Wendy Hau Kuen Chu
Education
Bristol,Bristol
Summary
Energetic Tutor enthusiastic about working with primary and secondary students. Excited to grow individual confidence and skill. Outgoing, reliable and caring.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor
Self-employed
Hong Kong
04.2012 - Current
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Managed pupil behaviour to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Worked with international students to improve Chinese language skills.
- Helped students prepare for school tests and public exams, including IB.
- Encouraged parental involvement with extra-curricular learning, accelerating student progress.
- Taught students in the UK through live video sessions on Zoom.
TV News Editor/ Sports News Anchor
ESPN Star Sports
Singapore
09.2004 - 10.2011
- Produced and presented the channel's showcase programme - Sports Centre.
- Practiced a full range of production skills, including live studio producing, desktop video editing, script writing, presentation and voicing content.
- Researched guests to develop profile and identify interesting questions.
- Conducted training lessons in script writing and voice-over technique to new staff.
Senior Sports Reporter
Hong Kong Cable TV
Hong Kong
07.1997 - 08.2004
- Pursued and independently developed stories covering broad range of topics.
- Produced stories for traditional and digital platforms, maximising visibility.
- Covered breaking news and special interest events.
Sports News Translator
Hong Kong Apple Daily News
Hong Kong
11.1995 - 11.1996
- Translated English sports news and interviews into Chinese.
- Chose suitable photos for the editor.
- Wrote photo captions.
- Designed charts for illustrations.
Sports Researcher
STAR TV
Hong Kong
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Researched background information, athletes profile for presenters to deliver in live programmes.
- Provided narration and scripts for audio dubbing.
TV News Programme Director
Hong Kong Television and Broadcast Limite
Hong Kong
06.1993 - 12.1994
- Liaised between different teams of news room to maintain clear and prompt communications.
- Directed daily live telecasts.
News Reporter
Sing Tao Daily News
Hong Kong
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Researched and developed sports stories independently, using own contacts and press releases.
- Took still photographs and action shots during press conference and sporting competitions.
Education
MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language - Language and Linguistics
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong 09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Communication
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong 09.1989 - 05.1992
Skills
- Student-centred learning
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Flexible schedule
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Zoom tutoring
- Creativity
- Homework assistance
- Special needs teaching
Languages
Cantonese
Native
Mandarin
Fluent
English
Upper intermediate
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language - Language and Linguistics
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2013 - 05.2014
Tutor
Self-employed
04.2012 - Current
TV News Editor/ Sports News Anchor
ESPN Star Sports
09.2004 - 10.2011
Senior Sports Reporter
Hong Kong Cable TV
07.1997 - 08.2004
Sports News Translator
Hong Kong Apple Daily News
11.1995 - 11.1996
Sports Researcher
STAR TV
01.1995 - 12.1995
TV News Programme Director
Hong Kong Television and Broadcast Limite
06.1993 - 12.1994
News Reporter
Sing Tao Daily News
09.1992 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Communication
Hong Kong Baptist University
09.1989 - 05.1992
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