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Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Academic-Clinician-Social Scientist

  • Education

    • Centre of Excellence @ UK

      2019 - 2020
      Diploma - Super Learner Diploma Adult Education Distinction

      Remote learning and Adult learning

    • Center of Excellence , UK

      2018 - 2020
      Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Distinction

    • American University of Business and Social Sciences

      2024 - 2024
      Distinguished Professorship in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY Honorary

    • National University of Singapore

      2024 - 2025
      Professional Certificate in Data Analytics in Social Research SOCIAL SCIENCES TBD

      Activities and Societies: will equip participants with the requisite theoretical foundations and practical skills to collect, analyze and administrate the social data from surveys, interviews, fieldwork, experiment and archive. These capacities developed through the training are essential for public, civil and market organizations to facilitate informed decision-making in policy, programs, community interventions, and business plans. Social Research Design: Survey and Fieldwork - Completed Qualitative Data Analysis: Theory and PracticeQuantitative Data Analysis I with SPSS

    • Republic Polytechnic

      2023 - 2024
      Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Polytechnic Educators Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Completed

    • Alison Courses

      2024 - 2024
      Diploma in Special Needs Special Education and Teaching

    • Udemy Alumni

      2020 - 2020
      Certified Family Trauma Professional PSYCHOLOGY Completed

      Activities and Societies: Selvakumar Simon successfully completed the course Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) on 06/12/2020 as taught by Robert Rhoton on Udemy.

    • Singapore University of Social Sciences

      2013 - 2015
      Master's Degree Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Distinction 1) Theories & Principles of Social Work Supervision 2) Addiction: Behaviour Advocacy- SAWG Group Social Work

    • Stanford University School of Medicine

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate - Identifying Early Signs of Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults Psychology Pass

      Activities and Societies: Nil Recognize the identifying signs of psychosis and the range of patient presentations in psychosisDescribe the signs of psychosis and impact of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosisApply appropriate screening questions to aid the identification of a possible psychotic disorderTopicsModule 1. Basics of PsychosisModule 2. A Psychosis DiagnosisModule 3. Treating Psychosis

    • California Southern University

      2018 - 2023
      Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Clinical Psychology completed

      Activities and Societies: California Southern University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 1) Advanced Theories of Personality 2) History and Systems of Psychology 3) Ethical and Professional Issues 4) Advanced Psychopathology 5) Cultural Diversity 6) Cognition, Emotion and Motivation 7) Statistical Methods and Analysis 8) Psychopharmacology 9) Physiological Psychology 10) Psychological Assessment I 11)Research Methods in Psychology 12) Sports Psychology modules 3.78/4 GPA @ Magna Cum Laude

    • Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS

      2020 - 2020
      Professional Certificate in Public Policy and Administration (PCPPA)

    • Singapore Management University

      2014 - 2014
      Professional Certificate in Non Profit Leadership Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

      Non-Profit Leadership

    • Udemy Alumni

      2020 - 2020
      Anxiety and Stress Management Coac Health and Wellness, General Completed

    • National University of Singapore

      2021 - 2021
      Professional Certificate in Systematic Social Work Social Work Completed

    • Yale University

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate in Science of Well Being Human Interaction

      Science of Happiness

    • Nanyang Technological University

      2010 - 2010
      Grad Certificate Counselling

      Activities and Societies: Nil Counselling

    • Charles Sturt University

      1998 - 2001
      BA Communications Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

      Activities and Societies: Alumni Communications Studies

  • Experience

    • Republic Polytechnic

      May 2008 - Dec 2016
      Associate Academic Staff

      Facilitate Sports and Health Leisure related modules Seconded to Singapore Sports school under the RP-SSP Scholars ProgrammeResource Teacher @ Singapore Sports School

    • Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2022
      Student Welfare Officer (MOE) / Town Link Coordinator (MSF)

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 @ Bendemeer Primary School Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 @ Manger - Town Link Coordinator ( Woodlands Region) Based in SSO-MSFJan 2017 - Dec 2019 @ Guangyang Secondary - OCA Award for Project Athena Student Welfare Officer (SWO) main role is to provide social support to the students at-risk (including statutory cases) under your charge, which may include working with their families and other community partners to address barriers to learning and strengthening the safety net for these students. Town Link CoordinatorWork with Community Partners to UPLIFT targeted Students. Work with Ministries to establish volunteer befrienders program to target families. Generally, monitor student and families progress and support community development ad networking between schools and community partners. Show less

