Joanne Hong Xiao Yun
Singapore
Summary
. Students who arrived in Singapore with zero foundation in English developed a love for the language through various activities that were carefully curated according to their strengths,interests and developmental milestones. This enabled them to gain acceptance into international schools successfully on the first attempts.
. Currently teaching Mandarin as the second language to non-Chinese and they participate actively during the activities. One of them even told their class teacher,"I need to leave soon because my Chinese teacher is waiting for me at home".
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
MindChamps
11.2016 - Current
- Implement lesson plans
- Plan activities for children/ field trips
- Routine care for the younger children
- Portfolio
- Newsletter
- PTC
- Learning corners set up
- Classroom environment set up
- Plan school celebrations
- Children’s names/ cubby holes/ labeling
- Work closely with parents on children’s learning
- Graduation concert-pre- concert planning to execution
- Reason for leaving: To explore new opportunities
Teacher
My First Skool Toa Payoh
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Implement lesson plans
- Execution of weekend take-home kits
- Conducts phonics lessons
- Attained SPARK (Commendation)
- Portfolio
- Learning corners set up
- Classroom environment set up
- Work closely with parents on children’s learning
- Reason for leaving: To take a break
Teacher
Hampton Preschool
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Implement lesson plans
- Plan activities for children/ field trips
- Routine care for the younger children
- Portfolio
- Learning corners set up
- Classroom environment set up
- Work closely with parents on children’s learning
- Reason for leaving: Headhunted to join My First Skool
Assistant Manager
DTZ Debenham Tie Leung Property Management Pte Ltd
02.2007 - 05.2014
- Oversees defects completion for common areas in new condominiums
- Inspect and approve renovation applications
- Losses with contractors for facilities operations
- Oversees land leases application and renewal for Shell Petroleum
- Recruits and retains retail tenants for Shell Petroleum
- Organised overseas trips for company
- Reason for leaving: To return to Early Childhood
Teacher
Learning Vine Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Implement lesson plans
- Plan activities for children/ field trips
- Routine care for the younger children
- Portfolio
- Learning corners set up
- Classroom environment set up
- Work closely with parents on children’s learning
- Reason for leaving: Scouted to join DTZ and for better prospects as EC was not given due recognition
Assistant Teacher
Kinderland Academy (Great World City)
02.2000 - 01.2001
- Routine care for the younger children
- Classroom maintenance
- Assisted in planning activities for children
Education
Masters Of Education - Special Education
Nanyang Technological University
07.2022
Diploma - Preschool Education
Teaching-Learning Capital
12.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
12.2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
Personal Information
- IC Number: S8010276C
- Age: 38
- Date of Birth: 04/02/80
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Marital Status: Engaged
Languages
Mandarin
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Teacher
MindChamps
11.2016 - Current
Teacher
My First Skool Toa Payoh
07.2015 - 08.2016
Teacher
Hampton Preschool
06.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
DTZ Debenham Tie Leung Property Management Pte Ltd
02.2007 - 05.2014
Teacher
Learning Vine Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2007
Assistant Teacher
Kinderland Academy (Great World City)
02.2000 - 01.2001
Diploma - Preschool Education
Teaching-Learning Capital
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
Masters Of Education - Special Education
Nanyang Technological University
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