Yin TIng SHUM
Hong Kong
Summary
Articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and focus on positively contributing to department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development. Dedicated to building morale and creativity among students. Communicative Professor strives to teach course information and build students' lifelong skills. Creates vibrant teaching atmosphere and consistency supports students through openness and transparency. Engaged educator maintains highest standards of classroom instruction. Goal-oriented [Job Title] offering outstanding communication, organizational and multitasking abilities. Seasoned professional with [Number] years of experience in teaching [Type] and [Type] courses. Talented at preparing syllabuses, delivering lectures and holding group conversations on [Area of study] and [Area of study] topics. Dedicated Assistant Professor adept at promoting curriculum and syllabus development. Applies unique creativity to drive student engagement. Focus on [Area of expertise] with passion for professional development. Committed [Job Title] with [Number]+ years of experience in academic landscape, including student evaluation and creative teaching methods implementation. Eager contributions to [Job title] efforts to assist student development. Hands-on approach to cultivating curriculum and challenging in-classroom projects. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Hong Kong Design Institute
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative course material to improve student engagement.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior lecturers on curriculum development.
- Established a research agenda, supervised postgraduate students, and collaborated with colleagues in the field of study.
- Conducted lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and laboratory classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Reviewed student assignments and examinations in order to assess performance levels.
- Organized guest lectures from industry professionals in order to enhance learning opportunities for students.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments such as quizzes, exams, presentations, projects and reports.
- Assisted in developing new courses based on current trends in the field of study.
- Participated in faculty committees related to academic policy decisions or other initiatives that impact teaching quality.
- Attended conferences nationally and internationally to stay abreast of developments within the field of study.
- Created syllabus outlines for each class according to departmental guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades throughout the semester.
- Advised students on their professional development paths by providing resources or connections with potential employers.
- Collaborated with other departments across campus to create interdisciplinary courses that foster creative problem solving skills among students.
- Contributed articles or book chapters related to the field of study for publication purposes.
- Engaged alumni network by organizing events such as reunions or career panels.
- Coached college teams for competitions such as quiz bowl tournaments or debate competitions.
- Supervised interns who are completing an internship program related to the field of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking among students by posing questions during lectures or discussions that challenge traditional assumptions about the subject matter.
- Mentored new faculty members on best practices for teaching at a university level.
- Actively sought out grants or funding sources that would benefit both faculty research projects as well as student-led initiatives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Wrote course descriptions and mentored lecturers in addressing full curriculum.
- Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
- Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
- Engaged with students outside of lecture halls and classrooms through discussions and small group sessions.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Designed, planned and carried out lesson plans incorporating diverse learning aids and activities.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
- Developed clear course syllabus incorporating essential content and responding to student interests.
- Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
- Reviewed and selected textbooks for content and readability, supplementing readings with current literature and research.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.
- Used exams, quizzes and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Adapted methods of instruction and classroom materials to address individual student needs.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
11-2010
Master of Arts - Fine Art
The University of Leeds
11-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
11-2001
Skills
- Student performance evaluation
- Research and analysis
- Curriculum Creation
- Class Management
- Academic Research
- Interpersonal abilities
- Instructional Strategies
- Online Teaching
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Learning management interfaces
- Course design
- Learning Management Systems
- Curriculum Development
Affiliations
- Curation students exhibition
Accomplishments
- SEA
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Quality Assurance
- lead the team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Hong Kong Design Institute
12.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Arts - Fine Art
The University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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