Elaine Marcia Wong
ROLE:
Literacy Educator & Teacher TrainerEMAIL:
info@traininghub.com.myPHONE:
+603 2715 7035Professional Bio
Elaine Marcia Wong is an early‑literacy specialist who teaches and trains using Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar. Since 2006 she has supported learners from 18 months to 12 years, preparing children for pre‑primary and Year 1 in international and government schools and supporting Year 1–7 in international curricula. In 2013 she founded Jolly Learners, a center focused on practical phonics instruction and teacher development. She also delivers preschool teacher training and runs talks and camps for children (5+) and teenagers.
Resposibilities
- Design and deliver early‑literacy lessons using Jolly Phonics/Jolly Grammar for ages 18 months–12 years.
- Assess progress and adapt instruction; plan creative, age‑appropriate classroom activities.
- Prepare children for school readiness (pre‑primary and Year 1) and support Year 1–7 learners.
- Conduct preschool teacher training and share classroom implementation strategies.
- Run literacy talks and camps for children (5+) and teenagers; communicate progress with parents.
- Lead program delivery at Jolly Learners and coordinate training with schools/preschools.
Experience
Elaine’s practice spans home tutoring, preschool teaching, and center leadership. She has taught using synthetic phonics and whole‑word approaches to build reading and writing from foundational sounds through blending and segmenting. Her training work includes sessions with preschools and schools nationwide, sharing practical routines and assessments that fit real classrooms. Earlier roles in school teaching, youth ministry, and outdoor education underpin her facilitation and leadership style.
Credentials
- Education
- BA (Hons) in English, Minor in Gender Studies
- Professional Development
- Jolly Phonics & Jolly Grammar (2006)
- The Reading Journey Workshop (2006)
- Trainer Activities and Invitations
- UCSI International School (Jan 2024)
- Bestari International School (Sep 2023)
- Whitelodge International Preschool (Sep 2023)
- K for Kids Preschool & Academy (Jul 2023)
- Kidskool Preschool & Infant Care Centre (May 2023)
- Tadika St Faith, Kuching (Nov 2022)
- SEGi College workshop presentation on teaching special children with Jolly Phonics (2021)
- Cutie Cottage Childcare (Mar 2021)
- Methodist Kindergarten, Petaling Jaya (Oct 2020)
- Jolly Trainers Conference, UK — “Amazing Toddlers” sharing (2017)
- District of Tuaran presentation to teachers from 30 preschools (2012)
- Taska Oranges & Lemons; Tamil schools under MoE; Beaconhouse (2011)
- Assistant trainer with Creena Alison Wong (since 2009)
- Jolly Phonics training for Preschool at Extrazeal (2009)
Skills
Career Timeline
1995
Art Teacher, Maktab National Secondary School (Form 1–5)
1996
Management Trainee, Borneo Expedition; Assistant Instructor, Outward Bound Sabah
1997
Form Teacher (Primary 2), Datuk Simon Fung Primary School
2001–2006
Youth Minister, St Francis Xavier Church (Life Teen)
2006–present
Home Tutor (Jolly Phonics & Bahasa Malaysia)
2007–present
Teacher, Taska Oranges & Lemons
2013–present
Founder, Jolly Learners (literacy center)
2017–2024
Trainer/presenter at preschools, schools, college workshops, and UK conference
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