Tricia Yau

I participated in numerous VIA projects that partnered with several committees aimed to uplift the disadvantaged in Singapore.

1. Project Clover

- Project Clover is a student initiated project partnered with Riverlife Community Services that aims to help children from low income families by providing opportunities for students to share their studying techniques and tutor primary school children. As a participant, I, together with my team members, came up with notes and planned interesting and enriching lessons to engage the children. Topics such as mathematics and even the history of sporting events were taught.

2. Project Vitamindz

- Project Vitamindz is a student initiated project that aims to uplift the lives of under-privileged primary school students through interactive enrichment lessons and academic tutoring. I assisted in the detailed planning of each lesson, doing research to supplement the ideas and explanations such that each topic is explained in a way that primary school students would be able to understand easily.

• Coached youth aged 3 to 12 for competitive swim team.
• Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
• Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
• Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
• Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
• Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
• Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
• Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.