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Teacher

Changcan (Helen) Li

Fremont,CA

Summary

With over twenty years of experience, I am a focused and dedicated primary school educator. My passion for educating children using various activities and organizational tools is not just a job but a calling, a commitment that I bring to every aspect of my work.

Driven by this passion, I am an expert in developing lesson plans and designing curriculums. My creativity, dynamism, and unwavering dedication ensure the highest-quality educational environment for children, fostering their growth and positively impacting their lives.

As a friendly and energetic preschool educator, I aim to help children develop their social, academic, and creative abilities, fostering their well-being and progress.

I am well-versed in developmental milestones and activities that promote curiosity and engagement, always striving to make a positive impact on the children I teach. I also excel in team settings, collaborating with other educators to create a comprehensive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Preschool Head Teacher

ABC Magic Moments Preschool
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and conferences regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Completed documentation on individual children for recordkeeping.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Assisted and supervised up to 50 children through entire school day.

Preschool Director

Shining Stars
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
  • Hired and trained new preschool employees.
  • Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
  • Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Led groups of children ages 2-12 safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.

Montessori Primary Lead Teacher

Fountainhead Montessori School
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities according to Montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
  • Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
  • Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
  • Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in classroom.

Montessori Primary Teacher

Montessori Children House Of Hayward
09.2014 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
  • Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
  • Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
  • Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
  • Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
  • Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for all the students.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 24 students.

Lead Teacher

Learn and Play Montessori School
11.2010 - 04.2014
  • Offer stimulating environment that accommodated all learning styles.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on observation and documentation.
  • Design lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
  • Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
09.2012 - 06.2016

No Degree - Montessori Education

Montessori Teacher Trainining Center San Francisco
San Leandro, CA
11.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Planning and recording
  • Curriculum design knowledge
  • Hands-on experience with materials
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building and teamwork
  • Flexible
  • Compassionate & Patient
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Creative Teaching Strategies

Certification

AA Early Childhood Education

Montessori Teacher Credential

Supervisor Teacher Permit Credential

CPR Certified

Music for Minor II Docent

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Point

Google Document

Quote

"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.”
Maria Montessori

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Cooking

Fitness

Timeline

Preschool Head Teacher

ABC Magic Moments Preschool
03.2023 - 05.2024

Preschool Director

Shining Stars
05.2022 - 03.2023

Montessori Primary Lead Teacher

Fountainhead Montessori School
08.2019 - 03.2022

Montessori Primary Teacher

Montessori Children House Of Hayward
09.2014 - 06.2019

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ohlone College
09.2012 - 06.2016

Lead Teacher

Learn and Play Montessori School
11.2010 - 04.2014

No Degree - Montessori Education

Montessori Teacher Trainining Center San Francisco
11.2010 - 06.2012
Changcan (Helen) Li