Shixiang Li
PARRAMATTA,NSW
Summary
I became a teacher because I believe education has the power to transform lives. My passion lies in inspiring students to discover their potential and fostering a love of learning that stays with them for life. I strive to create an inclusive, engaging environment where every student feels supported and motivated to succeed. Looking ahead, I aim to continue growing as an educator, adopting innovative strategies and empowering learners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual teaching
Arthur Phillip High School
03.2024 - Current
- In my time at Arthur Phillip, my main role was to ensure students focus on the tasks that’s being left for them, and assist them if possible while maintaining a safe environment for students
- The head of admin tends to assign casual teachers based on their KLA, therefore I often get commerce and business studies class and I would help students in completing the work
- Providing a safe learning environment for students by implementing classroom management
- Quickly adapting to different classroom settings and lesson plan
- Assisted commerce and business studies students to complete their class work
- Adhered to the school guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency
- Received positive feedback from both students and teachers
- Improved student engagement through supervising and assisting students to complete assigned tasks
NSW School of Languages
Department of Education
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered tailored 1:1 and small group Chinese language support for Stage 4 to Stage 6 students in a distance education setting.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Used online platforms (e.g. Moodle, Zoom, Google Classroom) to facilitate engaging and structured remote learning experiences.
- Provided timely, actionable feedback on student assignments, helping students improve language accuracy and cultural understanding.
- Collaborated with experienced language teachers to align lesson objectives with NSW syllabus and course outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong communication and rapport-building skills through regular student check-ins and parent updates.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and participated in internal moderation and assessment design.
Casual teaching
Arthur Phillip High School
03.2024 - 10.2024
- In my time at Arthur Phillip, my main role was to ensure students focus on the tasks that’s being left for them, and assist them if possible while maintaining a safe environment for students
- The head of admin tends to assign casual teachers based on their KLA, therefore I often get commerce and business studies class and I would help students in completing the work
- Providing a safe learning environment for students by implementing classroom management
- Quickly adapting to different classroom settings and lesson plan
- Assisted commerce and business studies students to complete their class work
- Adhered to the school guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency
- Received positive feedback from both students and teachers
- Improved student engagement through supervising and assisting students to complete assigned tasks
Early Childhood educator
Garfield street children's centre
10.2022 - 12.2023
- I was an early childhood educator
- My main responsibility was to facilitate activities and implement daily routines
- Improved outcomes for children with special needs by collaborating with speech therapists
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by effectively implementing behaviour management techniques and positive reinforcement
- Improved early literacy through storytelling and teaching children Chinese
- Established strong partnership with families by updating children’s progress and milestones in a daily basis
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education and Arts -
University of Sydney
11.2024
Skills
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners (EAL/D, neurodiverse, refugee-background students)
- Explicit teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Scaffolding strategies for low-English-proficiency learners
- Formative and summative assessment design
- Student-centered lesson planning aligned with NSW syllabus outcomes
- Cross-cultural and intercultural communication
- Bilingual (English/Mandarin) with experience teaching Chinese to beginner–continuers
- Clear written and verbal communication with students, parents, and colleagues
- Translating and simplifying complex content for non-native speakers
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
Teaching Qualification
University of Sydney, Bachelor of Secondary Education and Arts, 11/30/24, 967256, WWC2485124E
Referrals
- Emma Malcolm, Head teacher of Administration at Arthur Phillip High School, 0459842590
- Sandy Huang, Supervising teacher at NSW School of Languages, 0433639007
- Sandy Nona, Supervising teacher at St Narsai Assyrian Christian college, sandyn@stnarsai.nsw.edu.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Proficiency in designing interactive lessons using software like Canva, Kahoot!, or Microsoft Teams.
- Fluency in Chinese, allowing me to support EAL/D students or Chinese related extracurricular activities.
- Experience in playing basketball.
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Permanent resident
- Date of Birth: 10/09/99
Timeline
NSW School of Languages
Department of Education
11.2024 - 12.2024
Casual teaching
Arthur Phillip High School
03.2024 - Current
Casual teaching
Arthur Phillip High School
03.2024 - 10.2024
Early Childhood educator
Garfield street children's centre
10.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Secondary Education and Arts -
University of Sydney
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