Yi Ling Ong
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Summary
I am an experienced educator with over 10 years of teaching and coordinating experience in primary and tertiary institutions. I volunteer with economic empowerment and mental wellness organisations like DOT and The Chatty Caterpillar. I am linked to NTU/NIE through my PGDE (Pri), Adv Dip in Pri Music Ed and MEd (English Literature) journeys.
I started my teaching journey at 19 as a Design Technology relief teacher to Sec 1 students. Since then, I’ve thrived in my discomfort zone and learned voraciously from my students and peers.
I’m skilled in curriculum development in diverse subjects, from music and literary appreciation to narrative thinking and active effective citizenry. I enjoy planning and creating curricula grounded in experiential learning, community building, reflection and timeless values.
I love curating and sharing resources with people; ideating and creating meaningful content give me great joy. I enjoy reading, learning, growing, walking and deep conversations.
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Work Experience
Teaching Learning Mentor / Lecturer Jul 2014 - Present
Singapore Polytechnic Singapore* Teach Critical Analytical Thinking, Narrative Thinking and Social Innovation Project (using Design Thinking) to Years 1-2, as well as Effective Business Communication Skills to adult learners, and share my learning at workshops (2020)
* Organise and conduct professional development training as a member of the School of Life Skills Communications (LSC) Teaching Learning (TL) Team (2020)
* Conceptualise and develop an upcoming Common Core module, Problem Solving with Computational Creative Thinking, with a multidisciplinary team
* Co-develop the revised SP Graduate Attributes for polywide implementation with an interdepartmental team and co-presented Assessing Graduate Attributes with Blue 360, our findings from a pilot study, as a panelist at Bluenotes Global VX Conference 2020 (2019-2020)
* Developed and coordinated an institutional module — Narrative Thinking — involving all Year 1s and over 65 teaching staff (2019-2020)
* Coordinated an institutional module — General Education 2: Critical Reasoning and Persuasion (2018-2019)
* Organised and facilitated well-attended SPEAR Talks, where students learn from speakers with social impact (from 2018)
* Co-revamped a module for Year 2s — General Education 3: Issues and Perspectives (2016/2017)
* Revamped a foundational module for PFP students — Active and Effective Citizenry (2015/2016)
* Conducted enrichment and pedagogy sharing sessions for colleagues (“I Don’t Have Time to Read”; “The Coffee Chain Game: Upsized, etc.)
* Organised and managed student development programmes, which involved advising/facilitating teams for Pre-University Seminars and Polytechnic Forum, leading students to Hiroshima for a cultural exchange, advising students in events that hone their leadership skills, etc. (2014-2017)
Adjunct Lecturer Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
Singapore Polytechnic Singapore* Taught General Education and Communication Skills modules, e.g. Critical Reasoning Argumentation, Comm. Skills for Work, Issues Perspectives, etc.
* Conducted a pedagogy sharing session (‘What goes into a cup of coffee – relating the MDGs to our daily lives’) for colleagues
General Education Officer Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Ministry Of Education Singapore* Coordinated the Music Department and taught Music across all levels (Pri 1-6) at WVPS, while liaising with other schools, managing external vendors, and organising music performances and activities
* Redesigned and managed the school’s Music curriculum and revamped an Elective Modules Programme (Literary Appreciation)
* Twice-awarded Innovation Champion of Aesthetics CCA Department
* Led a cluster of schools in these capacities: Organising Committee Member for W5 Music Jamboree; Member of W5 Aesthetics Champion Group
* Led school units in these capacities: Chairperson of Newsletter Committee; Main teacher-in-charge of Brass Band CCA; Main teacher-in-charge and coach of Choir CCA; Form and Co-Form Teacher of P4 and P5 classes
* Taught English and Literary Appreciation to P5 pupils
Education
Master of Education (English Literature) (Education) Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
Nanyang Technological University (NIE) SingaporeCertificate of Commendation for Singapore Teachers Union Gold Medal 2015
Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Education) Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
National Institute of Education Singapore* Specialisation in teaching at Primary School Level
* Subjects studied: English, Maths, Music, Educational Psychology, ICT
Bachelor of Arts (2nd Upper Honours) in English Literature (Humanities And Social Science) Jul 2005 - Jun 2009
National University of Singapore Singapore* Undergraduate studies sponsored by MOE Teaching Award
* University Scholars Programme (USP) Senior Honour Roll for AY2008/2009
* Student Exchange Programme at the University of Toronto, in Fall 2007
* Dean’s List for meritorious performance in Semester 1 of AY2006-2007
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Q&A with Yi Ling Ong
What excites you about the field that you are in?
Non-stop learning and growing, which is aligned with my top VIA character strength (love of learning). Also, it is very meaningful to connect with individuals and guide them to see their strengths, as well as what good they are capable of.
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If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
I would go on internships in different industries (or in industries that I am interested in), instead of sticking to my field. Also, I would network more widely and start volunteering at an earlier age. On top of my student exchange programme, I would apply for overseas work attachments too, to gain as much exposure as possible. More importantly, I would have researched more deeply on career opportunities for a graduate in my field of study, to ensure greater employability and stackability of my skill-sets.
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