Teaching

English teaching, in progress.

Native English speaker (Canadian) with private ESL tutoring experience and a background in child development. Intermediate Chinese speaker, culturally adaptable, currently based in Kunming — seeking a part-time English teaching role while completing my TEFL certification.

+86 182 1308 1550 zaraxhalai@gmail.com

Skills

Languages

  • English (native)
  • French & Urdu (conversational)
  • Chinese (intermediate)

Teaching & mentoring

  • One-on-one ESL tutoring
  • Summer camp counselor — activity planning, child supervision
  • Patient with young learners and shy adults
  • Uses TPR (Total Physical Response) and real-life materials (menus, signs, receipts)
  • Basic Chinese for classroom management / clarifying instructions

Traits: Friendly, patient, strong communicator, team player, quick learner.

Professional Experience

Private English Tutor — One on One

Present · Kunming, Yunnan

  • Provided one-on-one English instruction tailored to each student's level and goals
  • Designed personalized lesson plans focusing on grammar, conversation, and reading comprehension
  • Built trusting, encouraging relationships that improved student confidence and language performance

Summer Camp Counsellor

2023 · Toronto, Ontario

  • Supervised and engaged groups of children in daily activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor adventures
  • Ensured camper safety at all times, resolved conflicts calmly, and fostered an inclusive, energetic environment where every child felt welcome

Pizza Hut Employee

2023 · Toronto, Ontario

  • Delivered friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment
  • Handled customer orders, operated the POS system, processed payments, and resolved concerns with a positive attitude
  • Responsible for dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as well as preparing food to quality and safety standards

Volunteer Experience

Teacher's Assistant — Foreign Summit School

  • Assisted English language learners (Chinese children) through games, storytelling, and pronunciation drills
  • Created a fun, low-pressure environment to build speaking confidence

2-Week Internship — FN Happy Farms

  • Vegetable farm volunteering — agricultural education, harvesting rhubarb, carrots, potatoes, and creating healthy recipes

Certifications

First Aid Certificate Babysitting Certificate Bronze Cross Lifeguard

Education

Toronto Waldorf Private School

2022 – 2025

Online High School Diploma

2025 – Present · Expected graduation 2026