YUEN SHIN HAN
PYP Associate Teacher
Ap Lei Chau
Summary
Dedicated and qualified Early Childhood educator with diverse international and local teaching experience. A fluent English and native Mandarin speaker with a strong passion for student-centred, inquiry-based learning within a bilingual setting. Eager to contribute to the IB PYP programme at Victoria Shanghai Academy as an Associate Teacher. Proven ability to collaborate in multicultural teams, support young learners' holistic development, and lead small teaching teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Religious Teacher & Art Instructor
North Point Methodist Church
- Designed and delivered engaging art and religious education programmes for young learners
- Supervised and coordinated two teaching assistants, ensuring smooth lesson delivery and team collaboration
- Used art as a medium to inspire creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skill development
- Cultivated a supportive, inclusive environment that integrated storytelling and visual arts
Tutor & Music Teacher
French International School (FIS)
- Provided individual and group tutoring and music instruction in a multicultural, English-medium international school
- Adapted teaching strategies to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Designed lessons that encouraged self-expression, intercultural understanding, and a love for the arts
Teaching Support
British Council
- Assisted in delivering English language classes in a fully immersive, professional English-teaching environment
- Supported lead teachers with interactive, student-centred activities for young learners
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds
Teaching Practicum
St. Paul's College Primary School
05.2026 - Current
- Supporting lead teachers in delivering bilingual lessons and managing classroom routines
- Gaining hands-on experience in a prestigious local school, developing skills in student engagement and classroom management
- Assisting with small group instruction and resource preparation
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Early Childhood Education
Hong Kong Baptist University
01.2018
Skills
Bilingual Teaching Fluent English / Native Mandarin / Conversational Cantonese
Teaching Approach Student-centred, inquiry-based, play-based learning
Classroom Skills Small group instruction, classroom management, resource creation
Leadership Supervised and coordinated two teaching assistants
Intercultural Skills Proven adaptability across international and local school settings
Creative Integration Using art, music, and storytelling to enhance learning
Bilingual instruction
Classroom management
Student engagement
Small group instruction
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Practicum
St. Paul's College Primary School
05.2026 - Current
Teaching Support
British Council
Tutor & Music Teacher
French International School (FIS)
Religious Teacher & Art Instructor
North Point Methodist Church
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Early Childhood Education
Hong Kong Baptist University
piano
Preparing for ABRSM Piano Grade 8 taught me lasting discipline, respect for rules, and deep patience. There were no shortcuts. I had to sit at the piano every day, even when I lacked motivation. The exam demanded strict adherence to precise requirements: exact tempos, correct fingering, and accurate dynamics. I learned to accept that progress comes slowly, measure by measure. Frustration had to be met with calm persistence. A single piece could take months to mature. This long journey showed me that true achievement is built on routine, obedience to structure, and the endurance to wait for results over time.