Dwayne Yoong
Summary
Personable and empathetic individual equipped with deep understanding of student challenges and developmental needs. Knowledge in educational support and counseling techniques, bringing strong communication and problem-solving skills. Focused on fostering supportive environment to positively impact student growth and success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapo
04.2024 - Current
- Guided 3 students with homework, providing personalized guidance and fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging academic growth.
- Engaged in bonding activities to build trust and rapport with more than 20 students, offering emotional support and promoting a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
- Took responsibility for overall well-being of students, addressing both academic and personal challenges, and helping to nurture essential life skills.
- Advocated for the mental and emotional well-being of students by creating a safe space for all to express themselves, aligning with the goal for improving mental health in educational settings.
Psychology Intern
The Solutions Space
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded social media content creation, designing campaigns focused on mental well-being, HR, and career development.
- Coordinated student engagement booths and outreach initiatives, collaborating with institutions like SIM & Compassvale Secondary School to enhance student wellness programs.
- Assisted in HR recruitment & internship placements, providing students with career readiness resources.
- Developed SEO-optimized blog content on work-life balance, mental health, and workplace transitions.
- Collected and analyzed student feedback & behavioral insights, contributing to data-driven wellness strategies for schools and organizations.
- Managed corporate outreach with marketing agencies and institutional partners to explore collaboration opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University of Singapore
12-2025
Diploma - Information Technology
Singapore Polytechnic
05-2020
Skills
- Academic advising
- Organization
- Motivation techniques
- Talk therapy
- Presentations
Running
- Running Enthusiast: Completed a half marathon and actively runs 20km per week.
- Passionate about the psychological aspects of running, particularly the role of self-talk, mental resilience, and the cognitive benefits of physical activity.
- Advocates for the connection between mental well-being and physical health, integrating psychological insights into training and motivation.
Timeline
Psychology Intern
The Solutions Space
08.2024 - 02.2025
Student Mentor
Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapo
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University of Singapore
Diploma - Information Technology
Singapore Polytechnic
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