    • Republic Polytechnic

      May 2022 - now
      Senior Academic Staff

      1. Programme Head - Part Time Diploma in Health Services Management (Intake 6)2. Module Chair and Lecturer (PET) - Community and Social Services lessons Facilitating Health Related modules.Deliver academic and related duties for Pre-Employment Training (PET) as well as Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes.Develop and update curriculum as well as uphold academic governance.Facilitate student-learning and provide guidance to students in their character development. Initiate and supervise students in final year projects, industry internships, student overseas trips, and in various other curricular and co-curricular activities.Build industry networks and partnerships for academic-industry collaborations; contribute to industry-link applied research projects (with local and global industry partners, secondary schools, ITE institutions etc). Other responsibilities include academic administration, events management, conduct of outreach programmes, representation roles in other working committees, and leading student overseas student trips.Academic Research Fund - Pricipal Investigator for ECG related CET research. - Past Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • COA - Psychological First Aid for Children by KK Womens and Child Hospital

      Temasek Foundation International
      May 2017

    • Certificate in Social Work Supervision

      FRTC Singapore
      Apr 2016

    • Certificate of Appreciation - 9th Asean Schools Games Organizing Committee (F & B)

      Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
      Aug 2017

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

      LivingWorks
      May 2017

    • Facilitator Course - Explorations in Ethnicity by ONEpeople.sg

      ONEpeople
      Sept 2016

    • COA for Juvenile Law for Social Service Professionals

      National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
      Jan 2017

    • Engaging Youths-ar-Risk Through Effective Strategies and Techniques

      National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
      Jan 2017

    • [2024] CC-1001 Social Research Design: Survey and Fieldwork

      National University of Singapore
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Management of Family Violence - Talking to Children & Managing Abuse - related Disclosure

      National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
      Nov 2013

    • Community Mediator

      Ministry of Law, Singapore
      Aug 2009

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      Certificate of Appreciation President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) Oct 2021 On 11th October 2021, the President of the Republic of Singapore conferred the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) to 12 winners. This pinnacle award recognises individuals, organisations, leaders and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving. On behalf of the PVPA Team, we would like to send across a physical thank you note and certificate to express our gratitude and appreciation to you as a nominee of PVPA 202
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      Certificate of Appreciation for Covid19 efforts Istana- President of Singapore Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      Ministry of Law - Appreciation Award (CMC) MINLAW Dec 2020 LSA 10 yrs
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      Panelist International Youth Leadership and Innovation Forum 2018 Sep 2018
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      Ministry of Social and Family Development - Long Service Award - Nov 2014
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      SILENT HERO AWARD for being an Aspirational Pillar of Society - HillView Club Civiliians - Aug 2014
    • Awarded to Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)
      North Zone Color Award ( Sports-Group) Singapore Schools North Zone Oct 1993 For Soccer Achievement - National 3rd

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Rest Room Association of Singapore (RAS) on Jun 2014
      Rest Room Association of Singapore (RAS)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Community Mediator

      Issued by Ministry of Law, Singapore on Nov 2009
      Ministry of Law, SingaporeAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Child Safety

      Issued by Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF) on Jun 2009
      Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Grassroots Leader

      Issued by People's Association on Aug 2006
      People's AssociationAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Founder

      Issued by Dark glasses- (Mental Health Initiative) on Nov 2014
      Dark glasses- (Mental Health Initiative)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Humanitarian

      Issued by Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) on Oct 2018
      Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Alumni Coordinator (Spore chapter)

      Issued by Charles Sturt University on Oct 2001
      Charles Sturt UniversityAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Member

      Issued by American Psychological Association on Jan 2024
      American Psychological AssociationAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Judge - Singapore Psychology Award

      Issued by Singapore Psychological Society on Dec 2021
      Singapore Psychological SocietyAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Match Commissioner

      Issued by Football Association of Singapore on Feb 2022
      Football Association of SingaporeAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Academic Reviewer

      Issued by Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on Nov 2024
      Annals of the Academy of Medicine, SingaporeAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • School Advisory Member

      Issued by Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) on Jan 2020
      Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Clinical Director

      Issued by Special Olympics on Sept 2024
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Mentor

      Issued by Temasek Polytechnic on Dec 2024
      Temasek PolytechnicAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Volunteer Translater

      Issued by Pro Bono SG on Oct 2022
      Pro Bono SGAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Silver Generation Ambassador

      Issued by Agency for Integrated Care (Singapore) on Jan 2025
      Agency for Integrated Care (Singapore)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Early Career Mentorship Programme 2025

      Issued by International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) on Feb 2025
      International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)Associated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)

    • Advisory Board Subcommittee - Law & Legalities 2025

      Issued by Singapore Psychological Society on Mar 2025
      Singapore Psychological SocietyAssociated with Dr Selvakumar Simon - Distinguished Professorship (Psychology)