Kellie Sang

Unimelb student

Pakenham South, Victoria, Australia

About

I am a dedicated and compassionate pre-service teacher currently undertaking a Master of Secondary Teaching at the University of Melbourne (TESOL and Chinese). With my education background in law and teaching experience in both a community language school and a private institution, I support student learning across subject areas including Legal Studies and Mathematics. I also work as a casual Education Support Officer at a special needs school, where I assist students with behavioural, emotional, and learning needs. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, with an additional understanding of Cantonese and Shanghainese, allowing me to effectively support EAL learners and foster culturally responsive classrooms. Passionate about inclusive education, I am committed to creating supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environments for all learners.

Experience

  • Teaching Assistant at Eastern Chinese Language School
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    - Helped classroom teachers with classroom management - Assessed in resolving small conflicts among students - Provide in-class support during lessons, ensuring all students are actively participating and engaged.

  • Casual Education Support Officer at Marnebek School
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Helped classroom teachers manage students' behaviour and maintain a supportive learning environment. - Provided one-on-one support to help students stay focused and engaged with their learning tasks. - Supported students in building emotional control skills through gentle guidance and encouragement. - Stepped in when needed to safely prevent students from hurting themselves or others, following school procedures. - Worked closely with teachers and other staff members to follow individual behaviour and learning plans.

  • Pre-Service Teacher (Placement) at Killester College
    Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos

    - Support students across different subjects: English, humanities, Media, and Math - differentiated tasks and instructions based on individual learning needs - Collaborated closely with the mentor teacher to plan and facilitate engaging lessons.

  • Pre-Service Teacher (Placement) at St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
    Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 · 3 mos

    - Both team and independent teaching for year 8 and 9 Chinese Language classes - Applied inclusive and student- centred strategies to support classroom management and differentiated learning. - Designed and implemented engaging activities that supported students' learning needs - Reviewed and proofread exam papers to ensure accuracy and clarity. - Assisted teachers in marking assessments across other subjects, including Math and Chinese - Participated in a school excursion and Athletics Day, supporting student engagement, safety and wellbeing.

  • Chinese Teacher at Australian School of Contemporary Chinese
    May 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    - Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and interactive activities for year 2 students. - Introduce students to Chinese culture through different teaching methods including storytelling, singing traditional songs, and making Chinese traditional handicrafts. - Implement regular assessments to track students’ language development and provide feedback for improvement.