Curriculum Vitae

Name: Chung Yin Yeung Doran

Address: 26 St John’s Way, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2LX
Tel.: 01606 889094 (H) / 07599 836100 (M)
E-mail: elfin316@googlemail.com
Website: http://teacherlibrarian.ning.com/profile/Elfin
Date of Birth: 16 March 1979
Marital Status: Married
NI Number: SJ030170C

 Personal Profile

  Approximately 2 year of full-time managing and operating a library resource centre (LRC)

  5 years’ solid English teaching and administrative experience at a secondary school

  Creator of SLNers Ning http://slners.ning.com/ – a social network for school librarians in the UK

  Founder of School Librarians’ Toolkit wikis http://slners.pbworks.com/ - library resources directory

  High Competency in IT skills e.g. VLE administrator, Web 2.0 in e-Learning

  Bilingual, excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills

  Enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated, patient, diligent and caring

  High fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

  A good understanding of worldwide culture and geography, esp. China, Hong Kong, Canada, UK &
USA

 Education

2006-2007, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK

Master of Arts in Library and Information Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management

2004-2005, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong

Certificate in Career Guidance and Counselling

1998-2002, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong, Verified by UK NARIC
Bachelor of Education in English Language Education (Hons, Second Lower)
Certificate of I.T. Competency (Upper-Intermediate Level)

1991-1998, Holy Trinity College, Hong Kong

HKCEE & HKALE (GCSE & A-Level equivalent) Passed including English and Mathematics

Career History

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, Sep 2008 – Present, UK William Hulme’s Grammar School

Duties
 Supervised and Monitored the use of library and ICT facilities in a quiet and appropriate manner
 Performed daily frontline tasks
e.g. book circulation, reservation and shelving
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 Answered both staff and students’ enquiries
 Conducted the library induction sessions to students
 Selected and Acquired the LRC Collection with reference to the national curriculum (both Senior &
Junior Schools) and students’ interests
 Catalogued and Classified the library resources with the use of Dewey Decimal Classification system
 Maintained and Edited the LRC administrative documents and activities records
 Participated in the stock check of school resources
 Produced library statistics and reports
e.g. Collection Distribution & Users statistics
 Designed and Produced all the library marketing materials and publications
e.g LRC users guide, LRC Displays, Posters, Newsletter, Powerpoint Slideshow, Videos & Podcasts
on Plasma TV & VLE
 Developed the LRC VLE area
 Promoted the digital resources and Delivered the information literacy skills through the LRC VLE area
e.g. online database portals; e-book portals & web search strategies
 Organized and Managed the reading groups
e.g. Manchester Book Award Reading Group & Carnegie Award Reading Group
 Delivered and Managed the reading group activities with the use of Web 2.0 technologies
e.g. Book Trailer Creation – Animoto & Inter-school Discussion - Voicethread
 Planned and Organized the activities for World Book Day & Literary Festival
 Assisted in planning and running the Accelerated Reader (AR) Scheme
 Maintained and Edited the AR database and Evaluated students’ performances
Other Duties
 Worked as the school VLE Assistant Administrator and was responsible to the E-Learning Director
 Developed the whole school VLE e.g. Virtual Staff Room & Subject Classrooms
 Collaborated with subject teachers and Developed the subjects VLE areas
e.g. History Guided Inquiry Learning Project – The Murder of Thomas Becket
 Resourced the online resources for subject teachers and Published on the VLE e.g. R.S.
 Provided VLE training for teaching staff
 Advised on the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the learning projects
e.g. Y9 R.S. Glogster Poster & Y9 English audio podcast
 Served in the E-Learning Development Committee
 Taught Mandarin Class at the after school club
 Taught English to the international student (IELTS)
 Worked as an Assessor of GCSE Cantonese & Mandarin
 Established Network with other school librarians

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

 Applied & Registered for the Chartered Librarianship Qualification (MCLIP)
 Participated in the training courses organized by William Hulme’s Grammar School
e.g. Attended the INSET Day, IWB Training Course & VLE Training Course
 Attended the North West Independent School Librarians Group (NWISLG) Meeting
 Participated in the Your School Library Online Conference, Feb 2009
Theme: Transforming School Libraries with Web 2.0
 Participated in the CILIP School Libraries Group (SLG) National Conference 2009
Theme: Seeing the bigger picture: School Libraries in the learning agenda
 Participated in the Your School Library Online Conference, June 2009
Theme: Web 2.0 & Information Literacy
 Participated in the Your School Library Online Conference, Oct - Nov 2009
Theme: Designing for the Future

