Chong Ah Harper Shim

Jolly Faith Learning Centre

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

Experience

  • English Teacher at JOLLY FAITH LEARNING CENTRE
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Teaching Responsibilities: • Deliver Jolly Phonics, Trinity College London GESE courses, Cambridge English: Young Learners, Creative Writing, Speech Contest preparation, and Grammar Improvement courses. • Teach children aged 3 to 9, adapting lessons to different learning styles and abilities. • Plan and implement engaging daily lessons and special holiday courses in collaboration with colleagues. • Design and develop new learning programs to enhance student engagement and progress. • Provide effective, constructive feedback to parents, ensuring clear communication about their child’s development. • Lead and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance teaching strategies and student outcomes. Professional Development & Training Topics Covered: 1. Engaging Phonics Instruction – Teaching phonics in a fun and interactive way. 2. Supporting Struggling Learners – Strategies to assist children who have difficulty blending sounds. 3. Effective Assessment Techniques – Implementing structured and meaningful assessment procedures. 4. Teaching Tricky Words – Methods for introducing and reinforcing sight words. 5. Best Teaching Practices – Strategies for achieving successful learning outcomes in young learners.

  • K1 Class Teacher at Small World Christian Kindergaten
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 mos

  • Supply Teacher at International Christian School
    Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 · 6 mos

    Provided full classroom coverage for Primary School (Pre-Grade 1 to Grade 5/Year 6) and Kindergarten (Reception 1 to Reception 2) in the absence of Class and Specialist Teachers. • Taught a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Topic Studies, Bible, Art, and Music, adapting lessons to different age groups and learning needs. • Participated in continuous professional development sessions, including training on the effective use of Google Forms in teaching. • Engaged in staff devotions, contributing to the school’s faith-based learning environment

  • SWCS YMCA of HK Christian School (On-site)
    • Year 4 Class Teacher
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs

      • Collaborative planning and teaching • Providing differentiated learning experiences and activities to suit Individual learning needs and to ensure student progression • Using various strategies to integrate students with diverse learning needs into the Mainscale classroom • Set up & maintain an organised and stimulating learning environment to enhance students' learning • Provide & encourage the use of technology inside and outside the classroom to effectively engage & motivate students and enrich their learning experiences • Set expectations and learning goals for each student and monitor their progress • Use a variety of assessment methods to support them in assessing pupils’ learning and in making decisions about their individual learning goals. • Prepare feedback on students' learning & report cards for parent-teacher conferences • Taking part in personal as well as school-wide professional development in line with the school’s teaching and learning policy • Taking responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and learning • Collaborating and cooperating with various members of the school community to maintain school ethos in line with achieving school's mission and education goals • Supporting all aspects of daily school operations as required • Contributing to the extra-curricular and the school community

    • Christian Ethos Coordinator
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2023 · 7 yrs

      • Overseeing, monitoring and maintaining Christian Ethos and activities in the school community • Overseeing and running whole school chapel • Overseeing and maintaining Christian Ethos and activities in the school community • Preparing staff training materials and sessions for Christian Ethos for staff development • Conducting staff sessions for Christian Ethos for staff development • Presenting and reporting Christian activities conducted in the school community to the Christian Outreach Committee at YMCA • Lead, chair, support and mentor colleagues in the Christian Committee • Lead and chair staff prayer meetings

    • Year 3 Class Teacher
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs

      • Collaborative planning and teaching • Providing differentiated learning experiences and activities to suit Individual learning needs and to ensure student progression • Using various strategies to integrate students with diverse learning needs into the Mainscale classroom • Set up & maintain an organised and stimulating learning environment to enhance students' learning • Provide & encourage the use of technology inside and outside the classroom to effectively engage & motivate students and enrich their learning experiences • Set expectations and learning goals for each student and monitor their progress • Use a variety of assessment methods to support them in assessing pupils’ learning and in making decisions about their individual learning goals. • Prepare feedback on students' learning & report cards for parent-teacher conferences • Taking part in personal as well as school-wide professional development in line with the school’s teaching and learning policy • Taking responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and learning • Collaborating and cooperating with various members of the school community to maintain school ethos in line with achieving school's mission and education goals • Overseeing and running whole school chapel • Supporting all aspects of daily school operations as required • Contributing to the extra-curricular and the school community

  • K3 Coordinator/Class Teacher at YMCA International Kindergarten
    Sep 2006 - Sep 2013 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    • Lead, support and mentor colleagues & EAs in the same year group • Lead collaborative planning • Monitor the quality of teaching and learning in K3 classes • Set up strategies for SEN and monitor implementation of IEP • Lead and monitor students' assessment and report cards • Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences • Support the individual needs of students, parents, colleagues in the school community