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Gregor Chen

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a highly motivated and organized individual with a diverse background in primary school teaching, product management, and administrative support.

With a proven track record at three different primary schools in Melbourne, my placement experience enabled me to become a dynamic educator. My skills include conducting formative and summative assessments to inform students' learning and design evidence-based lesson units. My skills in classroom management have helped me build positive relationships with students and enhance student engagement. With my proficiency in English and Chinese, I am committed to delivering high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.

My experience as a Product Manager at a leading furniture company has equipped me with strong project management and team coordination skills, while my tenure as an Administrative Assistant at an international school has honed my ability to manage office operations and provide exceptional support to staff and students.

Currently, as a graduate student at the University of Melbourne, I am further enhancing my skills and knowledge. I am seeking an education position in a primary education setting, where I can leverage my unique skill set to contribute effectively to a collaborative team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Year-6 Placement

Elwood Primary School
Elwood, VIC
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Designed responsive, student-centered lessons, informed by assessment data and research. Successfully utilized differentiation strategies, including visual aids, extension tasks, and collaborative learning.
  • Demonstrated strong assessment ability through the use of formative and summative tools (e.g., DAL data, Guttman charts, Seesaw) to guide planning, track progress, and provide Year 6 students with targeted feedback.
  • Built strong relationships with students and staff through a calm, approachable presence, and a commitment to understanding and supporting each student's needs.
  • Applied a wide range of teaching strategies, which include explicit instructions, collaborative tasks, and rich classroom discussion to maintain students' engagement and interest in learning.

Year-1 Placement

Essendon North Primary School
Melbourne, VIC
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic, and a reflective approach to teaching by actively seeking and applying feedback from mentor.
  • Built foundational skills in teacher presence, classroom management, and student engagement through a sequence of lessons.
  • Developed verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to better connect with Year 1 students.
  • Formed positive professional relationships and showed commitment to continual growth in planning and assessment practices.

Year-4 Placement

South Melbourne Primary School
Melbourne, VIC
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Built positive student relationships and supported learning through small groups and whole-class teaching.
  • Proactively engaged with staff, sought feedback, and demonstrated professionalism and initiative.
  • Applied observed teaching strategies effectively, including consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Planned and delivered thoughtful, well-structured lessons with a focus on students' scaffolding.

Product Manager

Foshan Sitzone Furniture Co., Ltd Enova Branch - China
Foshan, Guangdong
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Product Vision: Developed and designed clear product vision and strategies for more than 10 new office chair products to align with company goals and customer needs
  • Market Research: Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities for new office chair products
  • Group Coordination: Collaborated with more than 200 customers, 5 sales teams, and 3 engineering teams, to set out developmental plans for new product design and structural improvement
  • Team Leadership: Led multiple cross-functional teams in the product development process, ensuring high-quality delivery of more than 10 new product features and improvements for 20 existing products
  • Product Launch: Coordinated with more than 20 marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure successful product launches for more than 5 global furniture exhibitions

Administrative Assistant / English - Chinese Inter

Nanhai International Kindergarten - China
Foshan, Guangdong
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Work Visa: Applied and extended work visa for more than 20 international teachers
  • Language Support: Supported more than 25 English-speaking staff with understanding and performing their duties by interpreting instructions and communications between Chinese and English
  • Event Planning: Planned and organized more than 40 school events, activities, and field trips, ensuring team collaboration between international and local teachers
  • Classroom Support: Provided language support in classrooms, helping more than 30 teachers with bilingual instructions and activities

Education

Master of Teaching (Primary) - Primary Teaching

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
11-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Languages, Literatures, And Cultures

Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
07-2021

Skills

  • Lesson planning and assessment
  • Classroom management with positive attitude
  • Proficient in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Timeline

Year-6 Placement

Elwood Primary School
05.2025 - 06.2025

Year-1 Placement

Essendon North Primary School
08.2024 - 09.2024

Year-4 Placement

South Melbourne Primary School
03.2024 - 03.2024

Product Manager

Foshan Sitzone Furniture Co., Ltd Enova Branch - China
11.2022 - 02.2024

Administrative Assistant / English - Chinese Inter

Nanhai International Kindergarten - China
05.2021 - 07.2022

Master of Teaching (Primary) - Primary Teaching

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts - Languages, Literatures, And Cultures

Queen’s University
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