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Ji Fang

San Jose,USA

Summary

Experienced with classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance student learning and participation. Knowledge of integrating technology and interactive activities to support diverse learning styles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Spring Bridge International School
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught Grades 1–4 mathematics in English, leveraging Singapore Math to drive conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
  • Designed and implemented a Grades 1–3 science curriculum aligned with California NGSS.
  • Taught Grades 4–6 Mandarin language and mathematics using a curriculum aligned with Taiwanese educational standards.
  • Guided students in preparation for Math Kangaroo, resulting in nationally top ranked performances.
  • Created engaging, hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that increased student participation, critical thinking, and academic growth.
  • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, providing targeted interventions and advanced enrichment opportunities.
  • Delivered daily one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math and ELA, accelerating student achievement and confidence.
  • Built strong partnerships with families and earned consistent recognition for instructional excellence, student engagement, and positive classroom culture.

Kindergarten Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate lessons that strengthened students’ academic, social-emotional, and cognitive skills through project-based, personalized, and interactive learning.
  • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and proficiency levels, ensuring growth for all students.
  • Led a merged kindergarten classroom of 45 students alongside two co-teachers, maintaining a structured, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
  • Increased math assessment pass rates by 30% and achieved a 100% pass rate on benchmark assessments through targeted instruction and data-driven interventions.
  • Implemented ongoing assessments, including one-on-one literacy checks, exit tickets, and observations, to monitor progress and inform instruction.
  • Maintained strong partnerships with families through regular communication on student growth and development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to foster a positive classroom culture, promote conflict-resolution skills, and celebrate cultural diversity through inclusive learning experiences.

English Teacher and OST Coordinator

Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Primarily engaged with 3-5th grade students. Planned lessons that align with Pennsylvania state and national standards for English language arts, differentiated instructions to meet diverse learning needs of students, such as using varied materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. Incorporated different strategies and teaching methods to enhance student learning, including task based learning, cooperative learning, and scaffolding.
  • Developed and implemented assessments to measure students progress and adjust instructions accordingly. Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and grades. Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and areas for improvements.
  • Established a inclusive class environment, positive rapport, and set up a reward system that promoted student engagement and respect.

English Teacher (part-time)

Xuber Education
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Primarily engaged with 3-4th grade students, designed classes from scratch to improve students’ reading, speaking and writing skills in topics; from biology to history, from culture to pragmatics.
  • Taught elementary English based on students’ needs and families’ expectations for achievement in future education.
  • Worked with more than 30 families, and a record 100% of students passed their exams.

Educational Counselor

ThinkTown Education Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Primarily engaged with 6-8th grade students to dynamically plan path of studies tailored to their personal interests, and school & family background.
  • Communicated with more than 30 students at a time, tracking their study plans, educating them according to detailed analyses of their personal backgrounds and parents’ requirements.
  • Established systematic service criteria and requirements for our team, including: client response time, psychological coaching to maintain a mindset conducive to clients’ goals, improve communication efficiency.
  • Delegated different responsibilities to teachers under management; dissected tasks and engage in at-point checking, and convened weekly meetings to ensure steady progress.
  • Implemented creative educational schemes by, leveraging positive reinforcement methodologies to simultaneously encourage family ties and in-class engagement.

Teacher’s Assistant (part-time)

Ryerson Community School
12.2011 - 09.2013
  • Primarily engaged with grade K students, taught various courses ranging from history to geography, from mathematics to physics.
  • Improved course design and management style, adapted to various unexpected incidences with rational thinking, problem dissection, and independent resolution.
  • Actively assisted other participants in learning more about the particular details regarding various students and ways to resolve their problems.

Education

M.S.Ed. - Interdisciplinary Studies of Human Development and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of Pennsylvania

B.S. - Economics and Statistics, minor in Mathematics

University of Toronto

Skills

  • Computer: Python, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Apps; R Studio, STATA
  • Language: Native in English and Mandarin
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Relationship building

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Spring Bridge International School
08.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024

English Teacher and OST Coordinator

Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
09.2021 - 08.2022

English Teacher (part-time)

Xuber Education
05.2021 - 08.2022

Educational Counselor

ThinkTown Education Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher’s Assistant (part-time)

Ryerson Community School
12.2011 - 09.2013

B.S. - Economics and Statistics, minor in Mathematics

University of Toronto

M.S.Ed. - Interdisciplinary Studies of Human Development and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of Pennsylvania

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCES

Research Assistant, Yeshiva University, USA, 2023.6 - 2024.8

  • Had biweekly discussions with Dr. Mordechai Z. Cohen’s research team, in the field of Chinese-Jewish Conversation (CJC).
  • Designed curriculum and course content for a master’s program in intercultural communication.
  • Designed ESL lessons in topics of Jewish study for summer school in Yeshiva university.
  • Planned and hosted a CJC Chinese New Year celebration for 200 students from Yeshiva University.

Research Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2021.9-2022.5

  • Had biweekly discussions with Dr. Chen Xinyin’s research team, in the field of human development in developing countries.