Xili Zhao
Summary
Early Childhood:
Professional educator with significant experience in early childhood education. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering nurturing learning environment. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player, focused on achieving educational goals. Known for patience, creativity, and effective communication with children and parents.
Office Administration:
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Experienced with managing front desk activities and maintaining welcoming atmosphere for clients. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to streamline office operations. Knowledge of effective communication techniques and customer service principles to enhance visitor experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Educator
Only About Children
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and school.
- Incorporated sensory materials and creative play opportunities to foster fine motor skill development in preschoolers.
- Fostered a love of art and creativity within students by integrating arts-based activities into daily lessons.
- Supported children''s cognitive growth with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving tasks.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Preschool Educator
Guardian Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and school.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, promoting intellectual curiosity and growth.
- Improved language skills for young learners through storytelling, reading books, and interactive games.
- Created an inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child felt valued, respected, and encouraged to participate fully in the learning process.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies for children with diverse needs, promoting a respectful and positive classroom culture.
- Supported children''s cognitive growth with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving tasks.
- Promoted physical health through outdoor playtime and structured movement activities designed for preschool-aged children.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Preschool Room Assistant
Montessori Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learners that promoted critical thinking and creativity.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by implementing group activities that encouraged student participation.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Room Leader
Caring 4 Kids Daycare
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Organized extracurricular activities and field trips to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve instruction in the classroom.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and academic performance, holding children accountable for meeting these standards.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for children.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with children and families.
- Helped new children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Junior Executive
Founder of ShenYuanSJ Commercial Interior Design
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries, providing helpful information to clients and visitors.
- Updated and managed databases, keeping records accurate and current.
- Reviewed invoices and monitored payments for timely reconciliation.
- Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues promptly and nurturing long-term client relationships.
- Managed financial budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and timely payments to suppliers.
- Streamlined office procedures by organizing files and managing schedules.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
- Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
- Assisted in event planning and execution, ensuring seamless operation of company functions.
- Supported HR activities by assisting with recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and organizing candidate information.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
Junior Office Assistant
Germany Waldmann Lighting Shanghai Department
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Facilitated meeting logistics by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and coordinating follow-up actions for attendees.
- Reduced supply costs through careful inventory tracking and identifying opportunities for bulk purchasing discounts.
- Managed company mail delivery system, ensuring timely distribution of packages and correspondence to appropriate recipients.
- Improved office efficiency by organising and maintaining filing systems for important documents.
- Assisted team members with various tasks, streamlining the workflow and increasing overall productivity.
- Enhanced communication by managing phone calls, emails, and scheduling appointments for supervisors and colleagues.
- Interpreter
- Developed internal guidelines and best practices for interpretation services, contributing to standardization and overall quality improvement.
- Enhanced client understanding by accurately interpreting complex legal documents.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from Chinese to English.
Personal Assistant
XU Qiu Ping (Founder Directer of Hua Yao Group)
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events..
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
No Degree - Legal Assistant
TAFE
Ultimo, NSW08-2025
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE
Trainee01.2020
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE
St Leonards, NSW02-2019
Diploma of Business Study - Business Study
Holmes College
01.2007
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom organization
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Certified in early childhood education
- Computer proficiency
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Child CPR and first aid
- Customer and client relations
- Appointment scheduling
- Document management
- Reception desk management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Customer complaint resolution
- Office supply management
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Certification
- Working with children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid Certification
Interests
- Cooking
- Drawing and Painting
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Animal Care
- Kayaking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Preschool Educator
Only About Children
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Educator
Guardian Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
Preschool Room Assistant
Montessori Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Room Leader
Caring 4 Kids Daycare
01.2019 - 01.2020
Junior Executive
Founder of ShenYuanSJ Commercial Interior Design
11.2010 - 05.2011
Junior Office Assistant
Germany Waldmann Lighting Shanghai Department
05.2009 - 08.2009
Personal Assistant
XU Qiu Ping (Founder Directer of Hua Yao Group)
01.2009 - 04.2009
Diploma of Business Study - Business Study
Holmes College
- Working with children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid Certification
No Degree - Legal Assistant
TAFE
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE
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