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Xian Ma (Sasha)

BROADVIEW,SA

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher with diverse teaching experiences and South Australia Teacher's Registration. Strong belief in embracing cultural diversity to create an inclusive learning environment. Eager to excel as an early childhood teacher, inspiring student growth and success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Relief Teacher in Multiple Schools

Switch education
Adelaide, SA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide classroom instruction and management in multiple primary schools and early learning settings, ensuring continuity of lessons in the absence of regular teachers.
  • Adapt to diverse classroom settings, delivering lessons across various subjects.
  • Engage students in learning while maintaining classroom discipline and ensuring a safe, structured environment.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, supporting students’ academic and personal development.

Gaining SA Teaching Registration

TRB
Adelaide, SA
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Obtaining provisional registration to teach in South Australia

Chinese Teacher

Beijing Yuanfudao Online Education
Beijing, China
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Taught Chinese literacy to students of various age groups, focusing on reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
  • Utilized digital tools and platforms to enhance student engagement and foster an interactive learning environment.
  • Supported students in achieving proficiency and confidence in using Mandarin for both academic and everyday purposes.

Regular Casual Educator

Mawson Lakes Park Way Childcare Centre
Mawson Lakes, SA
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Providing a nurturing environment: Ensuring the children felt safe and comfortable, helping them settle in and begin their daily activities.
  • Designing and implementing educational activities: Creating age-appropriate educational activities to foster their physical, emotional, and cognitive development, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, interactive games, and music and movement exercises.
  • Cultivating positive behavior: Encouraging teamwork and sharing among the children, while patiently mediating conflicts and teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Ensuring health and safety: Supervising outdoor play to ensure adherence to safety guidelines, and overseeing meal times to provide balanced and nutritious meals.

Student Teacher

Lockleys Children's Centre
Lockleys, SA
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Gained valuable teaching skills and successfully conducted four-week independent lessons.

Student Teacher

The Pine Primary School
Parafield Gardens, SA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Actively engaged in classroom activities, provided assistance with teaching tasks, and independently led lessons for a total of two weeks, all under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers.

Student Teacher

Linden Park Primary School
Burnside , SA
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.

Volunteer

Margaret Ives Community Children's Centre
Norwood, SA
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisting with daily routines: Help with morning drop-offs, settling children in, and organizing their belongings.
  • Assisting with educational development: Help with basic learning activities, such as counting, reading, and letter recognition.

Education

M.D. - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
12.2019

M.D. - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Peking University
Beijing, China
07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Heilongjiang University
Harbin, China
07.2011

Skills

  • Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
  • Adaptability to cater to individual student needs
  • Capability to collaborate with fellow teachers and educators to foster a cohesive and supportive learning community
  • Patient and empathetic towards diverse learners
  • Expertise in planning and delivering effective Chinese language lessons

Professional Referees

  • 1st Referee

Name: Sarah Colpo

Position tittle: 

Phone numbers: 0416564678
Email: zhenzhu2017@outlook.com

  • 2nd Referee

Name: Maisie Cai

Position tittle: Permanent early childhood teacher

Phone number: 0426680820

Email: meihuicai1990@gmail.com

Timeline

Temporary Relief Teacher in Multiple Schools

Switch education
08.2023 - Current

Gaining SA Teaching Registration

TRB
04.2023 - 04.2023

Chinese Teacher

Beijing Yuanfudao Online Education
09.2021 - 01.2023

Regular Casual Educator

Mawson Lakes Park Way Childcare Centre
03.2020 - 06.2021

Student Teacher

Lockleys Children's Centre
09.2019 - 11.2019

Student Teacher

The Pine Primary School
06.2019 - 08.2019

Student Teacher

Linden Park Primary School
06.2018 - 08.2018

Volunteer

Margaret Ives Community Children's Centre
03.2018 - 05.2018

M.D. - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

University of South Australia

M.D. - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Peking University

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Second Language

Heilongjiang University
Xian Ma (Sasha)