EXPERIENCE
Aug 2017 - June 2025
Y3 and Y5 Classroom Teacher
Chinese International School, Hong Kong
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Focused on inclusive education, effective assessment, and student wellbeing while actively collaborating with colleagues and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Upper Primary Coordinator
Y5 and Y6 Classroom Teacher
German Swiss International School, Hong Kong
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Responsible for curriculum development in the Primary School, I supported teachers, ensured standards alignment, and fostered a positive professional environment.
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Oversaw daily operations, managed staff, provided instructional support, monitored attendance, organised events, and developed curriculum within budget.
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Developed supportive pastoral and high-impact academic classroom ecosystems.
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Guided students in following rules and promoting positive behaviour.
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
PYP Classroom Teacher
St. Andrew's School, Adelaide, Australia
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Year 4 homeroom teacher, K-7 relief teacher.
Aug 2006 - Jul 2011
Renaissance College, Hong Kong
Development Director
Communications Manager
Admissions, Scholarships Manager
Y6 and Y2 PYP Classroom Teacher
Year 5 CFL Teacher
PYP Exhibition
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Implemented, developed, and managed college-wide admissions, advancement, communications, and scholarships.
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Initiated, developed, managed and edited college-wide publications and communications, including RCHK World magazine and Black Kite newsletter, and media releases.
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Collaborated with Red Door in-house design team to develop website and Yearbook content and design.
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Developed and managed the Scholarship Mentor Programme, providing pastoral and
academic support to over 80 students and their families.
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Created inclusive and innovative student-centred classroom environments.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
Yearbook Coordinator
Joint PYP Coordinator
Summer School Coordinator
PYP and MYP Teacher
PYP Exhibition
American International School of Guangzhou, China
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Coordinated ESL and Language Support for Kindergarten to Grade 5 (Year 6) and managed Elementary School admissions testing. WASC accreditation focus group leader.
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As Joint PYP Coordinator (2003) oversaw Grade 5 classroom, co-coordinated PYP Exhibition.
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ESL, Media Technology, and Humanities teacher for Year 7 to Year 9.
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Coordinated K-12 Summer Language School (2002-2005), and coordinated and designed AISGZ Yearbook, Middle School Magazine and Quarterly Magazine (2002-2005).
July 2001
Summer School Teacher
Dresden International School, Germany
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Experiential ESL language programme teacher.
Feb 2000 - Jun 2001
Head of Marketing
Jerudong International School, Brunei
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Implementation, development, and management of marketing school-wide.
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Co-coordination of FOBISSEA Junior Games 2000 hosted by Jerudong International School.
Feb 1995 - Dec 1995
Chinese Language Teacher
Canberra Grammar School (International Centre), Australia
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Taught the Children's Saturday School and adult beginner evening classes.
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Jan 1990 - Jul 1990
English Language Instructor
Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
Residential Tutor
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
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Lectured and taught English to Economics and Business undergraduates.
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St. Ann's College, University of Adelaide, Australia
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Actively contributed to the academic, cultural, and social life of the College in keeping with my pastoral and operational responsibilities.
Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
Graphic Design Internship
Islander Newspapers, Australia
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Responsible for print media design and layout for The Islander community newspaper, brochures, posters, and arthouse book production.
Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
Aug 2017 - June 2025
Y3 and Y5 Classroom Teacher
Chinese International School, Hong Kong
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Focused on inclusive education, effective assessment, and student wellbeing while actively collaborating with colleagues and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Upper Primary Coordinator
Y5 and Y6 Classroom Teacher
German Swiss International School, Hong Kong
-
Responsible for curriculum development in the Primary School, I supported teachers, ensured standards alignment, and fostered a positive professional environment.
-
Oversaw daily operations, managed staff, provided instructional support, monitored attendance, organised events, and developed curriculum within budget.
-
Developed supportive pastoral and high-impact academic classroom ecosystems.
-
Guided students in following rules and promoting positive behaviour.
