Veronica Tan

Experience

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  Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2012

  Teacher

  • Level coordinator for secondary Mathematics and Computer Applications (CPA)• Developed and collated lesson packages for lower and upper Secondary Mathematics, aligning content to MOE's latest syllabus while catering to students of differing academic abilities• Discipline Deputy Head for a level of students• Worked with in-house school counsellor to assist and counsel students with behavioural and / or academic issues• Treasurer of Staff Welfare Committee, ensuring events planned are within committee budget• Planned and implemented workshops and events for staff to increase bonding and enhance morale• CCA Teacher-in-Charge of Basketball C and B Division Girls• Ensured safety and discipline of students during internal and external trainings and competitions to reduce injuries Show less

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  Educational Publishing Services Limited

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Editor

  • Edited and proofread primary and secondary assessment books for Mathematics and Science to minimise errors and formatting• Sourced and selected authors to commission for books so that content aligned with MOE's latest syllabus• Managed authors' timeline for manuscript submission to adhere to tight deadlines for publishing• Communicated with in-house grapic designers for the layout and formatting of assessment books• Managed crowds, handled parents' queries and assisted with sales during annual Singapore Book Festival at firm's booths, increasing customers' satisfaction• Project lead for e-Learning collaboration project between EPH and Popular• Planned and managed manpower for conversion of more than 200 printed books to Go.Easel digital platform within 6 months Show less

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  Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  Flexi-Adjunct Teacher
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  Mind Stretcher Education

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  Curriculum Specialist and Teacher

  • Created lesson packages for primary and secondary Mathematics for use in classroom teaching by all teachers in the relevant levels.• Edited Mathematics lesson packages to ensure consistency and accuracy in language and content, reducing amendments by 90%.• Planned and conducted primary and secondary Mathematics lessons to cater to students of different academic abilities and backgrounds, increasing classroom participation.• Proposed, designed and implemented workshops to train teachers on the use of Mathematics manipulatives and to align teaching with the latest MOE syllabus. Show less

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  Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Flexi-Adjunct Teacher
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  Singapore Management University

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2023

  Senior Manager

  Career coach, Corporate Relations• Fostered employer relationships across multiple industries (Education, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail , Sustainability, Transport etc) to secure suitable full time and internship roles for undergraduates and graduates.• Manage and support employer events yearly by marketing and providing advice on ideal period and content, maximising outreach and outcomes to students.• Deliver around 10 Career Workshops for students across 6 schools to prepare them for internship and job applications annually.• Coach and counsel more than 100 students (resume, cover letter, mock interview) yearly by providing individual career advice, supporting their career development, and ensuring readiness for career-related interactions with employers.• Lead a team of 4 to develop and launch a media campaign to students aimed at providing timely guidance and strategies for internship and job search.• Present project timeline and content to department’s senior executives to ensure content outlined align with employers’ recruitment cycle and students’ requirements.• Part of SMU’s Employability Symposium 2023 exco team to launch school’s new academic transcript. Show less

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  Nanyang Technological University Singapore

  Aug 2023 - now

  Careers & Global Experience Assistant Director