Lingna Shang

Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning:

• Developed and implemented comprehensive curricula, lesson plans, and supplementary materials for students in Years 7 to 12.

Innovative Teaching:

• Utilized a range of teaching methods, including ICT tools, role-plays, group projects, and online games to enhance student engagement and learning.

Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Support:

• Fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment by applying differentiated instruction strategies to support the diverse needs of students, including those from Chinese, Australian, and Aboriginal background.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

• Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback on learners' performance.

Parent Communication and Engagement:

• Maintained regular communication with parents to discuss student progress, fostering strong home-school relationships.

Cultural Event Planning and Leadership:

• Organised and led cultural events, including a China trip and three Chinese festival celebrations, promoting cultural awareness and exchange.

Tutoring VCE Courses Students:

• Provided group tutoring for VCE Chinese Language, Culture, and Society students, ensuring lessons were aligned with curriculum standards.

Assisting with Lesson Planning:

• Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement innovative lesson plans and teaching strategies for students in Years 7 to 12. Developed over 60 sets of handouts, flashcards, and audiovisual resources.

Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment and Provided Tutoring:

• Utilized creative activities and multimedia resources, including authentic reading materials, video clips, and interactive online tools, to tutor diverse learning groups.

Conducting Cultural Events:

• Organised Chinese festival celebrations and virtual China trips, engaging both the school and wider community.

Research Cultural Differences in Teaching :

• Investigated how cultural differences between China and Australia impact teaching and learning across five different schools.

Design Teaching Resources and Develop Curriculum :

• Developed eight sets of reading materials specifically designed to meet the needs of Australian students.

Implement Effective Teaching :

• Taught students ranging from ages five to seventy-six, including primary school students, VCE curriculum students, and retirees under supervision.

Enhance Cultural Exchange Between China and Australian Schools :

• Organised and led three workshops for Chinese pre-service teachers and exchange students from China, Japan, and Vietnam.

Coordinate Cultural Events and Engaged in Community Work

• Coordinated 30 cultural events in regional schools and the wider Ballarat community, including Chinese New Year celebrations, music performances at aged care centres, and activities at the Multicultural Centre.

Planning and Delivering Engaging Lessons :

• Designed and delivered well-structured and engaging English lessons that align with the curriculum for students form Year 1 to Year 6.

Cultural Sensitivity and Integration :

• Integrate elements of English-speaking cultures into lessons to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the language.

Professional Development :

• Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance English language proficiency and teaching skills.

Extracurricular Involvement :

• Organised extracurricular activities related to English language learning, such as language clubs, writing contests, or drama performances.