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
PYP Classroom Teacher
St. Andrew's School, Adelaide, Australia
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Year 4 homeroom teacher, K-7 relief teacher.
Aug 2006 - Jul 2011
Renaissance College, Hong Kong
Development Director
Communications Manager
Admissions, Scholarships Manager
Y6 and Y2 PYP Classroom Teacher
Year 5 CFL Teacher
PYP Exhibition
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Implemented, developed, and managed college-wide admissions, advancement, communications, and scholarships.
-
Initiated, developed, managed and edited college-wide publications and communications, including RCHK World magazine and Black Kite newsletter, and media releases.
-
Collaborated with Red Door in-house design team to develop website and Yearbook content and design.
-
Developed and managed the Scholarship Mentor Programme, providing pastoral and
academic support to over 80 students and their families.
-
Created inclusive and innovative student-centred classroom environments.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
Yearbook Coordinator
Joint PYP Coordinator
Summer School Coordinator
PYP and MYP Teacher
PYP Exhibition
American International School of Guangzhou, China
-
Coordinated ESL and Language Support for Kindergarten to Grade 5 (Year 6) and managed Elementary School admissions testing. WASC accreditation focus group leader.
-
As Joint PYP Coordinator (2003) oversaw Grade 5 classroom, co-coordinated PYP Exhibition.
-
ESL, Media Technology, and Humanities teacher for Year 7 to Year 9.
-
Coordinated K-12 Summer Language School (2002-2005), and coordinated and designed AISGZ Yearbook, Middle School Magazine and Quarterly Magazine (2002-2005).
July 2001
Summer School Teacher
Dresden International School, Germany
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Experiential ESL language programme teacher.
Feb 2000 - Jun 2001
Head of Marketing
Jerudong International School, Brunei
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Implementation, development, and management of marketing school-wide.
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Co-coordination of FOBISSEA Junior Games 2000 hosted by Jerudong International School.
Feb 1995 - Dec 1995
Chinese Language Teacher
Canberra Grammar School (International Centre), Australia
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Taught the Children's Saturday School and adult beginner evening classes.
.
Jan 1990 - Jul 1990
English Language Instructor
Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
Residential Tutor
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
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Lectured and taught English to Economics and Business undergraduates.
.
St. Ann's College, University of Adelaide, Australia
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Actively contributed to the academic, cultural, and social life of the College in keeping with my pastoral and operational responsibilities.
Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
Graphic Design Internship
Islander Newspapers, Australia
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Responsible for print media design and layout for The Islander community newspaper, brochures, posters, and arthouse book production.
Jun 2025 - present
Kiangsu and Chekiang College International, Hong Kong
Supply Teacher
EDUCATION
Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design
Feb 2026 - Oct 2026
Digital Learning Institute, Dublin, Ireland
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AI-Based Learning.
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Evaluation and Learning Analytics.
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Learning Experience (LX) Design.
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Multimedia Instructional Design.
- Project Management.
Graduate Certificate of Education
(Learning & Leadership)
Aug 2024 - Mar 2026
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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Tools and frameworks to design + lead innovative learning across diverse environments.
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Workplace skills: engage with rapidly evolving digital technologies and work practices.
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Leadership strategies: managing change + maintaining team performance.
Certificate in Executive Leadership
Completed September 2024
Grade 97.70%
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK
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Tools and frameworks to refine leadership purpose.
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Workplace skills to approach challenge: having difficult conversations, leading teams, dealing with complexity.
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Leadership strategies: drive organisational change, prepare for the future, maintain team performance.
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education
Conferred 2002
Charles Darwin University, Australia
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English as Second or Other Language (ESOL)
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Languages Other than English (LOTE)
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Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
Bachelor of Asian Studies (Chinese)
Conferred 1996
Australian National University, Australia
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Art History: minor
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Chinese (Mandarin): major
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International Development Studies: major
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Year in China Programme (Scholarship)
Chinese Language Proficiency Certificates
Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
Intermediate Level, A: All goals achieved 4.0
South Australian Certificate of Education
Matriculated 1984
Feng Chia University 逢甲大學 Taiwan 台灣
Tunghai University 東海大學Taiwan台灣
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Writing (Traditional characters 繁体字), reading, speaking.
