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Kunsong Xu

BREA,CA

Summary

Passionate teacher with several years of teaching experience for young students. Adaptable Language Teacher with a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of language teaching. Possess strong communication skills, effective lesson planning abilities, and creative approach to fostering cultural awareness. Looking to support the school’s mission by creating a personal, engaging learning environment that celebrates students’ unique talents and ideas.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mandarin Language Teacher

Ni Hao Chinese
Torrance, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Develop and implement fun and effective teaching plans that facilitate students' progression in learning Mandarin.
  • Assess students' achievement of learning objectives and systematically record their progress.
  • Create simple yet challenging curriculum, incorporating engaging activities like coloring, pasting projects, arts & crafts, and more.
  • Establish and maintain a well-developed routine and classroom environment, effectively managing a group of young students (age 4-12).
  • Communicate with parents and school personnel in person and through electronic methods, utilizing educational software and email.
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and curriculum specialists, sharing ideas, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.

Elementary Teacher

Fung Kai Innovative School
Hong Kong, China
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Teach English and to students in Grades 2 and 4
  • Teach Moral Education in Mandarin to Grade 4 students Homeroom Teacher, Grade 4
  • Serve as a Classroom Teacher of Grade 4
  • Act as the Team Leader for the Grade 4 English Team
  • Deliver daily lessons using a variety of teaching approaches to cater to different learning styles, incorporating online learning platforms such as Kahoot, Nearpod, and Quizzizz
  • Collaborate with other teachers to organize after-school tutoring sessions for students who require additional support
  • Establish and enforce behavioral expectations for students
  • Assess students' academic and social development

Teacher Assistant

Fung Kai Innovative School
Hong Kong, China
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
  • Assisted in preparing instructional materials and resources for lessons.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop individualized learning plans for students.
  • Independently supervised classes of 25-30 students during arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, on the playground, and field trips
  • Supported students with special needs in Chinese writing and other classroom activities

Mandarin teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Kindergarten
Hong Kong, China
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Taught the children Mandarin and cultivated their interest in learning
  • Instructed and supervised children in class
  • Trained students for the Mandarin Speech Competition
  • Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social and developmental progress, and any observed health conditions

Elementary teacher

Chen Chang No.2 Primary School
Hubei, China
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Taught the fourth-grade students English
  • Established numerous activities that taught students self-reliance and independent learning
  • Adhered to strict school policies and procedures regarding students with disciplinary issues

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment

The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English (teaching)

Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages
Zhejiang,China
06.2017

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Language assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Educational technology
  • Parent communication

Certification

  • Single Subject Teaching Credential (English) California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 02/2025
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association, 10/2024
  • Certificate of Completion-Child Abuse& Neglect Mandated Reported Training, California Department of Social Services, 08/2024
  • STEM Teaching and Application Certificate (12 hours), The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 11/2020
  • Python Basic and Advanced Certificate, Forchange Academy, 10/2020
  • Integrated Teaching of Visual Arts in Primary School Certificate (20 hours), HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, 10/2020
  • First Aid Certificate, Hong Kong Red Cross, 08/2018
  • Certificate of English Majors-Band 8, 03/2018
  • Certificate of Mandarin proficiency test grade Level 2 rank A, 12/2014
  • National Computer Rank Examination (level II MS Office advanced application) 06/2014

Other Relevant Experience

  • Countryside Children Organization, Voluntary English & Mandarin Languages Teacher, Cambodia, 2016-08, 2016-09, Taught English and Mandarin, Shared Chinese culture with them, Improved the social abilities of children.
  • Cha Ao Primary School, Voluntary English Teacher, Hubei, China, 2015-07, 2015-08, Taught the fourth-grade students to learn English, Organized extracurricular activities, Collaborated with other teachers to tailor lesson plans to updated curriculum objectives

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mandarin Language Teacher

Ni Hao Chinese
08.2024 - 01.2025

Elementary Teacher

Fung Kai Innovative School
09.2021 - 11.2023

Teacher Assistant

Fung Kai Innovative School
11.2019 - 08.2021

Mandarin teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Kindergarten
09.2018 - 08.2019

Elementary teacher

Chen Chang No.2 Primary School
03.2017 - 06.2017

Master of Education - Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment

The Education University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English (teaching)

Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages

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