Zipeng Zheng
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly adaptable and service-oriented Early Childhood Teacher with valuable experience working across multiple early learning settings. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Striving to broaden my experience and passion for the Victorian education sector within a Project Officer role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Anzuk Education
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility and networking skills as an agency relief teacher by adapting to nearly 50 different primary schools, kindergartens and childcare centres working with varied age groups
- Developed strong interpersonal skills by communicating effectively with education consultants, children, parents and staff members – resulting in forming supportive and trustful relationships
Early Childhood Teacher
Firbank Grammar School
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Showcased consistency, negotiation skills and ability to maintain strong stakeholder relationships by being a full-time casual teacher at one school and receiving positive feedback from the early learning team
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and collaboration skills by working in all classroom settings at the early learning centre (3-year old Kinder, 4-year old Kinder, sessional kinder, holiday program, before and after-school care)
Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park / Hughesdale
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Established strong leadership and teamwork skills when co-running the 3-year old kindergarten room
- Showcased awareness and understanding of relevant early childhood education policies and analytical skills whilst conducting the VIT teacher inquiry project
- Highlighted initiative and case resolution skills by completing the VIT teacher inquiry project in a timely manner whilst in an intensive support role - attending relevant inclusion training to supplement this
IISP (Intensive Support)
Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Successfully transitioned a child diagnosed with ADHD from 3-year old to 4-year old Kinder room
- Strong knowledge of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), writing individual support plans and understanding children’s developmental needs
Job Application Check Assistant
Monash University, Clayton Campus
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Showcased problem-solving skills by providing students with constructive and timely job application feedback to support them achieve their professional goals
- Demonstrated strong collaboration, administrative skill and attention to detail by assisting Career Connect staff organize student employability workshops
- Effectively utilized CRM and student systems to manage student enquiries and facilitate workflow
Student Teacher
Dandenong Primary Kindergarten
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Successfully designed learning activities tailored to diverse student needs (ADHD, dyslexia)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the Junior teaching team, quickly forming strong rapport
Education
Masters of Teacher - Early Years And Primary
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC2019
Bachelor of Science -
King's College London
London, UK2016
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Full VIT Teacher Registration (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
- CPR First Aid
- Working with Children Check (Employee)
- IELTS English Test (Score 8.5)
References
Joanne Dworkin - Firbank Grammar School (Sandringham)
Head Of Early Learning Centre (ELC) - Manager
(041)377-9955
jdworkin@firbank.vic.edu.au
Robyn Licenblat - Firbank Grammar School (Sandringham)
Early Childhood Teacher - Former Manager
(040) 755-6162
rlicenblat1@firbank.vic.edu.au
Community Involvement
Hanen Training (Teacher Talk Series), Goodstart Early Learning
Aug 2020 — Oct 2020
Actively participated in full day virtual training sessions with a speech pathologist and other Victorian school teachers focusing on inclusive language development
Tutoring Training, Embrace Education Melbourne
Feb 2018 — Apr 2019
• Attended training workshops practicing real-life teaching scenarios to become a qualified tutor
• Fully trained to provide tutoring and mentoring to Australian high school students
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Firbank Grammar School
05.2023 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
Anzuk Education
08.2021 - Current
IISP (Intensive Support)
Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park
10.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park / Hughesdale
03.2020 - 07.2021
Job Application Check Assistant
Monash University, Clayton Campus
08.2018 - 12.2019
Student Teacher
Dandenong Primary Kindergarten
04.2018 - 05.2018
Masters of Teacher - Early Years And Primary
Monash University
Bachelor of Science -
King's College London
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