Grant Smith
Hangzhou,China
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
Wesley Kindergarten
Hangzhou, China
08.2022 - Current
- Curriculum Design (IB PYP – English): Contribute as part of the curriculum design team to plan, develop, and deliver the English component of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), ensuring age-appropriate, inquiry-based learning experiences that support language and literacy development.
- Established safe learning environment that fostered positive behavior among all students.
- Engaged with parents to discuss and address student progress and behavior.
- Arranged classroom resources and materials to enhance learning experiences.
- Served as a QTS mentor, supporting colleagues through professional guidance, lesson observation, and reflective feedback aligned with Teachers’ Standards.
Homeroom Teacher
EYAS Kindergarten
Changsha, China
08.2021 - 08.2022
ESL Teacher
Kid Castle Training Centre
Changsha, China
08.2020 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
Abbie Training Centre
Wuxi, China
08.2019 - 08.2020
Part Time ESL Teacher
Abbie Training Centre
Wuxi, China
09.2017 - 07.2019
Jiangnan University
Wuxi, China
09.2017 - 07.2019
Education
Masters of Education - Education
University of The People
Pasadena, CA07-2026
BA (Hons) - International Project Management
Charter University
03.2017
Film and Music Production - Photography
Creative Arts College
07.2012
Skills
- Curriculum design
- ESL- english as second language
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom management
- Professional mentoring
- Instructional strategies
- Creative lesson plan development
Accomplishments
DJ (music mixing and live performance)
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher
Wesley Kindergarten
08.2022 - Current
Homeroom Teacher
EYAS Kindergarten
08.2021 - 08.2022
ESL Teacher
Kid Castle Training Centre
08.2020 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
Abbie Training Centre
08.2019 - 08.2020
Part Time ESL Teacher
Abbie Training Centre
09.2017 - 07.2019
Jiangnan University
09.2017 - 07.2019
Masters of Education - Education
University of The People
BA (Hons) - International Project Management
Charter University
Film and Music Production - Photography
Creative Arts College