Sharon Hoi-Lam Cheung
Chateauguay,QC
Summary
Trilingual educator with 10 years of experience facilitating student learning in learning centers and public/private school setting. High-energy teacher, successful at leading classroom activities and curriculum design. Enjoys project-based, interdisciplinary activities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning that encourages social and emotional growth. Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with families and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
French/English Tutor
Self-employed
01.2008 - Current
- Attend students one-on-one or in a group setting, online and home environments to maximize support.
- Meet with parents and guardians on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Worked one-on-one with 6 students in core subjects.
Francisation Teacher
The Study School
Montreal, QC
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Promoted comprehension of written French by compiling and assigning reading materials.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Substitute Teacher part-time
Peter Hall
Montréal, QC
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Primary Supervisor/After-School Program Assistant
The Study School
Montreal, QC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies for parental notification.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Native English Teacher
Bui O Public School
Hong Kong
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of English.
- Taught English classes to students of various levels (primary 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Planned lessons for 26 students daily ranging from Beginners to Advanced readers (BR6 to 1010L).
- Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
- Class teacher and subject teacher to primary 3 and 4
Native English Teacher
S.K.H. Kei Fook Primary School
Hong Kong
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Taught an English Reading and Writing program (with focus on synthetic and analytical phonic skills) to Primary 5 and 6 students (6 classes of 30 students per level).
- Co-developed P5-6 in-school reading and writing curriculum.
- Co-taught PLP-R/W in P2.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
English Teacher
Babington Education
Hong Kong
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Develop and deliver in-house English teaching material to students ages 11m to 11yrs.
- Teach Oxford RWI program.
- Prepare children for Cambridge YLE exams.
- Teach playgroup.
- Led multiple classes each semester, including general English courses, phonics, speaking and creative writing.
- Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions bi-weekly to discuss students' progress.
French and English Instructor
Berlitz International
Hong Kong
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Deliver tailor-made French and English lessons (one-to-one and group lessons)
- Course outsourcing to ImagineX group (AVEDA, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Club Monaco) Develop training material (for Fashion and Beauty)
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
Education
Master of Arts - MATL - TESOL
McGill University
Montreal, QC2025
Post-Graduate Diploma of Education - Education, English
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong07.2018
TRINITY CertTESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Trinity College London
Hong Kong07.2017
RWI Certified Phonics Teacher - Phonics Based Reading And Writing Certificate
Oxford University Press
Hong Kong01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Languages - French/English/Mandarin
University of Bordeaux 3 Michel De Montaigne
Bordeaux, France07.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom, Kahoot, Blooket, Wordwall, Canva
- Curriculum design
- Activity-based learning
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Class management
Languages
Native English and French;
Conversational proficiency: Cantonese (fluent), Mandarin (conversational)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher part-time
Peter Hall
09.2022 - 04.2023
Francisation Teacher
The Study School
01.2022 - 06.2023
Primary Supervisor/After-School Program Assistant
The Study School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Native English Teacher
Bui O Public School
09.2017 - 07.2019
Native English Teacher
S.K.H. Kei Fook Primary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
English Teacher
Babington Education
02.2014 - 07.2015
French and English Instructor
Berlitz International
11.2012 - 08.2013
French/English Tutor
Self-employed
01.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - MATL - TESOL
McGill University
Post-Graduate Diploma of Education - Education, English
University of Hong Kong
TRINITY CertTESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Trinity College London
RWI Certified Phonics Teacher - Phonics Based Reading And Writing Certificate
Oxford University Press
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Languages - French/English/Mandarin
University of Bordeaux 3 Michel De Montaigne
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