EDUCATION
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Minor in Psychology
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Aug 2016 -
May 2020
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Honours with Highest Distinction, CGPA: 4.95/5.00
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Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal 2020: Top graduate in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies
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Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award 2020: Academic performance, strong leadership ability, and potential for contributing to society
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School Book Prize 2017 and 2018: Top student in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies
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Dean’s List 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020: Top 5% of cohort
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Nanyang Scholarship: Academic excellence, leadership potential, and outstanding co-curricular records
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Final Year Project: Effects of music attrition on English-Mandarin Chinese bilinguals’ lexical tone perception and production in a foreign language
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Relevant coursework: Child Language, Developmental Psychology, Language and Communication Disorders, Language and Music, Language and the Brain, Learning Environments for Young Children, Multilingualism Across the Lifespan, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Acquisition
WORK EXPERIENCE
NTU Neurolinguistics And Cognitive Science Lab
Project Officer
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Published Frontiers in Psychology journal article (impact factor 4.232) as first author on effects of tone language repertoire and musical experience on non-native lexical tone perception.
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Published Scientific Reports journal article (impact factor 4.997) as first author on enduring musician advantage among former musicians in prosodic pitch perception.
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Co-wrote grant call application proposal for a pioneering study on cross-language transfer and intervention
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Prepared literature review, designed novel tasks, and recruited participants for an MOE-funded experiment to examine the link between statistical learning cognitive abilities and reading skills among 220 young bilinguals.
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Managed lab's financial management and human resource hiring process.
NTU Neurolinguistics And Cognitive Science Lab
Research Assistant
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Jun 2018 -
Dec 2019
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Collected data for a Mandarin Chinese character learning study to evaluate the effectiveness of 6 different learning methodologies among 120 7-year-old bilinguals with and without dyslexia.
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Composed summaries of speeches by distinguished speakers at international research conferences for publication purposes.
Dynamics Therapy Centre For Kids
Intern Therapy and Teaching Assistant
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May 2019 -
Jul 2019
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Facilitated speech therapy intervention in Alternative and Augmentative Communication including Picture Exchange Communication System and Key Word Signs for nonverbal children.
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Promoted occupational therapy with sensory integration for children with sensory processing issues.
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Conducted prompting and small group teaching using TEACCH, ABA, DIR Floortime, and ABI approaches among children aged 3 to 7 in the Early Intervention Programme and International School.
Playeum Children's Centre For Creativity
Intern Playmaker
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Jun 2017 -
Jul 2017
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Customised play experiences and creative workshops for 1,000 children aged 1 to 12 using Reggio Emilia approach to promote open-ended and self-directed learning.
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Coordinated professional development programmes to encourage 50 educators and parents to implement experiential learning in classroom and parenting activities.
Autism Resource Centre
Intern Early Intervention Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2016 -
May 2016
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Conducted group teaching using TEACCH and ABA approaches to prepare 9 6-year-old children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for mainstream schools.
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Developed lesson resources, visual supports, and social stories to achieve Individualised Education Programme goals.
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Analysed videos using antecedent-behaviour-consequence charts to escalate concerns to therapists.
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Facilitated class outings for applied learning activities and generalisation of new skills across settings.
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Wrote publicity emails and quarterly newsletter articles for 100 caregivers.
VOLUNTARY WORK
Autism Advocacy
Ally for Autism Advocacy
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Blogged summaries of talks given by international autism experts and advocates.
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Recorded podcast interview on neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches.
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Filmed video interview with Back to Basic Living Cafe on providing vocational training for autistic students.​
MINDS Woodlands Gardens School
Buddy for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2020
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Planned outings and weekly 3-hour sessions teaching life skills to enhance independence and social integration of 60 trainees aged 10 to 60.
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Conducted weekly live e-sessions on Zoom and curated toolkits with resources to continue providing enrichment for the trainees during the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker partial lockdown.
Dunman High School Senior High
Peer Tutor for Junior College Students
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Jan 2016 -
Jun 2016
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Created lesson resources for weekly 2-hour sessions to improve 5 junior college students’ English Language and Linguistics results by more than 3 grade jumps in GCE ‘A’ Levels examinations.
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Coached students in time management, organisation, and study techniques.
Stamford Primary School
Coordinator and Reader
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Jan 2014 –
Nov 2015
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Led weekly 1-hour storytelling sessions under National Library Board’s kidsREAD programme to cultivate literacy and creativity in 20 lower primary school students.
Peace Connect Neighbourhood Link
Mentor for Primary School Students
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Jan 2010 -
Nov 2013
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Spearheaded annual camps and weekly 1.5-hour tuition to strengthen results of 15 primary school students from disadvantaged families.
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Integrated phonics to refine phonological awareness of a student with dyslexia.
Future Problem Solving Programme International
Community Problem Solving Competition
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Feb 2011 -
Jun 2013
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Wrote a paper to examine Singapore’s food security and advocate a reduction in food waste.
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Organised 10 planting workshops and sold merchandise to raise $2,000 for Food Bank Singapore.
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Team achieved 3rd position at state level in 2012, and represented Singapore for the International Conference in the United States of America in 2013.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
NTU Welfare Services Club
Duty Committee
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Aug 2016 -
Jul 2020
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Worked with a team of 8 volunteers to plan and execute weekly activities.
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Planned onsite booth during NTU’s Social Impact Week to raise $500 for beneficiaries, increase awareness of various causes, and recruit new volunteers.
Dunman High School Community Services Club
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
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Jan 2010 -
Nov 2015
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Collaborated with external organisations such as Mountbatten Community Club and Public Utilities Board to propose and deliver more than 5 community outreach projects.
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Oversaw recruitment of over 50 volunteers for the club via social media and open house events.
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Orchestrated a Values In Action Symposium to inculcate volunteerism and impart relevant service learning skills to more than 200 students across Singapore.
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Received Goh Chok Tong NextGen Outstanding Student Leader Award in 2015 for community service.
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Given People’s Association Youth Movement STAR Award in 2013 for service learning skills.
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Awarded DHS Co-Curricular Activities Service Award in 2013 and 2015 for student leadership.
SKILLS
IT
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Audacity.
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E-Prime.
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iMovie.
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Microsoft Office.
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Praat.
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SPSS.
Language
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Written and spoken English.
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Written and spoken Mandarin Chinese.