Dancing
Shujia Kathy Zhao
Teaching
Brighton East
Summary
Dynamic and adaptive educator with a proven track record at Trinity Grammar School, leveraging collaborative skills and analytical thinking to enhance the educational experience. Excelled in applying the Reggio Emilia approach, have experience as both educator and parents within IB school context. Expertise in Photoshop and video editing. Demonstrated exceptional multi-tasking abilities and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Fluency in additional languages can assist in helping students from similar backgrounds transition more smoothly into the school environment. Academically trained as a teacher, with significant potential for growth.
Seeking a part-time position that allows for a balanced approach to personal commitments as parent and academic responsibilities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Educator
Trinity Grammar School
01.2023 - Current
- Effectively communicate with the teacher and other co-educators in the room, and ensure everyone is informed with incidents, change of behaviours, students progression, achievements and more.
- Offer planning suggestions based on daily observations and ongoing communication with students and their families.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for all students by actively listening to their needs and providing care.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Continuously seek out engaging. innovative and age-appropriate open-ended activities, ensuring the space remains interesting while still familiar to students.
- Experience with IB and Reggio Emilia approach.
Co-educator
Cara Armstrong Kindergarten
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Applied Reggio Emilia approach in teaching practice, respected children's voice and thoughts.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Made activity plans and prepared environment to extend children's interests.
- Provided observations to the educational leader, and actively participated in team planning and professional developments.
- Formatively assessed the children through daily activities and aimed to provide smooth transition experience for the children and families.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Reviewed the teaching at the end of each term, and participate in team reflection.
Volunteer Educational Support in Primary Years
Wesley College Elsternwick Campus
2 2023 - 12.2023
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use. Create learning gallery with students' work.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assessed students' fundamental literacy skills, and provided feedback to teachers.
- Helped students with independent needs to participate better in class.
English and Math Tutor
EQDemic School
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered and evaluated assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, and wrote down detailed notes for teachers to access.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Familiar with English curriculum and related phonics and writing structures.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored 12 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
Kinder Room Inclusive Support
Kingston Kids PRE-School & Child Care Centre
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help adults and children wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment with a large number of children.
- Participated in keeping records through learning activities, recording students' numbers through out the day, writing injury reports, reminding medicine taking, as well as applying sunscreens, and keeping properties in good condition.
- Actively listened to children, and achieved quick bonding with most of the children.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood And Primary Education
Monash University
Clayton, VIC 03.2022 - Current
Master of Architecture -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 03.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Environment - Major in Architecture
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 03.2009 - 08.2011
Year 10-12 -
Wesley College
Glen Waverley, VIC 10.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Motivated
Multi-task Skill
Adaptive Learner
Collaborative
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Time Management
Language Skill: Chinese
Computer Skill: PhotoShop (Graphic Designing), ClipCut (Video Editing)
Interests
Painting using different media
Playing instruments
Crocheting
Bouldering
Swimming
Timeline
English and Math Tutor
EQDemic School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Co-educator
Cara Armstrong Kindergarten
02.2023 - 12.2023
Co-Educator
Trinity Grammar School
01.2023 - Current
Kinder Room Inclusive Support
Kingston Kids PRE-School & Child Care Centre
06.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood And Primary Education
Monash University
03.2022 - Current
Master of Architecture -
University of Melbourne
03.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Environment - Major in Architecture
University of Melbourne
03.2009 - 08.2011
Year 10-12 -
Wesley College
10.2006 - 12.2008
Volunteer Educational Support in Primary Years
Wesley College Elsternwick Campus
2 2023 - 12.2023
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