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Kwan Laam Rachal Wong

Melbourne,VIC

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

After-School Teacher

Kaixin Chinese Learning Hub
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided individual and group teaching to 10 students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
  • Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help reinforce learning Mandarin.
  • Communicated with parents to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioural problems.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Teacher

Kaixin Chinese Learning Hub
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for Mandarin learning through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

After-School Teacher

Ho Yu College And Primary School
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided individual and group teaching to 15 students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behaviour and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behaviour.
  • Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

After-school Teacher

Tong Mei Road Government Primary School
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
  • Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
  • Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

After-School Tutor

A.S.K Education Group - I-SOPHY / Beyond
09.2021 - 02.2022
    • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
    • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
    • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
    • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Private Home Tutor

Tutor Circle
08.2020 - 03.2021
    • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
    • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
    • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
    • Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
    • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
    • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
    • Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
    • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
    • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
    • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Psychology

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Hong Kong Community College
Hong Kong
01.2020

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Active Participation
  • Social Skills Group Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Social Perceptiveness

Volunteering

03/2022 to 05/2022

Volunteer of Speech Therapist Assistant Discovering Strength

  • Accompanied the supervising Psychologist on school visits, providing support during speech therapy sessions.
  • Facilitated engaging game sessions with a group of 10 children, fostering communication and social skill development.
  • Actively participated in 1v1 counselling sessions with the supervising psychologist, offering valuable insights to assist in treatment planning.

Achievements:

  • Received commendation from the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist for diligence and attention to detail in documentation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in navigating dynamic therapy environments.
  • Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills while working with diverse groups of children and professionals.


11/2022 to 02/2023

Shadowing in Zoom Sessions with Speech Language Pathologist Cosmic Speech Pathology

  • Joined Zoom sessions with Speech-Language Pathologist and her patients, observing speech therapy techniques and patient interactions.
  • Recorded patient progress and maintained detailed reports, providing valuable insights to the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in preparing therapy materials and efficiently scheduling exercises and activities.
  • Educated patients and their families about speech-improvement strategies, empowering them to participate in home-care therapy effectively.
  • Actively engaged in in-person and Zoom communication with patients, fostering a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment.

Achievements:

  • Assisted in improving speech fluency for a patient, resulting in a measurable increase in communication skills over the course of therapy.


19/01/2023 to 20/01/2023

Workshop on Child-Centred Play Therapy Techniques Blackburn Speech Pathology

  • focused on child-centred play therapy techniques, gaining valuable insights into effective intervention strategies for working with children.
  • Explored creative and interactive approaches to engage children in therapy and promote communication and social skill development.






Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

After-School Teacher

Kaixin Chinese Learning Hub
11.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher

Kaixin Chinese Learning Hub
11.2022 - 03.2023

After-School Teacher

Ho Yu College And Primary School
07.2022 - 08.2022

After-School Tutor

A.S.K Education Group - I-SOPHY / Beyond
09.2021 - 02.2022

After-school Teacher

Tong Mei Road Government Primary School
03.2021 - 05.2022

Private Home Tutor

Tutor Circle
08.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Psychology

University of Melbourne

Associate of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Hong Kong Community College
Kwan Laam Rachal Wong