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Julia Zhong

Adelaide,South Australia

Summary

Qualified teacher experienced in incorporating a blend of foundational and dynamic techniques into daily classroom activities. My goal is to empower students to discover who they are in Christ in their learning through a personalized lesson approach. I am also well-versed in facilitating clear communication avenues between children, parents, and fellow staff. Certified in First Aid, CPR, RRHAN and WWCC.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Relief Teacher

Switch
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide substitute teaching services across various grade levels and subjects.
  • Follow lesson plans and deliver engaging and interactive instruction in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
  • Maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment, effectively managing student behaviour and promoting a conducive learning atmosphere.
  • Assess student progress, provide feedback, and complete required documentation for the regular classroom teacher.
  • Collaborate with school staff and administrators to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of instruction.

Early Childhood Teacher

Hawthorn Childcare Centre
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning. Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for all age children.

Casual Educator

Switch
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Taught children how to complete make crafts such as paintings and drawings
  • Supervised individuals on swings, slides and other playground equipment, keeping watch to avoid dangerous situations.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.

Casual Educator

YMCA
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.

Primary School Teacher

Our Saviour Lutheran School
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Teaching Practicum
  • Worked as a primary school teacher in a Yr1/2 class.
  • Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Undertook the duties relating to the teaching of mixed ability classes and use innovative and contemporary teaching methods that maximise the learning outcomes of all students.

Primary School Teacher

Ardtornish Primary School
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Teaching practicum
  • Worked as a reception classroom teacher
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • offered high quality inclusive teaching guided by the Australian Curriculum

Teaching Practicum

Northgate Childcare centre & Kindergarten
09.2017 - 09.2017
  • (25 days block + 6 lead-in days)
  • Assisted teacher to complete daily teaching activities
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Won praise of professional teachers and the students

Teaching Practicum

Treetops Early Learning Centre
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • (14 days block + 6 leading days)
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet Children's varying needs and interests.
  • Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
  • Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
  • Selected instructional goals to develop lesson plans that demonstrated knowledge of content.

Education

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management

China Conservatory of Music
Beijing
06.2016

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

Certificate of First Aids Certificate of Responding to abuse and neglect Child-Related Employment Screening - Cleared Certificate of Professional Learning for Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum

Additional Information

  • HONORS , Being awarded the University of South Australia International Merit Scholarship (June 2017)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Temporary Relief Teacher

Switch
04.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher

Hawthorn Childcare Centre
12.2020 - 03.2023

Casual Educator

Switch
11.2020 - 12.2020

Primary School Teacher

Our Saviour Lutheran School
06.2020 - 08.2020

Casual Educator

YMCA
01.2020 - 11.2020

Primary School Teacher

Ardtornish Primary School
06.2019 - 08.2019

Teaching Practicum

Northgate Childcare centre & Kindergarten
09.2017 - 09.2017

Teaching Practicum

Treetops Early Learning Centre
05.2017 - 06.2017

Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management

China Conservatory of Music
Julia Zhong