Counsellor

• Apr 2019 - Present

-Initiated to partake in MOE's pilot pre-Enhanced Step Up (ESU) programm. -Build rapport with beneficiaries aged 13-18 years old in both community drop-in (The Fort) and school setting (Project CABIN) through intentional engagements to create a strong foundation for therapeutic interventions. Adaptable to virtual engagement to stay current with emerging trends. -Utilize creativity and rapport to create inclusive youth-initiated programmes that captializes on their interests and strengths. Incorporate teachable moments such as conflict resolution, effective communication and teamwork. -Provide casework and counseling, emotional support and psychoeducation. Conduct intake assessment using CANS and trauma-informed practices. -Proactively engage at-risk youths through street outreach at community congregation hotspots. Independently manage volunteer and corporate relationships by liaising with external stakeholders such as MNCs. Actively source for relevant resources and match them to clients' needs. -Trained in Appropriate Adults for Young Suspects (AAYS). Show less

Intern Counsellor

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

-Completed Master's practicum at NuLife Care & Counselling Services. -Provided comprehensive case management and counselling to youths, couples and families, through collaborative goal-setting and connecting them to appropriate resources. -Intervention modalities include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). -Participated in legal consultations, court hearings and case conferences with other community partners. -Identified risk and resiliency factors within clients, friends, family, school and community to develop intervention plans. -Part of the organizing committee for multiple events such as NuLife's Annual Symposium (Suicide Intervention) and B3S programmes. Subsequently invited and accepted to be a committee member. Show less

Executive

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

-Planned and coordinated non-academic school-wide events across 3 campuses for 2400 students from all 15 levels. Examples include dental appointments, health checks, overseas exchange, quarterly parent-teacher conferences and NRIC registration. -Managed expectations and relationships between multiple external vendors and internal school stakeholders. Aligned students' profile with co-curriculum trainers' method of teaching through classroom observations and constructive feedback to ensure an Autism friendly environment. -Flexible, spontaneous and acute management of daily transition schedules across 4 secondary schools to accommodate students' challenging behaviours. -Accomplished at public speaking and running training workshops for external vendors and volunteers. -Trained in Fundamentals of Autism, Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) Show less

Intern

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

Specialized in Huntington Disease. Responsible for animal welfare and basic bench work such as genotyping, tail clippings, injections etc. Specialized in Huntington Disease. Responsible for animal welfare and basic bench work such as genotyping, tail clippings, injections etc.

Research Assistant (Part-Time)

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Collected research data for Early Childhood Education through patient interactions with Pre-schoolers. Travelled to childcare centers island wide to conduct psychological assessments independently. Collected research data for Early Childhood Education through patient interactions with Pre-schoolers. Travelled to childcare centers island wide to conduct psychological assessments independently.

Radio DJ/Station Manager

• Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

Receptionist (Part-Time)

• Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

Service orientated. One of the top few backpack hostel in Singapore. Responsible for handling reservations, cash transactions, customer satisfaction and overall maintenance. Service orientated. One of the top few backpack hostel in Singapore. Responsible for handling reservations, cash transactions, customer satisfaction and overall maintenance.