PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Brian Yin

Sino-Canada School
Suzhou,Jiangsu
3
Languages
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Professional educator dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that empowers both students and staff to achieve their fullest potential. Committed to promoting academic excellence and creating an inclusive, supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive.

Work History

Principal

5 Years 3 Months
Sino-Canada School | 07.2021 - Current
  • Leadership & Compliance: Manage the largest BC offshore high school program in China, overseeing 320 students and ensuring adherence to high academic standards through successful annual inspections by the BC Ministry of Education.
  • Student Recruitment & Engagement: Recruited 113 students this year in a challenging market through presentations at open houses and direct engagement with prospective students and parents.
  • Boosted Program Satisfaction: Doubled the program's satisfaction rating within three years through proactive communication with parents and strategic program improvements.
  • Lesson Quality Assurance: Elevate instructional quality by conducting regular class observations and providing individualized coaching to teachers.
  • Extra-Curricular Development: Expanded extracurricular offerings by securing funding from parent company and supporting teacher and student initiatives through active participation in events.
  • Extra-Curricular Development: Expanded and enriched extracurricular offerings by securing funding from the parent company, directly supporting teacher and student initiatives, and actively participating in events.
  • Staff Morale & Support: Built trust and morale by setting clear expectations, organizing team-building events, and providing resources for staff-led projects.
  • Staff Morale & Support: Build trust and morale by setting clear expectations, organizing team-building events, and providing resources for staff-led projects.

Vice Principal

11 Months
Sino-Canada School | 07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Administrative Leadership: Streamlined daily and seasonal administrative tasks, ensuring smooth school operations in a bilingual environment.
  • Homeroom Teacher Training: Developed and delivered targeted training for Chinese homeroom teachers, enhancing classroom management and student engagement skills.
  • Marketing & Outreach: Represented the school in marketing and recruitment events, actively promoting the school's vision and strengthening its reputation.
  • Program Development: Collaborated with the principal to redesign and enhance the feeder program, aligning curriculum pathways to better prepare students for high school.
  • Teaching Commitment: Maintained active teaching role to build student relationships, demonstrate instructional leadership, uphold teaching excellence.

Math/Physics Teacher

2 Years 4 Months
Sino-Canada School | 02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated with teachers to organize and align curriculum, ensuring consistency and clarity across grade levels.
  • Designed unit plans, projects, and assessments for Math 10, Math 11, and Physics 11, collaborating with subject teachers to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of physics concepts.
  • Utilized innovative teaching methods and technology to promote active learning and foster student interest in science.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and effective instructional strategies.

Advisory Senior Associate

1 Year 5 Months
Ernst & Young | 07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Developed audit testing steps for SOX 404 and internal business audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Provided constructive feedback on junior team members' work to enhance performance.: Reviewed junior team members' work and provided timely feedback.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance client service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth and client satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Assurance Associate

2 Years 8 Months
PwC | 10.2011 - 06.2014
  • Valuation Testing: Performed tests on financial statement line items to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Client Service: Assisted hedge funds and private equity clients in achieving their financial reporting objectives.
  • Conducted risk assessments and identified control deficiencies in client operations.
  • Developed and implemented audit strategies to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive assurance services to clients.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | 05-2025

Bachelor of Education

Vancouver Island University | Nanaimo, BC | 01-2018

Master of Science - Accounting

University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 05-2010

Certification

Certified K-12 teacher at British Columbia, CA. Certification Number: L216233

LANGUAGES

English, Fluent
Mandarin, Fluent
Japanese, Beginner

Timeline

Principal

Sino-Canada School
07.2021 - CurrentRead More

Vice Principal

Sino-Canada School
07.2020 - 06.2021Read More

Math/Physics Teacher

Sino-Canada School
02.2018 - 06.2020Read More

Advisory Senior Associate

Ernst & Young
07.2014 - 12.2015Read More

Assurance Associate

PwC
10.2011 - 06.2014Read More

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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University at Buffalo

Master of Science from Accounting
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Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Education
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Northwest Missouri State University

Master of Science from Educational Leadership
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Brian Yin