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Becky Shi

Silicon Valley International School
San Carlos,CA
19
years of professional experience

I am a passionate educator. I enjoy working and teaching children with activities based on their interests and developmental needs.

I am bi-lingual and fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, experienced with teaching classes of up to 20 children, keen on discovering children's interests and planning activities accordingly.

Work History

Preschool Assistant Teacher

7 Years
Silicon Valley International School | 08.2019 - Current
  • Work with and preschool and pre-k children and assist their progress
  • Plan crafts and activities
  • Support children's physical, mental, social and academic development
  • Provide mentoring based on children's needs.
  • Provide one-on-one and group-based learning support to help children progress
  • Oversee children and support lead teacher
  • Assess children's learning
  • Keep records of student progress for teacher and parents, make notes on children's behavior and growth academically and social emotionally
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior
  • Organize classroom and learning resources to promote a good learning environment
  • Support parents' involvement in the class activities
  • Cooperate with colleagues to plan and coordinate work.

Mandarin Teacher

3 Years 1 Month
Excel Academy | 01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Prepared and planned teaching activities based on students interests
  • Taught simplified and pinyin writing systems
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep children engaged
  • Assisted children individually and in small groups
  • Observed children's play activities to promote a safe environment
  • Provided an engaging learning environment for students
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying children's needs
  • Prepared quizzes to gauge how well children were learning.
  • Managed children's behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines
  • Communicated frequently with parents on children's progress

Mandarin Teacher

7 Years 10 Months
Dongguan International School | 09.2007 - 07.2015
  • Instructed students age 5 to 7 in Chinese language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
  • Held theme days focused on various Chinese speaking countries to promote cultural literacy in students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to educate students about principles of Chinese language.
  • Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met educational requirements.

Education

- Early Childhood Education

De Anza & Foothill College | Santa Clara County | 06-2021

Completed courses in Early Childhood Education (26 units):

● Child Development (The Early Years)
● Curriculum for Early Care and Education Programs
● Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
● Health, Safety and Nutrition in Children’s Programs
● Child, Family and Community Interrelationships
● Self-Assessment for Teachers of Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience
● Planning Creative Art Activities for Children
● Positive Behavior Management
● Affirm Diversity in Education

Bachelor of Arts

Tianjin Foreign Study University | Tianjin China | 06-2007

Skills

Activities planning
Classroom management
Behavior Modification Techniques
Diverse and safe classroom Settings
Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Teaching Method Adaptations
Fine Motor Skill Development
Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Encouraging inclusivity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Timeline

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Silicon Valley International School
08.2019 - CurrentRead More

Mandarin Teacher

Excel Academy
01.2016 - 02.2019Read More

Mandarin Teacher

Dongguan International School
09.2007 - 07.2015Read More

De Anza & Foothill College

from Early Childhood Education
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Tianjin Foreign Study University

Bachelor of Arts
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Becky Shi