Yuyan Chen
Spring,TX
Summary
Experienced Montessori guide specializing in the development of personalized learning journeys that encourage self-reliance and a passion for learning. Proficient in creating and maintaining a harmonious classroom environment and actively engaging with parents to support each child's unique abilities. Strong commitment to continuous professional development ensures the implementation of innovative educational practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Behavior Technician & BCBA Internship
The Learning Lane ABA Clinic
The Woodlands
05.2023 - Current
- Observes and assists with implementation of student treatment plans and group instructional activities
- Ensures assigned checklist tasks and activities are completed timely and appropriately
- Assists in observing and interpreting child activities while in classroom
- Assists with data collection, graphing, and reporting of child learning progress
- Applies basic working knowledge and understanding of each child's cumulative learning and developmental goals and objectives.
Lead Teacher
The Woodlands Montessori
The Woodlands
11.2021 - Current
- Set up new prepared environment
- Work in primary Montessori classroom with 24 children of 3 to 6 years old
- Create curriculums and instructions develop cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of child
- Use Montessori Albums, and current AMI instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both group and individual needs of students
- Maintain regular communication with parents about their child's specific needs and establish one-on-one relationship with them.
Lead Teacher (Lower-elementary)
The Traditional Montessori School
College Station
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Work in a lower-elementary Montessori classroom with 18 children of 6 to 9 years old(3 kids with disabilities)
- Create curriculums and instructions develop the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of the child
- Use Montessori Albums, and current AMI instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students
- Maintain regular communication with parents about their child's specific needs and establish a one-on-one relationship with them.
Substitute Teacher
First Christian Church & School
Houston
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked in a Primary Montessori classroom three days a week with 16 children of 3 to 6 years old
- Collaborated with leader teacher to develop teaching plans for children to develop their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills
- Conducted engaging educational presentations to help children learn about languages and mathematics
- Monitored and tracked students' educational progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Substitute Teacher
South Learning Center
College Station
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in a primary Montessori classroom with 17 children of 3 to 6 years old
- Professionally maintained flow of the classroom in absence of the teacher
- Prepared daily presentations and teaching materials
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe classroom as well as tracking children's learning progress.
Student teaching
Northwood Montessori School
Houston
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Instructed 15 students in a primary Montessori classroom
- Utilized various Montessori philosophy and methodologies to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Collaborated with leader teacher to provide children with comfort, encouragement, and safe environment
- Observed children's learning performance, behavior, and social development and sorted out observation record.
Student Teaching
The Post Oak School
Houston
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Be a volunteer teacher in a primary Montessori classroom with 27 children of 3 to 6 years old
- Prepared various materials and resources for children to explore in learning activities and creative plays.
General Manager
Postal Savings Bank of China, Liaobu Branch
Dongguan
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Leaded a team of 27-30 staffs in various operations such as administrative management, financial services, customer services, and other back functions
- In charge of the management of the whole branch with cash deposits over 1 billion Chinese Yuan and loan amount over 100 million Chinese Yuan
- Awarded for the top 10 managers over 200 branches in whole Guangdong province
- Coordinated the relationship between the high value customers and the bank; provided services to VIP clients.
Sales Manager
Postal Savings Bank of China, Liaobu Branch
Dongguan
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for the development of sales strategies and marketing promotion materials
- Developed marketing plans for the whole sales team and supervised achievement of goals
- Developed customers from various industries such as manufacture, technology, education, and health care providers
- Trained and monitored new sales staff in bank operations, customer services, and administrative policies.
Salesman
Postal Savings Bank of China, Dalang Branch
Dongguan
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis of most recent data on sales; prepared sales forecast and composed detailed reports for management team
- Developed potential clients through phone calls and door-to-door services
- Offered clients latest information about insurances, funds, and other financial products
- Learned market analysis skills and sales techniques by attending various sales trainings.
Education
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Texas A&M
College Station, TX 06.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Laws - International Law
Xiangtan University
China 07.2009 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Laws - Law
East China Institute of Technology
China 07.2006 - 09.2002
Skills
Understanding of Montessori Philosophy,
Observation Skills
Preparation of the Environment:
Individualized Instruction
Classroom Management
Communication Skills
Cultural Sensitivity
Continuous Professional Development
Behavior Intervention
Certification
AMI Primary Diploma (3-6 Years Old), 07/2021, Houston Montessori Institute, Houston, TX
Coursework
- Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Transition Education and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
- Early Literacy for Students with Diverse Instructional Needs
- Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assessment in School Settings
- Adolescent Literacy for Students with Diverse Instructional Needs
- Single Case Experimental Design
- Ethical and Professional Conduct in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis
- Leadership in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education
- Consultation in Special Education
- Prevention, Support, and Intervention for Students with Emotional and Behavior Problems
Training
- Supporting the Development of Writing (Northwest Montessori Training Center), 12/2021
- Establishing Relationships with Children (Northwest Montessori Training Center), 09/2022
- AMI Primary Teachers Course, 6/2019, 7/2021, The Houston Montessori institute, Houston, TX
Timeline
Behavior Technician & BCBA Internship
The Learning Lane ABA Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Texas A&M
06.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
The Woodlands Montessori
11.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher (Lower-elementary)
The Traditional Montessori School
07.2021 - 10.2021
Substitute Teacher
First Christian Church & School
04.2021 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
South Learning Center
11.2020 - 12.2020
Student teaching
Northwood Montessori School
10.2020 - 11.2020
Student Teaching
The Post Oak School
10.2019 - 11.2019
General Manager
Postal Savings Bank of China, Liaobu Branch
11.2015 - 06.2019
Sales Manager
Postal Savings Bank of China, Liaobu Branch
02.2012 - 11.2014
Salesman
Postal Savings Bank of China, Dalang Branch
10.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Laws - International Law
Xiangtan University
07.2009 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Laws - Law
East China Institute of Technology
07.2006 - 09.2002