Stephen Isaacson

Primary English educator with 15+ years' experience in Hong Kong schools, including 6 years as an EDB-appointed NET. Experienced in explicit literacy instruction, phonics, guided reading and writing, purposeful classroom talk, drama-based learning, and school-based English activities. Contributed to reading programmes, student broadcasting, English Days, and collaborative planning, including DTS and cross-curricular units. Holds a PGDE (Primary English, HKU) and TESOL certification.

NET Grant at Ling Liang Church Sau Tak Primary School (2025-09 – 2025-11)

• Taught P1–P3 English, including PLPR/W and Learning Through Play (LTP).
• Prepared lesson plans, worksheets, and PPTs to support continuity in the English programme.
• Established classroom routines and student engagement within a short-term appointment.

Primary School EDB NET at CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) (2019-08 – 2025-08)

• Taught PLPR/W and supported school-based English initiatives including the Chatty Kids Award Scheme, Reading Buddies, and student-led English broadcasts.
• Co-planned DTS and cross-curricular literacy units with LETs to support comprehension, vocabulary, and structured discussion.
• Supported P3 TSA preparation through modelling, feedback cycles, clear success criteria, and regular oral language routines.

ELTA (Part-time, 2 contracts) at CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) (2017-09 – 2019-05)

Part-time ELTA role for PLPR/W prior to later appointment as the school's EDB NET.

Drama Teacher / English Educator at King Lam Catholic Primary School (2016-09 – 2017-05)

• Wrote and directed Spring Time Down on the Farm, which received the HKJC "Most Courageous Award."
• Taught drama and speaking across the school, using role-play, hot-seating, and scene work to support comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking confidence.

Certificated Master (CM) / NET at TWGHs Ma Kam Chan Memorial Primary School (2014-08 – 2016-08)

• Adapted and delivered PLPR/W lessons for P2–P3 and helped develop reading programmes for P4 and P6.
• Supported P3 TSA Picture Composition through modelling, guided practice, and structured writing support.
• Led P6 ELITE Team activities and wrote scripts for the Campus TV Reporters Program to develop speaking confidence, teamwork, and audience awareness.
• Planned and delivered English Day activities, lunchtime English activities, and morning assemblies.

Graduate English Language Tutor at Ma On Shan Tsung Tsin Secondary School (2013-09 – 2014-05)

• Delivered speaking and phonics lessons across S1–S5.
• Supported SBA-related speaking assessments and coached students for TSA and HKDSE-related speaking work.
• Supported English Day and Speech Festival activities.

KS2 NET at CCC Kei Wan Primary School (2012-01 – 2013-12)

Delivered P4 guided reading, P5 Reader's Theater, and P6 interview skills lessons, supporting upper-primary literacy development and confident spoken English.

Full-time English Native Teacher at S.K.H. St. Peter's Primary School (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Developed lesson materials and taught 30 classes per week independently.
• Coached students for the Speech Festival, with 9 Merit awards from 11 entries.

Full-time Graduate English Language Tutor at Lingnan Secondary School (2009-01 – 2009-12)

Additional partner-school NET / English teaching roles included phonics, reading enhancement, RAC literary circles, writing, debate, public speaking, drama, and enrichment programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Primary English – University of Hong Kong (2022)

TESOL Certificate in TESOL – World Learning / SIT Graduate Institute (2008)

BA in Personnel Administration – Michigan State University (1988)