Yong Rafidah Mohamed Nor
Centre Principal
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Other useful information
– Proficiency in computer – Microsoft programmes – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Taiidi, Little Lives,
Onedrive, Google Drive, Zoom
– Digital marketing such as IG and FB
– Positive attitude to self and others, articulate and friendly at all levels and with all races
– Believes in practicality rather than unproductive measures in completing tasks
– Believes that everyone should be given the opportunity to excel and explore if what she does,
will not cause damage to himself or/ and the society
– A team player with interest and goals for the progress of the company, proactive, great listener
– Cannot tolerate favoritism, unfair treatment, and abusive and toxic environment
– Willing to take courses to upgrade and continually remain relevant to the industry and company
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Principal
Huda Childcare Centre
02.2022 - Current
- As a centre principal, I ensure the smooth daily operations of the centre
- Communicating with parents is essential to foster positive relationship with them
- I believe as a centre principal, I am not only the backbone of my team but also the frontliner for them when they require assistance
- In addition, below are some matters I have orchestrated with my team: - Mentor and supervise new and current teachers to ensure that they are performing to the company standard
- Conduct classroom observation termly
- Orchestrate events such as field trips, graduation day, teachers’ trainings, family day, flea market/ open house etc
- Liaise with the authorities such as the Ministry of Manpower
- ECDA, Ministry of Health when necessary
- Responsible in enrolment, finance and liaise with the Admin in CMS system and Taidi
- Most importantly, safety is #1
- Reason for leaving: looking for career advancement
Senior Teacher
Picket Fence Childcare Centre
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assuming VP role)
- This was a newly set up branch
- There were only less than 10 children
- As an ST, I took K1/K2 classes and executed lessons based on the LPs
- The evaluation reports were done on weekly basis
- I prepared lesson materials early so that lessons could be executed uninterrupted
- Organised the classroom setting, based on the term theme
- Ensured teachers had their classroom boards and corners were labelled and updated regularly
- Communication with parents was via Dibear
- However, only the management team would respond to parents’ messages unless it was addressed to me directly
- Reason for leaving: too micro management style to the extent that we were not allowed to communicate with the parents.
Senior Teacher
Superland Montessori Preschool
08.2021 - 10.2021
- As an ST, I took N2 class and executed lessons based on the
- LPs
- I also prepared the daily evaluation report of the lessons that had been delivered
- Lesson materials should be ready before lessons
- Organised the classroom layout based on the term theme
- Ensured teachers had their classroom boards and corners were labelled and updated regularly
- I updated the parents of their children's progress via 'Little Lives' app, sharing photos with descriptions, sharing information on their children's holistic achievement
- When there were areas of concerns, I highlighted to the parents and suggested ways to support their children and strengthen the weak areas
- Responded to parents' messages and relayed centre messages in an appropriate manner
- I also took charge in Halloween event by making a haunted house corner for the children
- I did not have the chance to fully take up the role as an ST without teaching as we needed teacher support more in managing the children
- Hence the centre principal managed the operation with the assistance of me and the rest of the team
- Reason for leaving: At that time, the Thomson Line (MRT) was not ready, hence it was inconvenient to travel and I had to be at the centre by 7.30am daily
- It became a setback for me.
Preschool Teacher (Assuming Senior Teacher
Carpe Diem Starlets 1 Pte Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Though I was a Preschool Teacher, taking K1 in 2021, I had assumed the ST roles and worked together with the Cluster Manager in the logistics and office work
- Together with my Cluster Manager, we looked into the Lesson Plans and Curriculum, I took charge of staff roster bi weekly and generated monthly reports
- I would double up duties whenever there was a shortage of staff
- Being a Preschool
- Teacher, I had to ensure that the WAP, evaluations and OWIS were updated regularly
- Pictures of children’s activities were to be in the parents’ portal on regular basis, if not weekly
- The children’s portfolio was done 2 times annually
- Other preschool teacher’s responsibilities were like any other childcare centres
- Reason for leaving: Supposed to work for family business
- However, at the last minute, my sister informed me that she could not pay me and asked me to work else
- If I did not decide to take her offer, I would have been with Carpe Diem till today.
