Yvonne Chen
Hurstville,NSW
Summary
Certified ESL Teacher with years of experience equipping non-native English speakers to function confidently in English-speaking world. Creative and flexible with the ability to utilise diverse teaching methods to meet various learning styles. Adept at putting English grammar in clear terms to help students build their proficiency, overcome language barriers, and pursue new work opportunities. Highly patient, working closely with students as needed to address and resolve learning challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELICOS Teacher
Rockford College
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to promote critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
ELICOS Teacher
Sydney International Business College
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated immersive language practice sessions, enhancing conversational proficiency among students.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
ELICOS Teacher
AUSTRALASIA LANGUAGE COLLEGE
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to student's needs and interests, including excursion.
- Work collaboratively with other ALC Teachers.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
English Teacher
HiTutor
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Encouraged students to participate actively in virtual classroom activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and providing feedback on assignments.
- Effective communication with students and consultants.
ELICOS Teacher
BRIDGE BUSINESS COLLEGE
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Teach a variety of multimodal(face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid) ELICOS classes.
- Perform periodical analyses of student goals and needs against set learning outcomes.
- Engage students in their learning through a student-centred teaching philosophy.
- Provide students with regular formative feedback including writing tasks and summative academic progress reports in accordance with BBC guidelines.
- Be alert to and escalate student welfare concerns as appropriate.
Sales Professional
TIFFANY & CO.
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Selling Tiffany products by meeting clients' needs and providing a memorable experience through high standards of service to clients throughout the whole sale.
Assistant Store Manager
FENDI
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Brand Ambassador
CHRISTIAN DIOR AT HARRODS
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experience.
English Teacher
ELITE ENGLISH INSTITUTE OF TESTING AND EDUCATION
08.2008 - 02.2012
- Efficiently planning and delivering high quality face-to-face English lessons as needed and in accordance with class schedules.
- Reviewing and analysing current teaching and assessment materials and adjusting, as and when required.
- Monitor, evaluate and assess student English language progression and successful course completion.
English Teacher
GLOBAL VILLAGE ORGANIZATION
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and collaboration among students.
- Manage, deliver and evaluate ESL educational resources and driving continuous improvement of the ESL programs.
- Design and implement assessments to measure students' progress and achievement.
- Provide constructive feedback on students' language proficiency, both written and verbal.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and contribute to a collaborative teaching community.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Leadership & Management
Australian Academy of Commerce
Sydney, NSW08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Linguistics
Providence University
Taichung, Taiwan06.2004
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Creativity
- Technology Integration
- Interactive Teaching Activities
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Empathetic Nature and Cultural Sensitivity
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Certification
- Diploma in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
- Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Timeline
ELICOS Teacher
Rockford College
10.2024 - 10.2025
ELICOS Teacher
Sydney International Business College
08.2024 - 09.2025
ELICOS Teacher
AUSTRALASIA LANGUAGE COLLEGE
02.2024 - 08.2024
English Teacher
HiTutor
06.2020 - 01.2024
ELICOS Teacher
BRIDGE BUSINESS COLLEGE
06.2017 - 05.2020
Sales Professional
TIFFANY & CO.
02.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Store Manager
FENDI
02.2014 - 02.2016
Brand Ambassador
CHRISTIAN DIOR AT HARRODS
03.2012 - 02.2014
English Teacher
ELITE ENGLISH INSTITUTE OF TESTING AND EDUCATION
08.2008 - 02.2012
English Teacher
GLOBAL VILLAGE ORGANIZATION
06.2004 - 08.2008
Advanced Diploma - Leadership & Management
Australian Academy of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Linguistics
Providence University