Kim Huynh
Googong,NSW
Summary
Experienced and passionate language educator with a Master of TESOL and FLT, and a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education. Skilled in teaching Vietnamese, Japanese, and early childhood education to a diverse range of students, from kindergarten to adults. With extensive experience at institutions such as Orana Steiner School, Canberra Vietnamese School, and various early learning centers, I am dedicated to fostering engaging, culturally inclusive learning environments. My research interests include heritage language maintenance, with a focus on Vietnamese language education among immigrant communities in Australia. Committed to helping students achieve success in language acquisition and cultural understanding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vietnamese and Japanese Teacher
Orana Steiner School
Weston, ACT
02.2024 - Current
- Teach Vietnamese and Japanese to students from kindergarten to Year 4.
- Design and implement age-appropriate, culturally responsive lesson plans.
- Foster an immersive and engaging language learning environment, enhancing both linguistic and cultural understanding.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular learning and ensure consistent student progress.
- Provided feedback on students' performance and suggested areas of improvement.
- Encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities related to Japan such as calligraphy and origami classes.
- Incorporated interactive games into lessons so that students can practice their conversation skills in a fun way.
Vietnamese Teacher
Canberra Vietnamese School
Braddon, ACT
02.2024 - Current
- Teach Vietnamese to intermediate-level adult learners, focusing on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assess student progress and provide personalized feedback to ensure language acquisition and cultural proficiency.
- Coordinate community language events to support the wider Vietnamese-speaking community.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Japanese Teacher
ACT Education Directorate
Weston, ACT
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught Japanese to students from Kindergarten to Year 8, developing language programs that align with curriculum requirements.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Japanese language, culture, customs, and traditions.
- Introduced interactive language activities, fostering students' interest in Japanese culture and language.
- Provided consistent feedback and assessment to track student progress and language development.
- Encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities related to Japan such as calligraphy and origami classes.
- Integrated technology into the classroom by using online resources for teaching materials.
- Incorporated interactive games into lessons so that students can practice their conversation skills in a fun way.
Early Childhood Educator
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Deakin, ACT
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered early childhood education programs for children aged 3-5, supporting language development, cognitive growth, and social-emotional learning.
- Worked collaboratively with a team to create a nurturing, inclusive environment.
- Engaged in professional learning and development activities to stay current with early childhood pedagogical practices.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Catholic Education
Gowrie, ACT
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Worked as a teacher assistant for 6 years, supporting educators in the planning and implementation of curriculum for preschool-aged children.
- Focused on language acquisition, play-based learning, and supporting students’ social skills development.
- Collaborated with families and colleagues to create individualized learning plans for children.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Prepared snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Observed children's development and reported any concerns to lead teacher.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
Education
Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11-2024
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11-2022
Skills
- Language teaching expertise
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum development
- Research and analysis
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Bilingual proficiency
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Timeline
Vietnamese and Japanese Teacher
Orana Steiner School
02.2024 - Current
Vietnamese Teacher
Canberra Vietnamese School
02.2024 - Current
Japanese Teacher
ACT Education Directorate
02.2023 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Canberra Girls Grammar School
02.2022 - 12.2022
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Catholic Education
06.2016 - 12.2022
Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
University of Canberra
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