Luying An
Southbank,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Tutor at UNITOP, adept in subject expertise, significantly enhanced student performance through innovative teaching strategies and personalized feedback. Fluent in English and Mandarin, excelled in fostering team collaboration and positive student rapport.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tutor
UNITOP
08.2023 - Current
- Tutored students from Year 6 to Year 12 independently (one-to-one and class-based).
- Taught contents including NAPLAN, VCE Mathematics Methods and VCE Specialist Mathematics.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments and feedback sessions, ensuring continuous improvement in performance.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and achievements, providing valuable insights for future instructional planning.
- Advised on course selection based on individual goals while considering prerequisites needed for desired career paths.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Teacher Candidate
Wesley College
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned and delivered Year 7, 8, and 9 accelerated Mathematics & Year 11 VCE Specialist Mathematics & Year 11 IB Physics.
- Evaluated students' readiness by constructing Guttman charts and communicated with mentors to generate constructive feedback.
- Facilitated the construction of formative and summative tests (Essential Assessment).
- Moderated teaching practices through catering students' in-class feedback and assessment feedback.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Contributed to after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in increased comprehension of course materials.
- Used Information and Communications Technology such as Kahoot and Blooket to boost students' learning interests and motivation.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework during class.
Teacher Candidate
Bayside P-12 College
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Planned and delivered Year 7, 8, and 9 Mathematics.
- Collaborated with mentor to develop individualized educational plans for students with education aids.
- Partnered with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of complex topics such as introducing integration to Year 9 students.
- Adopted hands-on activities, such as using wool to find the area of a circle to facilitate students' deeper learning.
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Documented student attendance, participation and assignments.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies such as Tally Mark Table, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Enhanced classroom participation by fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging open communication among students.
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
Teacher Candidate
Albert Park College
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Taught Year 8 SEAL program Mathematics & Year 12 VCE Mathematical Methods & Year 12 VCE Physics.
- Collaborated with another teacher to teach Year 8 SEAL program in a team with combined class and double period.
- Facilitated mentor teacher and managed Year 10 students on an excursion to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Implemented various behavioural management strategies to ensure effective teaching such as introducing seating plans.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations (Socrative), adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.
Education
Master of Teaching - Secondary Education
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC06.2022
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Subject Expertise
- Online tutoring
- Team Collaboration
- Natural ability to build positive rapport with students and staff
- Classroom behavioural management skills
- Bilingual: Chinese Mandarin (native speaker), English (IELTS75, fluent)
Volunteering Experience
University of Melbourne Peer Mentor Jan 2019 - Present
• Provided peer-based support and organised group activities both individually and in pairs for first-year students in Trinity College, Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching.
University of Melbourne China Rural Education Initiative Teacher Volunteer Jan 2019 - Jan -2021
- Participated in several teaching programs both online and offline to provide English teaching to students in China's rural regions.
- Taught 60 students independently.
Edmund Rice Community & Refugee Services Assistant Teacher Volunteer Feb 2019 - June 2019
- Organized materials for various educational activities.
- Communicated effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
Hobbies
- Long distance walking (walked from Flinders street to Mornington in one day)
- Film Photography
- Mahjong
Referee
References available upon request
Timeline
Teacher Candidate
Wesley College
04.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Tutor
UNITOP
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Candidate
Bayside P-12 College
08.2023 - 09.2023
Teacher Candidate
Albert Park College
03.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Teaching - Secondary Education
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Melbourne
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