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Nalini Fernandes

Teacher
Hong Kong S.A.R , China,Kowloon

Summary

A patient and caring teacher committed to helping students enjoy the process of learning with support and encouragement. Certified in teaching English to adults (CELTA) Australia; completed a PCED (English) at the University of Hong Kong; taught in local Hong Kong schools for the last 20 years; completed an M.A. degree in Applied (English) Linguistics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and looking to work with ESL students and pursue my passion for aviation through teaching English for the aviation industry.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher (English)

HKMA DAVID LI KWOK PO COLLEGE
9 2008 - 8 2024
  • Taught English Language and Literature - Forms 1-3
  • Taught English Language - Forms 4-6
  • Taught History – Forms 1 and 2
  • Taught Minds+ (History Module) – Form 1
  • Conducted the English Debate Club ECA

Part-time Teacher (English - Adult education)

HKU SPACE
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Taught General English Foundation and Introductory courses to Adults

Teacher (English)

ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Taught English Language and Literature to Forms 1, 2 and 3
  • Chief Advisor of the Debate and Speech Club
  • Worked with the Careers Team on higher education and career options

Teacher (English)

GOOD HOPE SCHOOL
09.2004 - 08.2007
  • Taught English Language, Oral skills and Literature to Forms 1 to 4
  • Assistant Convenor of the English Debate Club
  • Taught History to Form 3 (Sept 04 – July 05)
  • Oral examiner for HKCEE in July 2007

Software Instructor

ISLAND SCHOOL EVENING INSTITUTE
03.2003 - 11.2004
  • Responsible for conducting Word, Excel & PowerPoint Introductory & Foundation classes for adults
  • Responsible for designing of course book and materials

Software Instructor

COMPUEXPRESS
10.2001 - 04.2002
  • Basic operations of a Computer & Computer Terminology
  • Windows ‘95/’98 & Word ’97 – Introduction & Intermediate
  • Introduction to Internet and Email

Flight Attendant

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD.
10.1990 - 03.2001
  • (First-Class Purser)
  • Passenger and crew safety and security
  • Facilitating teamwork among colleagues
  • Food and beverage service delivery to passengers and flight deck crew
  • Delegation & implementation of duties in a team
  • Liaising with different sections/classes to ensure service delivery

Education

M.A - Applied (English) Linguistics

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
01.2017 - 01.2019

Postgraduate Certificate - English

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
01.2003 - 01.2004

CELTA - undefined

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

B.A. - History

ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (BOMBAY UNIVERSITY)

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Time Management

Student Engagement

Growth Mindset

Cultural Sensitivity

References

Available on request

Timeline

Part-time Teacher (English - Adult education)

HKU SPACE
11.2019 - 07.2021

M.A - Applied (English) Linguistics

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
01.2017 - 01.2019

Teacher (English)

ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE
09.2007 - 08.2008

Teacher (English)

GOOD HOPE SCHOOL
09.2004 - 08.2007

Software Instructor

ISLAND SCHOOL EVENING INSTITUTE
03.2003 - 11.2004

Postgraduate Certificate - English

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
01.2003 - 01.2004

Software Instructor

COMPUEXPRESS
10.2001 - 04.2002

Flight Attendant

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD.
10.1990 - 03.2001

Teacher (English)

HKMA DAVID LI KWOK PO COLLEGE
9 2008 - 8 2024

CELTA - undefined

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

B.A. - History

ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (BOMBAY UNIVERSITY)

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