So Fun Chong
Principal / Mandarin Teacher
Hong Kong,HCW
Summary
This is Julie From Hong Kong. I am an experienced Early Childhood Educator in Hong Kong in Teaching as a Chinese Teacher and Managed as a Principal. I have worked in field for more than 10 years and still passionate about little children and education. for the past 7 years, I have been working as Chinese coordinator or Principal in different International Kindergarten in Hong Kong.
I am cheerful and optimistic, and very adaptable to new environment and curriculum. Moreover, I am also an independent staff who also cope well with others.
I always seek for challenges and I am an adventurous person.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mandarin Teacher
Woodland Pre-schools
Repulse Bay
09.2020 - Current
- Provided essential learning support to aid student Chinese language development.
- Observed and evaluated student academic and social progress by submitting grades and report cards according to established school procedures.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Chinese-language students.
- Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met Cognita's educational requirements.
- Maintained safe and clean learning environment that facilitated student well-being.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments.
- Demonstrated necessary social skills to manage positive and productive interactions with students, parents and school administration.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and instructional aides to strengthen community and student experience.
- Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.
- Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.
- Followed best practices of second language acquisition to design and implement sustainable Chinese program.
Principal
Think International School
Kowloon Tong
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Introduced modifications to all the curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Chinese Coordinator
Discovery Mind Pre-School
Discovery Bay
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Actively listened to parents/teachers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Increased parents satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Mandarin Teacher
Hong Kong Academy
Sai Kung
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided essential learning support to aid student Chinese language development.
- Observed and evaluated student academic and social progress by submitting grades and report cards according to established school procedures.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for 2nd-language students.
- Maintained work hours and attendance necessary to provide instruction to students.
- Held theme days focused on various Chinese speaking countries to promote cultural literacy in students.
- Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
- Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met HongKongAcademy's educational requirements.
- Maintained safe and clean learning environment that facilitated student well-being.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments.
- Demonstrated necessary social skills to manage positive and productive interactions with students, parents and school administration.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and instructional aides to strengthen community and student experience.
- Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.
- Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.
- Followed best practices of second language acquisition to design and implement sustainable Chinese program.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Education
M.D. - Master of Education
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - PGDE in ECE
09.2010 - 05.2012
BBA - Business Administration
09.2007 - 05.2009
No Degree - Certificate Course For Kindergarten Principal
05.2017 - 11.2017
Skills
Chinese pinyin
Chinese Cultural knowledge
Calligraphy proficiency
Verbal communication
Instructional strategies
Chinese fluency
Chinese literature
Teacher collaboration
Test and quiz creation
Records Maintenance
Learning style assessment
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Good Telephone Etiquette
MS Office
Attention to Detail
First Aid/CPR
Maintenance and Repair
Critical Thinking
Certification
Make PYP Happen
Timeline
Mandarin Teacher - Woodland Pre-schools
09.2020 - Current
Principal - Think International School
09.2017 - 06.2020
Hong Kong Baptist University - No Degree, Certificate Course For Kindergarten Principal
05.2017 - 11.2017
Chinese Coordinator - Discovery Mind Pre-School
08.2015 - 07.2017
The Education University of Hong Kong - M.D., Master of Education
09.2014 - 05.2016
Mandarin Teacher - Hong Kong Academy
08.2013 - 07.2015
The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts, PGDE in ECE
09.2010 - 05.2012
University of Portsmouth - BBA, Business Administration
09.2007 - 05.2009