Zifi Tung
Bath,United Kingdom
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Doctoral representative
University of Bath
2025.05 - 2026.04
- Acted as a liaison between doctoral students and faculty within the Department of Education, representing student perspectives in departmental meetings and decision-making processes.
- Advocated for the academic and social needs of doctoral researchers, contributing to initiatives aimed at enhancing the doctoral experience.
- Planned and organised a Doctoral Students Community Day to foster a sense of belonging, encourage interdisciplinary connections, and strengthen the research community.
- Planned and organised three forums with other representatives from other departments within the Humanities and Social Science faculty.
Research Assistant “Routes to Roots” project
University of Bath
2025.11 - 2025.12
- Supported an interdisciplinary arts-based research project exploring cultural identity and heritage in collaboration with a local artist and postgraduate humanities students
- Ensured ethical compliance by coordinating and collecting participant consent forms in line with research standards
- Filmed and documented participant interviews, capturing reflections on their creative work and cultural narratives
- Assisted the artist with workshop facilitation and project coordination
Private tutor
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Provided one-on-one mathematics tutoring to a ten-year-old student, developing engaging lesson plans that built foundational numeracy and problem-solving skills.
- Delivered A-level psychology tutoring to a 17-year-old student, supporting exam preparation through tailored explanations of complex theories and research methods.
- Adapted teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles, fostering academic confidence and promoting independent study habits in both students.
PhD Tutor
Brilliant Club
London
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Designed and delivered a series of five tutorial sessions to Year 7 students on the theme “Secrets of Living a Happy Life,” promoting personal development and critical thinking.
- Assessed students through baseline and final assignments, providing detailed, individualised feedback to support academic and personal growth.
- Fostered an inclusive and open learning environment that encouraged curiosity, confident self-expression, and reflective discussion; all students demonstrated measurable improvement, with final assignment scores exceeding the average benchmark.
Early Years Educator
Oldfield Road Nursery
Bath
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Assisted in feeding, changing, and soothing babies aged six months to a year.
- Supported the physical, emotional, and social needs of children aged two to five
- Organised and facilitated activities to enhance the cognitive and physical skills of children aged three to five.
- Participated in engaging activities such as role-playing, storytelling, and crafting.
Coordinator of Children’s Ministry
Island ECC
Hong Kong
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Developed, organized, and implemented age-appropriate curricula for children aged 2–5 and 7–8, including detailed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Acquired practical experience in establishing an engaging and nurturing learning environment within a church-based educational setting.
- Gained proficiency in lesson planning, selecting suitable activities and crafts, and supporting the unique needs of Sunday school volunteers.
Assistant Curriculum Designer
Educo Solutions
Hong Kong
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Supported education consultants with a range of educational and administrative tasks, including lesson planning, educational content research, and the design of instructional materials.
- Designed and developed illustrated workbooks and comprehensive lesson plans for a Hong Kong English Learning Centre, serving local students aged 7 to 10.
Education
PhD - Education
University of Bath
2023.10 - 2026.08
Masters in Research - Education
University of Bath
2022.10 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Bath
2018.10 - 2022.05
Skills
- Independent researching
- Complex problem analysis
- Time management
- Child development understanding
- Research methodology knowledge
- Academic publishing
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced
PUBLICATIONS
- Art-based Mapping: Reflections on using creative methods with teenagers in Reimagining Research: Arts-Based Methods for Interdisciplinary Inquiry (Accepted)
- “Choice is an illusion”: Gendered space and Marginalisation of Girls during school Breaktimes (Submitted to Gender and Education Journal)
- More Than a Break: Social Life and Behaviour During School Downtime (work in progress)
Conferences attended
- Presenter, University of Bath PGR Student Summer Conference 2023
- Presenter, Warwick Education Studies PGR conference (online)
- Presenter, University of Bath’s Doctoral festival of ideas 2024
- Presenter, Children and Childhood conference, University of Suffolk, 2024
- Presenter, London Art Based Research Centre conference, 2024
- Presenter, British Sociological Association Conference, 2025
- Presenter, Early career conference, University of Roehampton, 2025
- Presenter, Imagining Better Education, University of Durham, 2025
- Presenter, Qualitative Research Symposium 2026
- Presenter, SWDTP data analysis webinar, 2026
- Presenter, The British Federation of Women’s Presentation, 2026
- Presenter, British Education Research Association (BERA) (upcoming)
Awards
- Bake your doctorate - Winner - June 2025
- Doctoral recognition award - June 2026
Timeline
Research Assistant “Routes to Roots” project
University of Bath
2025.11 - 2025.12
Doctoral representative
University of Bath
2025.05 - 2026.04
Private tutor
2025.05 - 2025.11
PhD Tutor
Brilliant Club
2024.04 - 2024.07
PhD - Education
University of Bath
2023.10 - 2026.08
Masters in Research - Education
University of Bath
2022.10 - 2023.09
Early Years Educator
Oldfield Road Nursery
2022.05 - 2022.08
Coordinator of Children’s Ministry
Island ECC
2021.06 - 2021.09
Assistant Curriculum Designer
Educo Solutions
2021.01 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Bath
2018.10 - 2022.05