Mingzi Xu
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Multifaceted Lecturer in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in Community Services/Early Childhood to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer and Placement Coordinator
Southern Cross Higher Education
2024.06 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments to determine skills, strengths, and areas for improvement, ensuring successful placement in appropriate roles.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with placed candidates to ensure ongoing success in their new roles while addressing any concerns promptly.
Special Education Program Director
ELG Special Education
2022.10 - 2023.12
- Review and improve educational curriculum, teaching methodologies, embedded therapies, and materials used within the full-day inclusive Programs department, based on research evidence and best fit for each specific client demographic
- Providing and/or arranging training, modeling, and coaching to staff to ensure effective implementation
- Manage and lead the IEP process by using various assessment tools, such as Vineland, Early Development Milestone, VB MAPP
- Support community outreach and marketing
- Joint tight and positive relationships with local public, private schools, and international schools
- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organizing the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs.
Special Education Teacher
Rice Autism School
2020.12 - 2022.10
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy
- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with the planning of student routines
- Supports communication between teachers and parents
- Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
- Addresses immediate behavioral presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
- Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Urban Center
2019.04 - 2020.12
- Encouraged students to actively play and explore new things with fellow classmates
- Maintained organized files for each student containing documents indicative of their progress
- Facilitated outdoor learning experiences and the involvement of nature as much as possible
- Always followed school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures
- Be a pedagogical leader who can help strengthen a solid philosophy around community values and beliefs
- Be a motivated and driven leader who will inspire a positive learning culture at an established center
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on child-led interests and curiosities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Center
2017.01 - 2019.04
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school EYLF curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Provisional Early Childhood Teacher
Gilly's Learning Center
2015.04 - 2016.12
- A strong level of communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, children, families, and the community
- Have personal and professional aspirations to make the childcare industry that of a high professional standard
- Have a readiness to go above and beyond for the children and families
- Have a passion to make a difference in every child's learning journey
- Lead and support a team of Educators by providing constructive feedback and coaching to improve operational practice and values-driven behaviors
- Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met daily.
Education
Post-graduate Diploma: Applied Behavior Analysis -
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida, FL12.2021
M.D.: Master of Educational Leadership and Management -
Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2018
M.D.: Master of Teaching in Early Years and Primary -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2016
Skills
- Special needs teaching
- Behavioural disorders knowledge
- Inclusive group instruction
- Academic Research
- Class Management
- Inspired and well-trained under EYLF & Reggio Emilia teaching philosophies
- Highly comply with NQS
- Behavioural Intervention Plans (BIP)
Languages
English
Chinese
Timeline
Lecturer and Placement Coordinator
Southern Cross Higher Education
2024.06 - Current
Special Education Program Director
ELG Special Education
2022.10 - 2023.12
Special Education Teacher
Rice Autism School
2020.12 - 2022.10
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Urban Center
2019.04 - 2020.12
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Center
2017.01 - 2019.04
Provisional Early Childhood Teacher
Gilly's Learning Center
2015.04 - 2016.12
Post-graduate Diploma: Applied Behavior Analysis -
Florida Institute of Technology
M.D.: Master of Educational Leadership and Management -
Latrobe University
M.D.: Master of Teaching in Early Years and Primary -
Monash University
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