Lok Yin (Shirley) Chan

A recent graduate of the University of Melbourne pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and specialising in TESOL. I have five and a half years of experience designing and implementing early literacy and STEAM-based engagement activities and programs for children under 12 and their families. By applying the most appropriate pedagogy, I have effectively fostered children’s literacy development and developed a genuine interest in reading. I'm well-versed in the inner workings of various institutes, including schools, tuition centres and NGOs, ensuring high-quality customer service and maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. Driven by an enthusiastic, creative and collaborative spirit, I am deeply passionate about delivering expectational children’s educational activities tailored to their unique needs. It would be an honour for me to contribute as a Children and Families Engagement Officer, and I believe that my skill set, experiences, and achievements make me a strong candidate for the role.

President — Campus YMCA of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

02/2018-06/2019

• Led an executive committee of 12 members and spearheaded efforts in organising six local and oversea volunteer services for 500 club members
• Established relationships and built connections with various sources of funding to alleviate the expenses of local and overseas volunteers
• Collaborated with Campus YMCA of Hong Kong University and Chinese University of Hong Kong in the organisation of personal growth services

S.O.A.R Education Centre Hong Kong

03/2021-12/2021

• Provided 30 low-income primary school students with Chinese developmental dyslexia with a 10-week accelerated reading skills course to improve their Chinese language skills

Campus YMCA of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

09/2017-06/2019

• Organised over 20 hours of activities for Children of Deaf Adults, teaching them communication strategies such as intonation usage
• Arranged a service trip to Northern Thailand to provide the children of Lo Pa Tum school with STEM education and better learning environment

• Level 3 Award in Understanding Language Development, Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) - 03/2021
• Volunteer Bronze Award, YMCA of Hong Kong - 11/2019