A global educator, student advocate, and lifelong learner.
Mina Tzenova
CV
Summary
Hello! I'm a Canadian early years teacher that has been formally teaching at schools across Asia for the past 4 years. Including formal classroom teaching, in total I have accumulated over 12 years of experience working with children, with previous work including coaching swimming and competitive cheerleading (gymnastics), as well as tutoring ESL students.
I am currently enrolled and in the process of completing a Master's Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education with a combined U.S. teacher's license. I also hold a TEFL certification with a specialization in teaching English to young learners. I’m experienced in teaching English Phonics and am familiar with the Sadlier, Oxford, and Jolly Phonics methods. I have also been trained in the Singapore Maths method of teaching numeracy skills to young learners.
I'm a passionate and creative educator, and I pride myself on maintaining a global perspective on education. I entered the teaching profession after 5 years spent in the advertising and marketing industry, bringing further life experiences and valuable skills along to aid me in becoming a true leader in the classroom.
Qualifications
at a glance
Native English Speaker (Canada) 12+ yrs. experience with kids
4 yrs. teaching full-time TEFL Cert. Phonics Expertise Singapore Maths Trained Track Record of Parent Satisfaction Passionate Organized Detail-oriented
Child-Centered Philosophy Creative Professional
Multilingual - Bulgarian, French MD Ed. (ECE) + U.S. Teaching License (in progress)
Professional
Experience
05.2021 - Current
Americana-Chinese International School (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
- Teaching full day Kindergarten level classes using Common Core curriculum
(including English, Phonics, Numeracy, Science, Music, Art)
- Assisting students with daily activities, chores, routines, and social skill development
- Preparing detailed student reports, lesson plans, and teaching materials
- Communicating and meeting with parents to provide updates on children's progress
10.2019 - 04.2021
Trang Ruampattana Bilingual School (Trang, Thailand)
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
- Teaching full day Kindergarten level classes using "High Scope" curriculum
(including English, Phonics, Numeracy, Science, Music, Art)
- Assisting students with daily activities, chores, routines, and social skill development
- Preparing detailed student reports, lesson plans, and teaching materials
- Communicating and meeting with parents to provide updates on children's progress
07.2018 - 08.2019
Korea POLY School (Guri, South Korea)
Kindergarten Homeroom & Primary English Teacher
- Taught English, Science, Art, and Gym classes full-time to kids ages 4-10
- Prepared detailed student reports, homework schedules, and lesson plans
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Formal
Education
Sept. 2021 - Nov. 2022 (expected)
Moreland University
MD Ed. + Specialization in Early Childhood Education - currently enrolled
Teacher Certification Program (U.S. Licensure) - currently enrolled
2018
University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
150-hour TEFL Certification + specialization in teaching English to Korean speakers and Young Learners
2008-2012
Humber College
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Advertising), + specialization in Copywriting
Interests +
Hobbies
Baking Writing Yoga Swimming Dance
Gymnastics Board Sports Nature
Meditation Self-Development Music