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Gwendoline Lim

Gwendoline Lim

Singapore

Summary

Educator | Communications & Critical Thinking | Student Engagement

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilitator, Small Group Sessions

CELLS Management and Consultancy
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensured a safe space for small-group sessions focused on community engagement and personal development
  • Applied effective communication and group dynamics techniques to encourage sharing of personal stories

Adjunct Instructor, Lifeskills

Temasek Polytechnic
04.2023 - Current
  • Taught Current Issues and Critical Thinking
  • Prepared students in presentation skills and information literacy

Adjunct Faculty, Corporate Communications

Singapore Management University
08.2011 - Current
  • Taught Management Communication 101 and Cor-Comm 1304
  • Designed course assessments and materials pre and post AI evolution
  • Mentored undergraduates in career and interpersonal communication
  • Inducted new colleagues as part of Buddy system
  • Recognised on Dean’s Teaching Honour List, Lee Kong Chian School of Business – 7 terms
  • Received Top Adjunct Faculty & Long Service Award, SMU

Communications Specialist, Academic Writing

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Taught Freshmore Communication Programme writing and communication skills to undergraduates
  • Provided individual feedback on written assignments to improve clarity and coherence
  • Guided students in developing argumentative essays and technical writing

Adjunct Lecturer, Communication Skills

Singapore Polytechnic
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Taught Year 1–3 students in Report Writing, Presentation Skills, and Persuasive Speaking
  • Participated in benchmarking and grading

Adjunct Lecturer, Preparatory English

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Taught English as a Second Language to young adult learners from China and South East Asian countries
  • Designed course assessments

Centre Manager and Teacher

Creative Horizons Language Centre
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Conducted creative writing enrichment classes for primary and secondary students
  • Liaised with schools, managed front office, and held parent feedback sessions
  • Managed junior teachers to teach effectively as well as communicate with clients

Teaching Consultant

Singapore Management University
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed scenario based case study assessments for Corporate Communication
  • Benchmarked and graded student submissions

English and Literature Teacher

Tanjong Katong Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Taught comprehension, writing, and oral communication skills to graduating classes
  • Designed exams and remedial programs
  • Supported students with psycho-social challenges

Special Education Assistant for Child with Autism

Yio Chu Kang
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Provided home based intervention suited to the needs of an 11 year old child such as Speech Therapy and the use of Picture Representations for communication

Special Education Assistant

Guillemard Gardens School MINDS
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Assisted in implementing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's learning and behavioural needs
  • Helped manage classroom behaviour and fostered a safe, nurturing learning environment
  • Provided close supervision and emotional support for students during transitions, meals, and enrichment activities
  • Worked collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals and caregivers to track student progress and address challenges

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

NIE
01.2002

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology and Psychology

NUS
01.2000

A' Levels -

Victoria Junior College
01.1996

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Student Engagement
  • Critical Thinking Instruction
  • Presentation Coaching
  • Persuasive Speaking
  • Communication in Business
  • Teaching
  • Facilitating online and face-to-face
  • Facilitating focus group sessions

Volunteer And Community Engagement

  • Healing Paws Programme Animal-assisted Therapy, SOSD Singapore, 2024 – Present, Conducted regular visits to nursing homes and halfway houses with cuddly Cavoodle to provide emotional support and companionship to residents, Supported mental wellness through animal-assisted interactions, helping reduce loneliness and promote joy among the elderly and vulnerable groups, Collaborated with caregivers and staff to ensure safe, calming, and meaningful experiences during each session
  • Hatha Yoga and Stretch Classes, 2017 – Present, Provided regular instruction on a regular basis for senior adult practitioners in the Fengshan neighbourhood, Provided sessions and feedback online during COVID for senior adult practitioners

Timeline

Communications Specialist, Academic Writing

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
09.2024 - 12.2024

Facilitator, Small Group Sessions

CELLS Management and Consultancy
04.2024 - Current

Adjunct Instructor, Lifeskills

Temasek Polytechnic
04.2023 - Current

Adjunct Lecturer, Communication Skills

Singapore Polytechnic
04.2016 - 08.2016

Adjunct Lecturer, Preparatory English

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
04.2015 - 08.2015

Adjunct Faculty, Corporate Communications

Singapore Management University
08.2011 - Current

Teaching Consultant

Singapore Management University
01.2010 - 01.2011

Centre Manager and Teacher

Creative Horizons Language Centre
01.2006 - 01.2015

English and Literature Teacher

Tanjong Katong Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2006

Special Education Assistant for Child with Autism

Yio Chu Kang
01.2000 - 12.2000

Special Education Assistant

Guillemard Gardens School MINDS
01.2000 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology and Psychology

NUS

A' Levels -

Victoria Junior College

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

NIE

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