Huan Li (Vanessa)
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher/Lead Educator
Nido Early School
12.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Director
Best Bay Early Years Learning Centre
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
Preschool Teacher
Brooklyn Park Kindergarten
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Student Social Worker
Playford College
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Interviewed students and families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped students develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through social activities.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve students' quality of life.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Student Teacher
Trinity College Gawler River
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Taught students literacy, numeracy and arts courses.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Student Teacher
Christian Brothers College Community Children's Centre
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided group teaching in a classroom setting, as well as individual student support.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Student Teacher
Glandore Private Kindergarten & Long Day Care Centre
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 to 3 years old.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Flinders University
SA12.2022
Master Of Teaching - Early Childhood Teaching
University Of South Australia
Magill, SA2018
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
Sichuan University Of Culture And Arts
China2014
Skills
- Multi-tasks
- Initiative to work
- Problem solving
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Pay attention to details
- Chinese Programs
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer proficient
- Experience with special-needs students
Certification
- Teacher Registration
- First aid and CPR certified
- Working With Children Check
- Child Safe Environment
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher/Lead Educator
Nido Early School
12.2022 - Current
Director
Best Bay Early Years Learning Centre
02.2020 - 05.2022
Student Social Worker
Playford College
07.2019 - 12.2019
Preschool Teacher
Brooklyn Park Kindergarten
12.2018 - 01.2020
Student Teacher
Trinity College Gawler River
08.2018 - 11.2018
Student Teacher
Christian Brothers College Community Children's Centre
08.2017 - 09.2017
Student Teacher
Glandore Private Kindergarten & Long Day Care Centre
03.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Flinders University
Master Of Teaching - Early Childhood Teaching
University Of South Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
Sichuan University Of Culture And Arts
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