Profile of Wong Loke Yuen, Kelvin:

About me:

I am a dedicated educator with a deep passion for teaching and learning. Over the years, I have taught a wide range of courses and programmes, consistently receiving positive feedback from students. My mission is to inspire students to unlock their full potential and achieve success both academically and in their future careers.

Qualifications:

I have earned a diverse array of qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, degrees, and post-graduate credentials, from esteemed universities, colleges, professional organizations, and institutions. These include prestigious institutions such as the University of Adelaide, Heriot-Watt University, University of South Florida, The Ohio State University, University of British Columbia, and Queen's University, as well as organizations like IBM, Deloitte, British Council, Project Management Institute, and others. 

My degrees and certifications include:

MBA (UK), Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (UK), Bachelor of Commerce (Australia), Diploma in Accounting (UK), Diploma in Management Accounting (UK), Diploma in Instructor Skills (UK), Diploma in Inferential Statistics (UK), Diploma in TEFL (USA), Certificate in Managing Performance (UK), TEYL Certificate (Canada), Certificate in International Financial Reporting (UK), Pre-Cert (ES) TESOL (UK), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate (USA), Post-Crisis Hospitality Management Certificate (USA), Certificate of Accounting Fundamentals (Canada), Certificate of climate action in language education (UK), Certificate of online skills for remote teaching (UK), Certificate of Teaching English through literature (UK), Certificate of English in the multilingual classroom (UK), Certificate of safeguarding learners online (UK), Certificate of managing learners and resources (UK), and many more.

Teaching qualifications:

I am a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and I hold a teaching permit from Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. In addition I have obtained a number of teaching certifications (including TESOL, TEFL, and TEYL) from the UK, USA and Canada. I have also achieved Grade A in the UK Diploma in Instructor Skills.

Academic excellence:

I have consistently demonstrated academic excellence across a broad range of disciplines, earning top grades in several academic programs. I achieved an A in the Diploma in TEFL, Diploma in Instructor Skills, and the Certificate in Managing Performance, and an A+ in the Diploma in Inferential Statistics. I also earned Distinctions in all subjects of the Diploma in Management Accounting. Throughout my studies, I maintained strong academic performance and scored Distinction or grade A in a variety of subjects including Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Data Analysis, Business Statistics, Management, Project Management, Economics of Finance, International Management, and so on.

Recognition in teaching:

In addition to being recognised as a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, I have also been recognised by LinkedIn as a Top Voice in Teaching. Furthermore, I have been awarded a certificate for participating in “Enhancing Teaching Practice” by LSE – a top university known for its rigorous academic standards.

Recognition in skills:

The University of Adelaide has awarded me a certificate to recognise my outstanding contribution towards the orientation activities. It kept a record of eight major skills employed during the orientation, including Initiative, Communication, Team Work, Leadership, Customer Service, Administration, Problem Solving, and Appropriate Referral. Moreover, I was placed in the top 5% of 4.3 million people who took the LinkedIn Accounting Skill Assessment in February 2023. Apart from these, I have earned additional certifications in teaching skills, including the Certificate of online skills for remote teaching and the Diploma in instructor skills.

Teaching experience:

I have experience in teaching a wide variety of subjects and have been teaching since 2005 (in schools and higher educational institutions including Crescendo International College, Metro Prima College, Portman College, etc). Throughout my career in the education sector, I have served as a Teacher, Tutor, Consultant, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer 2, Senior Lecturer 1, Acting Head of Programme, and Head of Programme.

Corporate experience:

Before joining education sector, I worked in the corporate sector as a Human Resources Executive, responsible for managing all the human resources tasks of the company, including assisting with recruitment, payroll processing, employee attendance management, performance evaluations, etc.

Leadership experience:

As the Head of Programme for BSc Accounting & Finance and BSc Business & Management, I lead a team of lecturers and staff to ensure the right outcomes for students are achieved. I’ve also successfully set up industrial training programme for the University of London BSc Accounting & Finance degree programme, together with the implementation of new plans for further improvements.

International experience:

I have overseas study and work experience. While studying in Australia, I have volunteered to take part in the orientation activities for new international students at The University of Adelaide in Australia. Moreover, I have attended and participated in the University of London Symposium held in the UK. This has helped me develop a global mindset and enhance my adaptability and collaboration skills.

Online teaching:

In addition to face-to-face teaching, I have gained experience in online teaching (using Zoom, Moodle, etc) and hybrid teaching (combining face-to-face and online teaching) during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021). Also, I have implemented online open-book exams to assess students' higher order cognitive skills.

Workshops organised:

I have successfully organised exam workshops (Exam Preparation Workshop, Exam Training Workshop, and Exam Skills Workshop) for University of London BSc Accounting & Finance and BSc Business & Management students at Crescendo International College. The main objectives of the workshops were to provide clear guidance on how to access the exam portal, how to do proper referencing, how to write effectively in exams, etc. Moreover, I’m thrilled to have successfully organized the Industrial Training Workshop for University of London students. The workshop was designed to offer valuable guidance on internship applications and the necessary documentation requirements.

Industry Collaborations:

As the Head of University of London EMFSS Programmes, I collaborated with leading accounting firms and major companies across various industries to create new internship opportunities for BSc Accounting & Finance students. Furthermore, I collaborated with the management team at Crescendo International College and partnered with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) to introduce an exciting new pathway for University of London students to achieve the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).

Teaching results:

I have successfully produced 100% passing rate for a number of courses at foundation, diploma and degree levels. Some of which include Principles of Marketing, Fundamentals of Business Management, Financial Accounting 2, Cost & Management Accounting, Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach, etc.

Programmes taught include:

BSc (Hons) Business & Management, BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance, Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Business Studies, Diploma in Business, Certificate in Business Studies, LCCI, ACCA-CAT, A-Level, Foundation in Business.

Subjects taught include:

Business, Accounting, Business Statistics, Advanced Business Calculations, Accounting for Costs, Introduction to Finance, Principles of Management, Introduction to Management Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting 2, Financial Accounting 1, Financial Accounting 2, Mathematics 2, Cost & Management Accounting, Organisational Behaviour, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Fundamentals of Business Management, Business Mathematics, Managerial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business & Management in a Global Context, Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach.

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