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
2006.09 - 2016.08
- 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
1999.09 - 2004.09
- 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
1994.09 - 1996.08
- 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
1992.09 - 1994.08
- 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
1986.09 - 1988.08
- 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 2019.09 - 2022.06
Master of Social Sciences - Contemporary China Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 2008.09 - 2010.09
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX, USA 1996.09 - 1998.08
Bachelor of Education with Honours - Education
University of Warwick
Coventry 1988.09 - 1990.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education
Grantham College of Education
Hong Kong 1983.09 - 1986.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching English Language in Secondary School
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 1992.09 - 1993.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Chinese Classics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 1991.02 - 1992.02
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
2019.09 - 2022.06
Master of Social Sciences - Contemporary China Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
2008.09 - 2010.09
Teacher and School Librarian
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
2006.09 - 2016.08
Teacher and School Librarian
China Holiness Church Living Spirit College
1999.09 - 2004.09
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
1996.09 - 1998.08
Teacher
Kei Heep Secondary Technical School
1994.09 - 1996.08
Teacher
Christian Alliance College
1992.09 - 1994.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching English Language in Secondary School
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1992.09 - 1993.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Chinese Classics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1991.02 - 1992.02
Bachelor of Education with Honours - Education
University of Warwick
1988.09 - 1990.07
Teacher in a primary school
Christian Alliance H.C. Chan Primary School
1986.09 - 1988.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education
Grantham College of Education
1983.09 - 1986.07