Yuan Ling, Alma Wang
Summary
Childcare Principal,
organizational leader and educational and administrator; offering 3 years of experience as a Center Leader for preschools. Exercises competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Committed with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centre Leader
Amazing Star Montessori House CCK
01.2024 - Current
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of employees in a childcare establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Reduced operational expenses by implementing cost-effective solutions and proactively monitoring budgetary allocation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction and trust in leadership capabilities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and partners, securing favorable terms that aligned with business requirements.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Childcare Principal
Inspire Kids International
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided instructional leadership through professional development sessions, classroom observations, and working hand in hand with teacher's feedback
- Coordinating schedules and managing staff and children's timetables
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create effective lesson plans and center's resources to meet SPARK and Healthy meals (HMPP) standards
- Prepare and maintain high standards for ECDA centre license renewal
- Assisted in hiring new staff members by conducting interviews and reviewing resumes
- Effective communications with personnel on issues related to budgeting, staffing, safety protocols, and other operational matters
- Provided teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice
- Liaised between local communities to further enhance children's learning etc Singapore Kindness Movement, NLB
- Maintained good relationship with auditors and subsidy officers in keeping accurate records of students attendances and ECDA CMS and MSF subsidies
- Implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and collaborating with various staff to understand their unique budgetary needs, and ensuring financial resources are allocated appropriately to support the school's mission and objectives
- Communicated regularly to develop positive relationships with parents and guardians about student progress, behavioral issues and other concerns.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Project Manager
Pinnacle Wall Arts Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality
- Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders
- Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
L2 English Teacher
Admiral Hill Preschool Pte Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Taught skills in English grammar, vocabulary, and proper word usage
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas
- Instructed students in grammar, composition, and reading comprehension
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills
- Supervised classroom behavior and moderated discussions to maintain respectful environment
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
Visual Artist
Visual Media Works
09.2005 - 03.2008
- Produced high-quality visual assets according to client specifications within tight deadlines
- Communicated effectively with colleagues throughout the design process to ensure timely delivery of projects
- Demonstrated organizational skills by managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality standards.
Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Leadership -
Asian International College, Singapore
03.2012
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (AECE) -
Nanyang Institute of Management, Singapore
11.2009
Diploma in Visual Communications -
Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts, Singapore
06.2003
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Employee Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- School Administration
- Staff Development
- Classroom Management
- Administrative Management
- Special Education
- Community Engagement
- Microsoft Office
- Student and Parent Relations
- Operational Planning
- Expense Control
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Event Coordination
- Fundraising
- Continuous improvements
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control
Certification
- M9A-Life Insurance and Investment-Linked Polices
- Human Resource Capability Development Module
- Leadership Capability Development Module
- Accounting Course for Non-Finance Professionals
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Centre Leader
Amazing Star Montessori House CCK
01.2024 - Current
Childcare Principal
Inspire Kids International
09.2019 - 06.2022
Project Manager
Pinnacle Wall Arts Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2019
L2 English Teacher
Admiral Hill Preschool Pte Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2012
Visual Artist
Visual Media Works
09.2005 - 03.2008
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Leadership -
Asian International College, Singapore
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (AECE) -
Nanyang Institute of Management, Singapore
Diploma in Visual Communications -
Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts, Singapore
- M9A-Life Insurance and Investment-Linked Polices
- Human Resource Capability Development Module
- Leadership Capability Development Module
- Accounting Course for Non-Finance Professionals
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