PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
Description
Dedicated senior SEN Officer with a passion for inclusive education and over 7 years of experience supporting diverse learners in a mainstream Secondary School in Singapore. Committed to empowering students with SEN by designing individualized interventions, fostering collaboration with parents and teachers, and leveraging EdTech to enhance student engagement. Seeking to continue creating impactful programs that ensure all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Education
Diploma in Special Education (DISE)
NIE, 2017
Focuses on managing classroom behavior, individualized educational programs, application of differentiated instruction, and use of assistive technologies to support the holistic development of students with SEN
Bachelor of Science (Major in Statistics)
NUS, 2011
Focuses on skills to analyze data, apply statistical methods, and use statistical software to solve real-world problems across various fields.
Trainings / Certifications:
Certificate of Achievement for Presenting at TPSS Shared Learning
2018
2019
2020
2022
Circle of Friends (CoF) Training, Cluster, 2021
Certificate in Facing Your Fears (FYF), PSB, 2018
Professional Experience
Senior SEN Officer
TPSS | May 2022 - Present
Lead the implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special educational needs, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, teachers, and external specialists, to provide tailored support and guidance for students with SEN.
Conduct professional development workshops for teachers and staff on inclusive teaching strategies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the use of assistive technologies.
Utilize educational technology tools to enhance student engagement, including Blooket, Padlet, and assistive technology like text-to-speech tools in Microsoft Words.
Utilize educational technology tools to build teacher competency, including Google Classroom, Google Site, OneNote Ecological framework, Canva
Collaboration with CCE dept, Gear-up on enhancing exectuive function skills via pond project
Organised Tier 2 Peer Support Buddy Programme and trained student leaders to promote a more inclusive school culture.
Monitor student progress, collect data, and adjust interventions to ensure that students are achieving their individual goals.
CLASS Facilitation and coaching on use of OneNote Ecological framework for cluster members
Hosted school attachment programme for EP from PSB in 2024
SEN Officer
TPSS | May 2017 - Apr 2022
Developed and implemented intervention plans to support students with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Facilitated small group and 1-on-1 sessions to address students' specific learning needs, focusing on executive function skills, social skills development, and academic support.
Provided consultation and guidance to teachers on adapting curriculum and classroom environments to support diverse learners.
Conducted assessments and worked closely with parents to ensure clear communication and shared goals.
Presented and facilitated in Break-out Session for AED (LBS) Symposium 2019
Presented School-based ASD Awareness Sharing 2021
Key Skills
Inclusive Education: Expertise in designing differentiated instruction and creating inclusive classroom environments.
IEP Development: Ability to craft, implement, and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with SEN.
Behavior Management: Proficient in developing behavior intervention plans and using frameworks like total behaviour theory to support emotional regulation.
Assistive Technology: Skilled in integrating assistive technologies (text-to-speech) to enhance student access to learning.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and teachers.
EdTech Tools: Knowledgeable in educational technology tools (Google Classroom, Google Site, OneNote, Canva, Blooket, Padlet, etc) to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
Professional Development: Experience in designing and conducting workshops for teachers on inclusive education practices.
Peronsal Professional Development
Advanced DISE, NIE, 2024
MOE SEN Coaching Workshop, PSB, 2023
Short-Term Attachment Programme (STAP), Temasek Poly, 2022
Coaching and Mentoring Youths Effectively, 2021
Improving Attention and Managing Overactive/Impulsive Behaviours, SPD, 2020
Interpersonal Communication Skills Course, Klover Asia, 2020
24th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professionals, IACAPAP & IMH, 2020
Creative Therapy for Working with Persons with Special Needs: Art Therapy, SSI, 2018
UnITE SpLD Conference, DAS (Singapore), 2017
Awards
MOE Service Excellence Award 2024
Gold
MOE Service Excellence Award 2021
Silver
Outstanding Contribution Award 2024
Team
Outstanding Contribution Award 2022
Team
Outstanding Contribution Award 2021
Team
TP GEM Award 2024