Yijun Dong
Berwick
Summary
Experienced and dedicated educator with a passion for fostering professional growth and development. Seeking a trainer role to leverage expertise in creating engaging and effective learning environments. Skilled in Mandarin and English, with strong cross-cultural communication abilities. Holds qualifications as a Registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT), Montessori Teaching Certificate (MACTE), and Emergency Child Care First Aid/AED/CPR certification. Currently pursuing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to further enhance skills in designing and delivering impactful training programs. Committed to empowering individuals and teams through innovative and learner-centered approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Twinkle Star Early Learning Center
01.2025 - Current
- Lead a kindergarten program for 4-year-olds, implementing excursions, play-based learning, and daily routines
- Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for children and families
- Develop program plans, learning stories, and observations to support child development
- Mentor and train early childhood educators, fostering professional growth and teaching effectiveness
- Supervise educators and coordinate daily teaching operations to ensure quality education and care
Multicultural Educational Support
Noble Park English Language School
01.2024 - Current
- Support children who need additional help to successfully integrate into their learning environments
- Provide individual support for children with special needs
- Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners, ensuring open and respectful communication
- Assist international students and newly arrived families, ensuring their needs are met with care and understanding
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Early Childhood Teacher
Morning Star Bilingual Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented play-based curricula to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children ages 3-5
- Conducted regular observations and assessments to monitor children’s development and tailored teaching strategies accordingly
- Created a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment celebrating cultural diversity and promoting social skills
- Built strong partnerships with families by providing regular updates on children’s progress and sharing strategies to support learning at home
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to encourage cooperation, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills
Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader
Umily
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Nanjing, JiangSu, China
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive early childhood curriculum, integrating best practices to foster development and learning for children aged 1.5-3
- Guided and mentored a team of educators, supporting their professional growth and fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Collaborated with management to ensure the center’s educational policies and practices align with regulatory standards and quality frameworks
- Led professional development initiatives for staff, focusing on current trends and practices in early childhood education
- Nanjing, JiangSu, China
Casual early childhood teacher
Randstad Education
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Created a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Supervised and guided children in daily activities
- Implemented lesson plans and activities
- Encouraged positive behavior and social skills
- Corporate with permanent staffs to maintain a clean and organized environment
- Melbourne, VIC
Mandarin teacher
Xinjinshan Chinese Language and Culture School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Designed and delivered interactive Mandarin lessons for children
- Assessed students’ language progress using formative and summative assessments, adapting teaching methods to support individual learning needs
- Promoted cultural awareness through festivals, storytelling, and hands-on experiences such as traditional arts and crafts
- Utilized technology and multimedia resources to engage students and support their learning of language and culture
- Fostered a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and respect for diverse cultural perspectives
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to track students’ progress, celebrating their achievements and addressing areas for improvement
- Melbourne, VIC
Education
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
01.2014
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Chisholm Institute
07.2025
Montessori Teaching Program -
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, B.C.12.2019
Master Degree - Management
The University of Melbourne
01.2017
Professional Development Program - Languages other than English Phase I and II in Second Language Teaching Methodology for Teachers in Community School
RMIT University
01.2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment techniques
- Inclusive education
- Educational leadership
- Mentoring educators
- Early childhood education
- Planning and coordination
Languages
Mandarin
English
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Master' Degree in Management
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Ongoing)
Educational And Training
- Bachelor Degree of Early Childhood Education
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Master Degree of Management
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Montessori Teaching Program
Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver, B.C., Canad
- Certificate IV in training and assessment
Chisholm Institute, Berwick, Australia
Certification
- Registered Early Childhood Teacher VIT
- Emergency Child Care First Aid/AED/CPR
- Montessori Teaching Certificate (MACTE)
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Twinkle Star Early Learning Center
01.2025 - Current
Multicultural Educational Support
Noble Park English Language School
01.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Morning Star Bilingual Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader
Umily
01.2020 - 01.2021
Casual early childhood teacher
Randstad Education
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mandarin teacher
Xinjinshan Chinese Language and Culture School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Chisholm Institute
Montessori Teaching Program -
Sprott Shaw College
Master Degree - Management
The University of Melbourne
Professional Development Program - Languages other than English Phase I and II in Second Language Teaching Methodology for Teachers in Community School
RMIT University
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
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