Christina Wu
Millbrae,CA
Summary
Dedicated, committed, and passionate educator with a solid educational foundation and over 13 years of teaching and facilitation expertise. Skilled in building trusting and collaborative relationships with students, parents, educators, and administrators.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Yew Chung International School
Mountain View
09.2023 - Current
- Develop age appropriate curriculum and lesson plans and promote school readiness skills by emphasizing phonics and communication/language skills
- Generate weekly newsletter
- Design and implement learning activities that encourage creativity and collaboration
- Coordinate parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress collaboratively and establish goals for areas of improvement.
Pre-4 Chinese Teacher
Yew Chung International School
Mountain View
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Foster hands-on experiences to spark curiosity and exploration
- Create positive and inclusive learning environment
- Maintain open communication with families
- Facilitate inquiry-based learning activities guided by teachers and led by students
Toddler Teacher
Yew Chung International School
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for a class of 18-24 children and covering all aspects of learning
- Create and lead instructional activities
- Provide quality Chinese lessons and instruction
- Foster a safe, warm, and nurturing atmosphere for learning
- Work cooperatively and share ideas with English teachers
- Assess students' progress through portfolios and reports
- Compile and organize learning materials
- Promote student's interests.
Preschool teacher
The Wonder Years Preschool
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Evaluates each child's progress
- Collaborate with 2 other pre-k teachers
- Supervise children 3-5 years old
- Plan weekly curriculum that focus on math and mandarin
- Clean toys and classroom equipments
- Encourage problem solving skills
- Communicate and build relationships with parents, colleagues, and supervisors
- Plan and execute fun Mandarin curriculum to children from age 2 to 5.
Mandarin Teacher
Tzu-Chi Academy
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Design child appropriate curriculum
- Design group activities and creative art projects
- Recognize Chinese characters
- 1-year teaching 3rd grade Mandarin
- Create worksheets, lead discussions
- Plan fun and engaging activities.
Toddler teacher/after school teacher
Challenge School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Design age appropriate curriculums
- Supervise children 3-10 years old
- Assist child with homework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
University of California, Davis
Skills
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking fluently in Mandarin and English
- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet Explorer
- CPR certified
References
- Stacey Chong, The Wonder Years Preschool curriculum coordinator, (408)310-1442, Staceychong7.sc@gmail.com
- Vanessa Pham, Former toddler co-teacher, (408)316-9849, vanessap@sv.ycef.com
- Rosemary Chan, Former Tzu Chi Academy principal, (408)779-6295, Rosemarychan2004@yahoo.com
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Yew Chung International School
09.2023 - Current
Pre-4 Chinese Teacher
Yew Chung International School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Toddler Teacher
Yew Chung International School
08.2017 - 08.2021
Preschool teacher
The Wonder Years Preschool
07.2011 - 08.2017
Mandarin Teacher
Tzu-Chi Academy
09.2010 - 06.2017
Toddler teacher/after school teacher
Challenge School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
University of California, Davis
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