Sampras Lee
London
Summary
A dedicated educator with rich experience in teaching, curriculum planning and leadership in a range of contexts: UK, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China and Australia. Expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Possesses exceptional communication skills with trilingual fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Strong academic experience and interest in education, gender, and international development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
London
2023.09 - 2025.08
- KS2 Class Teacher who plans and delivers engaging, well-structured lessons across a range of subjects (including English literacy, maths, science, humanities, art, RWE, PE) within the curriculum.
- Nurture the social, emotional and academic development of primary school children in and out of the classroom, whilst creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for them to thrive in.
Primary School Teacher
Ying Wa Primary School
Hong Kong
2019.09 - 2022.08
- English teacher at a primary school with a rich history of experiential, student-directed education
- Create and carry out engaging, pedagogically meaningful lessons and activities that cater to the learning diversities of KS1-2 students
- Other duties include: P.2 level coordinator in charge of planning and managing level-wide administrative and teaching-related matters; speech performance trainer for students in the Speech Festival competition; teacher-leader of the grasshopper scouts; support member of the IT department
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Gender and International Development
University College London
London 2022.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - BA English Language & BEd Language Education
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 2014.09 - 2019.08
IB Diploma -
Renaissance College
Hong Kong 2012.09 - 2014.08
Skills
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and lesson planning
- A facilitator of inclusive, nurturing and student-centred learning spaces with pedagogical expertise
- Exceptional communication skills, with trilingual fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Research experience and interest in education, gender and international development; excellent academic writer
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Windows and Mac OS
- A compassionate and collaborative team player
- Diligent and motivated; a curious and humble lifelong learner
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
2023.09 - 2025.08
Master of Arts - Education, Gender and International Development
University College London
2022.09 - 2023.08
Primary School Teacher
Ying Wa Primary School
2019.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - BA English Language & BEd Language Education
University of Hong Kong
2014.09 - 2019.08
IB Diploma -
Renaissance College
2012.09 - 2014.08