Senior Teacher
Amar Kidz
10.2019 - 05.2020
- I taught K1 in the beginning and then the following year I taught both K1 and K2
- Other than the routine responsibilities of teaching, preparing WAP, tweaking LP, attempting lesson evaluations, I too assumed the role as a Senior Teacher and worked together with the Centre Principal
- I mentored new teachers and conducted
- Induction Sessions with the new teachers
- I had to ensure that the teachers would work together in operating the centre
- I also ensure that the food served to the children was based on the healthy plate meals
- Reason for leaving: Management was not honest and breached the working policy
- As a result, they are now closed for business.
L2 Preschool Teacher
Bright Juniors Pte Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Transferred to Cherie Hearts then bought over by Sunflower Childcare, This was my first centre in Singapore, after I returned from Malaysia
- It was a good start and a good platform for me
- When I was with Bright Junior, I assumed ST roles and carry out
- ST duties whenever necessary such as looking into the Lesson
- Plans and Curriculum, taking charge of school equipment and materials, mentoring any intern orattachment students, double up duties when there is a shortage ofmanpower
- Occasionally plan the shift roster when the need arises
- Planning the lesson plans were essential as I had to ensure that the children were being taught and guided according to the NEL requirements
- I also organized periodical events such as Deepavali
- Children’s Day, Mothers’ Day and Hari Raya
- I am also involved in the annual graduation concert when I was with Bright Junior, ensuring that the graduate children know what to do during the concert
- Working together with outsideDramaProvider, I extend the learning process of the children in mydaily lessons
- In the absence of my Principal, I ensure that the centre operated smoothly, receiving goods and supplies on behalf of the principal, attending to the enquiries professionally
- Liaising with parents could be challenging but with my previous experience, I managed to handle them diplomatically and professionally
- Should I have issues that need more time and information, I would channel them to the principal and being updated for any progress
- In her absence too, I ensure that kitchen stocks were ordered and delivered on time
- When I was with Sunflower, I was the L2 teacher and assumed the senior teacher’s role and worked closely with the CM
- Reason for leaving: Looking for more fulfilling career and was ready to grow
- Unfortunately, Sunflower did not have better opportunity for me.
English Teacher
01.2005 - 04.2016
- Operated and owned a childcare centre in Malaysia and was the, for all levels as well
- (Last drawn salary: RM10,000)
- Being the owner and operator of my own centre, I had to ensure that the welfare of my staff was being taken care of properly
- Budgeting and auditing were essential to ensure the centre could run smoothly
- I trained my staff to ensure that they were well equipped with relevant knowledge on early childhood
- The staff were also encouraged to speak comfortably with the parents relating to their children’s holistic development
- Reason for leaving: Business close as my husband was retrenched from his company of 26 years of service.
Secretary to Senior Project Manager
Sembawang Marine and Offshore Engineering, SMOE
10.2000 - 02.2004
- Last drawn salary SG$1,800)
- Responsible in oversee the daily administrative activities for the office as well as the site office
- Liaised with Client ensuring the smooth operation of project
- Monitoring the movement of stationery and office supplies for the entire project
- Coordinated with the contractors on issuance of entry permits to the yard and exit permits from the yard
- Work closely with the Scheduler for the prediction of project period and the arrival and departure of hull
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and to be presented every month for
- Board meetings
- Coordinate with the Planning and QC Departments on producing projection reports for the project
- Oversee the choice of qualified personnel for the project first then propose candidates to SPM
- Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure that project expenditure is within budget
- Reason for leaving: Starting own business oversea
Confidential Secretary
Bayer (S) Pte Ltd
05.1997 - 03.1998
- The Regional Managing Director (Last drawn salary SG$1,700)
- Responsible in oversee the daily administrative activities for the office locally as well as regionally
- Coordinated with the Sales
- Department for weekly Sales Report for Board meetings
- Ensuring smooth coordination of Customer Service Department as well as
- Sales Department in particular the delivery and order taking of stocks
- Liaised closely with the Financial Controller to ensure that office work within budget
