Hi, I’m
Evelynn Yap
Summary
Organized and analytical team player who is also able to lead and manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Manjusri Secondary School
Head of Applied Learning
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with a team of teachers to curated applied learning curriculum that is aligned to school theme of assistive technology and aging population.
- Uplift committee members' ability to design, facilitate and teach design thinking both in their subject matter and the applied learning curriculum.
- Facilitated and provide materials and support for committee to design meaningful applied learning lessons that helps students appreciate the relevance of the curriculum and develop stronger motivation and purpose to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Ministry of Education
Head of Department
06.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Critically analyse curriculum initiatives; proposed structures for implementation and decision-making.
- Collaborated with department teachers to coordinate multifaceted teaching pedagogies to meet emerging trends and support curriculum initiatives.
- Networked with nation-wide schools to develop a common platform for the sharing of resources, updates on curriculum matters and provision of support for each other.
- Kept teachers' workload balanced to maintain high job satisfaction and provide ample white space for development and innovation in their teaching.
- Facilitated and provided platforms for peer sharing and professional development to significantly increasing teachers' capacity to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
Manjusri Secondary School
Subject-Based Banding Coordinator
01.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Communicate HQ's guidelines in subject-based banding to school and various stakeholders.
- Studied the SBB policy handbook, provided advice and information to school leaders and data manager on matters pertaining to offer criteria and subject weighting.
- Monitored SBB students’ progress and provided timely information to subject teachers to ensure that students are given ample support in their transition towards a more-demanding level subject.
- Communicate timely information on criteria and the offering of SBB subjects to stakeholders via Meet-the-School sessions and updating the School’s SBB microsite.
Manjusri Secondary School
Head of Timetabling Committee
01.2012 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Collect and collate timetable data from various programmme owners for input and generation of the timetable.
- Undertake a proactive role in analysing resource availability, propose alternatives and facilitate negotiations between department heads to resolves mid-level constraints where possible.
- Summarise and communicate higher level constraints in resourcing and deployment before presenting viable solutions for honest discussions and consideration at the management level.
Careers Group
Careers Associate
10.2009 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Contacted Universities of London (UoL) graduands to update database of graduates’ information, education qualifications and interests in job opportunities in London.
- Worked closely with a team to continuously reach out to graduands all over Asia and America and keep them informed of career opportunities in the United Kingdom.
- Helped increase public awareness of career coaching and job opportunities the company offers via outreach programs such as job fairs and online advertisements via social media and university forums.
Clementi Woods Secondary School
English and Mathematics Teacher
01.2005 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required topics in Math and skills required in English language mastery.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behaviour.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and provided timely interventive measures to help low-readiness students experience success.
Education
National Institute of EducationSingapore
High School Diploma
King's College LondonLondon
Master of Arts from Mathematics Education
10.2010
Nanyang Technological University, NTUSingapore
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics Education
06.2003
Skills
- Software Applications
- Data Management
Accomplishments
National Day Awardee (Commendation Award)
Certification
Data Science for Mathematics Teacher (NUS)
Distance Running, Swimming and Tennis
Enjoys running long distances 3-4 times a week, swimming and playing tennis occasionally.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Head of Applied Learning
Manjusri Secondary School
01.2022 - Current
Subject-Based Banding Coordinator
Manjusri Secondary School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Head of Department
Ministry of Education
06.2015 - Current
Head of Timetabling Committee
Manjusri Secondary School
01.2012 - 12.2015
Careers Associate
Careers Group
10.2009 - 10.2010
English and Mathematics Teacher
Clementi Woods Secondary School
01.2005 - 09.2009
National Institute of Education
High School Diploma
King's College London
Master of Arts from Mathematics Education
Nanyang Technological University, NTU
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics Education
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