James Chan
Teacher of Visual Arts
Teacher of Design
RESUME / C.V.
Skills
Professional ​
info​​
After completing my B.A. in Visual Arts and B.Ed. in Primary/Junior/Intermediate, I returned to Hong Kong to embark on my teaching career. I began as an art instructor at an art studio and later worked as an E.A. at Sha Tin Jr. School. Seeking new opportunities at a renowned institution, I joined Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School as a primary classroom teacher, eventually transitioning into the role of an art teacher in the secondary division. Eager to challenge myself and further my growth as an educator, I pursued a position at Carmel Association Elsa High School—an I.B. World international school dedicated to serving international students with Jewish heritage. In addition to visual arts, I've added S.T.E.A.M. lessons to my teaching experience
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Currently I reside in Australia and continue to teach secondary Visual Arts, STEM, Robotics and VM Work Related Skills.
Visual Arts
Painting
Drawing
Clay & Kiln operation
sculpture
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere
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Design
Laser cutter
3D printer (both SLA & FDM)
3D Modelling (tinkerCAD / Shapr3d)
Woodworking
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​​Can Also teach
Year 4-8
Math
Science
English
Work​
experience​
2024 - Ongoing​
Westernport Secondary College
https://westernportsc.vic.edu.au/
Victoria Education​
Languages
2024 - Ongoing
Teacher of Visual Arts
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Planning and executing of units of study in visual arts
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Adhere to Victorian Art curriculum
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Sourcing of art supplies/design supplies
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Management of display boards
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Teacher of STEM
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Planning and executing of units of study in STEM
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Adhere to Victorian Science curriculum
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Managing and planning experiments in labs
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Using 'Risk Assess' to assess lab safety procedures
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Teacher of Robotics
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Planning and executing of units of study in Robotics and Coding
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Adhere to Victorian Digital Technologies curriculum
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Managing and use of Lego Robotics kit
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Using CSinschools and teaching python
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Teacher of 3rd Dimension
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Planning and executing of units of study in Design Technology
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Adhere to Victorian Design Technologies curriculum
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Managing and use of 3D printers and related apps
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Managing of classes in tinkerCAD and other CAD softwares.
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Native English Speaking / Reading / Writing
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Fluent Cantonese speaker and basic reading
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Basic French
2017 - 2023​
Carmel Association Elsa High School
(carmel.edu.hk/)​
IB World School
PYP MYP DP​
2017 - 2023
Teacher of Visual Arts / Teacher of Design Technology (STEAM)
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Planning and executing of units of study in visual arts and in design
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Adhere to MYP teaching framework
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Sourcing of art supplies/design supplies
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Managing of art technician
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Management of school wide display boards and teacher display duties
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Management and maintenance of laser cutter and 3D printers
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Sourcing of dust extractor for student safety
​2009 - 2017
Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
(http://www.cky.edu.hk/)​
Private Independent School following the British National Curriculum / IGCSE / IB Diploma Programme​
2011-2017
Secondary Art Teacher
• Planning & Designing scheme of work for various year groups
​• ​Marking Scheme for middle school (Y6-8)
• Maintenance of art equipment
• Sourcing art supplies
• Art gallery maintenance
• Art exhibition curator
• Annual art book
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2009-2011
Primary Classroom Teacher (Year 2 and Year 3)
• Teacher of English, Math, Science, IT and Art
• Y3 Art Lead teacher
• Smart board
Extra Curricular Duties
• 2012 CAS supervisor – Poster Club • 2009 Assistant coach – basketball
Education Assistant
• Year 4 EducationAssistant
• Planned and taught art lessons
• SEN – Spring Board Math
Education
Reference
Additional Training
IB MYP Cat. 1 - Design
IB MYP Cat. 2 - Visual and Performing - Delivering the MYP Curriculum
IB MYP Cat. 1 - Introduction to Teaching MYP Arts
ARWAE - Asia Region Workshop for Art Educators
Clay/Pottery Training and Kiln Operation
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON. Canada.
​2001-2007
​• Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
• Bachelor of Education – Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-8)
• AQ – ESL Level 1
• ABQ – Primary Qualification (Grades K-3)
Please contact me for list of referees.
Referees
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