Linda Guan
Cupertino,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with a strong commitment to student development and learning experience. Passionate about early childhood and working in a collaborative and communicative environment with other teachers to share ideas, support each other, promote community building, and foster lifelong learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sharmila Montessori House Of Children
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Associate Teacher
Woodland School
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborate and communicate with lead teacher in a classroom of 12 between 3 to 5 years old to create and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and curriculum.
- Lead and plan outdoor curriculum and implement hands on, play based activities to allow children to explore, be creative, and develop social and language skills in an outdoor space.
- Encourage students to actively explore and interact with each other to build confidence, esteem, curiosity, and social skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Frequently communicate with parents and staff to discuss student learning and development; offer parents detailed daily reports and outline children’s days.
Teacher
Seabird Preschool
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported Chinese language teacher in daily lessons and activities; helped facilitate classroom in both English and Mandarin.
- Implemented and created age and developmentally appropriate curriculum to help students in a classroom of 12 between 3 to 4 years old to develop cognitive, language, socioemotional, and physical skills.
- Encouraged students to actively explore and interact with each other to build confidence, esteem, curiosity, and social skills.
- Frequently communicated with parents and staff in person and through Brightwheel to discuss student learning and development; offered parents detailed daily reports and weekly updates to outline children’s days and learning.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Petite Explorer Preschool
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Implemented and created activities and lessons that contributed to the socio-emotional and physical development of a classroom of 12 students ranging from 2-3 years old.
- Collaborated and communicated with lead and associate teacher in the classroom often to plan and create developmentally appropriate lessons and curriculum.
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Assisted with snack time, arts and crafts, and putting children down for naps.
- Implemented COVID19 safety precautions to foster a healthy and clean environment.
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
- Frequently communicated with families to discuss student development and behavior; offered parents detailed daily reports and outline children’s days.
Extended Day Teacher
Mission Graduates
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Held lead teacher position for 3rd grade classroom of 20+ students of SFUSD, Marshall Elementary. Developed and implemented daily activities and lesson plans with a focus on literacy, math, and science.
- Created and prepared art lessons for enrichment lessons for students in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated and worked closely with daytime teachers to support students’ academic and social emotional learning.
Line Staff Teacher
Real Options For City Kids
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided assistance and help in homework, reading, and math skills to K-5 students at SFUSD, El Dorado Elementary throughout the academic school year.
- Created and planned art lessons for enrichment classes with K-2 students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Clear and Direct Communication
Certification
- Associate of Early Childhood Education, City College of San Francisco - August 2018 - May 2021
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Sharmila Montessori House Of Children
01.2023 - Current
Associate Teacher
Woodland School
08.2021 - 12.2022
Teacher
Seabird Preschool
01.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Petite Explorer Preschool
07.2019 - 12.2020
Extended Day Teacher
Mission Graduates
08.2017 - 06.2019
Line Staff Teacher
Real Options For City Kids
10.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
- Associate of Early Childhood Education, City College of San Francisco - August 2018 - May 2021
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