CV

Curriculum Vitae of Michelle Chen — Science Educator & College Application Mentor

Contact Information

Name Michelle Chen
Professional Title Science Educator & College Application Mentor
Email chensimichelle@gmail.com
Location , ,

Professional Summary

An experienced A-Level Chemistry and Biology educator with over ten years of teaching experience, specialising in college application strategy and extracurricular research project design for high school students pursuing science programmes.

Experience

  • 2017 - present

    Shanghai, China

    Science Educator & College Application Mentor
    Education Company
    Expanded role beyond classroom teaching to provide comprehensive college application support for science-focused high school students.
    • Teach A-Level Chemistry and Biology to high school students with a focus on conceptual understanding and exam excellence
    • Develop individualised college application strategies for students targeting Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and related programmes
    • Write and refine personal statements, helping students articulate their academic interests, motivations, and goals in a compelling voice
    • Design bespoke extracurricular research projects tailored to each student’s intended field of study, mentoring them through the full project lifecycle from hypothesis to conclusion
  • 2011 - 2017

    Shanghai, China

    Chemistry Teacher
    A-Level Centre
    Delivered A-Level Chemistry curriculum to secondary school students over six years.
    • Prepared students for public examinations with a focus on conceptual understanding and exam technique
    • Provided individual academic guidance and subject enrichment support

Education

  • 2008 - 2011

    China

    Postgraduate
    Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Science

Skills

Science Education (Expert): A-Level Chemistry, A-Level Biology, Exam Preparation, Curriculum Design
College Application Mentoring (Expert): Application Strategy, Personal Statement Writing, Extracurricular Project Design, Student Mentorship

Languages

Chinese : Native speaker
English : Professional proficiency