Resume
Professional Experience
2014 - Present
ASSOCIATE MASTER
MCM COLLEGE, W11
UNIVERSITY OF MACAU
As Associate Master, I assist College Master, and oversee student life at MCM College. I also provide student counseling, academic support, and ensure student discipline, as well as organizing different developmental programmes in the college.
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Current academic affiliation: FAH/ELC.
2003-2014
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
UNIVERSITY OF MACAU
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Extensive EAP/ESP/ESL/ teaching experience in English-medium higher education context.
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Experience in (1) curriculum and material development in teaching English for academic purposes (four skills, grammar and vocabulary, academic skills and strategies), and (2) technology-enhanced classroom learning as well as developing e-learning exercises.
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Effective ELT pedagogy in student-centred approaches, strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication skills, collegiality, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Education
June 2011
UNIVERSITY of SAINT JOSEPH
PhD.
Macau SAR, CHINA
Global Studies is an interdisciplinary research track that studies the interconnectedness of cultures across the globe from a historical and contemporary perspective. Predominant subjects are related with the geographical location of Macao and its long-standing tradition of acculturation between East and West.
December 1993
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree
United Kingdom
Research carried out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, I was able to expand my expertise in language studies.
I completed my dissertation in the area of bilingualism and developed skills pertinent for extended reseach.
Professional skillset
Certified TESOL/TEFL
TITC Business English Certification
Certified Online Teaching Course
Certified Teaching with Technology
Certified Global Career Development Facilitator
Certified Career Services Provider
Certified Mental Health First Aid Counsellor
Certified TQUK L4 - Nutrition & Well-being
Language Proficiency
English (native)
Cantonese (proficient)
Portuguese (proficient)
Mandarin (intermediate)