Julie Kathleen Richard

I am a caring and versatile English Language teacher with over twenty years of teaching experience, including fifteen years in Hong Kong's Direct Subsidy Scheme and Government Aided Secondary Schools. I am highly motivated to meet the diverse needs of learners and skilled at differentiating instruction to support and engage students of varying abilities.

Throughout my teaching career, I have been committed to creating a positive and dynamic English language learning environment. I am adept at managing classroom dynamics and encouraging student participation. While teaching in Hong Kong, I consistently encouraged my students to speak English, even when it was outside their comfort zone. Understanding that English was not their first language, I focused on making lessons enjoyable and engaging to spark their interest and build their confidence.

• Using Drama, Music, Movies and Poetry in the English Classroom Workshop
• Effective Teaching of Various Text Types Workshop
• Learning English through Sports Workshop
• Improving Pronunciation through the Teaching of Phonics and Phonetics Workshop
• New Resource Teacher Training Program (NRTTP)
• UMAB Course (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior)
• Emergency First Aid and CPR AED Level A

2004-2015- Co-Chair of Society of Cultural Integration (SCI), Hong Kong

• Promoted racial harmony, organized my students to participate in cultural events and volunteer service. Guided at risk youth and helped with school placements, drug addiction, police and court cases and supported families dealing with the loss of a child. Organized workshops for career guidance, resume writing and interview skills practice.