1. CHERYLN CHEW
1417 Collins Road, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 0A7 • 778-688-7948 / 778-285-8595 • cheryln.chew@gmail.com
8 years teaching Secondary Mathematics / Specialist subjects: Math, Science, Music, PE, ESL / Mandarin language ability /
Special needs experience / Multicultural work in Asia & Europe / Orton-Gillingham-trained / Social justice focus
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mathematics & Science Specialist Teacher Aug 2013-Present
Elite Educational Institute, BC
•Teaching elementary, middle and high school-aged students in both class and one-on-one settings in a variety of 19 SAT,
SSAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and BC and international high school Mathematics, Science and other courses
•Have guided numerous students who have achieved perfect scores of 5 on AP exams, 800 on SAT subject tests, and who
consistently place above the 95th
percentile on the SAT’s
Mathematics & Science Tutor Jun 2007-Present
Self-Directed
•Tutoring high school and university students in various Mathematics and Science courses
•Have previously tutored students with Mathematics-related learning disabilities and medical mental health impairments
Mathematics & Physical Education Student Teacher Feb-Mar 2014, Sep-Dec 2014
Centennial Secondary School, BC
•Taught Mathematics 9, Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-calculus 10, Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10,
and Physical Education 10 (Girls) over the course of 2 practica in the Professional Development Program
Kinesiology Research Assistant Sep 2012-Jan 2014
Simon Fraser University, BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Ministry of Health, BC
•Worked with a Senior Lecturer on a curriculum-reviewing and restructuring process of an SFU Kinesiology course
•Collaborated directly with BC’s Senior Advisor on Fall and Injury Prevention in my role as chief reviewer and author of a
Literature Review spanning 2760 journal articles
Mathematics Teaching Assistant Sep 2013-Dec 2013
Simon Fraser University, BC
•Held tutorials and office hours, and evaluated assignments and examinations for 2 SFU Mathematics courses
•Received perfect ratings on every component of faculty’s end-of-term performance evaluation
Mathematics & English Assistant Instructor Sep 2007-Nov 2010
Kumon Canada, BC
•Instructed preschool to high school students in the world’s largest after-school Mathematics and Reading program,
enabling them to work through individualized programs to develop constructive study skills and greater confidence
Mathematics & Music Substitute Teacher Jan 2007-Jun 2007
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (PLMGS), Singapore
•Taught equivalents of Grades 8 and 9 Mathematics, Grade 9 Additional Mathematics, and Grades 7 and 8 General Music
•Redeveloped Grade 9 Mathematics teaching and learning resources for the school’s Normal Technical stream of students,
resulting in grade improvements from an average of ~40% to ~85% in 1 semester
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Simon Fraser University, BC Jan 2008-Dec 2014
•Professional Development Program (Secondary Mathematics & Physical Education)
•BEd – Secondary Mathematics Education Minor
•BSc with Distinction – Kinesiology Major & Mathematics Minor
•Recipient of 23 academic scholarships sponsored by SFU and various national organizations
University of Leeds, United Kingdom Sep 2009-Dec 2009
•Participated in a Formal Exchange, achieving First Class classifications for all modules taken in the School of Philosophy,
Religion & the History of Science, the School of Healthcare, and the School of Performance & Cultural Industries
Raffles Junior College, Singapore Jan 2005-Dec 2006
•Part of a limited cohort selected by the Ministry of Education to complete the Singapore-Cambridge A Level under the
Humanities Scholarship Program, a 2-year rigorous program at the country’s top pre-university academic institution
•Awarded Certificate of Merit for outstanding contributions to the Raffles Asia Program, a 2-year program of seminar-style
forums involving presentations of policy papers to distinguished policymakers for debate and discussion

2. CHERYLN CHEW
1417 Collins Road, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 0A7 • 778-688-7948 / 778-285-8595 • cheryln.chew@gmail.com
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Camp Committee Member Jun 2001-Jun 2007, Mar 2014
Various
•Collaborated with a team organizing a 4-day Spring Break camp for K-5 students (Central Community Elementary, BC)
•Part of a staff committee that organized a 4-day overnight outdoor camp for 400 Grade 9 students (PLMGS, Singapore)
•Part of a team that organized 4 leadership & character development camps for Grade 5-10 students (PLMGS, Singapore)
•Member of a committee that organized annual church camps for Grade 1-6 students (Bethany IP Church, Singapore)
Orton-Gillingham English Tutor Sep 2013-Dec 2013
Vancouver Urban Ministries, BC
•Provided multi-sensory reading, spelling, and writing tutoring for identified students (learning disabilities, ESL) using the
Orton-Gillingham approach at Sir William MacDonald Elementary School & Lord Strathcona Elementary School
ESL Group Leader/ Assistant Jul 2013-Dec 2013
Various
•Led ESL group conversation sessions for public school English teachers from Korea (Simon Fraser University, BC)
•Assisted and translated during ESL Discovery and Bible Study classes (Willingdon Church, BC)
Special Needs Assistant Aug 2008-Sep 2013
Various
•Supervised children with Down syndrome and blindness (Imagine Ministries, Willingdon Church, BC)
•Facilitated speech therapy exercises for a young adult stroke patient (self-directed, BC)
•Assisted an adult quadriplegic patient with strength and flexibility exercises (self-directed, BC)
Discipleship Group & Mission Team Leader Sep 2010-Apr 2013
Power to Change, BC
•Provided ongoing personal mentorship and training for a group of 6-8 SFU students over 3 years
•Part of a 36-member team of Canadian, Filipino, Indian, Korean, and Singaporean students who mentored 16-18 year-old
students in the Philippines over 3 weeks
Sunday School Coordinator/ Program Assistant Oct 2003-Oct 2008
Various
•Directed the Sunday School program for Grade 6-10 students (Coquitlam Mandarin Church, BC)
•Led music portions of the Sunday School program (Coquitlam Mandarin Church, BC & Bethany IP Church, Singapore)
President & Harp Coach Aug 2003-Aug 2004
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School, Singapore
•Coached and directed a 45-person harp ensemble which performed monthly in campus and community settings and was
awarded a Gold Award at the biannual Singapore Youth Festival Competition
Head of External Public Relations Aug 2003-Aug 2004
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School, Singapore
•Coordinated events fostering partnership opportunities among student leaders of various campuses across the nation
•Led and trained 80 student leaders in the hosting of monthly events
MISCELLANEOUS
Skills & Certifications
•Mandarin language ability
•Trained in the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach
•Piano & Theory ABRSM Grade 8 (~RCM Grade 9-10)
•16 years of music coaching and performance (harp, piano, handbells, singing) in school, community, and competitive settings
•BCRPA-registered in Fitness Theory (Weight Training certification in progress)
•Standard First Aid & CPR C
•Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
Service & Leadership Awards
•Award of Merit: Outstanding Contribution to •Community Involvement Distinction Award
Community Service •Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service
•Colours Distinction Award for Leadership & Excellence •Work Improvement Teams First Prize