Karsten Berning

Teacher & German as a Foreign Language

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Hong Kong加入時間 2026年7月5日

Language InstructionAcademic ResearchCultural WorkshopsAgile Project Management

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關於

Spearheaded the school's successful bid to become an official PASCH school, significantly elevating its academic profile and creating a direct partnership with German educational authorities. Drove a 40% increase in German language enrollment by revitalizing the curriculum and promoting the program's value to students and parents.

工作經歷

Teacher & German as a Foreign Language - G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College - Hong Kong

(2025-08)

Spearheaded the school's successful bid to become an official PASCH school, significantly elevating its academic profile and creating a direct partnership with German educational authorities.
Drove a 40% increase in German language enrollment by revitalizing the curriculum and promoting the program's value to students and parents.

Teacher & Coordinator of Student Advancement and Support (full-time) - The HKBU Affiliated School (HKBUAS) - Hong Kong

(2019-09 - 2022-08)

Appointed as Class Teacher for Grades 5 & 6 and German Language Instructor for students up to Grade 8.
Played a pivotal role in the school's designation as a PASCH school, successfully championing the introduction of German as a core subject for specialized classes.
Promoted after 1 year for exceptional performance; to coordinating all Student Leadership Teams.
Spearheaded the management and strategic development of the school's House System, fostering student engagement and school spirit.
Designed and delivered comprehensive leadership training workshops for both students and teachers.
Expanded contributions beyond language instruction by teaching Science and providing key input into the design and planning of a new primary school laboratory.

Teacher (freelance) - Goethe-Institut Hongkong - Hong Kong

(2017-01 - 2023-12)

Designed and delivered engaging language instruction to diverse learner groups, including adults, teenagers, and business professionals, across all proficiency levels from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1).
Maintained a consistent teaching schedule, averaging 22 instructional units per week.
Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive library of over 1,000 custom teaching resources, including mini-app games, instructional videos, board games, flashcards, and worksheets, many of which remain in active use by the institute.
Contributed to organizational initiatives beyond teaching, including the planning of cultural events and the development of customer satisfaction surveys.

Lecturer at Universities - Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) - Hong Kong

(2023-09)

Held full-time responsibility for the strategic development, coordination, and instruction of the university's German language curriculum.
Achieved a 20% increase in student enrollment for the German program through innovative teaching and promotional initiatives.
Mentored students in the founding of a German Student Association, significantly enhancing extracurricular engagement and cultural immersion.
Successfully transitioned to a part-time role, continuing to deliver courses in German language and culture.

Lecturer at Universities - The University of Hong Kong (HKU) - Hong Kong

(2017-09)

Deliver German language instruction to undergraduate students as an elective course.
Represent HKU as a teacher at local secondary schools, including Sacred Heart Canossian College and St. Paul's Convent School.
Develop and conduct interactive cultural workshops and language classes for diverse student audiences, promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Lecturer at Universities - City University of Hong Kong (CityU) - Hong Kong

(2013-09 - 2018-10)

Conducted academic research and fulfilled various teaching-related duties.
Co-designed and provided instructional support for interdisciplinary courses "JC2001 - Introduction to Science for Artists" and "JC3001 - Biology and Art".