Tin Lai Catherine Tam

• Managed all aspects of school operations, including curriculum development, event planning, and budget management, ensuring compliance with education regulations.
• Developed comprehensive curriculum for playgroups to primary levels, incorporating developmentally appropriate and best practice methods.
• Successfully managed marketing budget and campaigns, utilizing various digital platforms to increase engagement with the school community.
• Developed engaging family programs and organized events, such as open days, parents' evenings, and experience days, to foster relationships with the school community.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, collaborating with stakeholders and supervising team of teachers and staff to ensure a positive learning environment for students and the academic success and growth of the school.

Project Associate (Supporting Ethnic Minority Primary Students in Chinese Learning Project)

• Coordinated with various stakeholders, such as EDB, schools, NGOs, and universities, to ensure the success of the project, build strong partnerships, and conduct research on the educational needs and challenges of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong.
• Assisted in project planning, identifying tasks, setting timelines, and allocating resources while providing coaching and directions to NCS primary teachers to improve teaching quality and student outcomes and creating tailor-made learning materials to support NCS children with their Chinese language proficiency and improve their academic success.
• Organized various Chinese cultural activities to increase NCS children's interest in and motivation to learn Chinese and organized parent groups and workshops to support parents in helping their children learn Chinese, fostering positive relationships between families and the school community.
• Conducted regular progress reports and updates to all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project goals and objectives while contributing to the body of knowledge on the educational needs and challenges of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong.

• Conducted and analyzed a survey on online teaching practices of Kindergarten teachers and researched using picture books for experimental-based learning in Kindergarten education.
• Contributed to developing related experimental-based learning techniques and prepared and delivered engaging lecture materials on relevant topics to undergraduate students.
• Provided comprehensive administrative support to the department, including preparing meeting agendas, scheduling appointments with faculty and staff, booking conference rooms, and handling other related tasks.

• Utilized play-based strategies to engage students and provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Translated school notices, teaching materials, and portfolios to support non-Chinese speaking students' understanding and participation in school activities.
• Served as the PTA School Representative, managing administrative tasks such as membership issues, organizing PTA events, and writing proposals for EDB funding.
• Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.