Yi Lin Law

Experience

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  The Salvation Army Penang Children's Home

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Academic Tutor

  • Delivered personalised tutoring in English and Mathematics to children of age 8 to 16, addressing individual student needs and adapting to various learning styles.• Implemented effective study techniques that helped to guide children towards achieving their academic goals.

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  Children's Protection Society, Penang

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Academic Tutor

  • Utilised the Montessori method to deliver and contribute to the teaching of fundamental life skills to children.• Cultivated an inclusive and supportive learning environment, leading to an increase in motivation for children to pursue academic excellence.

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  Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  Mental Health Training

  • Acquired knowledge and ability of a non-clinical approach to supporting youths.• Gained an appreciation and recognised the significance of offering guidance in the lives of children and teenagers.• Developed self-help and support strategies to strengthen crisis intervention and communication skills, contributing to a holistic skill set.

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  Rainbow Centre

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  Job Shadowing- Child Psychology

  • Observed and studied the diverse methods of delivering optimal treatments to children with varying needs.• Formulated insightful observations, with a proactive approach to understand children and their conditions. • Acquired proficiency in employing various approaches and techniques to facilitate calming a child.• Gained a better understanding of the field and resources to support children and families in need in Singapore.

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  Olive Tree Development Center

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Assistant Therapist

  • Assisted therapists in running group intervention classes.• Observed and assisted therapists in individual therapy sessions.• Conducted activities as part of group intervention classes.• Assisted in creating materials.• Conducted observation analysis and interventions for students.• Observed in screening for new intake students.

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  Think Kids

  Mar 2024 - May 2024

  Child Psychology Internship

  • Provided general administrative support.• Observed and assisted in behavioral therapy sessions with a case supervisor/psychologist.• Observed and took part in life skills training conducted by psychologist.• Assisted in making materials.