Jessica Yim
Singapore
Summary
Award-winning educator at St Andrew's Junior College, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Student Engagement. Recognized for excellence in nurturing strong relationships and enhancing staff wellbeing, with multiple accolades for teaching and team leadership. Demonstrates a growth mindset, achieving significant milestones in educational and organizational development. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and emotional learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Paper Teacher
St Andrew's Junior College
07.2013 - Current
- Recipient for the Caring Teacher Award (2019), Nurturing Teacher Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,2017,2014), developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment in the classroom and beyond.
- Subject Survey Excellence Record holder - Managed classroom behavior and academic goals effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Staff Wellbeing Chairperson
St Andrew's Junior College
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Outstanding Contribution Award (Team) for 2 consecutive Years - Team lead for Staff Wellbeing. Worked cooperatively with School Leaders, HODs, teachers and external vendors to help achieve school's Strat Plan for Staff development.
- Established strong working relationships with School Leaders, government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts such as The Animal Project.
- Implemented Staff Wellbeing best practices to enhance teacher effectiveness and accountability by introducing staff sharing sessions to encourage team bonding and learning from one another.
- Promoted organizational transparency by implementing clear work processes to garner feedback and introduced new open communication channels between School Leaders and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Geography
Nanyang Technological University / NIE
NTU/NIE07.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Growth Mindset
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Music & Fitness
Music: I am passionate about musicianship, which enhances my creativity and focus. It has taught me discipline and refined my coordination skills.
Fitness: I am an avid runner and participate in local races. Running helps me stay healthy and clear-minded, and it teaches me perseverance and goal-setting.
Timeline
Staff Wellbeing Chairperson
St Andrew's Junior College
01.2020 - 12.2022
General Paper Teacher
St Andrew's Junior College
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Geography
Nanyang Technological University / NIE
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