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Andrew Tin Chak WONG

Andrew Tin Chak WONG

Hong Kong,Hong Kong SAR

Summary

Dedicated ESL educator with a proven track record of elevating student performance through engaging, student-centred teaching. Currently honing my skills with the Cambridge CELTA, I craft dynamic lessons that foster rapid language development and build confidence. With a strong academic background in psychology and counselling, I bring a nuanced understanding of motivation and individual learning needs. Experienced in working with students from top schools in Hong Kong, I specialise in supporting learners through academic transitions and helping them achieve their language goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Education

Master of Science - Psychology with a specialisation in Health

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2024 - 09.2025

Professional Diploma - General Counselling

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
09.2023 - 10.2024

Advanced Certificate - Psychology

HKU SPACE
10.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2018 - 06.2022

Certification

CELTA, University of Cambridge, 2025

Timeline

CELTA Candidate

Cambridge English
07.2025 - 08.2025

English Tutor

Tutoring
01.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Psychology with a specialisation in Health

University of Strathclyde
09.2024 - 09.2025

Advanced Certificate - Psychology

HKU SPACE
10.2023 - 09.2024

Audio Producer for CBT Stories

Happy You 喜苗教育
10.2023 - 04.2025

Professional Diploma - General Counselling

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
09.2023 - 10.2024

Educational Support
09.2023 - Current

Dryage Trucker - Gap Year

COSCO-HIT Terminals (HK) Limited
05.2022 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
08.2021 - 04.2022

Utility Specialist Intern

Waterland Engineering Ltd.
05.2021 - 08.2021

Truck Driver

Cheung Fung Hong
05.2020 - 04.2021

Student Assistant

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
01.2020 - 11.2020

Station Assistant

MTR Corporation Limited 香港鐵路有限公司
03.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2018 - 06.2022

Sales Advisor

Marks and Spencer
09.2018 - 02.2019

Telebet Service Assistant

The Hong Kong Jockey Club
01.2018 - 05.2018

Work History

English Tutor

Tutoring
01.2025 - Current
  • Specialising in English language tutoring, I help students build a solid foundation and excel in examinations, IGCSE, HKDSE and IELTS in particular.
  • I design personalised lessons that enhance reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills, drawing upon my psychology and counselling background to nurture confidence, resilience, and motivation.
  • Parents and students can trust my results-driven approach, reinforced by an internationally validated IELTS score of 8.0 (Reading: 8.5, Listening: 8.0, Writing: 7.0, Speaking: 9.0), which is equivalent to HKDSE Level 5
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Educational Support
Kowloon City District
09.2023 - Current
  • My teaching experience includes tutoring at a centre in Kowloon, working with students from prestigious schools such as Diocesan, St Joseph's, Munsang College, La Salle, and Maryknoll.
  • I have successfully supported students through academic transitions, with several achieving first in their year or class after transitioning to secondary school.

CELTA Candidate

Cambridge English
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Taught a group of Pre-Intermediate and a group of Upper-Intermediate Indonesian students.

Audio Producer for CBT Stories

Happy You 喜苗教育
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: A startup by psychologists and psychiatrists.
  • As an Audio Producer for CBT Stories at HappyYou, I create immersive CBT-based audio stories for children, aiming to bring CBT into everyday households and enhance children's reading, language, and socio-emotional skills.
  • By manipulating audio cues, such as narration pacing, sound effects, and music, I help children internalize adaptive thought patterns and behavioural strategies.
  • Additionally, I participate in UX analysis, with data sent to the research team at UCL, and collaborate with sound designers and project managers to ensure production quality.
  • This role has sharpened my attention to detail, aesthetic sense, and proficiency with various media and software, while deepening my understanding of auditory processing, cognitive biases, and behavioural change.
  • These experiences have fostered empathy, cultural awareness, and psychological insight, fueling my passion for psychology and shaping my future research and practice.
  • A startup by psychologists and psychiatrists.

Dryage Trucker - Gap Year

COSCO-HIT Terminals (HK) Limited
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • I worked as a professional drayage truck driver, operating articulated trucks to move 20- and 40-ft metal containers and sometimes special oversized cargo.
  • Traditionally, individuals had to wait until the age of 26 due to prerequisite and probationary requirements.
  • I was the youngest in history to obtain this licence and actually worked in the industry at age 22, thanks to the government lowering the age requirement.
  • I learned to manage long and stressful working hours and maintain high professionalism and concentration, as driving such large vehicles bears much responsibility.
  • This was a gap year for me and the period when I decided to embark on my lifelong journey in psychology, leaving my original field of data analysis.
  • This experience taught me resilience, stress-management, and decision-making skills, essential for psychology.

