Kwok Ying

About Me
I am an experienced and passionate tutor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and the UK. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Qualified Teacher Status (England), and postgraduate qualifications in Accountancy and Sociology. I have also served as a public examiner for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for 10 years and currently work as a GCSE examiner in the UK.

My teaching philosophy centres around creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. I integrate real-world examples, case studies, and interactive exercises so students can apply knowledge in practical ways. By adopting a Learning by Doing approach, I help learners build confidence, critical thinking, and long-term mastery.

📊; Accounting

- 15+ years’ experience teaching Accounting at GCSE, A-Level, and pre-university foundation levels.

- Former HKDSE Public Examiner with strong insight into assessment standards.

- Focus on exam preparation, problem-solving through worked examples, and applying accounting principles to real-world cases.

💼; Business Studies

- Deliver Business modules from secondary to foundation programmes in both Hong Kong and the UK.

- Develop engaging, scaffolded materials to support both native and EAL learners.

- Strong record in helping students build critical thinking, case study analysis, and essay-writing skills for exam success.


📈; Economics

- Experienced in teaching senior secondary Economics with emphasis on applying theories to real-life issues.

- Guide students in linking theory to current affairs and applying models to exam questions.

- Encourage independent thinking and structured essay planning.


➗; Mathematics

- Provide support up to GCSE level, focusing on step-by-step problem solving.

- Emphasis on building confidence, step-by-step problem solving, and strengthening weak areas.

- Experienced in supporting students with exam techniques and time management.


🗣; Cantonese Chinese

- Native Cantonese speaker with extensive teaching experience for heritage learners and beginners.

- Proficient in using Jyutping romanisation to build accurate pronunciation and literacy.

- Design interactive role-play and cultural activities to make learning enjoyable and practical.


🀄; Mandarin Chinese

- Fluent Mandarin speaker, teaching both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

- Use Pinyin to build strong foundations for non-native learners.

- Lessons integrate communicative practice, character recognition, and cultural content.


📚; Sociology

- Master of Arts in Sociology (CUHK) with solid academic training.

- Help both GCSE and A-Level students with theoretical frameworks, essay writing, and critical evaluation.

- Encourage learners to connect theory with contemporary social issues through discussion and case analysis.

Teaching Style & Strategy
I design my lessons to be student-centred, interactive, and goal-oriented. Whether students are preparing for exams, improving academic writing, or learning Chinese for communication, I adapt strategies to meet their needs. With a strong balance of rigorous assessment knowledge and engaging, real-world practice, I aim to inspire learners and help them achieve their full potential.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience:

18+ years teaching experience across Hong Kong and the UK, covering Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Mathematics.

Language teaching:

- Currently teaching Cantonese & Traditional Chinese to heritage learners in the UK.

- Use Jyutping romanisation to improve pronunciation and literacy.

- Design interactive role-play and cultural activities, achieving >95% student retention in Chinese classes.

- Mandarin teaching: Support beginners and intermediate learners using Pinyin system, with most students achieving improved oral fluency within 3 months.

Exam expertise:

- 10 years as HKDSE Public Examiner (Accounting) – assessed thousands of scri pts with accuracy.
- Current UK GCSE Examiner (Business) – strong knowledge of exam standards.
- Helped 90%+ of students achieve or exceed target grades through exam-focused support.

Higher education experience:
- Taught at a UK international institute preparing overseas students for university entry (20–25 learners per cohort). Improved attainment by 10% overall.
- Provided academic tutorials at a UK higher education institution, strengthening students’ academic literacy and critical thinking.

Secondary school experience: 16 years in public secondary schools in Hong Kong, teaching Accounting, Business, Economics and Mathematics. Many students progressed to top local and overseas universities.