FUNG CHE THIAN (IRENE)

• Specialization : 1) Teaching Mandarin in Cambridge Syllabus (IGCSE exam class) for First Language Chinese 2) Coaching teachers in teaching pedagogy and improvement in teaching.

Academic Team Lead Job Descriptions:

• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
• Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
• Work on the school timetabling using aSc software.

Teaching/ Homeroom Teacher Job Description

• Observed and evaluated student academic and social progress by submitting grades and report cards according to established school procedures.
• Built strong relationships with students and parents through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Instructed students age 13 to 18 in Chinese language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and instructional aides to strengthen community and student experience.
• Maintained safe and clean learning environment that facilitated student well-being.
• Maintained work hours and attendance necessary to provide instruction to students.
• Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
• Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.
• Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met Cambridge's educational requirements.
• Collaborated with faculty members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments.
• Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.
• Demonstrated necessary social skills to manage positive and productive interactions with students, parents and school administration.
• Homeroom teachers for 3 years (2020-2022), bringing the same class of students from Year 7 - Year 9.
• Conduct physical home visits or online home visits during these 3 years to establish a good communication with parents.

• Specialization : Teaching Mandarin in HSK syllabus, Monthly Salary : RM 4200
• Maintained work hours and attendance necessary to provide instruction to students.
• Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.
• Held theme days focused on various Chinese speaking countries to promote cultural literacy in students.
• Collaborated with faculty members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments.
• Maintained safe and clean learning environment that facilitated student well-being.
• Applied knowledgeability in Chinese culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met Cambridge's educational requirements.
• Followed best practices of second language acquisition to design and implement sustainable Chinese program.
• Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
• Instructed students age 10 to 18 in Chinese language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
• Organized extracurricular activities to educate students about principles of Chinese language, such as Chinese New Year Celebrations, Mid-Autumn Festivals, and Dumpling Festival.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaborative skills working with other teachers and instructional aides to strengthen community and student experience.
• Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.
• Demonstrated necessary social skills to manage positive and productive interactions with students, parents and school administration.
• Used QUICKSCHOOL software to monitor and record student progress.
• Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
• Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
• Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and event, such as Deepawali celebrations, Musical Performances, Annual Awards Events, Sports day etc.
• Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.

• Teach Mandarin (Cambridge & Malaysia syllabus) - Teach Chinese As First Language, Chinese As Second Language, Mandarin Chinese (Beginners)
• Teach Primary School (Year 1- Year 6), Secondary School (Year 7 - Year 9)
• Be able to set the S.O.W
• For Year 1 - Year 9 per year and exam papers for Year 1-Year 9
• Homeroom Teacher for Year 8A
• Involved in the school events, such as International Day 2016, Alice in Wonderland 2016, Field trips etc
• Learn to be creative teaching, such as combining Science experiment with Mandarin, students experienced handicapped life activity and etc
• Good relationship with students and colleagues
• Learn to cope with the stress and balancing my life
• (2017)
• Teaching subjects: Chinese Advance (Year 6 - Year 11) based on Cambridge syllabus (IGCSE)
• Fun environment among teacher and students, with playing games/ videos/ slides
• Students are interested in learning Mandarin in the fun and enjoyable ways
• Able to identify weaker students and try to help the students
• Able to change the way of teaching methods frequently in order to adapt to all types of students
• Set exam papers (double sets) and Scheme of Work for Year 1 – Year 11 (3 levels of Chinese in Cambridge syllabus)

Job Description for Head of Mandarin Department

• Coordinate with Mandarin teachers and Curriculum Department
• Evaluate Mandarin teachers' teaching, conduct lesson observation and work scrutiny.
• Organize school's event, such as Chinese New Year Celebration with the Mandarin Department
• Determine the students' Mandarin level and distribute them into 3 groups (First Language, Second Language or Mandarin Chinese)

Job Description for Discipline Teacher

• Ensure students follow the rules in the student's handbook
• Train the school's prefect
• Meet with the parents if necessary.,
• Monthly Salary : RM 3700

Specialization : Teaching primary students
Teaching various subjects, such as Malay, Mandarin and Science in primary school.
Government schools location:
1. S.J.K. (C) Batu 11 Cheras (Sept 2013 – Nov 2013) - Maternity cover teacher
2. S.J.K. (C) Batu 9 Cheras (Feb 2014 – Dec 2014) - Guru Interim (Part Time Teacher)
3. S.J.K. (C) Taman Connaught (Jan 2015 – May 2015) - Part Time Teacher
4. S.J.K. (C) Connaught 2 (July 2015 – Dec 2015) - Part Time Teacher
Reason of being part time teacher during these few years: Pursuing Master in Arts - Chinese Literature. I can gain teaching experiences while pursuing my master study.

• Awarded

1. 美国全球汉语教学总会 TCSOL (Teachers of Chinese to Speakers for Other Languages) “对外汉语教师资格 证书

2. 汉华国际中文学院 结训证书 (Han Institute International Completion Certificate)

3. 英国 Pearson EDI 英国国际教育集团认证 TCFL (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) 汉语作为外语教学能力资格 证书