Rey Carl Jumawan

Professional Overview

Rey Carl Jumawan is a science educator, educational technologist, and professional development facilitator with approximately nine years of experience across the Philippines, Bahrain, India, and Hong Kong. His teaching and consulting work in international schools gives him a cross-cultural approach to science instruction and faculty development. He supports pre-service and in-service teachers, curriculum developers, and EdTech coordinators with learning experiences designed for immediate classroom use.

His work focuses on purposeful use of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality in science education, along with practical strategies for English Language Learners in science classrooms. His international roles include IGCSE Coordinated Sciences and IBDP Chemistry at Canadian International School in Bangalore; IB MYP Science and DP Chemistry at Cebu International School; science teaching and assistant coordination in Bahrain; a visiting lectureship at Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University; and service as a Special Science Teacher in the Philippine Department of Education.

SCI-NNOVATE Workshops & Consulting

SCI-NNOVATE: Reimagining Science Teaching Through Technology, Creativity, and Play is a three-part professional development series. Each hands-on workshop runs approximately 1.5 hours and produces a classroom-ready resource. Schools may select a single session or combine the topics in a half-day or full-day program. Follow-up consultation, needs diagnosis, EdTech integration assessment, and action planning are available by arrangement.

Facilitation Philosophy

Design for what participants can do afterward.

“I believe effective workshop facilitation begins long before any session is delivered. As a facilitator and consultant, my primary responsibility is to distinguish an organization’s stated request from its actual underlying need — through active listening, needs assessment, and collaborative problem-solving. Drawing on my experience as a science educator across the Philippines, Bahrain, and India, and my doctoral research in science education at The Education University of Hong Kong, I have learned that there is no universal approach to professional development. My workshop design is participatory, scaffolded, and action-oriented, grounded in the conviction that educational innovation must serve pedagogical purpose rather than novelty. The true measure of a workshop is not what participants learn during the session, but what they are capable of doing differently afterward.”

“I see Online Workshop Hub as a trusted bridge that connects organizational needs with professional expertise through thoughtful, context-sensitive matching — considering facilitation style and cultural fit alongside qualifications. The hub should manage logistics, establish transparent agreements, and gather meaningful evidence of effectiveness, while leaving intellectual ownership with the facilitator and organizational priorities with the client.”

“A good organizational client is not defined by how prepared it is at the outset, but by its openness and willingness to collaborate. Organizations should share their aspirations, previous attempts, and practical constraints before the workshop; actively support genuine participation during it; and create conditions for application and reflection afterward. Resource constraints should encourage more focused design rather than serve as barriers. The strongest partnerships rest on shared ownership: the organization contributes contextual knowledge and commitment, the facilitator contributes expertise and evidence-informed design, and Online Workshop Hub provides the coordination that sustains the relationship. When all three parties share this understanding, workshops become meaningful catalysts for sustainable organizational growth.”

Engagement Details

Rey Carl is a strong fit for international schools, K–12 systems, government education agencies, NGOs, and education-focused organizations seeking recurring professional development in science teaching, educational technology integration, or support for multilingual learners. His facilitation uses the 5E Learning Cycle, Inquiry-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Action Research, Engage–Explore–Apply–Reflect, TPACK, and SAMR as appropriate to the goals.

He has led action research on virtual reality in chemistry instruction and reports ongoing work on AI in scientific argumentation and assessment. His professional summary notes a Gold Award and Best Track Presenter recognition at the International Digital Education Conference 2025 in Almaty for his presentation on VR in teaching molecular geometry and polarity. He has also judged an SDG video competition in Malaysia.

Based in Hong Kong, he facilitates in English online, in person, or in hybrid formats. He can accommodate approximately 10 workshops per month, with two weeks of advance notice preferred and shorter notice considered when possible. Group size and program length are adaptable. He uses Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, Kahoot, Socrative, Mentimeter, Padlet, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Canva AI. Workshop scope, preparation time, and fees are discussed during the matching process.