LoginYen-Min - Thatcham tutor
Information About Yen-Min:
Personal Description:
I am an experienced Mandarin teacher with QTS. As a native Chinese speaker, I have several years classroom teaching experience at two Russell Group universities and several state and independent schools in England. I have a variety of experience; including teaching Mandarin to mixed ability, Gifted & Talented, and SEN pupils in KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5 as well as one to one tutoring. Being passionate about language learning and teaching, I try to bring enjoyment to my students.
My students come from various cultural and language backgrounds. They share the common goal of learning to communicate in Chinese Mandarin effectively-- some for GCSE, A-level exams; some for employment; some for interests in Chinese culture and language. Most of the students have never learned Chinese before, and a few start from intermediate and advanced level. No matter your motive for learning Chinese or the level of your Chinese, I will try my best to help you make good progress and enjoy learning the language.
Education & Qualifications
2010-2011 QTS, Modern Foreign Languages, Graduate Teacher Programme Programme(Outstanding)
Stockton-on-Tees Council, UK
2010-2011 PGCE, Education (Pass)
Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
2007-2008 MEd. Psychology of Education (Pass)
University of Bristol, UK
2000-2004 B.A. English Language Teaching (First Class Honours)
National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Major Achievements
- Tutored a few KS4 pupils Mandarin and all the pupils got an A* in GCSE Chinese exams in 2018.
- Prepared pupils for Entry Level Certificate Chinese at Beechen Cliff School in 2011/2012. All the pupils gained level 3 marks (highest in ELC Chinese).
- Prepared private candidates for GCSE Chinese in 2011/2012. One Y10 pupil got an A* for her GCSE Chinese, and the other adult pupil who has learnt Mandarin with me for 1.5 years got B for his GCSE Chinese.
- Interviewed by BBC during Chinese New Year in 2010 with Y8 pupils at Manor College of Technology.
Teaching Experience:
09/16 - present Teacher in charge of Mandarin, St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon
• Developing the Mandarin curriculum (KS2-KS5) and teaching KS2, KS3 and KS5 Mandarin
• Developing formal assessment strategies, appropriate schemes of work and examination entries
01/16 - present Team leader (part-time), Cambridge International Examinations, UK
• Assisting with the preparation and conduct of the Standardisation Team Meeting and the training of Examiners
• Supervising the work, monitor the standards and reporting on the work of the Assistant Examiners
09/11- present Mandarin tutor (self-employed), England
• Preparing learners for GCSE Chinese and A Level exams and developing their language skills.
03/13 - 01/16 Assistant examiner (part-time), Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, UK
• Marking IGCSE and GCSE Chinese papers and attending exam board meetings.
02/16 - 06/16 Teacher of Mandarin (part-time), Cambridge Tutors College, London
• Preparing sixth form students for AS and A2 Chinese exams.
09/15 - 08/16 EAL Coordinator/Mandarin teacher(full-time), St Joseph's College, London
• Teaching KS3 and KS4 Mandarin and English (ESOL)
• Identifying EAL pupils throughout the school and tracking and recording students' progress.
• Organising and supervising Community Languages GCSE exams.
• Implementing school behaviour policies in class and collaborating with parents to enhance learning.
09/14 - 08/15 Language tutor (part-time), University of Bristol, Bristol
• Teaching undergraduates Mandarin(Ab-initio course) and assessing students' progress and learning.
04/13 - 08/15 Interpreter (part-time; Mandarin), The Big Word, Bristol and Gloucestershire
• Providing face-to-face and telephone interpreting services to NHS, Home Office and HMRC.
09/13 - 02/14 Mandarin teacher (full-time), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Language College, Coventry
• Teaching KS3 and KS4 Mandarin for GCSE Chinese and designing KS3 & KS4 Schemes of Work.
03/13 -07/13 Supply teacher (part-time), Hays, Reed and Monarch Education, Bristol
• Covering lessons at comprehensive and independent schools in Bristol and Coventry.
11/12-03/13 Mandarin teacher (part-time; 0.95 fte; maternity cover), The Royal High School, Bath
• Teaching KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5 Mandarin for GCSE and A Level exams.
• Liaising with colleagues and parents to raise achievement.
04/12-11/12 Teaching fellow (part-time; 0.6 fte; maternity cover), University of Bath, Bath
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Mandarin (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced).
09/11- 08/12 Mandarin teacher (part-time; 0.1 fte), Beechen Cliff School, Bath
• Teaching Y10s and Y11s Mandarin for Entry Level Certificate and preparing a G&T Y9 pupil for AS Chinese exam.
• Conducting GCSE Chinese controlled assessments for private candidates in Bath.
09/10-08/11 GTP trainee (full-time), Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy/Stockton-on-Tees Council
• Designing KS3 & KS4 Schemes of Work and teaching KS3 and KS4 Mandarin.
• Working with the Year 10 team to give the tutees support and guidance through tutor time and PSHE lessons.
01/11-02/11 GTP trainee (full-time), Grangefield Academy/Stockton-on-Tees Council
• Applying a variety of teaching strategies while running Mandarin club.
• Creating teaching and learning resources for the whole school tutor activities during Chinese New Year week.
09/09-08/10 Teacher of Mandarin (full-time), Manor College of Technology & High Tunstall College of Science, Hartlepool
• Teaching KS3 Mandarin, marking pupils' work and assessing pupils' progress.
• Collaborating with a Y9 tutor and providing the tutor group with support and guidance.
• Teaching two Y7 classes at its partner school, High Tunstall College of Science.
10/08-08/09 Teacher of Mandarin (part-time), Quintin Kynaston Community Academy, Trinity Catholic High School and Alexandra Park School, London
• Providing pupils the opportunities of experiencing different cultures by teaching them Chinese culture and language at Mandarin club.
• Responsible for A Level Mandarin Chinese intensive course for EAL pupils from China and conducting A level Chinese speaking exams.
04/09-06/09 Teaching assistant (voluntary), St Peter's Church of England Primary School, London
• Supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils in class and teaching a Year 6 student literacy and numeracy.
09/08-08/09 Marketing executive (part-time), Golders Green College, London
• Establishing contacts with education agencies in China and South Korea.
• Making arrangement for overseas students to gain places at British universities.
04/08-07/09 Teacher of Mandarin (part-time), London Overseas Chinese School, London
• Teaching KS1 and KS2 Mandarin and organising cultural and festive events.
03/05-08/07 Head of English (full-time), Peter Pan Cram School, Chiayi, Taiwan
• Teaching KS1-KS5 English, producing new learning materials and in charge of the curriculum design.
07/04-02/05 Intern teacher (full-time), Hsing-Jhong Elementary School, Chiayi, Taiwan
• Teaching Y1s English, Mandarin, Maths, Music, Arts and Life skills.
Tutoring Approach:
1. Provide reading materials and support students in practicing leveled texts (reading, listening, speaking and writing).
2. Teach high frequency words (vocabulary/phrases/grammar) based on AQA and Edexcel GCSE,A-level resources.
3. Guide students to talk about their experiences in Mandarin.
4. Help students practice Chinese characters writing (simplified and traditional) and Hanyu Pinyin.
5. Ask students to re-read familiar texts for speed, accuracy, and expression.
6. Hear/repeat words and sentence structures.
7. Use rhymes and chants to arouse students' learning motivation.
8. Read children's literature and stories aloud to students.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Certificate in Mandarin Teacher Training Course
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / From their home |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |
| Additional Languages Spoken: | English, Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish, Taiwanese |
