Lauren Joy Yong
MOE Certified Ex-School Teacher
415 Sembawang Drive #02-728 Singapore
Summary
Dedicated and caring Teacher with more than ten years of teaching and tutoring experience combined with communication strengths and good interpersonal skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day classroom activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Goal-oriented, focused and passionate about helping students excel academically. Supporter of technology-centered strategies to enhance learning. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Science Tutor
Primary School Students
01.2017 - Current
- Reinforced what students had learnt in schools in a concise and comprehensive manner.
- Breakdown complex ideas and explain concepts to students in a simplified manner to support understanding and improve recall.
- Sourced for appropriate learning materials to support students' learning and to provide ample opportunities for practices.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and provide suggestions for addressing areas of concern.
- Improved exam scores with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Secondary School Science Teacher
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Kept classroom environments conducive and focused on learning by establishing rapport with students and positive classroom management skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and provided feedback to help students improve in a timely manner.
- Taught science skills and principles to secondary school students using real-world examples to make learning interesting and relevant.
- Kept updated of technological advances in science and adapted teaching materials to reflect current real-world scenarios.
- Planned, prepared and execute well-thought out lesson plans to give students the best possible learning experience.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Coordinated and collaborated well with colleagues during departmental meetings to develope teaching materials together.
- Demonstrated openness to accept feedback and make improvements based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Education) - Teaching of Science And English
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 07.2006 - 07.2010
Diploma in Applied Food Science And Nutrition -
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore 07.2003 - 03.2006
GCE A Level -
Anderson Junior College
01.2000 - 12.2001
GCE O Level -
St. Margaret's Secondary School
01.1996 - 12.1999
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum Development
Instructional design
Student engagement
Classroom management
Testing and grading
Fast Learner
Accomplishments
- Helped improve student's science grades from AL6 to AL2 in the 2021 PSLE.
- Won consistent referrals from parents for quality of instruction.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Science Tutor
Primary School Students
01.2017 - Current
Secondary School Science Teacher
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
06.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science (Education) - Teaching of Science And English
Nanyang Technological University
07.2006 - 07.2010
Diploma in Applied Food Science And Nutrition -
Temasek Polytechnic
07.2003 - 03.2006
GCE A Level -
Anderson Junior College
01.2000 - 12.2001
GCE O Level -
St. Margaret's Secondary School
01.1996 - 12.1999