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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Zihan Ying

west covina,CA

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director

All Stars Learning Center
West Covina, CA
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in developing educational programs tailored to student needs.
  • Managed classroom schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Supported parent engagement initiatives to foster community involvement.
  • Implemented feedback systems for continuous improvement in curricula.
  • Organized events to promote student achievements and center activities.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Facilitated communication among teachers, parents, and administration effectively.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain a safe learning environment.

Lead Teacher

Hooray Montessori Preschool
West Covina, CA
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Organized classroom activities that promote social skills and teamwork.
  • Implemented Montessori teaching methods to enhance individualized learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address concerns.
  • Conducted regular assessments to track student progress and adjust teaching methods.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.

Afterschool Mandarin Chinese Teacher

A+Academy
West Covina, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for Mandarin Chinese classes.
  • Provided individualized support to students struggling with language concepts.
  • Facilitated interactive activities to enhance student language skills.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
  • Implemented interactive teaching methods to enhance student participation.

Lead Teacher

Cade International preschool
Hangzhou, China
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to foster creativity and critical thinking.
  • Organized classroom activities that promote social skills and teamwork.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address concerns.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Education

Master of Arts -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
09-2019

Bachelor of Arts -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
06-2017

Skills

  • Montessori methods
  • Lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Parent collaboration
  • Educational development
  • Child development
  • CPR/First aid certification
  • Bilingual fluency in Mandarin

Certification

Montessori certification

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Director

All Stars Learning Center
05.2025 - 07.2025

Afterschool Mandarin Chinese Teacher

A+Academy
01.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Teacher

Hooray Montessori Preschool
05.2023 - 05.2025

Lead Teacher

Cade International preschool
01.2021 - 01.2022

Master of Arts -

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Arts -

Valparaiso University