Pre-Service
Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide
08.2023 - 09.2023
Chinese Language Teacher – Pre-Service
Tenison Woods College, Mount Gambier
05.2023 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Montessori Academy, Entree Early Learning, Little Nook Early Learning
07.2021 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Middle And Secondary Teaching
The University of Adelaide
Master of Arts - Translation And TESOL
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation
Western Sydney University
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