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TEACHER LIBRARIAN, Jul 2007 – Apr 2008, Hong Kong Lam Tai Fai College
Duties
 Established and Managed a new Library Resource Centre (LRC) to serve the entire school community
 Established and Set up the policy procedures for the new LRC e.g. Collection Development Policy
 Launched and Published LRC Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and LRC Website & Blog
 Planned and Implemented Reading Programmes and Projects to promote and cultivate the whole
school reading culture e.g. Reading Mileage Reading Scheme, Class Library & Scholastic Book Club
 Supervised and Monitored the LRC budgets and resources e.g. furniture and computer facilities
 Selected and Developed the library collection with reference to the school curriculum
 Collaborated with teachers and different departments to develop the subject collections
 Delivered assistance to students and staff e.g. answered enquiries and provided learning support
 Classified and Catalogued the library resources by using the Abridged Edition of Dewey Decimal
Classification system (DDC)
 Coordinated and Planned Enquiry-based Learning projects in cooperation with different subject
departments e.g. Beijing Olympics 2008 (Integrated Humanities)
 Set up Student Librarian Team with provision of training courses, handbook and supervision
 Established a Reading Club which consisted of 40 students
 Edited and Published LRC promotional materials to students and parents e.g. LRC Leaflet & Booklist
 Edited and Published LRC activity report and performance evaluation report to school stakeholders
 Established partnership with external organizations e.g. Public Libraries, Booksellers & Charity
Organizations
 Established network with Association of Librarians in English Speaking Schools in Hong Kong (ALESS)
 Attended the school Executive Committee Meetings, Panel Head Meetings and Staff Meetings
 Planned and Advised on the layout design and use of new technology of LRC new Annex Building
which will be opened in Sept 2009
 Taught Integrated Humanities (I.H.) and Library Classes to over 200 students
 Coordinated and Planned S.1 I.H. learning activities and teaching materials
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
 Participated in the training courses organized by Education Bureau (EDB, HK)
e.g. Observing, Evaluating and Improving the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong
Secondary Schools directed by Mr. Archie McGlynn
 Attended Professional Development Workshop and Meetings held by ALESS
e.g. New Technologies in Libraries e.g. Web 2.0
 Attended the seminars held in Library + Information Show 2008, NEC Birmingham
 Participated in the ASLA Online III Virtual Conference 2008
Theme: Under Construction: A World Without Walls

STUDENT LIBRARIAN , Dec 2006 – Feb 2007, UK Cheshire County Council Chester Library
Duties
 Answered enquires at Reference Desk
 Participated in Reader Development Initiatives e.g. Rhyme Sharing & World Book Day
 Assisted in Information Literacy Courses e.g. Using Internet & Studying Family History
 Assisted in Stock Management
 Participated in library visit with group librarian e.g. Dual Use library & Education Library Service Unit

REGISTERED TEACHER , 2002 – 2006, Hong Kong Christ College

Internal Duties
 Taught English, Film & Book Appreciation & Library Classes to over 500 students
 Coordinated and Planned F.3 Reading Curriculum and teaching materials

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 Acquired and Selected books for English Reading Scheme and reference books for English
Department
 Coordinated a variety of English Enrichment Activities e.g. English Assembly & English Week
 Planned & Coordinated summer study tour to Australia
 Organized various career & educational seminars and visits for 80 to 600 students
 Edited and Published newsletters to all students and parents
 Delivered daily class routine duties
 Delivered extra-curriculum activities e.g. Girl Guides & English Corner
External Duties
 Worked as Writing Scripts Marker in Public Examination
 Worked as Public Examination Invigilator
 Participated in a wide range of training programmes related to Education Reform

 Additional Information
ICT
IT/PC Competency
√ Creating Websites (HTML; Dreamweaver; Wikis & Blog) √ Web 2.0 Applications √ VLE √ IWB
√ Second Life in Education √ Web Conference & Online Meeting (Adobe; Elluminate & Sosius)
√ Heritage; Eclipse; Galaxy & School Library System √ Dialog & ERIC √ Flash √ Windows (XP, Vista)
√ Internet Phone, Email, Searching & Other Online Applications √ MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
√ Digital Camera, Scanner & PhotoShop √ Adobe Reader √ Wireless Router & Notebook

Language
Language Competency
√ English -- IELTS 7 √ Mandarin & Cantonese

Major Achievements

2006 VC International Students Scholarship, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

2002 Registered Teacher, Hong Kong
1997 The Bronze Award, The Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP)
[formerly The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award]

Professional Body Memberships

2008 – present Member, School Librarian Network (SLN)

2007 – present Invitation Member, Association of Librarians in English Speaking Schools in Hong Kong
(ALESS)
2007 – present Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)
2004 - present Appointed Guider, The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
2002 - present Registered Teacher, Education Bureau, Hong Kong (EDB)
2002 - present Member, Hong Kong Professional Teacher’s Union

Volunteer Work

2009 - present Administrator, School Librarians’ Toolkit – http://slners.pbworks.com

2009 - present Administrator, SLNers Ning – http://slners.ning.com
2008 - present Helper, Sunday Services Refreshment & Creche, St John’s Evangelist Church, Sandiway
2008 Summer Helper, Summer Holiday Club, St John’s Evangelist Church, Sandiway
2004 Summer Programme Co-ordinator, Summer English Course, Christianity Church in Cambodia
2000 Summer Teacher, Summer English Course, Junior School in Yunnan Province, Mainland China

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1999-2000 Secretary & General Officer, Campus Fellowship, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Interest

2007 (MA Dissertation) The Review of School Library Provision in Support of Curriculum
2002 (B.Ed Dissertation) The Application of Multiple Intelligence in Language Education (Action Research)

 References
Name Mrs. Marie Evans Mr. Wu Kee Huen, Kenneth Ms. Cecilia Chun Ka Wai
Occupation School Librarian Principal of Lam Tai Fai College Associate Professor of CUHK
Relationship Line Manager Former Employer Personal Tutor
E-mail marie.evans@whgs- wukh@ltfc.edu.hk kawaichun@cuhk.edu.hk
academy.org
Phone (+44) 0161 2325536 (+852) 2786 1990 (+852) 2609 6975
Address William Hulme’s Grammar Lam Tai Fai College Room 313, Ho Tim Building,
School 25 Ngan Shing Street Faculty of Education,
Spring Bridge Road Shatin, N.T. The Chinese University of Hong
Manchester Hong Kong Kong,
M16 8PR Shatin, N.T.,
Hong Kong

 Hobbies
Reading, Travelling, Exploring new web technologies, Cooking, Hiking and Yoga.

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