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JEAN FOO
Assistant Psychologist and Trainer MEd, BA (Psychology and Mathematics) Jean Foo graduated from The National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mathematics. She later went on to pursue her Master in Education at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT, Australia). Upon returning to Singapore in 2003, Jean taught children Maths and Science before deciding to work with children of various abilities. She joined an international ABA service provider in 2005 where she received her training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) which she now practices using naturalistic approaches (naturalistic ABA). Since then, she has been working with individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. Besides individual therapy and shadow support (at school), Jean facilitates social skills groups and school preparatory programmes. Through the years, she has acquired different skills and teaching methods (e.g., Social Thinking) in working with children and youth. She also conducts training programmes for children, youth, parents, and schools on various topics. |
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SOPHIA MARICAN
BA (Hons), M.Ed (Special Education) With more than 30 years of experience in the early education field, Sophia has worked with children with various needs in multiple Voluntary Welfare Organisations and private schools. In her role as an educator, she has been actively involved in crafting lesson plans, class syllabus, writing Individual Education Plans (IEP) and for children. She was also involved in organizing Co-Curricular Activities (CCA). She has also worked in preparing students for competitive sports (Special Olympics) and public concert performances (concerts for MINDS and A Very Special Walk, Pathlight). Being a seasoned traveler, Sophia has also lived in Bangalore, India where she volunteered in a school for special needs at the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center. As a believer of continuing education, Sophia recently attained her Masters in Education (Special Education) from the National Institute of Education (Singapore). |
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CHERYL TSENG
Support specialist BA (Psychology and Sociology) Cheryl Tseng holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Melbourne. Upon graduating, she worked as an autism specialist from 2004 – 2010. During her time there, she was trained in ABA, conducted individual therapy, provided shadow services, ran social groups, and served as the lead teacher at their in-house kindergarten and primary school. Upon leaving, Cheryl held the role of Senior Therapist. From 2011- present, Cheryl has continued working in the field with children on the autism spectrum and other developmental challenges. She continues to provide intensive ABA therapy, specializing in early intervention and aggressive behaviour as well as provide emotional and behavioural support for children with other challenges. From 2015 – present, Cheryl has also taken on more academic teaching, giving assistance to differently abled students who struggle to cope in the subjects of Maths, English and Science. |
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WENDY TEH
Support specialist BSc (Hons) Psychology Wendy has been active in working with individuals with special needs for about 9 years using the Advanced Behaviour Analysis (ABA) methodology amongst others. Her work involves teaching essential skills such as behavioural regulation, learning to learn skills, language acquisition, social, communication, and functional independence. She works with individuals and groups in a wide age range, from toddlers to youths across various ability levels. Her experience also includes working with parents and staff to help them acquire skills necessary for successful home support. |
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LO HUIMIN
Support specialist BA (Psychology), PGDip (Psychology) Huimin holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Swinburne University and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from The University of Melbourne. She has been working with children and youth with special needs since 2002. She was with an Autism specialised school for 6 years, focusing on educational placements, social skills, and behavioural management. During her time there, she also conducted parent and teacher training as well as provided school support. From 2008-present, Huimin has been conducting home-based therapy and academic-bridging classes for special needs students (i.e. ADHD, ADD and Dyslexia) in mainstream schools. |
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IT CHOY
Support specialist BSc (Psychology), Dip (Counselling Practice), SRN Kit holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from The Open University, United Kingdom. She is also a State Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board and achieved a Diploma in Counselling Practice with Counselling and Care Centre. She provided professional counselling in Secondary schools for five years. She then moved to working with children and youth with special needs. She was with an Autism specialised school for 9 years, focusing on educational and job placements, social skills, and behavioural management. She also provided job assessments and coaching, which included job support for clients in their job postings, and conducted parent and teacher training as well as providing school support. |
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GERMAINE CHAN
Support specialist Germaine holds a Bachelor of Psychology from The University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Psychology & Math) from The National University of Singapore. Upon her graduation in 2004, she first worked with children and youth recovering from trauma-related issues. This involved conducting assessments, making treatment recommendations, and providing individual and group therapy. Her clients also included parents, significant family members, and school staff in relation to the child. Trained in Triple P - Stepping Stones (Positive Parenting Programme), she went on to work with children and youth with special needs in an Autism-specialized school, with a focus on social skills training and behavioural management. This also involved parent and teacher training, as well as school support. |
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SANDY MARSH
MOE Trained teacher Sandy is a trained MOE educator specialising in the Teaching of Physical Education and English. She has supported the learning of mainstream and special-needs students for over 10 years. A mother of two young children, Sandy finds fulfillment in interacting with students and guiding them on their educational journey. She believes in the importance of encouraging and motivating students to explore the world around them. She also holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Monash University. |