
Reflective trainee teacher with international experience in Mandarin, EAL, and English-medium primary teaching. Develops inclusive lessons that engage multilingual learners and promote curiosity and confidence. Experienced in bilingual education and dedicated to creativity and continuous professional development, contributing effectively to collaborative teaching teams.
• Delivered engaging Mandarin lessons across KS3, using modelling, scaffolding and retrieval practice to improve students’ confidence and participation.
• Developed differentiated resources (e.g. Sentence builders, writing frames, vocabulary scaffolds), improving access for mixed-attainment and EAL learners.
• Integrated meaningful cultural content into lessons, enhancing student engagement and intercultural understanding.
• Led extra-curricular Mandarin enrichment, including GCSE support for heritage learners, a Year 9 podcast project, and a Mandarin Spelling Bee, increasing student engagement beyond the classroom.
• Contributed to students’ personal development through Year 8 form tutor sessions, supporting literacy, discussion skills and engagement with PSHE themes.
• Supported an EAL learner with targeted literacy and phonics development, improving access to the curriculum.
• Planned and delivered well-sequenced Mandarin lessons across KS3 and KS4, using modelling, scaffolding and differentiation to support mixed-attainment classes and extend higher-attaining learners.
• Integrated cultural knowledge into lessons, enhancing student engagement and developing intercultural understanding of Chinese festivals, traditions and daily life.
• Provided targeted support for a Year 9 heritage learner preparing for GCSE Mandarin, improving confidence in speaking and exam performance.
• Led cultural enrichment activities, including Chinese New Year celebrations, paper-cutting workshops and Confucius Day events, promoting whole-school cultural awareness and participation.
• Adapted teaching materials to meet a wide range of prior knowledge and abilities, improving access to the curriculum while maintaining high expectations.
• Collaborated with the Mandarin department to align lessons with schemes of work and contribute to shared teaching resources.
• Delivered intensive Chinese language instruction on a university pre-sessional course, supporting students to progress from beginner level to A2 proficiency within five months.
• Achieved measurable outcomes, with 9 out of 17 students reaching A2 level and one student achieving B1.
• Used targeted teaching strategies and exam preparation techniques to build students’ confidence and improve test performance.
• Created an engaging and supportive learning environment, increasing student participation and confidence in using Mandarin.
• Built positive teacher–student relationships through clear communication and personalised support, promoting learner independence and progress.
• Delivered online English tutoring to students in Taiwan, enhancing their exam readiness for Cambridge KET and PET through targeted practice and vocabulary building.
• Provided online Mandarin lessons for adult learners, improving speaking fluency and pronunciation through practical conversational exercises.
• Taught and managed two mixed‑ability classes (Grades 3 and 4, 22–28 students), delivering engaging English Language Arts lessons and maintaining a structured, positive learning environment.
• Taught Grade 5 World Geography, integrating map skills and cultural knowledge to develop students’ understanding of global contexts.
• Provided cover teaching in Science and Mathematics across multiple year groups, adapting quickly to different classes and curriculum requirements.
• Planned and delivered interactive lessons and assessments, using outcomes to monitor progress and support literacy and comprehension development.
• Contributed to whole‑school events, including leading students in English drama performances, promoting confidence and engagement.
• Maintained effective communication with parents through meetings and regular feedback, supporting pupils’ academic progress and wellbeing.
•Delivered tailored Mandarin tuition to learners aged 4 to adults, supporting a wide range of proficiency levels, including preparation for HSK and GCSE examinations.
•Adapted teaching approaches and materials to meet individual learning needs and learning styles.
Assessed learners’ progress and adjusted lessons to support ongoing development.
•Used engaging and interactive methods, including multimedia and authentic materials, to enhance motivation and learning.
•Integrated Chinese cultural content to enrich linguistic and intercultural understanding.
• Delivered Mandarin lessons to adult learners, including preparation for HSK examinations.
• Taught group classes to learners with diverse goals, such as professional development and personal interest.
• Designed and delivered tailored one-to-one lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Incorporated Chinese cultural elements into lessons to enhance learners’ linguistic and cultural understanding.
• Delivered tailored Mandarin language training to professionals, including preparation for HSK examinations.
• Integrated Chinese cultural elements into lessons to enhance learners’ linguistic and intercultural understanding.
• Delivered engaging Mandarin lessons to children using games, songs, stories, and interactive activities to motivate learning.
• Planned and structured lessons, including creating supplementary learning materials and worksheets.
• Utilised multimedia resources to enhance language learning and maintain pupil engagement.
• Integrated Chinese cultural content into lessons to enrich pupils’ linguistic and cultural understanding.
Lesson planning
Innovative teaching
Cultural awareness
Classroom management
Student assessment and feedback
Communication skills
•Development Training Programme for In‑Service Chinese Language Teachers Certificate, 2025
•Online Teacher Training Course for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Advanced Level Certificate, 2025
•Data, Data, Everywhere (Google), Coursera, 2021