Lisa Chien
Yoyogi International School
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Comments: Stop being a victim and blaming everyone or your life choices. Start actually implementing inquiry-based materials and stop relying on Twinkl. Grow up!
- Reporting: 2021-2026
- Reviewed By : Teacher
- Teacher's Role: Math and Humanities
- Ref #: 170
Ed-Cred Status
Reviewed
Questionnaire
How effectively does this teacher collaborate with colleagues to share ideas, resources, and best practices?
How well does this teacher communicate with colleagues, including sharing important information and updates in a timely manner?
How actively does this teacher participate in school-wide initiatives or professional development opportunities?
How professional is this teacher in their interactions with colleagues, maintaining respect, trust, and a positive attitude?
How supportive is this teacher in offering help or advice to colleagues when needed?
How open is this teacher to receiving feedback from colleagues and making adjustments based on that feedback?
How willing is this teacher to share teaching resources, strategies, or best practices with colleagues?
Overall, how satisfied are you with this teacher’s contributions to fostering a collaborative and positive working environment?
What do you appreciate most about this teacher’s approach to collaborating with colleagues and contributing to the school community?
As another commenter said, they are resourceful thanks to Twinkl and is willing to share what she has.
In what areas do you think this teacher could improve their collaboration or communication with colleagues?
I think Lisa has potential as a teacher, but she needs to playing the victim for everything. Also, she does need to come to the training, even if they are on a weekend, it would nice to see her participate in the work like her other coworkers.
Can you share an example of how this teacher has positively and/or negatively impacted your work or contributed to a collaborative effort at school?
So the previous comment about her being boring from the leadership member and student is not far off. When I subbed for her class, the students did say she was boring. You need to be more creative in your work.
Comments: Whenever I subbed for Ms. Chien, they said that they missed Ms. Renu because they were engaged in the lesson and discussion and not just copying off of the board. They even enjoyed my lessons when she was gone because they said they would just copy off of the board. Unfortunately, I wouldn't really trust Ms. Chien, she does not lesson plan, and if she does, it is heavily influenced on Twinkl.
- Reporting: 2023-2024
- Reviewed By : Leadership Member
- Teacher's Role: Middle School Math and Social Studies teacher
- Ref #: 162
Ed-Cred Status
Verified
Questionnaire
How effectively does this teacher communicate important information or updates to leadership?
How well does this teacher align with and demonstrate the school’s mission, values, and goals in their daily work?
How effectively does this teacher implement instructional strategies that engage students and promote learning?
How well does this teacher collaborate with colleagues to support student success and contribute to the school community?
How effectively does this teacher manage the classroom environment, ensuring positive behavior and student engagement?
How committed is this teacher to their own professional growth and development, including seeking and applying feedback?
How well does this teacher support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students?
Overall, how effective do you feel this teacher is in their role?
What do you appreciate most about this teacher’s approach to teaching and supporting students?
Hmmm, this is a tough one. I would say she is resourceful with Twinkl.
What areas of growth do you believe this teacher could focus on to enhance their effectiveness and impact?
I think there many growth area that Ms. Chien needs to improve on, particularly in regards to creating lessons that are inquiry based and not just running a PowerPoint presentation that she just got off of Twinkl.
Can you share an example of how this teacher positively or negatively impacted student learning and/or the school environment?
There were many times where I had to speak Ms. Chien about her Fountas & Pannell reading assessment for her students. She has claimed that she never conducted the assessment and has no idea how to do it, but in fact during the time she was substituting for a teacher who went on maternity leave, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞. If you ask her to show you the end of the school year reading assessments for her students from 2023-2024 she would not be able to show you because she never did them. She then used her an excuse of being stressed out about me asking her to do the assessments to the point she had to take leave off. However, according to the head of school, she went overseas on vacation and left her colleagues with all the summer school responsibilities.
Comments: I am not happy with this teacher! She's so boring. Please make our lessons more enjoyable.
- Reporting: 2025-2027
- Reviewed By : Student
- Teacher's Role: Social Studies Teacher
- Ref #: 152
Ed-Cred Status
Reviewed
Questionnaire
The teacher explains the lessons clearly.
The teacher treats students fairly and respectfully.
The teacher manages the classroom well.
The teacher makes learning interesting and engaging.
The teacher supports students’ individual needs.
Overall, I am satisfied with this teacher.
What do you recommend for new students taking this teacher?
Mrs. Chien is boring and most of us hate her PowerPoint lessons.
Reviewee profile
- Reviewee
- Lisa Chien
- Role
- Social Studies Teacher, Middle School Math and Social Studies teacher, Math and Humanities
- School
- Yoyogi International School
- Country
- Japan
- State / Region
- Tokyo
- Published reviews
- 3