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Certification
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Man Yan Lee

Man Yan Lee

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Summary

A current postgraduate student from MSc Applied Psychology (Hon), I graduated with an honour degree in the major in psychology from the University of Warwick, looking to further develop and utilise current psychological knowledge and skills in training settings.

Previous academic training has made me aware of the importance of psychological well-being in shaping individuals and societies. My career goal is to provide practical support to people

with common mental health problems and help them manage their recovery.

My academic training and work experiences have prepared me to overcome the challenges of the course. I am also prepared for the lifelong learning required for the profession by engaging in advanced study of the relative aspect.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Community Service Volunteer

Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
11.2013 - 11.2013
  • Visiting and providing daily supplies to solitary elderlies in Kowloon
  • Improved understanding of positive effects of mental support (chatting & counseling) on solitary elderlies

Voluntary Assistant

Dorothy House
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Significantly improved negotiation and communication skills with customers and other workers
  • Increased stock management skills in charity shop

Cantonese Language Tutor

Warwick Cantonese Society, University Of Warwick
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Teaching non-Cantonese speakers Cantonese in class regularly
  • Preparations for lesson materials
  • Managed to prepare and teach for 24 lessons
  • Adequate communications with students & Head of Education Department
  • Assisting in various society events, e.g. Dessert class, Singing Contests etc.

Head of Education Department

Warwick Cantonese Society, University Of Warwick
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Arrangement and holding of regular meetings with 10 Language Tutors
  • Checking lesson materials prepared by tutors
  • Monitoring lessons
  • Regular committee meetings with society committee members
  • Organization of society events, e.g. Mahjong socials, Singing Contests, Dessert Class, Yum Cha Gathering, Elections etc.

Ceremony Assistant, HK Publishing Biennial Awards

The Create Hong Kong
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for preparations for awards presentation ceremony & guest serving
  • Increased experience in event management
  • Enhanced flexibility and coping ability to work in team within fast-paced formal occasions

Teacher Assistant (Full-time)

Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
08.2020 - 08.2021

Being assigned to one primary one class, my duties as a Teacher Assistant are to:

  • Assist students with educational needs e.g. English spelling, writing, oral and presentation; Chinese writing and Pinyin; basic mathematical concepts and practical mathematical tasks
  • Provide administrative support to teachers e.g. preparations for teaching materials, worksheets etc.
  • Provide teaching support to Chinese or English teachers during lessons e.g. Translating Chinese/English instructions for students with weaker Chinese/English basis
  • Work with students having varying degrees of learning difficulties
  • Supervise and provide instructional assistance to students during group activities and educational games in class

International Purchasing Officer (Full-time)

Quan Yi Agri Group Limited
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • In responsible of international purchasing (India Line)
  • Communicate with India suppliers
  • Collaborate closely with Sales Department and Shipping Department for documentation and shipment schedules
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.

Primary School Teacher (Full-time)

Shanghai Alumni Primary School
09.2022 - Current
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Worked one-on-one with students in P.3 mathematics P-class (a small class of students with special educational needs) to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided Tier 3 support to an SEN student with ASD and ADHD in lessons.
  • Assisted with administrative work for the school Learning Support Team.

Education

Master of Science - MSc Applied Psychology (Hon)

Coventry University
Coventry, UK
04.2001 -

Level 5 Certificate in TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

English For Asia
Hong Kong
03.2021 - 05.2021

BSc - Psychology

University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
10.2017 - 08.2020

A-Level -

The College of Richard Collyer
Horsham, United Kingdom
09.2015 - 06.2017

St. Paul's Secondary School
Hong Kong
09.2009 - 07.2014

Skills

  • Counselling

  • Patience, Caringness & Sensitivity

  • Data organization and analysis

  • Rapport Building

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Time Management

  • Progress Documentation

  • Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Encouragement and Motivation

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Written and Verbal Communication

  • Multitasking Abilities

Software

IMovie

GoogleDoc & GoogleSlide

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS

Zoom

Certification

ABRSM Grade 8 Violin with merit

Other Achievements

  • Member of School Choir (Sep 2009 - Jun 2014)
  • Member of School Orchestra (Sep 2009 - Jun 2014)
  • School Prefect (Sep 2012 - Jun 2013)

Timeline

Primary School Teacher (Full-time)

Shanghai Alumni Primary School
09.2022 - Current

International Purchasing Officer (Full-time)

Quan Yi Agri Group Limited
08.2021 - 08.2022

Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

05-2021

Level 5 Certificate in TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

English For Asia
03.2021 - 05.2021

Teacher Assistant (Full-time)

Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
08.2020 - 08.2021

Ceremony Assistant, HK Publishing Biennial Awards

The Create Hong Kong
07.2019 - 07.2019

Head of Education Department

Warwick Cantonese Society, University Of Warwick
03.2018 - 03.2019

BSc - Psychology

University of Warwick
10.2017 - 08.2020

Cantonese Language Tutor

Warwick Cantonese Society, University Of Warwick
09.2017 - 03.2018

A-Level -

The College of Richard Collyer
09.2015 - 06.2017

Voluntary Assistant

Dorothy House
09.2014 - 05.2015

Community Service Volunteer

Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
11.2013 - 11.2013

ABRSM Grade 8 Violin with merit

05-2012

St. Paul's Secondary School
09.2009 - 07.2014

ABRSM Grade 5 Theory of Music

06-2009

Master of Science - MSc Applied Psychology (Hon)

Coventry University
04.2001 -
Man Yan LeePsychological Wellbeing Practitioner