United Kingdom
Experienced Mandarin educator with over 14 years of teaching experience across Singapore MOE schools and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. I am passionate about helping students develop linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and confidence in communication through engaging, student-centred learning experiences. Most recently, I served as a Mandarin Teacher and Year Level Coordinator at School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), where I taught across the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Beyond classroom teaching, I led curriculum planning, assessment design, resource development, student progress monitoring, and parent engagement initiatives at year-group level. My experience spans a wide range of educational settings, including Singapore Ministry of Education schools, IB international education, private tutoring, and examination work. I have also served as a Cambridge O-Level Chinese and Higher Chinese Oral Examiner, and have extensive experience in listening assessment quality assurance and examination administration. Highlights include: • 14+ years of Mandarin teaching experience • IB MYP and DP Chinese Language Acquisition specialist • 100% Grade 7 achievement in IB Chinese SL graduating cohorts (2023 & 2024) • Year Level Coordination and curriculum leadership experience • Assessment design, moderation, and examination quality assurance • Cambridge O-Level Chinese & Higher Chinese Oral Examiner • Experienced in supporting high-achieving and university-bound students • Strong parent communication and student pastoral support skills • Proficient in educational technology and AI-enhanced language learning Outside the classroom, I enjoy developing enrichment programmes, mentoring students, organising performances and cultural events, and contributing to wider school communities through service learning and co-curricular activities. I am particularly interested in opportunities within international education, curriculum development, assessment, educational consultancy, examiner work, admissions, and bilingual education initiatives.
• Delivered comprehensive Chinese language education to students from Year 1 to Year 6, achieving a 100% excellence rate in IB Chinese SL classes in2023 & 2024. • Mentored students academically and emotionally, fostering a supportive learning environment. • Led service learning initiatives, enhancing community engagement and social responsibility among students. • Actively contributed to the ICT committee, promoting innovative teaching methodologies through technology integration. •Level Coordination: Oversee the coordination of whole-level teaching activities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive scheme of work, managing administrative tasks, developing teaching materials, regularly organize level meetings, and setting examination papers. • Listening Exam Oversight (Mother Tongue Department): Assume responsibility as the in-charge person for the Listening Exams in the Mother Tongue Language Faculty. Manage all aspects of the exam process, from setting the papers to standardizing operating procedures. Ensure the quality and relevance of listening audio materials and handle associated administrative duties. • Led the development of IB Chinese Paper 1 assessment guidance, examination materials and standardisation procedures, supporting high academic standards and effective student preparation. • Alumni Engagement Committee: Key responsibilities include event planning and execution, communication and outreach, alumni database management, maintain and update the alumni database to ensure accurate and current information, fundraising initiatives, mentorship and career support programs, organize workshops and talks by esteemed alumni to provide insights into various art and creative industry careers, collaboration with school departments etc. • Assist students interested in applying to Chinese universities with their university applications.
● Daily teaching and administrative duties. ● Mentor students on their learning progress and overall development. ● Assist to design lessons for students based on CHIJ’s school based curriculum. ● Other relief teaching duties as assigned.
● Taught Mandarin to classes of 3 to 9-year-olds. Founded in 2003, LCA’s mission is mission is to enable children to communicate confidently in Mandarin across geographical and cultural boundaries. Students develop language skills through a combination of immersive content, innovative technology and an engaging classroom experience.
• Taught Secondary 1-4 Chinese language and literature, achieving an 80% ‘Excellent’ rating among students. • Served as Level Subject Coordinator for Higher Chinese, overseeing teaching processes and delegating tasks effectively. • Mentored a trainee teacher, leading to her acceptance into a formal training program at Singapore’s National Institute of Education. • Led the school’s Chinese Orchestra to a ‘Distinction’ award in a national competition, expanding membership and enhancing student engagement.