Si Nong (Rachel) Tam
Wellington,New Zealand
If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.
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Summary
Compassionate post-graduate international student with strong early childhood education and Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) background helping preschool-aged children gain fundamental skills and using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to provide one-on-one training for children with autism. Maintains comforting, encouraging and positive environments for children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Circle
, Hong Kong
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide ABA training for children aged 2 to 9 with autism and SEN.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress.
- Identified potential triggers that may lead to negative behaviors and provided strategies for avoiding them.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
Kindergarten Teacher
York International Kindergarten/ Preschool (Mei Foo)
, Hong Kong
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
Intern
UNICEF HK
, Hong Kong
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Role and duties: Content develop for the Educational Team, projects, cooperate with colleagues.
Summer Class Tutor
Kindergarten
, Hong Kong
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Role and duties: Teach K3 students about arts, science and Physical activities
- Arrange and practise a drama performance with them
- Bring them to outdoor visit.
Early Childhood Teaching Trainee
EduCoach Limited
, Hong Kong
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Teaching and scaffolding students from 1.5 to 9 years old through multiple intellectual lessons, help improving their behavioural and emotional problems, and provide reviews to parents.
Student Teacher (Intern)
Christian Little Tree Kindergarten
, Hong Kong
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Role and duties: Teach and design activities for K1 students, taking care of SEN students
Student Teacher (Intern)
POH Chan Hsu Fong Lam Kindergarten Day Nursery
, Hong Kong
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Role and duties: Teach and design activities for K2 students, taking care of SEN students
Education
Masters in Educational Psychology -
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development -
09.2018 - 07.2020
Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
09.2016 - 07.2018
Skills
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Observation
- Child Development
- Bilingual in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Specialist
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Certificate of Registration as a Teacher (Qualified Kindergarten Teacher) in Hong Kong
- Certificate of Registration as a Special Childcare Worker in Hong Kong
Work Availability
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Timeline
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington - Masters in Educational Psychology,
07.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist - Autism Circle
03.2022 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Teaching Trainee - EduCoach Limited
07.2021 - 11.2021
Kindergarten Teacher - York International Kindergarten/ Preschool (Mei Foo)
09.2020 - 06.2021
Intern - UNICEF HK
03.2019 - 05.2019
The University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development,
09.2018 - 07.2020
Summer Class Tutor - Kindergarten
07.2018 - 08.2018
Student Teacher (Intern) - Christian Little Tree Kindergarten
11.2017 - 06.2018
Student Teacher (Intern) - POH Chan Hsu Fong Lam Kindergarten Day Nursery
11.2016 - 06.2017
The Education University of Hong Kong - Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education,
09.2016 - 07.2018
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