Simon Kung

Recent Social Sciences graduate from CityUHK with a minor in Media and Communication. Experienced in frontline community outreach, SEN tutoring, and qualitative research through various NGO and academic projects. Trilingual and detail-oriented, seeking to pursue a career in the social welfare sector to provide practical support for vulnerable groups and promote social inclusion.

Student Research Assistant at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) (2025-07 – Present)

Project: Elderly eHealth Equity (Trip E)

• Conduct regular field visits to elderly centers, including True Light Village, successfully completing face-to-face interviews with 100+ elderly residents to collect primary data on digital exclusion.
• Facilitate Participatory Action Research by coordinating focus groups and transcribing over 5 hours of in-depth interview recordings for comprehensive qualitative analysis.
• Design quantitative surveys using Qualtrics to analyze eHealth trends, while developing the project website via Wix to publish tutorials and disseminate research updates.

Program Worker at Hong Kong Christian Service Family Ties Integrated Family Service Center (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Designed multimedia promotional materials, including posters and videos, for social media platforms to increase community awareness of center services.
• Organized and executed community programs for 10+ families, facilitating interactive activities to foster parent-child bonding for children under 6.
• Managed frontline reception duties, addressing an average of 15+ daily client inquiries in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

SEN Tutor at Edge Development Centre (2025-02 – 2026-02)

• Delivered tailored academic support and behavioral guidance to 10 secondary school students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), effectively building trust to maintain an inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborated closely with a team of peer tutors to manage on-site operations and logistics, ensuring the seamless delivery of tutoring services.

Summer Intern at Soap Cycling (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Delivered impactful trilingual presentations to high-profile corporate partners, including HSBC, MTR, and HKEX, effectively advocating for environmental sustainability and the NGO's social mission.
• Facilitated interactive public sessions and warehouse tours, educating community participants and addressing inquiries to enhance public awareness of hygiene and recycling.
• Executed regular frontline outreach in local public housing estates, directly distributing recycled hygiene products to empower and support underserved communities.
• Managed critical administrative tasks, including the translation of operational documents, to streamline bilingual communications and ensure smooth daily operations.

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies (Minor in Media and Communication) – City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) (2022-09 – 2026-06)

Exchange programme – Murdoch University, Australia (2025-02 – 2025-07)