Chung Shun

I am an experienced and passionate Primary School educator (KS1 & KS2) who takes great joy in teaching and learning alongside students. I have extensive teaching and lesson-planning experience with both primary and secondary students in different settings – including UK, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Mainland China and Australia. I am a facilitator of inclusive, nurturing and student-centred learning spaces in which they are free to explore and express themselves in myriad unique ways. I have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with native fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. I have an academic background and particular research interest in education, gender, international development and how they intersect and interact with one another. I enjoy sports and being physically active - basketball, tennis, badminton, football etc. I also delight in reading, playing board games, being in nature (as much as is possible in London!) in my down time.

I am a warm, compassionate and detail-oriented teacher who relishes building strong rapport with this students. I enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level, understand their learning interests and motivations, while crafting lessons and learning spaces that suit them best. I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement and constructive feedback, and I utilise both frequently in my teaching.

I have taken the past year off from teaching to recharge and reflect on my career and teaching practices, having spent my entire adult life in education. I am currently a full-time tutor and would very much like to remain within the realm of education in the long run. In my year off, I have done voluntary work around organic farms in the UK to meet new people, have novel experiences and be more in touch with nature (and perhaps seek out inspiration for experiential learning).

In my own time, I am an avid enjoyer (both watching and playing) of sports of any kind, in particular basketball and football. I love reading about anthropology, culture and social sciences (and have mountains of book debt). I like being in and around nature/green spaces, whether it's a stroll in the park or more challenging hikes. This year, I have experimented with woodblock printmaking and have been really enjoying it so far.