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Mingxiao Chen

Summary

Master of Teaching graduate with experience across early childhood and primary schools. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Brings over 9 years of piano teaching experience and strong communication skills when working with children and families. Committed to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that support children’s learning and development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Teaching

Wesly College
Elsternwick, VIC
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
  • Applied effective classroom management strategies to support student engagement and learning
  • Provided differentiated instruction and individual support for students with diverse learning needs
  • Managed student safety and participation during excursions and swimming programs
  • Facilitated hands-on inquiry learning experiences, including observing the butterfly life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly
  • Delivered Chinese language and cultural learning activities

Early Childhood Teacher

Wonderland Childcare & Kinder
Doncaster, VIC
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests and developmental needs
  • Fostered a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that supported children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
  • Provided differentiated support and individual guidance for children with diverse learning and developmental needs
  • Incorporated piano and music experiences into daily learning to support children’s engagement, creativity, and participation
  • Implemented the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) through lesson planning, intentional teaching, observation, and assessment

Education

Early Childhood And Primary Teaching

The University of Melbourne
Calrton, VIC
11-2026

Bachelor of Music - Piano

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
11-2023

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Assessment
  • Child Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Play-based Learning
  • Behaviour Guidance
  • Parent Communication
  • VEYLDF & Victorian Curriculum
  • Music and Creative Arts Instruction
  • Mandarin Chinese Communication

Certification

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Victoria
  • Advanced Piano Performance Qualification
  • Mandarin Proficiency Certificate

Timeline

Primary Teaching

Wesly College
08.2024 - 09.2024

Early Childhood Teacher

Wonderland Childcare & Kinder
03.2024 - 04.2024

Early Childhood And Primary Teaching

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Music - Piano

Monash University
Mingxiao Chen