MELANIE NGAI
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Melanie Ngai is an encouraging Teaching Volunteer possessing expertise in tutoring and teaching paired with approximately 10 years of hands-on experience instructing and teaching small to large groups of students. Reliable and motivated individual skillful in preparing lesson plans, conducting regular assessments through tests and quizzes and grading student performance. Flexible team player with advanced verbal skills and high level of energy. Implements advanced teaching methods to provide quality education to students. An experienced photographer with a demonstrated history of working part-time jobs as a photographer. Trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Putonghua.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Teaching Volunteer
Burnaby School District
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Monitored hallways during bathroom breaks and class changes.
- Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons
Student Teacher
Coquitlam School District (No 43)
01.2022 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Adapted lesson and unit plans to suit student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating unit topics from world cultures.
Student Teacher
Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education Programmes Intern
Africa Centre 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
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations
Research and Writing Assistant
Stop Trafficking of People
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
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Academic Tutor
Be The Change
07.2020 - 12.2020
- 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
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge
Charity Intern
Feeding 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 ensuring phone messages are relayed to appropriate staff members 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
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment
Photography Manager
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
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
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
Camp Counsellor
YMCA Camping of 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
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained
Drama Teaching Assistant
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
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 thedrama community
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions
Physical Education Teaching Aide
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
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
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Thompson Rivers University
06.2021
High School Diploma -
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
Hong Kong07.2016
Skills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Classroom Activity Development
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Language Skills Development
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Different Learning Styles
- Field Trip Supervision
- Positive Student Engagement
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
Student Teacher
Coquitlam School District (No 43)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Teaching Volunteer
Burnaby School District
09.2021 - 02.2023
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 - 12.2020
Research and Writing Assistant
Stop Trafficking of People
05.2020 - 05.2021
Charity Intern
Feeding Hong Kong
06.2019 - 07.2019
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 Camping of Hong Kong
05.2013 - 02.2016
Photography Manager
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
09.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Thompson Rivers University
High School Diploma -
Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section
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