MEIYUE XUE
LIGHTSVIEW,SA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated language teacher with experience delivering Chinese and beginner-level Japanese instruction. Skilled in differentiated teaching, classroom management, and fostering student engagement aligned with Australian Curriculum and SACE. Committed to inclusive, culturally sensitive education and supporting student growth through a collaborative and dynamic approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Japanese Teacher（0.8 FTE）
Norwood International High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Planned and delivered engaging Japanese language lessons for Year 7 to Year 10 students, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and language proficiency standards.
- Designed age-appropriate lesson materials that integrated speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Created a supportive and inclusive classroom environment to encourage student participation and cultural appreciation.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, and provided constructive feedback to support language development.
- Collaborated with colleagues and participated in staff meetings, parent-teacher interviews, and professional development sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts - Chinese (Major), Japanese (Minor)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide07-2021
Skills
- Broad experience across diverse school settings, delivering high-quality language teaching and learning
- Proven success in engaging and effective Chinese and beginner-level Japanese instruction
- Skilled in designing scaffolded lessons to meet diverse learner needs
- Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, SACE, and language acquisition frameworks
- Experienced in immersive, communicative, and culturally rich teaching practices
- Builds and nurtures positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
- Proficient in differentiating instruction and supporting multilingual learners
- Actively engaged in critical reflection to enhance teaching practices
- Contributes to school life through cultural events, language clubs, and extracurricular activities
- Familiar with IB Language B curriculum and inquiry-based learning approaches
- Quick to learn and adapt new technologies and methodologies
- Creative, student-centred, and culturally responsive in teaching approach
- Strong skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and time organisation
- Bilingual in English and Chinese; proficient in beginner-level Japanese instruction
- Culturally sensitive and inclusive, with a commitment to diversity and equity
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Japanese Language – Pre-service Teacher （Year 8 | Year 9 | Stage 1 continuers)
Norwood International High School, SA
April 2021 – July 2021
Chinese Language – Pre-service Teacher （Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 10)
Plympton International College R–12, SA
March 2020 – May 2020
Key Responsibilities:
- Planned and delivered Chinese and Japanese lessons for students from Year 7 through to SACE Stage 1 Continuers, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE requirements
- Created engaging, scaffolded learning activities using ICT tools such as games, songs, and multimedia to support language acquisition
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students and promote inclusive classroom environments
- Built strong relationships with students and staff through clear communication and a caring, student-centred approach
- Received positive feedback from mentor teachers for strong subject knowledge and effective lesson delivery
I.T. SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in using education platforms such as Daymap, Canvas, Kahoot, and Gimkit to enhance student engagement
- Familiar with video conferencing tools including Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and digital teaching tools
INTERESTS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Enjoy creative activities including video editing, drawing and hands-on creativity such as LEGO building
- Proactively volunteered as a tutor for the University Chinese Volunteer Tutor Program (IIIB), supporting university students in reading and translating English texts
- Passionate about education, language, and cross-cultural communication
Timeline
Japanese Teacher（0.8 FTE）
Norwood International High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts - Chinese (Major), Japanese (Minor)
The University of Adelaide
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