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Pamela  Teo

Pamela Teo

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a background in psychology and a specialized focus on education and game-based learning design. Experienced in forging impactful connections with academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and businesses to promote effective team building and harmonious workplace relationships. Committed to enhancing the learning experience through innovative and engaging approaches. Expertise in crafting immersive game-based learning solutions empowers individuals and teams to excel in their educational and professional endeavors.

Collaborates with leadership teams to design human-centric learning experiences grounded in proven, science-based methodologies. Passionate about fostering resilience and high performance, dedicated to cultivating dynamic teams that thrive in today's fast-paced environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Adjunct Lecturer

Nanyang Technological University
8 2024 - Current
  • Module taught: Healthy Living and Wellbeing as part of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core courses for all undergraduates.

Adjunct Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
10.2022 - Current
  • Modules taught: Professional Communication Skills, Organisational Psychology, Social Psychology, Counselling Skills, GRIT, Inclusive Physical Activities, Respect in Relationship.

Senior Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed curriculum based on up-to-date industry practices and research findings in outdoor education such as Adventure Education, Instruction & Facilitation, Environmental Interpretation, Outdoor Leadership.
  • Delivered quality Pre-Employment Training (PET) modules and Continuing Education and Training (CET) modules and workshop.
  • Mentored students to support them to succeed in their learning and development.
  • Supervised student undertakings such as final year projects, student overseas trips, student events, and internships.
  • Participated in research projects and provide quality consultancy services to the outdoor education and outdoor recreation sectors.
  • Established and nurture strong relationships with industry partners to promote collaborations, such as internship programmes, projects, sponsorships and scholarships.

Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic
10.2015 - 03.2021

Academic Associate

Republic Polytechnic
09.2007 - 01.2015

Modules taught: Sports Psychology, Psychosocial Aspect of Exercise, Sociology of Sports.

Associate Lecturer

Management Development Institute of Singapore
09.2007 - 01.2015

Modules taught: Organisational Behaviour, Business Management, Communication Skills.

Psychotherapist, Educator & Corporate Trainer

05.2003 - 01.2015
  • Provided psychotherapy/ hypnotherapy services to adults, teens and families
  • Services include treatment for anger, anxiety, stress, self esteem, child/adolescent problems, conflict resolution and life transitions etc.
  • Customized developmental home programmes for students with learning difficulty.
  • Specialized in child therapy
  • Profiles of young patients include ADD/ADHD, Autistic (Asperger) and Central Auditory Processing Difficulty (CAPD) etc.

Deputy Head Training (Professional Development Programme)

Outward Bound Singapore
10.2002 - 04.2003
  • Designed and facilitated corporate team development, management development and leadership development programmes.
  • Managed business development and marketing of corporate programmes.
  • Provided training needs analysis, programme design, consultation, pre-course briefings and post course follow up services to clients.
  • Established strong network of industry contacts by cultivating excellent relationships with clients from major corporations.

Deputy Head Training (Programmes Development)

Outward Bound Singapore
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Designed and facilitated youth programmes by ensuring learning outcomes were best achieved through current methodologies.
  • Planned and supervised implementation of youth development programmes.

Trainer

Outward Bound Singapore
10.1995 - 12.1999
  • Facilitated the development of qualities such as teamwork, co-operation, leadership, personal confidence, and self-reliance.
  • Enhanced and ensured level of challenge and mental arousal met the needs of the various client groups through programme planning and execution.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Adelaide University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined

Trinity Western University

2nd Year University - undefined

Simon Fraser University

University Transfer Program - undefined

Columbia College

GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined

Yishun Junior College

GCE ‘O’ Level - undefined

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School

Skills

Student Engagement

Group Instruction

Teaching Strategies

Lesson Planning

Curriculum Development

Certification

Facilitator Certification

Accomplishments

  • Finalist for Curriculum Innovation Awards in 2021.
  • Nominated for Teaching Excellence Awards in 2020.
  • Recipient of 100 most appreciated mentors’ awards in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
  • Nominated for EXCITE Awards in 2020 and 2021. This is an internal award to recognise staff who have demonstrated exemplary service and made significant contributions to RP.
  • Principal Investigator for Active Sg Grant in 2020.
  • Served as Teaching and Learning Department Lead. Rolled out 6 events including 2 Community of Practice sessions in 2021.
  • Served as Peer Coach to colleagues preparing for facilitation certification and independent facilitation certification Assessor to staff from other departments.
  • Mentored new colleagues as part of their 1-year foundation training as Department Peer Coach since 2019.
  • Rolled out mentoring plan in response to mental/emotional health and well-being of students and staff since the start of Covid-19 as Department Mentorship Lead.
  • Responsible for setting up structures and training programmes for student leaders to assist freshmen to ease into new learning environment as Peer Support Lead.
  • Review exams and curriculum as member of the Assessment Review Committee.


Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: Chinese
  • Nationality: Singaporean

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Adjunct Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
10.2022 - Current

Senior Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic
04.2021 - 10.2022

Lecturer

Republic Polytechnic
10.2015 - 03.2021

Academic Associate

Republic Polytechnic
09.2007 - 01.2015

Associate Lecturer

Management Development Institute of Singapore
09.2007 - 01.2015

Psychotherapist, Educator & Corporate Trainer

05.2003 - 01.2015

Deputy Head Training (Professional Development Programme)

Outward Bound Singapore
10.2002 - 04.2003

Deputy Head Training (Programmes Development)

Outward Bound Singapore
01.2000 - 01.2001

Trainer

Outward Bound Singapore
10.1995 - 12.1999

Adjunct Lecturer

Nanyang Technological University
8 2024 - Current

Master of Business Administration -

Adelaide University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined

Trinity Western University

2nd Year University - undefined

Simon Fraser University

University Transfer Program - undefined

Columbia College

GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined

Yishun Junior College

GCE ‘O’ Level - undefined

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School
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