JUNRU ZHU
Chinese Teacher
Summary
Chinese teacher with seven years of teaching experience at Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary levels at international schools. Well versed in developing and implementing core curriculum, familiar with Cambridge IGCSE and Singapore Chinese Curriculums. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Actively engages in and supports diverse school initiatives. Adaptable to high-pressure scenarios, embracing new situations and challenges as catalysts for driving student growth and accomplishment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chinese Teacher
One World International School
01.2024 - Current
- Implement and carry out Chinese as the First Language Curriculum
- Teach Chinese mother-tongue course for Grade 6 to 10 students
- Tutor for class of Grade 6 and 8
Chinese Teacher (Part-time)
International French School (Singapore)
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaches CP and CE2 classes independently, crafting suitable lesson plan and activities
- Weekly ECA for GS&MS, using age appropriate materials to plan engaging activities with story, song, actions and crafts.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and instructional aides to strengthen community and student experience.
Team Leader/Vice Principal Assistant
Thai-Singapore International School
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Assist in hosting regular professional teaching training: IGCSE and secondary curriculum, innovative use of technology in Chinese language teaching, Local history and culture
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs, Leading students in competitions and cooperate with other organizations for competitions including HSK, Nanmee Chinese skill competition, Chinese Bridge competition, and collaboration with Singapore Dunman High school
- Planed and hold various activities and events, including CNY celebration and public performances, parents briefing, subject day and ect.
Chinese Teacher
Thai-Singapore International School
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Delivered 15-20 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 50-75 students per semester in Chinese
- Student age ranging from 5 to 16 years old
- Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met Singapore and IGCSE's educational requirements
- Designed Secondary Chinese curriculum framework for IGCSE 0547,0523 and 0509
- Including course materials, assessments, examination and supported implementation
- Assisting Student achieving excellent result in HSK exams
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Created Primary One examination question bank, achieve Automate question generation
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs
Teaching Internship
United World College of South East Asia
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Classroom observation ranging from primary to high school, including English classes, second language classes and creative writing classes and etc
- Assisted classroom teacher with class activities and assignments
- Provided tutoring to students on regular basis
- Couched special need student
- Actively exchanging teaching experience with other teachers and participate in teaching research meetings
Education
Master of Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages -
Peking University
08.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Literature
National Taiwan University
09.2011 - 07.2015
Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education -
National Institute of Early Childhood Development
Singapore, Null, Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Interactive learning techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural instruction
- Relationship building and management
Affiliations
Chinese Teachers (Thailand) Association, Member of the Academic Group
- Hosted 'Thailand Chinese Teacher Academic Exchange' two times.
- Invited to speak at the '2021 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week - Early Childhood Education coordinated with innovation development'.
- Guest Speaker at the 'The 6th International Early Childhood Chinese Conference 2023' conducted by the Chinese Test International and the KLC international Institute.
Training
- Department of Language and Script Application Management, Ministry of Education China, Chinese Education
- Chinese Teacher Certificate Training
- China Overseas Exchange Association/ Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, Overseas Chinese Teacher Chinese Classics Recitation, Writing and Teaching Training
- Cambridge Assessment International Education, IGCSE First Language(0509), Second language(0523) and Foreign Language(0547) Course Training, A Level Chinese (0915) Course Training
CERTIFICATION
- Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language (T202152930807)
- Certificate of Chinese Language Teaching (HQ086201800335)
- U.S. Teaching credential for Chinese K-12 (In process)
- Mandarin Proficiency Test Certificate - Level 2A
- HSK 6; HSKK Advanced Level
- Apple Teacher
- Google Certified Educator Level 1&2
Timeline
Chinese Teacher
One World International School
01.2024 - Current
Chinese Teacher (Part-time)
International French School (Singapore)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Team Leader/Vice Principal Assistant
Thai-Singapore International School
08.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other Languages -
Peking University
08.2020 - 07.2023
Chinese Teacher
Thai-Singapore International School
07.2016 - 12.2021
Teaching Internship
United World College of South East Asia
01.2015 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Literature
National Taiwan University
09.2011 - 07.2015
Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education -
National Institute of Early Childhood Development
04.2001 -
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