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Yuxue Zhao

ESL Teacher | EFL Teacher
Halifax, NS, Canada
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About Me

I am a passionate and dedicated educator with experience teaching English to both children and adults. I hold a master’s degree in Teaching English and am certified in CELTA, CELT-P, and TKT. With a strong foundation in classroom management, curriculum design, and effective language teaching strategies.

Teaching philosophy

I see myself as a comfy sofa in the classroom—providing a supportive, welcoming space where students feel safe to make mistakes, take risks, and grow. Just as a sofa offers comfort and relaxation, I strive to create a nurturing yet engaging environment that fosters confidence and encourages exploration, helping students build the skills they need to succeed in English language acquisition.

Education

  • Master of Teaching English, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2023 - 2024
  • Bachelor of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China, 2015 - 2019

Language

  • English
  • Mandarin

Portfolio

Young Learner English Teaching

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Adult English Teaching

Multicultural Teaching

My Qualifications & Professional Development

Testimonials

  • Yuxue was a very committed course participant who was perceptive in feedback, being able to identify the strengths and weaknesses and use her insights to develop her teaching skills with little additional guidance. Yuxue was also supportive of her colleagues and provided relevant and constructive feedback on effectiveness of lessons taught by her peers in the course. Yuxue is a solid professional and dedicated language teacher who will be an asset to the staff in any language school. ——Bjarne（CELTA/DELTA Tutor，Brazil）

  • We have established a close working relationship， and I have seen great potential in Yuxue to become a top-tier educator and manager. ——Mrs.Xu ( Regional Supervisor of the Early Childhood Education Division, Hangzhou New Oriental School，China)

  • As my supervisee and assistant for almost two years， Yuxue has demonstrated incomparable ethics and an overwhelming passion for education. ——Wiliam Wu（Assistant Vice President of New Oriental Education & Technology Group，China）

Blog/Articles

Working Experience

  • Independent EFL Tutor （December 2023 – Present）

    • Providing online English tutoring for children aged 7-12, using digital tools and customized lesson plans to support their learning and build confidence.
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Project Manager Assistant （September 2021 - May 2023）

    • Organized and executed IT programming competitions, handling project coordination, document management, and platform maintenance to ensure smooth operations, timely delivery, and high participant satisfaction.
    • Alibaba Cloud, Hangzhou, China

  • Primary English Teacher （June 2019 – September 2021）

    • Designed and delivered engaging lessons, managed classrooms effectively, and fostered strong communication with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance learning outcomes and collaboration.
    • Hangzhou New Oriental School, Hangzhou, China

Volunteer Experience

  • English Language Learning Tutor (December 2023 – Present)

    • Assisting participants in overcoming language barriers by practicing daily conversations and providing targeted feedback and support.
    • Halifax Public Library, Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Teaching Assistant (October 2023 – December 2023)

    • Assisted English teachers in providing classes to refugees by organizing activities, guiding students through exercises, and helping them improve their English skills and better integrate into local community.
    • YMCA Greater Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Volunteer Teacher (January 2018 – July 2018)

    • Managed classroom activities, promoted positive behavior, and enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
    • Haier Hope Primary School, Weifang, Shandong, China

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