Michael Chan

Senior Education Leader, Educator, and Commissioned Officer

Experienced across schools, universities and international educational institutions in the UK, Hong Kong and the United States, with a background spanning teaching, academic programme development, institutional leadership and service.

Academic Programme Development Mathematics Computer Science RAF Section Commander MSc (LSE)
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Professional Biography

I am an educator and senior education leader with over 20 years of experience across schools, universities and international educational institutions in the UK, Hong Kong and the United States.

My work has combined classroom teaching, academic programme development, curriculum design, student support, staff leadership, governance and institutional management. Earlier in my career, I developed new higher education programmes, contributed to validation and quality-related processes, worked with overseas academic partners, and held senior leadership roles in complex organisations.

I currently teach Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Computer Science at Brentwood School, where I work particularly successfully with highly able students, most of whom achieve A/A* grades at A level. Alongside teaching, I serve as Officer Commanding of the RAF Section of the Combined Cadet Force, leading staff, student leaders, training and development.

After relocating to the UK with my family, I returned to full-time school teaching and leadership. I am now looking to bring together that recent UK experience with my earlier background in higher education, programme development and institutional leadership in the next phase of my career.

Core Competencies

Academic Programme Development Mathematics & Further Mathematics Computer Science Education Curriculum Design Student Mentoring Staff Leadership Institutional Leadership Leadership Development Educational Technology Multilingual (English / Cantonese / Putonghua)

Professional Journey

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2021 — Present

Teacher of Mathematics & Computer Science / Officer Commanding, RAF Section

Brentwood School, Essex

Teach Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Computer Science across KS3-KS5, with particular success in supporting highly able students, most of whom achieve A/A* grades at A level. Alongside teaching, lead the RAF Section of the Combined Cadet Force, overseeing staff, student leaders, training and development.

Teaching Student Development Leadership
2018 — 2019

Director of Operations (Hong Kong Campus)

University of Chicago

Supported the transition from the interim campus at Cyberport to the permanent campus at Mount Davis, overseeing administration, finance, human resources, facilities, IT and infrastructure in a complex international academic environment.

2015 — 2018

Head of Administration and Operations

St Andrew's Church Kowloon

Served as de facto Chief of Staff to the Vicar, directing a diverse team and supporting governance, administration, compliance, stakeholder engagement and organisational development for a large and complex community.

2003 — 2015

Higher Education Programme Leadership & University Teaching

HKU SPACE and other institutions

Managed and developed higher education programmes, launched new programmes, contributed to validation and quality-related work, worked with overseas academic partners, and taught computing and related subjects in university and transnational education settings.

Educational Projects

Mr Chan's Treasure Box

A growing collection of digital learning tools and practical classroom resources designed to support students and fellow teachers in Mathematics, Computer Science and related areas.

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Teaching, Technology, and Resource Design

Alongside formal teaching and leadership roles, I maintain a strong interest in educational technology and resource design, including practical digital tools that support explanation, practice, organisation and independent learning.

Service & Civic Impact

Sir Edward Youde Scholars

Served in senior voluntary leadership roles including Chairman, Board of Governors, supporting governance, continuity and strategic development within one of Hong Kong's most distinguished scholarship communities.

Cadet & Youth Leadership

Longstanding involvement in cadet service and youth development, with leadership responsibilities spanning training, discipline, public affairs, organisational support and the development of young leaders.

Community Service

Active in voluntary and community-facing roles, including service through church leadership, educational associations and wider civic support initiatives.

Academic Credentials

MSc Analysis, Design & Management of Information Systems in the Faculty of Economics

LSE

Thesis: An Empirical Research in Teleworking for IT Professionals

BSc Applied Computing with First Class Honours

UHERTS

Honours & Medals

Hong Kong Cadet Forces Medal

Long service and contribution to cadet training.

Commanding Officer's Commendation

Issued by the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps for exemplary service.

Mathematics Olympiad Champion

Champion, Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad (Clementi Secondary School).