Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
References
Hobbies and Interests
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Dinar Aleksandra Tenuun

Dinar Aleksandra Tenuun

Summary

A culturally-sensItIve and dedicated educator with a profound ability to connect with others. I inspire learners to think beyond conventional boundaries, fostering insightful learning. Passionate about embracing diverse cultures, I am inclined to create inclusive learning environments that encourage curiosity, empathy and self-growth. With a holistic teaching philosophy that integrates language and psychology, I empower students to navigate their learning journey with confidence and adaptability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist/Counsellor

Mind Culture Clinic
03.2025 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilise appropriate techniques which are suited to patients and clients during sessions to help them develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluate patients' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.

Freelance Group Counselling/Programme Facilitator

Singapore Changi Prison
01.2022 - Current
  • Interview and assess risky behaviours, emotional and mental status
  • Offering support in psychological problems, anger management issues and substance abuse
  • Providing psychoeducation to help in self-regulation, reform and reintegration into society
  • Evaluating and report on offenders' progress
  • Assess suitability of penitentiary inmates for release under parole and statutory release programs and recommendations to parole boards.

SAF Volunteer Corp (SAFVC)

Singapore Changi Prison
01.2021 - Current
  • Serve as an auxiliary counsellor to military personnel and their loved ones in the event of emotional or thanatological issues
  • Provide psychological support for soldiers' family
  • Participating in SAF events and role-related skills training, combat and in-camp training
  • Serve in various deployments
  • Contributing to training and curriculum planning for the annual reservist in the auxiliary counselling unit

Special Education Teacher

Self-employed
06.2012 - Current

Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians

  • Strategise effective learning methods for students such as using play or expressive therapy
  • Tailor learning and social skills acquisition according to individual's needs and personalities.
  • Assisting caregivers of children who are struggling with the children's disabilities
  • Counselled individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioural problems affecting educational situations.

Facilitator/Trainer (Project-Based)

K'oach Training and Development
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Conducts project-based speech and drama and debate workshops in local government primary and secondary schools
  • Training students to be equipped with soft skills
  • Provide training in researching, presentation, speaking and problem-solving skills
  • Initiated, facilitated, and moderate classroom discussions.

Service Quality Executive (On Short-Term Contract)

NTUC Club
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Trained employees on quality control procedures and standards.
  • Monitoring employees' well-being
  • Analysing trend of complaints and compliments across departments and enterprises
  • Identified performance gaps within processes and developed improvement plans.
  • Assisting the CEO in rewards remuneration and budgeting
  • Key organiser of the Excellent Service Award (EXSA)
  • Development team member of the then Downtown East Resort

Cabin Crew (Assignment Crew)

Singapore Airlines Limited
12.1999 - 02.2012
  • Collaborated with flight crew members to provide excellent customer service
  • Trained new and existing cabin crew members on safety and customer service protocols
  • German language translation on German speaking operated flights
  • Conducting aircraft launch exhibitions and presentations in overseas convention

Education

Master of Arts - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Roehampton
09.2026

Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Aventis School of Management
Singapore
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Southern Queensland
03.2013

Diploma - Marketing and Public Relations

University of Cambridge (Thames Business School)
04.2003

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conflict Solving
  • Family Counselling
  • Detail Oriented
  • Customer Service
  • Addiction Counselling
  • Effective Counselling

LANGUAGES

English Native
Chinese (Mandarin) Native
Dialects (Mandarin) Native
Thai Elementary (A2)
Malay Elementary (A2)
German Intermediate (B1)

References

Sharon, Tay Kian, Education and Career Guidance Counsellor, sharontay@moe.gov.sg, 96160827, Ministry of Education

Hobbies and Interests

Photography, Figure skating, Watersports, Song and story writing, Dancing and swimming

Timeline

Psychotherapist/Counsellor

Mind Culture Clinic
03.2025 - Current

Freelance Group Counselling/Programme Facilitator

Singapore Changi Prison
01.2022 - Current

SAF Volunteer Corp (SAFVC)

Singapore Changi Prison
01.2021 - Current

Facilitator/Trainer (Project-Based)

K'oach Training and Development
01.2017 - 12.2020

Service Quality Executive (On Short-Term Contract)

NTUC Club
01.2013 - 01.2014

Special Education Teacher

Self-employed
06.2012 - Current

Cabin Crew (Assignment Crew)

Singapore Airlines Limited
12.1999 - 02.2012

Master of Arts - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Roehampton

Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Aventis School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Southern Queensland

Diploma - Marketing and Public Relations

University of Cambridge (Thames Business School)
Dinar Aleksandra Tenuun