Research Assistant

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • As part of my final year project, I worked with a team of PhD students on research about intelligent transport infrastructure, especially vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
  • I assisted in preliminary data analysis, literature review, and academic paper writing, which later resulted in publications in reputable journals.
  • This experience enhanced my research, data analysis, and academic writing skills, which are valuable for psychology.
  • I also gained exposure to the latest developments and innovations in intelligent transport, which sparked my curiosity and interest in learning new things.

Utility Specialist Intern

Waterland Engineering Ltd.
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • I worked full-time as an engineering data analyst, processing complex engineering data, managing and analysing them, and generating engineering reports and drawings.
  • I used professional software to perform tasks such as 3D laser scanning, CCTV inspection, geo-spatial surveying and drawing.
  • I also assisted in on-site work supervision and provided personnel training.
  • This experience improved my technical, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are helpful for psychology.
  • I also learned how to work effectively in a team and deliver quality results within deadlines.

Station Assistant

MTR Corporation Limited 香港鐵路有限公司
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • I worked as a station assistant at MTR, where I provided customer service to commuters in the station.
  • I learned to actively listen and clarify their needs before providing information and offering help.
  • I also learned what I can help, and knowing my limitations and locus area is essential in establishing a boundary for customer service.
  • Sometimes I just can't help.
  • Customer service is not about devoting myself to it but also taking care of the company's interest.
  • This experience developed my customer service, interpersonal, and emotional management skills, which are crucial for psychology.
  • I also learned how to deal with different people and situations calmly and professionally.

Truck Driver

Cheung Fung Hong
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • I worked as a truck driver during university out of my interest in driving.
  • I drove a 3.3t truck and delivered chlorine to clubhouses and swimming pools across Hong Kong.
  • I usually gave 70-80 buckets of chemical each run, 30L per bucket, and I had to hand carry them to deliver.
  • I usually did 2 runs daily, meaning 140-150 buckets.
  • I learned how tough and rugged this labour could be, which gave me a unique experience that a typical university student wouldn't have.
  • This experience taught me physical endurance, service delivery, and truck driving skills, which are not directly related to psychology but can show my versatility and adaptability.

Student Assistant

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • I worked as a student assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where I engaged in two projects.
  • The first was a campus restoration project, where I used ArcGIS to carry out mosaic on infrared (IR) images and generate reports.
  • The second one was a project of IR imaging of the ceiling of The Venetian Macao, where I inspected any damage using infra-thermography.
  • This experience improved my software, data processing, and report writing skills, which are relevant to psychology.
  • I also gained experience working on different projects and applying my knowledge and skills in other contexts.

Sales Advisor

Marks and Spencer
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • I worked as a sales assistant at Marks & Spencer, where I learned the basic skills of a shopkeeper.
  • I managed stocks and provided customer service as a sales advisor.
  • I learned how to sell products, handle transactions, and deal with customer inquiries and complaints.
  • This experience enhanced my sales operations, retail sales, and customer service skills, essential for psychology.
  • I also learned to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and meet customer expectations and satisfaction.

Telebet Service Assistant

The Hong Kong Jockey Club
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • I worked as a Telebet Service Assistant at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, providing customer service to bettors over the phone.
  • I learned to handle money with care, as the most significant sum I managed was HKD$100000 per bet, and the grand total of that call was close to a million.
  • I also learned to handle the stress calls centre staff would likely face, such as being scolded by angry bettors and customers.
  • I learned to manage their and my negative emotions and to remain calm and professional when they are displacing their anger and resentment.
  • This experience improved my customer service, stress management, and emotional intelligence skills, essential for psychology.
  • I also learned how to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment and how to deal with different types of customers and situations.

Work Preference

Important To Me

Career advancement

Skills

  • Online Teaching
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • SPSS Statistics

Websites

Languages

English
Chinese
German

Publications

  • Exploring the potential of sharing private charging posts: A data-driven micro-simulation approach
  • Dominant charging location choice of commuters and non-commuters: a big data approach

Software

Arcgis

SPSS

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