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Jiazhou Bella Li

Summary

Results-oriented secondary Mathematics teacher combining VCE curriculum expertise, data-driven instruction and a deep commitment to student wellbeing. Experienced in designing Units 1&2 programs that flow seamlessly into Units 3&4, leading curriculum change, and raising achievement in multilingual, low-SES contexts. Skilled with digital tools (LaTeX, Desmos, GeoGebra, Excel analytics) and recognised by peers as a reliable mentor and team collaborator.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mathematics Teacher (Years 7-12)

Noble Park Secondary College
01.2023 - Current
  • Teach Years 7–9 Maths, Year 10 General Maths, Year 10 Mathematical Methods (top stream) and Year 11 General Maths; relief for Year 12 Foundation Maths.
  • Sole author of Year 10 General and Methods semester exams and CATs; contributor to Year 11 SAC writing.
  • Delivered VCAA-style assessments with command-term training and guided translations for high-EAL classes.
  • Facilitated moderation sessions and analysed item-level SAC and VCAA data to reduce mark variance.
  • Built Excel dashboard to visualise growth and identify misconceptions.
  • Coached AMC students and advised VCE subject selection based on student ATAR/career pathways.
  • Pastoral Care teacher for Year 10; supported students’ academic and wellbeing needs.
  • Supported enrolment and wellbeing of all Chinese international students; primary parent liaison for Mandarin-speaking families.
  • Mentored a final-year Monash PST; 100 % placement pass with commendation for lesson quality.

Year 10-12 IT

Coburg High School
2022 - 01.2022

Year 7-9 Maths

Bass Coast College (San Remo)
2022 - 01.2022

Year 7-12 Maths

Thornbury High School
01.2021 - 2021
  • Two placements

Education

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Mathematics & Information Technologies

Monash University
01-2022

Master of Information Technology -

University of Melbourne
01-2017

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Beijing Jiaotong University
01-2014

Skills

  • LaTeX
  • Desmos
  • GeoGebra
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – advanced, OneNote – curriculum planning, class notes, student access)
  • IXL
  • Essential Assessment
  • Compass
  • Teams
  • Python/Java/HTML/SQL

Key Strengths

  • VCE Preparation: Draft and moderate SACs, deliver exam-style lessons, analyse past VCAA exams, support subject selection.
  • Data Literacy: PAT & Essential Assessment analysis, growth dashboards, moderation meetings.
  • Differentiation: Scaffolded tasks for EAL/low-literacy students; real-life context integration.
  • Instructional Design: High Impact Teaching Strategies; mastery learning; LaTeX-based assessment writing.
  • Pastoral Care: Year 10 Pastoral Care teacher; academic advising, career planning.
  • Team Leadership: Curriculum authoring (Years 9–10); mentoring PSTs; PLC presentations.
  • International Liaison: Experience enrolling and supporting international students, especially Chinese families; fluent bilingual communication.

Co-curricular & Community

  • International student enrolment interviewer and parent liaison (Mandarin & English)
  • Organiser of school-wide Multicultural Concert (500+ attendees)
  • Organiser of Athletics Carnival event logistics and staffing
  • Organiser of end-of-year Activity Week for Years 7–10
  • Organiser of Maths Open Day for feeder primary students and parents
  • Led site tours and orientation sessions for new Chinese international students

Certification

  • Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Child Safe Training (2025)

Training

  • VCE Mathematics Conference (MAV), 2023 – curriculum updates and assessment strategies
  • DET PLC Leader Training, 2024
  • Monash Education EAL Masterclass, 2023 – scaffolding academic language in Maths

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher (Years 7-12)

Noble Park Secondary College
01.2023 - Current

Year 7-12 Maths

Thornbury High School
01.2021 - 2021

Year 10-12 IT

Coburg High School
2022 - 01.2022

Year 7-9 Maths

Bass Coast College (San Remo)
2022 - 01.2022

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Mathematics & Information Technologies

Monash University

Master of Information Technology -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Beijing Jiaotong University
Jiazhou Bella Li