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Jonathan Kwan

Jonathan Kwan

English Language Teacher

Summary

Secondary Educator transitioning to Speech & Language Therapy (SLT). Specialist background in Applied Linguistics, Phonetics and Phonology complemented by a TQUK Level 3 Award in Understanding Language Development. Experienced in public speaking coaching, phonetic error analysis and supporting students with diverse communication needs. A trilingual fluent in Cantonese, English & Mandarin, with an enthusiasm in multilingualism and diverse cultural contexts in communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teacher

Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long)
09.2023 - 08.2025


  • Teaching & Assessment: Planned and delivered English lessons; designed original teaching resources and assessment materials.
  • Student Support: Evaluated academic performance and classroom behaviour to identify learning barriers; collaborated with parents to discuss learning progress and set up improvement strategies.
  • Speech Coaching: Mentored students for the annual Hong Kong Speech Festival, focusing on improving clarity, pronunciation and prosody to enhance oral performance; provided appropriate strategies to help students overcome anxiety & stage fright during public performance.
  • Administrative Support: Produced exam papers, departmental reports, meeting minutes, score sheets and yearly academic result analysis.
  • Professional Collaboration: Collaborated with grade-level and subject colleagues to refine future curricula and assessment methods.


Leadership & Organisation -


  • Red Cross Supervisor: Acted as the school’s official representative in meetings with Hong Kong Red Cross; managed team training, medical supply procurement and first aid coordination for outdoor events.
  • East House Supervisor: Collaborated with other supervisors to manage the house committee and appoint appropriate candidates for the house captain & committee members; proofread scripts for house meetings.
  • Extra-curricular Activity Committee Member: Evaluated the overall effectiveness of school events to identify areas for improvement; collaborated with the committee members to design future activities.


Student Teacher (English Language)

Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School
08.2021 - 12.2021


  • Material Design: Created original teaching and assessment resources for both personal lessons and the English language department.
  • Assessment: Assisted mentor teachers in tracking students' learning process, marking students' assignments and examination papers
  • Oral Training: Provided HKDSE oral examination coaching for S5 & S6 (equivalent to Year 11 & 12 in the UK) students, primarily focusing on improving fluency, articulation, content & critical thinking skills.
  • Teaching & Support: Taught S1 & S2 (equivalent to Year 7 & 8 in the UK) English cohorts for one semester; assisted the English subject panel head with a summer holiday language enhancement course.


Swiss School Internship Scheme

Schulhaus Rüegg
03.2019 - 04.2019


  • Co-Teaching & Support: Participated in co-teaching and provided in-class support for Grade 5 & 6 (equivalent to Year 6 & 7 in the UK) students during English lessons in a multilingual environment.
  • Curriculum Design: Developed original lesson plans for the mentor teacher, adapting teaching content for primary-aged learners.
  • Assessment Support: Assisted the mentor teacher in the evaluation of student progress by marking homework and examination papers.


Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) - English – Secondary

The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2023

Professional Qualification - Speech-Language Therapy

Teaching Qualifications UK
Manchester, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Professional Qualification - Speech-Language Therapy

The Hongkong Federation of Youth Groups
Hong Kong
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Languages: Cantonese (Native), English (C1), Mandarin (C1), German (B1), Romanian (B1) and French (A1)
  • Chinese-English Translation
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Data Collection & Online Surveys
  • Multimedia Presentation Design
  • Classroom Management
  • Basic SEN Support Strategies
  • Phonetic Error Analysis
  • Designing Lesson & Unit Plans
  • Educational Technology
  • Presentation & Interactive Skills
  • Problem-solving Competency
  • Professional Collaboration skills

References

Available upon further request.


Examinations

IELTS (Academic), 21/12/2022 

(Test number: 22HK032855KWAH001A)


  • Listening: 8.0
  • Reading: 8.5
  • Writing: 6.5
  • Speaking: 8.5
  • Overall level: 8.0
  • CEFR level: C1


Timeline

English as a Second Language Teacher

Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long)
09.2023 - 08.2025

Student Teacher (English Language)

Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School
08.2021 - 12.2021

Swiss School Internship Scheme

Schulhaus Rüegg
03.2019 - 04.2019

Professional Qualification - Speech-Language Therapy

Teaching Qualifications UK
04.2001 -

Professional Qualification - Speech-Language Therapy

The Hongkong Federation of Youth Groups
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Education (Honours) - English – Secondary

The Education University of Hong Kong
Jonathan KwanEnglish Language Teacher