Zhicheng Chen
Lexington,USA
Summary
Secondary mathematics teacher and Mathematics/Economics graduate committed to building students’ conceptual understanding—not rote memorization. I design lessons around clear logic, multiple representations, and student reasoning so learners can explain why procedures work and transfer skills to new problems. In an inclusive co-teaching setting, I differentiate for English learners and students with IEPs through targeted scaffolds, frequent checks for understanding, and small-group support. I bring a research-informed mindset to the classroom: precision, curiosity, and a habit of verifying ideas before accepting them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Staunton High School
08.2025 - Current
- Co-teach and differentiate instruction in inclusion setting, supporting 15+ English learners and students with IEPs through targeted accommodations
- Plan and deliver student-centered lesson plans using backward design and clear success criteria based on Virginia Algebra SOLs
Research Scholar
Washington & Lee Math Department
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Discovered method lowering ribbonlength upper-bound for crossing knots
- Co-authored and published in the research journal Involve
Practicum Teacher
Parry McCluer High School
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided support for special needs students through personalized practice
- Assisted station-rotation lessons and small-group instruction
Program Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Taught United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at Dante Middle School
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Washington And Lee University
Lexington, VA05-2025
International Baccalaureate -
United World College Changshu
Changshu, China01.2021
Skills
- Languages: Near-Native English; Native Mandarin
- Teaching: Differentiation; Co-teaching; Small-group instruction; Formative assessment
- Technical: Excel; Word; PowerPoint; STATA; LaTeX; MATLAB; Canvas
- Interests: Basketball; Photography; Beatbox; Rock Climbing
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$56000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Math Teacher
Staunton High School
08.2025 - Current
Research Scholar
Washington & Lee Math Department
06.2024 - 08.2024
Program Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo
04.2023 - 05.2023
Practicum Teacher
Parry McCluer High School
01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Washington And Lee University
International Baccalaureate -
United World College Changshu