Kingscote Area School, Australia
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Art (Merit List), Biology, English, Geography, History
Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate (Intermediate), Tunghai University (Jan 1995)
Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate (Intermediate), Fengchia University (Nov 1994)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified NLP Coach and Practitioner
The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Mar 2010)
(130 hours supervised face-to-face training)
Certificate of Registration as a Teacher ID: R250180
Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau (Nov 2006)
Certificate of Registration as a Teacher ID: 587506
Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (from 2006)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING
Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 Certificates (nine), ACARA Professional Learning Hub (2025)
ESF Emerging Leaders’ Summit
English Schools Foundation Hong Kong (2015)
Reading, Writing Conferences: Personalised Learning Dan Feigelson (Feb 2024)
Making Inclusion Work: Differentiation in the Classroom Ochan Kusuma-Powell and William Powell (2014)
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training
Educators SA (Dec 2023)
Science and Inquiry: Sustainable Thinking in the IB
Marica Behrenbruch (2013)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice (DEIJ) Training
Angeline Aow (Sep-Nov 2023)
Explicit Reading Strategies, Helping the Struggling Reader, Teaching Writing, Teaching Comprehension
Advance Teacher Training Workshops (2012)
The Reading League: Science of Reading Series
Heidi Beverine-Curry (Jan-Mar 2023)
Inquiry Through Drama in the PYP
Alison Ross, IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2011)
Next Generation Science Standards Curriculum Mapping
Wendy Smith (2022)
Visible Wellbeing Series
Dr. Lea Waters (2021,2022, 2023)
Singapore Mathematics Workshops Series
Dr. Yeap Ban Har (2020, 2021)
Responsive Classroom Series
Center for Responsive Schools Training (2019)
Positive Education Conference Hong Kong
Hosted by Renaissance College ESF (Nov 2021)
Introduction to ABA Therapy
Sprout in Motion Organisation (2018)
Inclusion and Differentiation (Policy, Planning, Practice)
Chapters International (2017)
21st Century Learning Conference Hong Kong
21st Century Learning (2015)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid, First Responder Training
First Aid Plus (biannual 2006-2024)
Transdisciplinary Teaching, Learning in the PYP
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2011)
Community Champions: Advancing Our Schools
CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference (2009)
Classroom Based Assessment
EARCOS Regional Workshop (2004)
East Asia Writing Project Summer Institute
Hong Kong International School (2003)
Differentiated Instruction
EARCOS Regional Workshop (2003)
Reading and Writing Literacy Workshop
EARCOS School-Based Workshop (2003)
IB PYP Assessment
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2003)
IB PYP Intermediate
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2003)
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Training
Child Safeguarding and ITFCP (annual 2006-2024)
EXPERTISE
Curriculum
Design and Implementation
Demonstrating a keen understanding of pedagogical principles, Carolyn adeptly designs and implements curriculum frameworks that promote inclusive and immersive learning experiences.
International
Program Coordination
Committed to nurturing the holistic development of students, Carolyn provides comprehensive support and guidance, empowering people to thrive in diverse educational settings.
Educational
Technology Integration
Utilising LMS, SIS, and EMS to enhance learning management: Schoology (Powerschool), SchoolsBuddy, Atlas, Seesaw, Canvas, Google Classroom.
Student
Development and Wellbeing
With a track record of developing international learning initiatives, Carolyn excels in driving meaningful and impactful educational programs, fostering global perspectives and academic excellence.
SKILLS
Academic Wellbeing
Curriculum Mapping and Development
Inter-Cultural Communication
Community Relations
Data Management and Analysis
Instructional Supervision