Lai Wan Chiu
Reading,West Berkshire
Summary
Dedicated teacher with expertise in second language teaching and classroom management. Skilled in student motivation, special needs accommodation, and delivering detailed instruction to support diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering inclusive and engaging educational environments that promote student success and personal growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher and School Librarian
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
Hong Kong
09.2006 - 08.2016
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through dynamic teaching methods.
- Cultivated advanced communication abilities in students with targeted activities.
Teacher and School Librarian
China Holiness Church Living Spirit College
Hong Kong
09.1999 - 09.2004
- Established library resources to enhance teaching and learning.
- Organised activities to cultivate a reading culture within the school.
- Engaged in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and identify improvement areas.
Teacher
Kei Heep Secondary Technical School
Hong Kong
09.1994 - 08.1996
- Enhanced students' understanding of health and fitness.
- Encouraged regular physical activity by teaching various types of sports and exercises.
Teacher
Christian Alliance College
Hong Kong
09.1992 - 08.1994
- Stimulated student curiosity for artistic techniques and history.
- Nurtured appreciation for different cultures' art with inclusion in lessons.
Teacher in a primary school
Christian Alliance H.C. Chan Primary School
Hong Kong
09.1986 - 08.1988
- Developed innovative lesson plans to nurture creative learning among pupils.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all pupils.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical & Theological Studies
Ecclesia College
Springdale, AR, USA 09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Social Sciences - Contemporary China Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 09.2008 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX, USA 09.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Education with Honours - Education
University of Warwick
Coventry 09.1988 - 07.1990
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education
Grantham College of Education
Hong Kong 09.1983 - 07.1986
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching English Language in Secondary School
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 09.1992 - 06.1993
Diploma of Higher Education - Chinese Classics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 02.1991 - 02.1992
Skills
- Second language teaching
- Pupil motivation
- Special needs accommodation
- Detailed instruction
- Classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
English
Advanced
Cantonese
Native
Putonghua (Mandarin)
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical & Theological Studies
Ecclesia College
09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Social Sciences - Contemporary China Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
09.2008 - 09.2010
Teacher and School Librarian
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
09.2006 - 08.2016
Teacher and School Librarian
China Holiness Church Living Spirit College
09.1999 - 09.2004
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
09.1996 - 08.1998
Teacher
Kei Heep Secondary Technical School
09.1994 - 08.1996
Teacher
Christian Alliance College
09.1992 - 08.1994
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching English Language in Secondary School
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
09.1992 - 06.1993
Diploma of Higher Education - Chinese Classics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
02.1991 - 02.1992
Bachelor of Education with Honours - Education
University of Warwick
09.1988 - 07.1990
Teacher in a primary school
Christian Alliance H.C. Chan Primary School
09.1986 - 08.1988
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education
Grantham College of Education
09.1983 - 07.1986