Dereck Wong
Teacher
TKO
Summary
Experienced History teacher with 19 years in IB, IGCSE, KS3, and C3 History and Humanities. Thrives in international school settings, adept at adapting to diverse cultural environments. Skilled in developing curriculum for interdisciplinary inquiry-based learning. Committed to unlocking students' potential and fostering curiosity for life-long learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Middle School Humanities Teacher
International Christian School
Shek Mun, Shatin
07.2020 - Current
- Middle School C3 Humanities teacher for G6-8.
- Updated the school G8 Humanities curriculum to meet C3 standards, using an inquiry and project-based teaching model that received excellent feedback by students in our school internal surveys.
- Completed workshop training for AP European Studies, gaining curriculum development and test design skills for AP History.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student, boosting overall achievement levels.
- Teacher-in-charge for MS Boys Tennis and the Week Without Walls Make It activity.
Head of Humanities
Kiangsu-Chekiang College International Section
Braemar Hill, North Point
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw a department of 7 Humanities teaching staff.
- Provided administrative and teaching support for all teachers in the department.
- Conducted timely classroom observations for department staff and provided regular feedback regarding teaching concerns.
- Mentored less experienced staff on classroom management and lesson planning.
- Coordinated monthly department meetings to foster better communication as well as collaborative teaching and learning amongst colleagues.
Teacher of IB, IGCSE and KS3 History
Kiangsu-Chekiang College International Section
Braemar Hill, North Point
09.2013 - 07.2020
- IBDP History teacher for Y12 and Y13.
- Member of the IB Steering and Arts Evening Committees.
- IGCSE and Key Stage 3 teacher for Y7-9 History.
- Mentored students through Extended Essay and Internal Assessment tasks in IB.
- Teacher-in-charge of Year 7 Discovery Week Camp.
- Trained and mentored students for the annual International History Bowl competition in March at various international schools.
Humanities, History and Liberal Studies Teacher
Law Ting Pong Secondary School
Tai Po, Tai Po District
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Junior form Humanities and S5 History coordinator.
- Coordinated the planning and organization of field trips in Macau (2012-13) and Singapore (2013).
- Represented LTPSS at the 21st Century Learning Conference as a presenter in January 2013 at Renaissance College.
Humanities, History and Liberal Studies Teacher
HKUGA College
Wong Chuk Hang, Southern
09.2006 - 08.2011
- S4-S5 History and S1-S3 Humanities coordinator.
- Taught S1-S3 Humanities, S4-S5 History and S4 Liberal Studies classes.
- Coordinated the planning and organization of field trips in Macau (2006-11) and China (2007) as well as Humanities Day (2006-11).
English Teacher
Lam Tai Fai College
City One, Shatin
10.2004 - 08.2006
- Taught English to students in S1 and S2.
- S2 English coordinator and managed all English Speech Festival related affairs.
- Trained S1 and S2 students for the English Speech Festival.
Business Studies Teacher
Korean International School
Sai Wan Ho, Eastern
08.2004 - 10.2004
- Taught IGCSE Business Students to Grade 10 and 11 students.
- Developed original teaching materials and modes of assessment for the IGCSE curriculum.
- Teacher-in-charge of extra-curricular basketball.
- Conducted drills and exercises for students involved.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Teaching
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong 01.2006 - 01.2008
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - History
University of Hong Kong
Mid Levels, Hong Kong 04.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen’s University
Kingston, Canada 01.1997 - 01.2001
Skills
- Curriculum development and assessment
- IBDP expertise
- IGCSE expertise
- KS3 expertise
- C3 expertise
- AP trained (European Studies)
- MYP trained
- Interdisciplinary teaching and learning
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
Accomplishments
- Successfully developed an inquiry and project-based humanities curriculum in KS3 that led to a marked increase in student results in both IGCSE and IB History. Some highlights include 93% of IGCSE History cohort achieving A
- -C grades in 2016 and 40% of IB History students achieving Level 7 grades in 2017.
- Supervised and mentored all IB Extended Essay students to A grades in 2016.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised the Year 7 Discovery Week Camp in 2017 involving nearly 100 students and teaching staff.
- Led student teams in the annual International History Bowl from 2015-2019, including 3 trips to the playoff round and a semi-finals berth in 2018.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Hobbyist music producer, Electric bassist
Music producer and bassist
Hobbyist music producer with tracks and EP produced for various online streaming platforms such as Spotify and Youtube Music.
Proficient bassist and guitarist with past gig experience in Hong Kong.
Timeline
Middle School Humanities Teacher
International Christian School
07.2020 - Current
Head of Humanities
Kiangsu-Chekiang College International Section
09.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher of IB, IGCSE and KS3 History
Kiangsu-Chekiang College International Section
09.2013 - 07.2020
Humanities, History and Liberal Studies Teacher
Law Ting Pong Secondary School
09.2011 - 08.2013
Humanities, History and Liberal Studies Teacher
HKUGA College
09.2006 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - English Language Teaching
Chinese University of Hong Kong
01.2006 - 01.2008
English Teacher
Lam Tai Fai College
10.2004 - 08.2006
Business Studies Teacher
Korean International School
08.2004 - 10.2004
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - History
University of Hong Kong
04.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen’s University
01.1997 - 01.2001
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