Highlights:- Successfully designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans to develop foundational skills in young learners aged 2-6 at Kidharvard Preschool in Taichung, Taiwan. - Expertly integrated creative arts and bilingual instruction into education to foster an engaging and multicultural classroom experience. - Completed a rigorous internship at AAPS Mitchell Elementary in Ann Arbor, effectively co-planning and co-teaching in a Kindergarten setting with a focus on responsive classroom management strategies. - Currently enrolled in the Elementary Education program at the University of Michigan, on track to obtain a Michigan elementary teacher certificate and ESL certification by July 2024.

Skills:Chinese Mandarin, Communication, Team work, Music and arts

Goal:My aim is to become an influential educator, harnessing my expertise in elementary education and my proficiency in arts and cross-cultural engagements. I am dedicated to cultivating inclusive, dynamic learning environments that promote the holistic development of every student. I envision contributing to educational settings that value creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, paving the way for students to thrive in a diverse world.

Certification:Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate: ESL (NS): K-12 Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate: Lower Elementary (Z0) Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate: Upper Elementary (ZP)

Teaching Intern 08/2023 - 04/2024
Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, Michigan United States
Industry: Education
- Implemented responsive classroom management strategies in a Kindergarten setting, effectively facilitating educational activities and ensuring a conducive learning environment - Collaborated with the lead teacher to plan, organize, and deliver a balanced educational program, integrating Common Core State Standards into daily lesson - Integrated music and art into academic lessons to increase student engagement and enhance a well rounded educational experience
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Lead teacher 08/2017 - 02/2022
Kidgarvard Preschool, Taichung, Taiwan
Industry: Education
Lead Preschool Teacher - Developed lesson plans tailored to enhance the six foundational abilities—physical movement, cognitive skills, language development, social competence, emotional growth, and aesthetic appreciation—for young learners aged 2-6 years - Leveraged bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English to enhance lesson comprehension and facilitate cultural immersion in day-to-day classroom routines. - Contributed to compliance reports, progress monitoring, and data collection to identify achievement gaps and set performance goals
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National Tsing Hua University 06/2012 - 01/2017
Hsinchu, , Taiwan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Early Childhood Education
Minor:Art Design/ Waldrof Education Program
I majored in Early Childhood Education, where I learned about child development, focusing on educational practices for working with children aged 0-6 years old. My studies covered various teaching methods, the diverse dynamics of learning, effective family communication strategies, and much more.

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