Jiali Liu
Adelaide(City),SA
Summary
I am a graduate teacher teaching Math for year 7 to 12 and Psychology. Secondly, regarding to my teahing philosophy, I believe that every student has talents waiting to be discovered, and each deserves to be encouraged and valued. As a teacher, I should seek out their strengths, and guide them to explore and grow their potential. Currently, I am avaliable for working as soon as possible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Pre-Service Teacher
Golden Grove High School
Adelaide, SA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Instructed year 9 to 11 students in maths
- Utilizing learning intentions and success criteria to clarify goals, and support student self-assessment.
- Ran structured mini-lessons (I do, We do, You do) to establish effective class routines.
- Built positive relationships with students on yard duty through regular check-ins and conversations, and helped plan and deliver Sports Day.
Pre-Service Teacher
Heathfield High School
Adelaide, SA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Taught maths to Year 7 and Year 8 students, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Differentiated lessons using choice boards and tiered tasks for mixed-ability classes.
- Designed interactive activities, such as dice games and group discussions, to capture attention and promoting comprehension.
- Collaborated with SSO to implement adjustments for students with ASD/ADHD, pairing these students with SSO, and promoting task completion.
Pre-Service Teacher
Ocean View College
Adelaide, SA
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught maths in Year 8 and 9
- Embedded ICT, including Desmos, Padlet, and OneNote, to model abstract concepts and facilitate understanding.
- Utilized varied websites like Desmos, Mathspace, and Mathgames to boost interaction and check learning outcomes; ran Mathspace quizzes with 70+ student participants.
- Used mini whiteboards for all-student responses, immediate feedback, and quick re-teaching.
- kept effectively communicating with parents about students' progress by providing detailed reports and holding interviews.
English teaching assistant
Xiangshiguo English
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
03.2020 - 09.2020
- As an assistant teacher, I provided one-to-one English support to EAL/D Chinese learners aged 3–10.
- Designed interactive, play-based activities (e.g., mini-car and role-play games) to drive students' intrinsic interests and reduce off-task behavior.
- Support classroom management and boost students' motivation for learning with positive reinforcement (specific verbal praise, token boards, and stickers).
Private Tutor
HD EDU
Sydeny, NSW
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Tutored international foundation students in Biology and Social Science, adapting content and academic language for EAL/D learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Planned and delivered differentiated lesson plans for students' diverse learning styles and academic needs.
- Designed tailored quizzes and practice tests (multiple versions) matched to individuals' goals and readiness.
- Responded promptly to student emails, providing timely, actionable feedback and study guidance.
Education
Master of Teaching (Middle And Secondary) - Teaching(Maths And Psychology)
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology(major), Social Science(minor)
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW07-2022
Foundation - Science
Taylors College
Sydney NSW07-2018
Skills
- Multicultural awareness
- Differentiated teaching
- Creative, interactive, and organized lesson plan development
- Effective communication with students and parents
- Use ICT effectively and safely
- Collaborative working with colleagues
- Provide timely, specific feedback to improve performance
- Positive behavior support
Certification
TRB number: 630422
Referees & Contact Details
- Referee 1
Name: Matt Whitford Position and Location : Teacher (Heathfield High School)
Personal phone number : 0421777417 Email: Matt.Whitford25@schools.sa.edu.au
- Referee 2
Name: Naina Rajeev
Position and Location: Teacher at Ocean View High School (previously), Finance Manager at Parafield Gardens High School (currently)
Work phone: 0882589855 Email: Naina.Rajeev870@schools.sa.edu.au
(if no one answer this phone, please email instead)
Timeline
Pre-Service Teacher
Golden Grove High School
08.2024 - 09.2024
Pre-Service Teacher
Heathfield High School
04.2024 - 05.2024
Pre-Service Teacher
Ocean View College
08.2023 - 09.2023
English teaching assistant
Xiangshiguo English
03.2020 - 09.2020
Private Tutor
HD EDU
01.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Teaching (Middle And Secondary) - Teaching(Maths And Psychology)
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science - Psychology(major), Social Science(minor)
University of Sydney
Foundation - Science
Taylors College