
Serena W.
Translator, Interpretor for English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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Translator & Interpreter
LinkedIn • Indépendant
Feb 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 8 mos
Localized 50,000+ words of marketing materials, landing pages, social media campaigns (FB, IG, Xiaohongshu), and admissions brochures for international schools, EdTech platforms, and learning institutions across Greater China and Southeast Asia. Transcreated educational frameworks, pedagogical guidelines, and teacher training manuals into authentic Traditional Chinese (HK/TW) and Simplified Chinese (PRC) without losing institutional rigor. Localized digital PR, newsletter sequences, and CSR impact reports for prominent local non-profit organizations and corporate clients.
Teacher trainer & teacher
Headstart Group Ltd • Temps partiel
Aug 2013 - Present • 13 yrs 2 mos
Teacher Training & Professional Development Workshop Facilitation: Designed and delivered interactive teacher training modules and professional development workshops for local Hong Kong teachers and Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs). Pedagogical Mentorship: Trained educators on modern ESL/EFL methodologies, phonics frameworks, task-based learning, communicative language teaching (CLT), and positive classroom management. Instructional Quality Assurance: Conducted classroom observations, peer reviews, and feedback sessions to help teachers refine lesson delivery and meet Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB) curriculum guidelines. Lesson Planning & Curriculum Preparation Custom Curriculum Design: Authored comprehensive lesson plans, scheme of work (SOW) documents, and interactive teaching assets tailored for primary (P1–P6) and secondary (S1–S6) student proficiency levels. Differentiated Learning: Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning speeds, SEN (Special Educational Needs) students, and specific exam frameworks (e.g., Cambridge English, HKDSE prep, IELTS). Resource Creation: Developed multimedia teaching kits, phonics decks, drama scripts, and digital learning materials to boost student engagement. In-School Teaching Execution (Primary & Secondary) Direct Instruction: Taught part-time English courses—including phonics, creative writing, public speaking, drama, and interview prep—at partnered local primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong. Classroom & Student Engagement: Created structured, high-energy learning environments that encouraged active oral participation, confidence building, and language acquisition among Cantonese-speaking students. Assessment & Progress Tracking: Managed student evaluations through formative assessments, diagnostic tests, and periodic report cards for school administrators and parents.