Hiu Ching Tang
Mitcham,Merton
Summary
Motivated and hardworking graduate with excellent study skills and strong academic record in Media communication and Linguistics. Proficient in English and Chinese Languages, with years of cross-cultural experiences. Applies education and personal talents to learn new subjects in depth and take on demanding assignments. Collaborates well on group projects and works well under pressure independently, as well as prepares diligently for presentations.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages (Fluent English, Cantonese & Mandarin)
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and conducted a remote research project on the language attitudes of Hongkongers in the United Kingdom and Taiwan.
- Conducted literature reviews to avoid duplication and give credit to other researchers.
- Reviewed print and online resources to gather information.
- Attended regular meetings and discussed with supervisors.
- Prepared interview questions and recruited subjects to obtain best possible responses.
- Collected empirical data by distributing surveys and conducting interviews primarily with online means.
- Conducted statistical analyses of data sets to identify patterns.
- Wrote reports to summarise data and implications of results.
- Set up and maintained research database to avoid loss of information, as well as provided access to the collected data for supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records of interviews, ethically maintaining confidentiality of subjects.
- Followed up with research study participants to acquire additional data or resolve data inaccuracies.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language and Linguistics
University of Essex
United Kingdom 10.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - English Language
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
Kaohsiung, Taiwan 09.2021 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
Kaohsiung, Taiwan 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Digital Literacy: use digital technology to communicate, store and convey information
- Communication: well-organised visualisation and receive information actively in cross-cultural settings
- Creativity: generate new ideas and use imagination to solve problems
- Critical Thinking: discern connections between ideas
- Planning & Research Abilities: conduct analysis with relevant information
- Adaptability: work well in teams and independently
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Cantonese)
Master or proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Master or proficient
C2
Korean
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Art Enthusiast: Creates multimedia art and blogging for leisure, and visits museums and galleries regularly to contemplate how diverse yet wonderful the world to artists.
- Frequent Solo Traveller: Studied abroad for six years in Taiwan and the United Kingdom, and on short-term studies in Dublin, Ireland and Brisbane, Australia, as well as volunteered in Wando, Korea.
- Team Communicator: Served as PR and event organiser for two undergraduate societies. Effectively managing and delivering information internally and externally to boost public image and support through interactive events.
Certification
- City & Guilds International Awards in Barista Skills (Merit)
- ABRSM Piano Grade 6 (passed)
- ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5 (Merit)
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Essex
01.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - English Language and Linguistics
University of Essex
10.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - English Language
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
09.2021 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
09.2017 - 06.2021
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