Melanie W.
Head of Learning, APAC at General Assembly- Claim this Profile
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April Kemick
Mel's bubbly, outgoing personality and willingness to pitch in wherever needed quickly made her a team favourite. Highly organized and an exceptionally fast learner, she was able to juggle many tasks on tight timelines and she always did so with a smile. When we had the opportunity to extend Mel's initial contract in media relations at UofT, that's exactly what we did - and I can't think of a better testament to her work than that.
April Kemick
Mel's bubbly, outgoing personality and willingness to pitch in wherever needed quickly made her a team favourite. Highly organized and an exceptionally fast learner, she was able to juggle many tasks on tight timelines and she always did so with a smile. When we had the opportunity to extend Mel's initial contract in media relations at UofT, that's exactly what we did - and I can't think of a better testament to her work than that.
April Kemick
Mel's bubbly, outgoing personality and willingness to pitch in wherever needed quickly made her a team favourite. Highly organized and an exceptionally fast learner, she was able to juggle many tasks on tight timelines and she always did so with a smile. When we had the opportunity to extend Mel's initial contract in media relations at UofT, that's exactly what we did - and I can't think of a better testament to her work than that.
April Kemick
Mel's bubbly, outgoing personality and willingness to pitch in wherever needed quickly made her a team favourite. Highly organized and an exceptionally fast learner, she was able to juggle many tasks on tight timelines and she always did so with a smile. When we had the opportunity to extend Mel's initial contract in media relations at UofT, that's exactly what we did - and I can't think of a better testament to her work than that.
Experience
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General Assembly
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Learning, APAC
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Senior Instructor Manager, Singapore
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
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Instructor Manager, Singapore
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May 2019 - Sep 2020
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Education Programs Producer, Singapore
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Jan 2017 - May 2019
General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love.As the Education Programs Producer, my day-to-day include: - Manage the production process of our full-time immersive courses and part-time courses- Work closely with full-time and part-time instructors on pedagogy, content development and delivery - Communicate regularly with global productions to ensure highest standards across all our curriculum - Collaborate with other departments (Outcomes and Marketing) and develop unique events and opportunities for students and alumni community - Hire and train instructors- Engage in feedback sessions with instructors and students- Develop, build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including government agencies, businesses, startups and community partners.
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Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary School Visual Arts Teacher
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
The Ministry of Education is committed to bring out the best in every child by providing a variety of learning opportunities, nurturing the whole child holistically. The broad-based education exposes each child to different possibilities and ensures a strong foundation for learning in a variety of domains. - Developed and planned detailed yearly scheme of works (SOW) across all 4 levels and streams- Increased the passing rate of graduating students in the subject through individualized lesson plans and teaching effective time management planning- Organized and executed various successful arts related events for the whole school including Aesthetic Week, Post-Exam Aesthetic Activities and learning journeys- Responsible for designing various school banners, posters and other print materials for many school events such as recruitment, Open House and Founder’s Day- Strong communication skills based on regular interactions with various stakeholders between departments, administrative staffs, parents and students
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Volunteer Tutor
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
- Worked with students who face challenges in reading and writing (specifically spelling)- Developed unique lesson plans to help improve learning skills and developed confidence and self-esteem- Assisted the students with their homework assignments in various subjects - Worked with students who face challenges in reading and writing (specifically spelling)- Developed unique lesson plans to help improve learning skills and developed confidence and self-esteem- Assisted the students with their homework assignments in various subjects
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York Region District School Board
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Teacher
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Oct 2011 - May 2012
- Observed and assisted associate teachers with implementation of lessons and assessments- Developed unique lesson plans, assignments and assessments with consideration of different learners (Grade 9 through 12) and cultural backgrounds- Organized various field trips to provide students with an enhanced learning experiences - Guided and mentored students with their extracurricular activities such as Homework Club and “Free The Children”, Art Club - Observed and assisted associate teachers with implementation of lessons and assessments- Developed unique lesson plans, assignments and assessments with consideration of different learners (Grade 9 through 12) and cultural backgrounds- Organized various field trips to provide students with an enhanced learning experiences - Guided and mentored students with their extracurricular activities such as Homework Club and “Free The Children”, Art Club
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
- Initiated and executed unique art exhibitions to foster engagement and participation of the public with artists and visual arts, increasing the number of visitors to the gallery- Coordinated with the participating artists helping meet their needs and requirements including scheduling and installation- Communicated and with different campus organizations to strengthen and promote partnerships
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Media Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
- Filtered and gathered media clips daily, tracking media coverage of the university and reported to the media officers- Effectively sorted media calls and inquiries ensuring prompted connection to the right individuals/departments across the university - Researched and categorized university key contacts into an online directory by topics and categories to help media connect with the right department more efficiently - Assisted media officers with press releases writing, events planning and management and research tasks
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Seasonal Youth Counselor
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May 2008 - Jan 2010
- Worked onboard various NCL fleets within the Cruise Program department, running activities and programs for kids aged 2-17 years old - Worked onboard various NCL fleets within the Cruise Program department, running activities and programs for kids aged 2-17 years old
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Education
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General Assembly
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York University
B.Ed, Education, Visual Arts and French -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA), Arts Management, Minor in Studio Arts and French