Photography
MELANIE NGAI
Student Teacher
Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Summary
Melanie Ngai is a motivated student working toward Bachelor of Education (Second Degree) in (Secondary Education) with a teachable in Social Studies. Possess experience in mentoring and leadership. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings. Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments and adapting lessons to suit the needs of students. Experienced photographer with a demonstrated history of working part-time jobs as a photographer. Trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Putonghua.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
2
2
Post Secondary Degrees
Work History
Student Teacher
School District 43: Coquitlam
Coquitlam, Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Student teacher work during my Simon Fraser University PDP experience, teaching Socials 11, Comparative Cultures 12, and Physical Geography 12 at a District 43 school (Coquitlam) as part of my mini teaching experience prior to certification practicum.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Student Teacher
Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society
Sambhota, India
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Working as a student teacher during my Simon Fraser University PDP experience, that took place virtually due to COVID-19 – teaching social studies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement through virtual learning
Education Programmes Intern
Africa Centre Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Working at the Africa Centre Hong Kong, as an education programmes worker, where I am involved in coordination and admin activities at the Africa Centre's educational programmes such as the African Literature Book Club, school programmes and cultural sharing, be involved in content creation and curation in the educational programmes and also liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and other ad hoc tasks
- Working on a collaboration project with two other organizations on researching ‘The experience of African descent children in the Hong Kong Government schools’ on their experience and what the center is able to do to provide help.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts during events
Research and Writing Assistant
Stop Trafficking of People – STOP
HK, Hong Kong
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with other volunteers on updating information for their new website that will be launched within the summer by researching, writing and publishing articles in English on human trafficking for STOP - Stop Trafficking of People, an initiative under the Branches of Hope NGO that works to end human trafficking.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Academic Tutor
Be The Change
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Tutoring subject: Liberal Studies and English
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Charity Intern
Feeding Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked as an intern where I helped plan and perform the annual charity survey to review the recent corporation’s standards which I also assisted the Charity Director in visiting and interviewing the organization’s partners, and from gathering the details from the partners I was also preparing, drafting and editing the annual charity report with suggestions and recommendations made by the charity director as well as the founder
- As well as, managing incoming calls and ensure phone messages are relayed to appropriate staff member as well as answering the door when visitors and volunteers enter the Feeding Hong Kong office.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Photographer
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section (KCCIS)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture school events, daily school life, external competitive sporting events, etc
- Recorded video footage as well as photographs for the school's annual talent show
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Camp Counsellor
YMCA
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Taught campers various skills, including how to cook, make arts and crafts, ice skate, etc
- Ensured activities and field trips ran smoothly and in accordance with YMCA rules and regulations.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Drama Teaching Assistant
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted in helping the Drama Club and drama students at school with videography and recording for exam materials
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships within the drama community
Physical Education Teaching Aide
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked directly with grade 7-9 students as a physical education teacher's aide
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC 09.2016 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Kiangsu-Chekiang College
Hong Kong 09.2008 - 07.2016
Skills
Natural leaderundefined
Interests
Volunteering
Cooking
Football (Soccer)
Timeline
Student Teacher
School District 43: Coquitlam
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
Simon Fraser University
09.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society
09.2021 - 11.2021
Education Programmes Intern
Africa Centre Hong Kong
05.2021 - 08.2021
Academic Tutor
Be The Change
07.2020 - 11.2020
Research and Writing Assistant
Stop Trafficking of People – STOP
05.2020 - 05.2021
Charity Intern
Feeding Hong Kong
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Thompson Rivers University
09.2016 - 06.2021
Drama Teaching Assistant
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
12.2013 - 04.2015
Physical Education Teaching Aide
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
11.2013 - 03.2014
Camp Counsellor
YMCA
05.2013 - 02.2016
Photographer
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section (KCCIS)
09.2010 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Kiangsu-Chekiang College
09.2008 - 07.2016
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