Bachelor of Education – STEM
Thompson Rivers University 07/2025 – 6/2026
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Major in Forest Resources Management
University of British Columbia 09/2016 – 12/2019
Bachelor of Natural Resources Science
Thompson Rivers University 09/2011 – 12/2015
Classroom Experience
Teacher Candidate, Valleyview Secondary,
- School District 73 Kamloops, BC 02/2026 – 05/2026
- Taught lessons to students in Science 8 and Math 8 during a 10-week practicum.
- Designed comprehensive unit and lesson plans, and developed diverse student assessments.
Teacher Candidate, Matthew McNair Secondary,
- School District 38 Richmond, BC 11/2025 – 12/2025
- Planned and taught lessons to students in Science 8, Science for Citizens 11, and Environmental Science 11/12 during a 4-week practicum.
Teacher Candidate, Valleyview Secondary,
- School District 73 Kamloops, BC 09/2025 – 09/2025
- Planned and taught lessons to students in Science 9 during a 2-week practicum.
Work Experience
ENGLISH TEACHER
Maple Leaf International School – Tianjin Huayuan Tianjin, China 09/2021 – 06/2025
▪ Curriculum Implementation: Delivered comprehensive English language instruction to secondary students, aligning lessons with the BC curriculum pedagogical standards and fostering a student-centered learning environment.
▪ Assessment & Evaluation: Designed and administered diverse formative and summative assessments to track student progress, providing detailed feedback to support individualized learning growth and academic excellence.
▪ Cross-Cultural Instruction: Facilitated intercultural communication and understanding within the classroom, effectively bridging educational expectations between Chinese and North American systems.
▪ Differentiated Learning: Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles and proficiency levels, ensuring inclusive participation and engagement for all students.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT OFFICER
Maple Leaf Education North America Vancouver, BC 03/2018 – 02/2020
▪ Strategic Talent Acquisition: Collaborated with senior leadership to identify and onboard qualified educators for BC offshore programs, focusing on curriculum alignment and professional excellence.
▪ Regulatory Compliance Management: Navigated complex international immigration and certification frameworks to facilitate smooth transitions for foreign faculty, ensuring all legal and professional standards were met.
▪ Teacher Induction & Support: Developed comprehensive resources and provided mentorship to new international teachers, streamlining their integration into diverse educational environments across Canada and China.
▪ Cross-Jurisdictional Administration: Managed intricate administrative operations, including payroll coordination and inter-campus communications, demonstrating high-level organizational and problem-solving skills.
SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP LEADER
Maple Leaf Education North America Vancouver, BC 05/2016 – 08/2016
05/2017 – 08/2017
▪ Educational Leadership & Mentorship: Led immersive university transition programs for international students (Grades 10-11), providing academic guidance and fostering intercultural competencies during North American educational tours.
▪ Student Safety & Engagement: Ensured the well-being and active participation of student cohorts, managing complex logistics while maintaining a focused learning environment.
Certificate
▪ (Anticipated) Certificate of Qualification, Teacher Regulation Branch: Applied in April 2026, certification anticipated after BEd program completion in Summer 2026.
▪ STEM Integration: Skilled in implementing inquiry-based learning and hands-on laboratory activities tailored to the BC Science and Math curriculum.
▪ International Certification: TEFL Certificate holder with 3 years of classroom application.
▪ English: Full Professional Proficiency; IELTS Academic Overall Band 7. Mandarin: Native Proficiency.
Cover Letter
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