Desmond Wang

Singapore, Singapore

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About Me

Current city:

Singapore

Current country:

Singapore

Country of Citizenship:

Singapore

Age:

Introduction:

I have been teaching for about 4 years starting from a private tutor to an English Lecturer. I have taught students Conversational and Academic English from varied ages, backgrounds and cultures. Hence, I fully understand the learning needs and goals of different learners and tailor lessons to fit their best interests.

My passion for helping learners acquire valuable knowledge combined with teaching skills that incorporate engaging and exciting activities helps them grasp lesson contents in a fun and memorable way.

I have a wide-ranging knowledge in the various business industries due to my professional work experiences. This helps to put learning in a useful context that is relatable to English for Specific Purposes such as business and tourism.

It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a caring, enthusiastic, supportive educator who will make a positive contribution to education and the larger community. I am confident and driven to help learners of all language levels to meet their learning objectives.

Education

British Education Centre

Diploma in TESOL (Training Qualifications, U.K. Level 7)

May 2017

East View Primary School

PSLE Certificate

December 1999

St. Gabriel’s Secondary School

GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate

December 2003

Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma of Molecular Biotechnology

March 2007

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), U.K.

Professional Degree in Accounting

August 2013

Experiences

English Teacher

EtonHouse International School （China）

August 2018 to Current

Adopted Inquiry Cycle in eight classes of 20 students each aged between 3 to 6 years old using brainstorm, questions, picture books, photographs, dances, songs, wall charts
Practised collaborative teaching between ESL and mainstream preschool teachers
Provided advices to parents, and communicated with parents on student’s progress
Managed English meetings weekly pertaining to lesson delivery

Primary School English Teacher

Zhenghong International Primary School （Zhengzhou， China)

August 2017 to July 2018

Taught Primary school students and held meetings to manage students’ progress
Prepared lesson plans, worksheets, examinations and monthly student reports
Conducted engaging lessons using PPT, games, songs, and outdoor activities
Guided Foreign English Teachers who are fresh to the syllabus and requirements

Senior Audit Associate

Baker Tilly TFW LLP

January 2013 to September 2014

Guided team members on the work requirements and procedures.
Senior-In-Charge for an F&B group and various non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Assessed and documented business risks.
Supported a Group Audit assignment in Malaysia – reviewed work of component auditor in a Malaysian Subsidiary and guided them on the appropriate documentations required.

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young Singapore

October 2014 to February 2016

Conducted trainings for new associates to teach them the Company’s working methodologies.
Senior-In-Charge for a South Korean construction company providing civil, transportation, infrastructure, and building solutions. Communicated with Korean clients in simple Business English to ensure mutual understanding and ascertain accurate financial information.
Senior-In-Charge for a Starwood group hotel and a medical technology company. Planned budget, designed audit procedures and set team responsibilities. Reviewed work of associates, resolved any concerns arising from audit and steered the team to achieve reporting deadlines.

Forensic Accountant

RSM Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd

February 2016 to April 2017

Coached new co-workers on their job responsibilities and various statutory requirements.
Analysed financial information and prepared reports for use in legal proceedings.
Wrote expert witness report for use in legal proceedings.

Volunteer English Teacher

Sekolah Cerdas Muthahhari (at Bandung, Indonesia)

March 2017 to March 2017

Taught Grade 2 and Grade 5 Indonesian children.
Delivered core modules and lesson aims according to school’s requirements.
Prepared lesson plans and assessment worksheets that increase effectiveness of learning.
Worked pro-actively with local teachers to manage the class and share our teaching methods.
Adhered to timing and schedule of lessons.

English Teacher

English Explorer

May 2017 to July 2017

Taught Conversational and Business English to ESL adults from China, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Reviewed and developed academic materials based on “Oxford’s English File”.
Prepared additional lesson materials for engaging activities and assessing students’ progress.
Planned scheme of work to deliver the course so that students can learn effectively.

Skills

tesol certificate english speaker mandarin chinese speaking ability microsoft office lesson planning translation volunteer esl computer literate life-long learner