- Coordinated with the Junior Secretary as well as Admin Clerk for smooth administrative matters
- Ensuring confidentiality at all times
- Coordinated personal effect of Regional
- Managing Director
- Responsible in the accommodationarrangement and transportation for foreign visitors as well as foreign Managing
- Directors
- Responsible in accessing qualified candidatesfor filling up vacant positions
- Ensure that Junior Secretary or AdminClerk be present for minutes taking during meetings
- Reason for leaving: Pregnant
Project Secretary
Foster Wheeler (S) Pte Ltd
06.1995 - 04.1997
- Last drawn salary SG$1,800)
- Ensure that administrative matters are well coordinated between onshore and offshore office
- As the Administrative Manager is stationed offshore, ensure that proper filing and references are maintained onshore
- Reported directly to Material Control Manager of Materials Control Department
- Coordinated with Planner and
- Buyer Departments when purchasing of materials and office supplies are concerned
- Coordinated the movement of internal transport between ferry jetty to mainland office
- Qualifying candidates for any job vacancies and propose to the Administrative
- Manager
- Liaise closely with the Main Office Human Resource
- Department on claims, sick leave and annual leave and ensure proper recording is maintained onshore
- Preparing project reports weekly for Project Management meetings
- Reason for leaving: Better job opportunity
Project Secretary
Morrison Knudsen Overseas
01.1993 - 05.1995
- Last drawn salary SG1,800)
- Ensure that administrative matters are well coordinated between onshore and offshore office
- As the Administrative Manager was stationed offshore, ensure that proper filing and references were maintained onshore
- Reported directly to Material Control Manager of Materials Control Department
- Coordinated with Planner and
- Buyer Departments when purchasing of materials and office supplies are concerned
- Coordinated the movement of internal transport between ferry jetty to mainland office
- Qualifying candidates for any job vacancies and propose to the Administrative
- Manager
- Liaise closely with the Main Office Human Resource
- Department on claims, sick leave and annual leave and ensure proper recording is maintained onshore
- Preparing project reports weekly for Project Management meetings
- Reason for leaving: End of contract
Education
GCE - undefined
1984
O’ Level - undefined
Jurong Secondary School
GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined
Woodsville Secondary
School
1987
ADECL – Advance Diploma - Early Childhood - Leadership
Ngee Ann Polytechnic / NIEC
April 2023
Affiliations
Educational Kinesiology Foundation (EKF)
- (2008)Certification of Completion for Brain Gym
International Centre for Early Childhood Education (ICEC) (2003/2005)
- Diploma in Pre-childhood Teaching
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) (2003)
- Developing Team Leadership Skills
Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) (2002)
- Problem Solving and Creativity
Singapore Productivity and Standard Board (PSB) (2001)
- Group Effectiveness Course
Singapore Productivity and Standard Board (PSB) (2001)
- Effective Business Writing Skills
Singapore Hotel Association Training and Educational Centre (SHATEC) (1989/1990)
- Communication Skills
Skills
Organize professional development
Resource Allocation
Professionalism
Counsel students
Multitasking Abilities
Human resources
Verbal and written communication
School safety
Curriculum standards
Event Planning
Strategic Planning
Interpersonal strengths
Team building
Staff and educator guidance
Stakeholder management
Parent engagement
Human Resources Management
Problem-solving abilities
Discipline management
Documentation
Behavior management
School event coordination
School culture
Classroom Management
Quote
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Centre Principal
Huda Childcare Centre
02.2022 - Current
Senior Teacher
Picket Fence Childcare Centre
11.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Teacher
Superland Montessori Preschool
08.2021 - 10.2021
Preschool Teacher (Assuming Senior Teacher
Carpe Diem Starlets 1 Pte Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Teacher
Amar Kidz
10.2019 - 05.2020
L2 Preschool Teacher
Bright Juniors Pte Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2019
English Teacher
01.2005 - 04.2016
Secretary to Senior Project Manager
Sembawang Marine and Offshore Engineering, SMOE
10.2000 - 02.2004
Confidential Secretary
Bayer (S) Pte Ltd
05.1997 - 03.1998
Project Secretary
Foster Wheeler (S) Pte Ltd
06.1995 - 04.1997
Project Secretary
Morrison Knudsen Overseas
01.1993 - 05.1995
GCE - undefined
O’ Level - undefined
Jurong Secondary School
GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined
Woodsville Secondary
School
ADECL – Advance Diploma - Early Childhood - Leadership
Ngee Ann Polytechnic / NIEC