Sunqian (Heather) Yu

• Delivered bilingual teaching programs in Mandarin and English for children aged 2 years to primary school age, differentiated according to individual language abilities.
• Designed inquiry-based activities to promote language, numeracy, and presentation skills, including project-based learning such as a children’s flea market involving pricing discussions, group collaboration, and presentations.
• Planned and taught mathematics learning experiences to build children’s interest, confidence, and problem-solving skills.

• Assisted mentees in developing effective communication strategies, debate skills, and public speaking abilities (Mentor)
• Organised and facilitated group activities to foster collaboration and team-building (President).
• Developed and executed social media campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Meetup to enhance brand awareness and engagement (Vice President of Public Relations).

• Utilised Storypark to develop weekly curriculum and complete children's assessments according to EYLF, VEYLDF and NQS
• Planned and implemented age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences, including paper cutting and dumpling making during lunar new year.
• Coordinated daily with the room assistant and management, and helped
organise excursions and incursions, such as visiting local cafés during Inclusion Week.
• Fostered children's communication skills through daily storytelling and show-and-tell.
• Promoted children's musical engagement by playing the Erhu (Chinese Violin) and introducing popular songs, such as Baby Shark.
• Partnered with families to support developmental needs, including toilet training and emotional regulation.
• Encouraged respect for cultural diversity through storytelling, counting in Chinese, and singing acknowledgement songs before group time.

• Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
• Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
• Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitised regularly.

• Provided feedback on children's performance and behaviour through observation and reflection as requested by the lead teacher using OWNA and Kangaroo Time.
• Assisted in facilitating indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences, and maintaining classroom cleanliness with attention to each support task.
• Communicated daily with parents, offering constructive feedback in a positive manner.
• Developed age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual development in children.

• Tutored primary school students to enhance their English skills by engaging their interest in the subject.
• Assisted adult students in improving their spoken English through Zoom.

• Successfully secured over $100,000 in government grants for a laboratory by effectively communicating with clients, government officials, and managers to complete the necessary documentation.
• Translated contracts and coordinated with colleagues in Southeast Asia to verify details and ensure accuracy.

• Led a program titled “Explore How Academic Clubs Influence Students' Studies” and published an essay on the topic in an academic journal in 2017.
• Collected and analysed data from university students through interviews, questionnaires, and voice messages, and designed improved activities to enhance their academic and social skills.