Dan Liu
Beijing
Summary
Dedicated elementary teacher with expertise in language arts and effective classroom management. Strong foundation in verbal and written communication principles, combined with a proven ability to design engaging lesson plans that inspire a love for learning and enhance student comprehension. Licensed to teach in China and certified by multiple language teaching organizations, committed to fostering student growth and development through innovative teaching strategies and a supportive learning environment. Passionate about creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher & Public Speaking Instructor
Beijing Etu Enlighten School
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as the ELA teacher for Grade 1–4 students
- Design and deliver English public speaking courses for Grade 1–3
- Integrate literacy development and oral communication into instruction
English Drama & Literature Teacher
The Language Orchard (Independent International School)
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and delivered English lessons for kindergarten and Grade 1 students
- Planned drama classes using Drama Education pedagogy
- Served as homeroom teacher and reading facilitator
Head of Drama Education Department
Thetford Drama Centre
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Conducted research on drama education in China
- Organized English drama camps and workshops
- Delivered teacher training and weekly classes
Editor & English Teacher
Innovation Education Research Centre, Xi’an Jiaotong University Press
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Edited Cambridge English for Children teaching guide
- Trained new teachers and supported assessment systems
- Delivered 1,000+ hours of English instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Arts Education
University of Exeter
Skills
- English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction
- Drama-based English Teaching & Creative Pedagogy
- Literacy Support for Students with Dyslexia
- Public Speaking & Communication Skills for Children
Research
- Nurturing Creativity through Drama Education, Author
- Online Learning and Digital Literacy, Co-researcher
Certification
• TESOL Advanced Certification – American TESOL Institute
• National Teacher’s Qualification Certificate – Senior High School English (China)
• CTCSOL – Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
• Cambridge TKT Young Learner Certificate – Band 4
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher & Public Speaking Instructor
Beijing Etu Enlighten School
08.2024 - Current
English Drama & Literature Teacher
The Language Orchard (Independent International School)
07.2022 - 06.2023
Head of Drama Education Department
Thetford Drama Centre
06.2018 - 07.2020
Editor & English Teacher
Innovation Education Research Centre, Xi’an Jiaotong University Press
09.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Creative Arts Education
University of Exeter