PGDE (English), Dip (Special Ed.), BA (Comparative Lit,), MA (Tanslation and Interpretation)
Ms. Maria Yikhui YU
Lecturer
- Office:23/F, Tung Wah College Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Mong Kok
- Telephone:(852) 3468 6755
- Email:mariayu@twc.edu.hk
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Biography
Maria Yu is passionate about teaching and brings a rich background in literature, translation, language education, and special education to her work. She completed her studies in Comparative Literature at the University of Iowa, earned a Master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and holds both a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Hong Kong and a Special Education Diploma from HKU SPACE.
Throughout her career, Maria has designed and taught student-centred courses at universities and in the community, helping learners communicate, think critically, and build confidence. She genuinely enjoys supporting students with diverse backgrounds, always aiming to make her teaching creative and empathetic.
Beyond the classroom, Maria shares her love of stories as a storyteller for Hong Kong Public Libraries, where she encourages families to discover the joy of reading together and strengthens bonds in the community.
Academic and Professional Experience
- Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature (University of Iowa, USA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University of Hong Kong)
- Diploma in Special Education (HKU SPACE)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
PGDE (English), Dip (Special Ed.), BA (Comparative Lit,), MA (Tanslation and Interpretation)
Biography
Maria Yu is passionate about teaching and brings a rich background in literature, translation, language education, and special education to her work. She completed her studies in Comparative Literature at the University of Iowa, earned a Master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and holds both a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Hong Kong and a Special Education Diploma from HKU SPACE.
Throughout her career, Maria has designed and taught student-centred courses at universities and in the community, helping learners communicate, think critically, and build confidence. She genuinely enjoys supporting students with diverse backgrounds, always aiming to make her teaching creative and empathetic.
Beyond the classroom, Maria shares her love of stories as a storyteller for Hong Kong Public Libraries, where she encourages families to discover the joy of reading together and strengthens bonds in the community.
Academic and Professional Experience
- Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature (University of Iowa, USA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University of Hong Kong)
- Diploma in Special Education (HKU SPACE)
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