NICOLE ZHAO
Summary
Final‑year BA Education Studies student at UCL Institute of Education (expected 2026; maintained High 2:1 / First‑class results in research‑led assessments). Research interests: learner motivation, EAL participation, and fair attainment. Methods: qualitative interviewing & thematic analysis; basic survey design and descriptive statistics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Practicum Student (Primary School Placement)
Oehlenschlægersgades Skole
2025.10 - 2025.12
- Supported lesson planning and small-group instruction, including EAL learners
- Assisted with classroom routines, behaviour management and safeguarding/data-protection practices
- Prepared/adapted resources; implemented differentiation for mixed-ability groups
- Used exit tickets/brief checklists to inform next-lesson adjustments; kept a reflective log linking practice with methods literature
English Teacher (Private Tutoring)
Lihua Zhao
2023.05 - 2025.08
- Designed weekly lesson plans and delivered English lessons to primary-age pupils
- Differentiated activities; monitored progress and adapted tasks accordingly
- Communicated learning progress to parents and coordinated home-practice routines
Teaching Assistant
Dingbo Education
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Organised mock exams; marked scripts and delivered targeted written & verbal feedback
- Supported lesson preparation and day-to-day classroom administration
- Supervised practice sessions; provided small-group academic support
Education
BA (Hons) Education Studies -
University College London (UCL) – Institute of Education
London, UKA-level Programme -
Shanghai Guanghua Qidi College (Yangpu Campus)
Shanghai, ChinaUS/AP-oriented Curriculum -
BASIS International School Hangzhou
Hangzhou, ChinaSkills
Languages: English (fluent), Chinese (native/bilingual)
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC WORK
- EPQ (pre‑university): Attachment theory and later social behaviour — structured literature review; synthesised classic and contemporary findings; presented implications for schooling contexts
- Research‑led coursework @ UCL: completed qualitative interviews/observations and small survey tasks; produced reflective analyses using thematic coding and descriptive summary tables
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Founder & President, Food Play Club — Shanghai Guanghua Qidi College — 09/2021–06/2023
- Built the most-subscribed society; ran weekly sessions; led Christmas fair stall to top sales; coordinated cross-team logistics
Retail Volunteer — Oxfam Dalston (London) — 02/2025–03/2025
- Priced and organised stock; assisted customers and maintained shop presentation standards; supported donation intake
Timeline
Practicum Student (Primary School Placement)
Oehlenschlægersgades Skole
2025.10 - 2025.12
Teaching Assistant
Dingbo Education
2024.04 - 2024.08
English Teacher (Private Tutoring)
Lihua Zhao
2023.05 - 2025.08
A-level Programme -
Shanghai Guanghua Qidi College (Yangpu Campus)
US/AP-oriented Curriculum -
BASIS International School Hangzhou
BA (Hons) Education Studies -
University College London (UCL) – Institute of Education