Bio

Chloe Lam is an Auckland-based art educator who has a cross cultural background. Besides her bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication (Graphic Design), she is also a holder of a master’s degree in Art and Education from Birmingham City University. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Visual Art at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

She holds variety of art projects in different schools and studios. Using multidisciplinary and innovative art activities to elicit student’s talent and express feeling, emotion and ideas.       
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Education

2014  PGDE in Visual Art (Secondary)
         The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

2010  MA Art and Education
           Birmingham City University

2009  BA (Hons) in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
            Birmingham City University
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2006 Diploma in original music creation and music technology
           Hong Kong Productive Council  

New Zealand Working Experience

​Impact project Tutor                                        March 2023-Present 
Albany Senior High School
  • Facilitate students on individual art project base on their interest which benefit and make an impact the community 

STEAM and Art Educator                              October 2019- Present Cornwall Park, Corban estate arts center, Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Center ,Lake House Arts Centre,Mairangi arts center, Creative Matter
  • Deliver art-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods.
  • Organizes, develops, and coordinates STEAM and art activities Design holiday program tied to different themes for children
Part-time Supervisor March 2019- Present
Youth town
  • Delivering a variety of activities to children
  • Ensure children in a safe environment​

Teaching Artist                              October 2020- December 2022
Connect the dots
  • Engage older people with art and cultural activities

Youth Educator                                October 2019-December 2023
Transformation Academy​
  • Planning and delivering educational programs for 16-19-year-old students, and designing engaging lessons and activities that promote learning and growth.
  • Leading group activities that support youth development, including art and music projects, community service projects, and leadership training.

International Experience

Art Education Director ,2010-2019
Artcity
Visual Arts  Specialist,December 2015- July 2018
​Canadian International School of Hong Kong  (IB SCHOOL)
  • Responsible for Grade 3 and Grade 4 visual arts classes
  • Organizing STEAM sessions tied to Maker’s culture
  • Assisting in the organization and help lead events (Winter Sing Along, Artist in Residence programme, Musical and Chinese New Year Flower Fair)

Secondary Visual Art Teacher , August 2014- July 2015
G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College (IB SCHOOL)
  • Initiated a talent painting class to provide students an extra opportunity to further their artistic capabilities and discover new medium
  • Planning and organizing lessons, visits, field studies and special activities connected with arts
  • Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters

Visual Art Teacher, October 2011- November 2013
Yew Chung International school (Secondary) (IB SCHOOL)
  • Conduct visual art lessons (KS3,IGCSE and IB) and supervise students’ arts projects
  • Coordinate art trips to Taiwan, Guilin, London and Paris
  • Carry out teaching practice for PGDE program

Part- time multimedia teacher, 2008- 2009
Youth Pre-employment training Program