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Hong Kong Sar

Overseeing and coordinating activities and planning related to Year 3 and the student body. Supporting colleagues and offer guidance to students, while addressing academic, social and behavioural concerns. Acts as a point of contact between the school management and teachers of the team. • Curriculum planning, implement school curriculum and monitor students' progress• identifying areas for improvement for students' academic performance and guiding students through their academic journey• Communication between stakeholders: facilitating effective communication and collaboration among students, parents, teachers, school management, and other stakeholders, promoting a strong partnership between the school and the communityOther roles:• Japanese Culture CCA co-teacher during Co-Curricular Activities sessions (CCA)• Pastoral Care team teacher• Prefect team teacher• former committee of the ELCHK Lutheran Academy School Library (Learnopia)

Hong Kong

Teaching, facilitating and supporting a Year 4 class in various Units of Inquiries (UOI), Language and Maths subjects with bi-weekly lesson planning collaboration with IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator, benchmarking student abilities and levels.Other roles:• House Coordinator, Chardonnay House• Board Games Club teacher during Co-Curricular Activities sessions (CCA)

Hong Kong

Supporting class teachers and students, under the UK curriculum, in and out of classrooms and after-school settings, including key roles in extra-curricular activities and school production.• Stationed in classrooms with an extensive experience of both KS1 and KS2 Year Groups. Supporting students with autism, ADHD and dyslexia; demonstrates high flexibility working in dynamic groups of children.• Music Co-director in school musical production—assisting and leading practice, out-of-school rehearsals, competitions and performances in choir. Previously performed venues include:- The IFC, Hong Kong- YMCA of Hong Kong 2016 Annual Dinner- YMCA International Fun Fair at the YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College- 71st Inter-school Music Competition• Teaching ukulele (2018) and supporting robotics (2017) as extra-curricular activities.• Leading intervention support groups for children with low literacy abilities.• Organising field trips for year group and liaising with venues on details such as dietary requirements and allergies for certain children.• Taking various duties at school during playtime, lunchtime, and after-school to ensure children's safety and their social wellbeing; as well as participating in organising and assisting extra-curricular activity such as after-school swimming team training, fencing and African drums.• Collaborate with class teachers, year coordinator and key stage coordinator in ways of improving school environment for children, as well as reviewing training methods for teaching practices.

Hong Kong

SCMP Hearst’s department, Custom Publishing, is an editorial branch specialising in publication solutions for a wide range of high-end clients.• English and Traditional Chinese editing and copywriting for: - GALAXY magazine for Galaxy Macau™ - Longines Hong Kong Masters 2016 magazine - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Alumni booklets - LANDMARK Facebook writeup and ad hoc publications• Flat planning, pagination for entire magazine, while working with designer with draft layout design.• drafting editorial/advertorial headlines, lead-ins and copies; crucial proofing and fact-checking duties.• Colour proofing with printed materials together with designers and managing editors.• Experience in working on publications with tight deadline and fast turnaround of layouts for clients. Detailed attention to the mechanics of print publications.• Coordinate Skype meetings and liaise file exchange (images, contents, advertisements, crucial working files for designers) between servers.

Central, Hong Kong

• Deputy writer of major editorial and copywriting responsibilities in Twin’s Kitchen, including English press releases for F&B outlets such as Aburi, Stack and Seas Ahoy; brand editorial work featuring in Le Creuset, OPEN HOUSE and Ziinlife.• Written and photographed over 60 Chinese food review pieces for the 300 BEST Food Guide project in conjunction with Cité Publishing in Taiwan (covering restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau) while acting as the lead consultant of English copyediting, contributing in editorial decisions and ideas.• Liaison officer for the Le Creuset 90th anniversary campaign, organising timeslots for chefs and in-house photography and creative team.• Published a long-form, 2,000-word piece that studies local food culture and history for “Oi!”, a community initiative for the Oil Street art establishment, Hong Kong.

Brisbane, Australia

A local glossy journal on Brisbane’s vibrant lifestyle, arts and culture. The quarterly magazine showcases the most exciting events and newest trends of the season.• 70+ articles in the fields of culture, community events and performing arts, with 24 reviews of exhibitions, concerts and productions in some of Brisbane’s top arts venues.• Published four written major print editorial features for Pro Musica Singers, EF Brisbane, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra and Queensland Conservatorium.• Organised media passes to events and performances; interviewed performers, cast members and directors of major productions; vox-pop style interviewing in campuses (Griffith Film School, Griffith College of Art).• Assisting in article subediting; written blurbs and copywriting for local businesses while managing social media accounts, monitoring SEO flow on Facebook and Google.• Photographer and reporter for local community events, fundraisers and bazaars.• Assisted in industry-standard photo editing and various forms of image export.

Postgraduate Certificate In Professional Development Programme For Teachers, Education

Catering for Diverse Learning Needs - Basic Level The course aims at enhancing teacher competency in creating the inclusive school..

Postgraduate Diploma In Education, English; Music (Minor)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism & Mass Communication, Creative Writing/Drama

Activities and Societies: German Club, Swedes Downunder Club Inc., JACradio

Cert Iv & Diploma In Interactive Digiral Media, Interactive Digital Media