Kevin Y.K. Leung
Instructor at Capilano University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2016)
The University of Hong KongJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma (2010)
International BaccalaureateJan, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Capilano University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Instructor
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Sep 2022 - Present
- Current instructor of several courses at the Department of Geography - Set, managed and assessed class activities, lab assignments and quizzes - Contributed to departmental administrative duties in a timely and professional manner Courses taught: GEOG 101 Environmental Geography GEOG 112 Physical Landscapes I GEOG 355 Urban Ecology Student feedback: "I can proudly say that the way Kevin taught and I learned from the class has enhanced my knowledge." "Thank you, Kevin, for being so interactive with us that the concepts that seem so difficult for doing assignments or quizzes begin to feel easy and applicable when you started teaching them.” “Thank you for making sure that none of us is left behind in the class.” Show less
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Paper
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Canada
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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May 2022 - Present
- Online tutor for Geography, History and Academic Writing - Provided academic support and helpful feedback to elementary and high school students - Aided students in better understanding various concepts and improving their work - Online tutor for Geography, History and Academic Writing - Provided academic support and helpful feedback to elementary and high school students - Aided students in better understanding various concepts and improving their work
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sessional Lecturer
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
- Instructor of one urban environments course for the Department of Geography - Set, managed and assessed class activities, written assignments and examinations - Contributed to relevant administrative duties in a timely and professional manner Course taught: GEOG 311 Urban Environments - Instructor of one urban environments course for the Department of Geography - Set, managed and assessed class activities, written assignments and examinations - Contributed to relevant administrative duties in a timely and professional manner Course taught: GEOG 311 Urban Environments
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Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Online Tutor
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Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
- Online tutor for Geography, Environmental Science and Academic Writing - Explained difficult concepts to students and provided appropriate academic support and guidance - Consistently 5-star rated by students Student feedback: "Provided examples to help explain literature reviews and research proposals." "I am ready to start deeper research and get to writing. Excellent session as usual." - Online tutor for Geography, Environmental Science and Academic Writing - Explained difficult concepts to students and provided appropriate academic support and guidance - Consistently 5-star rated by students Student feedback: "Provided examples to help explain literature reviews and research proposals." "I am ready to start deeper research and get to writing. Excellent session as usual."
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Studiosity
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Australia
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Subject Specialist
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Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
- Subject Specialist in academic writing, such as essays, research papers, scientific reports, case studies, etc. - Gave constructive feedback to enable students to improve their writing - Provided guidance and encouragement to students and consistently maintained a positive approach - 100% rated positively by students - Over 110 submissions successfully reviewed and punctually returned to students Student feedback: "Kind tone, detailed and generous feedback." "It showed me what is good and what I need to fix." Show less
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Online Tutor
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
- Online tutor for Hong Kong International Baccalaureate (IB) students in Geography and History - Assisted students with understanding difficult concepts - Provided support for academic writing and specific examination preparation techniques - Guided students to successful outcomes in the IB examination and related components Student feedback: "Thanks a lot for your help. Couldn't have done it without it!" - Online tutor for Hong Kong International Baccalaureate (IB) students in Geography and History - Assisted students with understanding difficult concepts - Provided support for academic writing and specific examination preparation techniques - Guided students to successful outcomes in the IB examination and related components Student feedback: "Thanks a lot for your help. Couldn't have done it without it!"
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
- Taught five undergraduate level courses for the Department of Geography and Resource Management - Supervised one masters' and four undergraduate students in thesis writing - Managed class activities and assignments, and also set and marked final examinations - Planned, wrote and published research papers at peer-reviewed international academic journals - Contributed to departmental administrative duties in a timely and professional manner Courses taught: GRMD3301 Geography of China (2020-21) GRMD3302 Population and Migration (2020-21) GRMD1301/ UGEC1120 Understanding Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (2021-22) GRMD2303 Urban Geography (2021-22) GRMD2401/ UGEC 2171 Sustainable Development (2021-22) Administrative duties: Member, Assessment Panel of the Department of Geography and Resource Management Member, Board of the Department of Geography and Resource Management Member, Executive Committee (2021-23) of the Hong Kong Geographical Association Student feedback: "I can feel your passion in guiding your students and sharing what you think about our ideas." "I really appreciated your guidance along the way." Show less
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HKU SPACE Community College
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Part-time lecturer
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2021
- Taught two post-secondary courses at the associate degree level - Managed class activities and marked all assignments, and also dealt with student queries Courses taught: CCSS4044 Health, Technology and Society (2019-21) CCSS4048 Introduction to Human Geography (2020-21) - Taught two post-secondary courses at the associate degree level - Managed class activities and marked all assignments, and also dealt with student queries Courses taught: CCSS4044 Health, Technology and Society (2019-21) CCSS4048 Introduction to Human Geography (2020-21)
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HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Part-time lecturer
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
- Taught one post-secondary course at the associate degree level - Managed class activities and marked all assignments, and also dealt with student queries Course taught: CCSS4044 Health, Technology and Society (2019-20) - Taught one post-secondary course at the associate degree level - Managed class activities and marked all assignments, and also dealt with student queries Course taught: CCSS4044 Health, Technology and Society (2019-20)
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tennis Coach
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2020
- Became tennis coach for Chung Chi College at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Planned for and managed weekly training sessions - Strengthened team members' playing ability, tactical nous and mental toughness - Became tennis coach for Chung Chi College at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Planned for and managed weekly training sessions - Strengthened team members' playing ability, tactical nous and mental toughness
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The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Tutor
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
- Worked with elementary school children at a youth centre run by a Hong Kong non-profit - Assisted with their homework completion and answered their many queries - Arranged and managed revision classes for students prior to important examinations - Worked with elementary school children at a youth centre run by a Hong Kong non-profit - Assisted with their homework completion and answered their many queries - Arranged and managed revision classes for students prior to important examinations
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Planning Department, the Government of HKSAR
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
- Input, validated, manipulated and analysed spreadsheet data - Digitised, validated and manipulated GIS data - Input, validated, manipulated and analysed spreadsheet data - Digitised, validated and manipulated GIS data
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Education
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2015 - 2020
The University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geography -
2013 - 2014
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Science - MSc, Earth System Science -
2010 - 2013
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Science - BSSc, Geography and Resource Management
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