Godfrey C.Y. Lai

👋 Hello! I am an ICT teacher passionate about technology education. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree with major in ICT and Secondary Mathematics, and minors in Science and Coding, Design, and Technology which has equipped me with a versatile understanding of the modern education.

I have obtained qualfications and licensure to teach in public secondary schools in both Hong Kong and Ontario, Canada.

💡 Beyond academics, I've been actively involved in university life, serving in various leadership roles including Welfare Secretary of the Students' Union Provisional ExCo and Editor-in-chief of the Students' Union Provisional Editorial Board. I've also represented student interests in various university and governmental committees.

Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Secondary) - Sep 2017 - Aug 2022

Major Information and Communication Technology

Second Major Secondary Mathematics

Minor Science

Minor Coding, Design and Technology

Second Class Honours (Division I)

• Chiang Chen Industrial Foundation Scholarship (2018)

• Warren Chan Best Academic Progress Award (2021)

• Distinction in Block Practice (Teaching Practicum)

Participations in Student Activities:

• Financial Secretary of SU Editorial Board (2018-19)

• Welfare Secretary of SU Provisional ExCo (2019-20)

• Editor-in-chief of SU Provisional Editorial Board (2021-22)

• Financial Secretary of Tourism Society (2022)

Served as student representative in various University committees:

• Academic Board, Faculty Board, Student Disciplinary Committee, Students' Appeal Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Committee on Language Policy

Also served as student representative in government committee:

• Joint Committee on Student Finance

👥 Throughout my career during my University studies, I've gained a wealth of experience in roles ranging from Quality Assurance Engineer to Community Organizer, developing key skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving.

Quality Assurance Engineer (Part-time) - Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Ztore HK Limited

• Study and analyze user requirement

• Participate in the test execution process

Community Organizer (Part-time) - Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

Home Affairs Department, HKSAR Government

• Assist in organizing Mutual Aid Committees(MACs) and Owners’ Corporations(OCs)

• Attend MACs, OCs, owners' committees' meetings and owners meeting

Enumerator - Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR Government

• Obtain data for 2021 Population census throught field visits and telephone interviews

Customer Officer (Part-time) - Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

HKT Limited

• Handle Tap & Go (SVF licensed by HKMA) and HKT Merchant Services telephone hotline enquiries and offer one-stop resolution

• Follow the pre-set procedures and workflows and complete the job with follow-through manner as per requirements, policies, guidelines, and procedures by the company and HKMA

System Assistant (Part-time) - Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

Hong Kong Baptist University

• Perform data processing and analysis

• Provide general software and hardware support to the office

Voter Registration Supervisor (Part-time) - May 2019 - Jul 2019

Home Affairs Department, HKSAR Government

• To assist the District Office staff in the preparation work for the Voter Registration Campaign

• To set up Voter Registration counters throughout the district

• To supervise and lead a team of assistants in Voter Registration Campaign, especially during field work.

Telephone Interviewer (Part-time) - Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

Telephone Survey Research Laboratory, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK

• Conduct Telephone Interview for various research projects and opinion polls

📚 My philosophy of education is grounded in the belief that every student has unique talents and perspectives. I see myself, as a teacher, as a facilitator rather than a commander. In this digital age, with the easy accessibility of information, it's crucial that students learn how to think rationally and wisely amidst the overload of data.

🌉 I view secondary studies as a bridge, guiding students from childhood to adulthood. I prioritize nurturing students' ability to think independently and wisely. I emphasize the process of thought over the end result - how students construct their beliefs and ideas through a rational, structured process based on their knowledge and experiences, not merely following others' opinions.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination

• Information & Commuication Technology - 5**

IELTS (Academic)

• Overall Band 7.0

Civil Service Bureau, HK Government

• Common Recruitment Examination

  • Level 2 (Use of English, Use of Chinese)

  • Pass (Aptitude Test)

• Basic Law and National Security Law Test

  • Pass

Member - Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

Panel of Film Censorship Advisers, HKSAR Government

Member/ Student Representative - Jun 2019 - May 2020

Joint Committee on Student Finance, HKSAR Government

Certificate of Qualification and Registration

Ontario College of Teachers, Canada

Teaching Qualifications

• Computer Studies (Intermediate and Senior Division)

• Mathematics (Intermediate and Senior Division)