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Hau Yi Melody Cheung

Summary

With strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, I am well-equipped to contribute effectively in an internship at your company. I have demonstrated initiative through founding the student leadership team and music society, and gained hands-on experience in financial reporting and data management during an internship at an accounting firm. My multilingual proficiency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, along with my adaptability gained from studying overseas, enables me to thrive in diverse and dynamic environments. I am eager to apply my analytical thinking, organisational skills, and work ethic to make a positive impact at your company.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Piano teacher

Caritas Community Centre - Kowloon
Hong Kong, Staffordshire
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Temporarily took over teaching responsibilities for a full-time piano teacher, managing a diverse group of young students aged 6–12 during their regular instructor's absence.
  • Delivered engaging and customised piano lessons, ensuring continuity in students' progress by adapting to their individual skill levels and learning needs.
  • Communicated effectively with parents to provide updates on students' development and maintained trust during the transitional teaching period.
  • Successfully managed lesson schedules and ensured a seamless experience for all students during the summer term.

Intern

Reanda Lau & Au Yeung (HK) CPA Limited
Hong Kong
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined financial reporting procedures by developing efficient data entry methods, reducing time spent on manual tasks.
  • Employed Microsoft Excel to organize and analyse large financial data sets, creating detailed reports for quarterly reviews.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences(Biotechnology)

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
09/2024 -

GCSEs -

Epsom College
Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
09/2020 - 06/2022

A-Levels -

Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
09/2022 - 06/2024

Skills

Leadership & Initiative

  • Founded the first student leadership team and music society at CSFC Cambridge, leading peers and managing activities
  • Took on responsibility as a temporary piano teacher, ensuring students' progress and smooth operations during a teacher's absence

Communication & Multilingual Proficiency

  • Fluent in English (IELTS 8), Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling effective communication in diverse settings
  • Strong communicator with experience in delivering presentations, teaching, and liaising with various stakeholders



Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

  • Applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a biochemistry internship, conducting experiments, analysing results, and presenting findings
  • Strong academic focus on STEM subjects, further honing analytical abilities

Independence & Adaptability

  • Developed independence by studying overseas from the age of 15, successfully navigating a new academic and cultural environment

Business & Financial Acumen

  • Gained experience in financial reporting and data management as an accountant intern, improving efficiency in handling datasets and preparing financial statements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking

Accomplishments

  • UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge - Gold
  • British Physics Olympiad - Silver
  • Cambridge Chemistry Challenge - Silver
  • UKMT Senior Maths Challenge - Gold
  • Senior Kangaroo - Best in School
  • Founding member of the first Student Leadership Team at CSFC Cambridge
  • Founder and President of Music Society at CSFC Cambridge

Timeline

Piano teacher

Caritas Community Centre - Kowloon
06.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

Reanda Lau & Au Yeung (HK) CPA Limited
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences(Biotechnology)

University of Edinburgh
09/2024 -

GCSEs -

Epsom College
09/2020 - 06/2022

A-Levels -

Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
09/2022 - 06/2024
Hau Yi Melody Cheung