Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Public Exam Result
Achievements and Awards
Timeline
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Ming Wai Chau

Ming Wai Chau

Teacher

Summary

I am an experienced educator with a Master's in Playwriting from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Passionate about fostering creativity, I design engaging curricula that inspire students to think critically and express themselves confidently. My teaching methods incorporate innovative, hands-on approaches, and I have a proven track record of helping students achieve significant academic progress. As a dedicated mentor, I aim to empower students to discover their potential and pursue their goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Private Tutor

Multiple
09.2015 - Current
  • Empowered students with essential study skills such as note-taking, test preparation strategies, and effective research methods.
  • Customized the curriculum to meet individual student needs, focusing on foundational language skills and the analysis of classic literature.
  • Trained students in logical thinking and effective study methods
  • Provided targeted support in specific subject areas where students struggled the most, enhancing overall academic success.

Theater Teacher

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • As a teacher for international school students in grades 4 to 6, I managed a classroom of 30 students, designing and implementing engaging curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Conducted classroom teaching, writing performance scripts, and successfully leading rehearsals for student performances
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that combined theater arts with other subjects for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Inspired creativity by assigning original scriptwriting projects, encouraging students to explore their own theatrical voice and ideas.

Summer School Teacher

ELCHK, Sheung Tak Integrated Youth Service Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Instructed students in arts and crafts for grades 4 to 6, fostering creativity and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Assisted in physical education courses and effectively managed classroom activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines

to address varying student needs.

Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Drama (Major in Playwriting)

The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Creative Media

City University of Hong Kong
06-2019

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Problem-solving skills

Group tutoring

Confidence building

Individualized instruction

Playwriting

Script analysis

Directing plays

Stage management

Storytelling techniques

Accomplishments

Case Study l: After four years of tutoring, a band 3 secondary student achieved excellent results in public examinations, gaining admission to City University's Global Bossiness program.


Case Study 2: A fifth-grade Pun U Association Wah Yan Primary School student improved by over 30 points in Chinese and English after one year of tutoring, winning the Academic Progress Award.


Case Study 3: A fifth-grade HKMLC Ming Tao Primary School student ranked first in class after one semester, scoring 100 in English and Math.


Case Study 4: A fourth-grade Victoria Shanghai Academy student progressed from struggling with Chinese reading to fluently reading articles after one semester of tutoring.


Case Study 5: A fifth-grade student with dyslexia discovered their talent in painting, leading to participation in competitions and improved self-confidence.

Public Exam Result

IELTS Listening: 7.5

DSE English Writing: 5

DSE Chinese History: 5*

Achievements and Awards

  • Awarded the Cultural Exchange Prize at the Taiwan Let's Be Together Arts Festival Festival, representing Hong Kong in 2024 to create and perform a solo play.

• Selected as a playwright and actor for the Hong Kong Ideation Arts Festival 2023.

Timeline

Theater Teacher

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy
08.2023 - 10.2023

Private Tutor

Multiple
09.2015 - Current

Summer School Teacher

ELCHK, Sheung Tak Integrated Youth Service Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Drama (Major in Playwriting)

The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Creative Media

City University of Hong Kong
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