Student Associate
International Relations Office, National University of Singapore
I conduct campus tours for delegates from partner universities and assist in administrative tasks as well.
Work experience
Jan 2014 - Present
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Temporary Officer
Marriage and Parenthood Directorate, NPTD, PMO
I sorted emails and carried out research on Marriage & Parenthood policies in Asia.
Sep 2012 - Feb 2013
Intern
National Population and Talent Division, Prime Minister's Office
I was posted to the Overseas Singaporean Unit, under the National Population and Talent Division, Prime Minister's Office, for my 6-month internship. I was in charge of creating content for Singaporean children based overseas. I worked on 2 projects : an e-newsletter, Red & White, which I co-created the concept for alongside another intern, as well as Recess Rewind, a video series.
Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Private Part-time Tutor
I taught basic French to a UWC SEA student and 'O' Level English.
I can teach English and Chinese for primary to secondary levels, basic French, and Mathematics and Science for primary levels.
Literature and Creative Writing are subjects that I am able to teach as well.
Education
Apr 2010 - Present
Diploma in Creative Writing for Television and New Media, Certificate in Humanitarian Affairs
Singapore Polytechnic
In this course, I've learnt about journalism, film-making and scriptwriting for TV. I have been involved in the production of 2 short documentaries, 1 scene from a drama and a video promoting the course.
My final cumulative GPA stands at 3.759.
I applied to take up a Diploma-Plus, which is an additional certificate, in Humanitarian Affairs. I learnt about disaster relief, fundraising, stakeholder relations and other things related to humanitarian affairs. I was selected to join Mercy Relief on a relief mission to Japan in May 2011, which was a life-changing experience. Since then, I've represented the team in interviews and at events, and received the Outstanding Lionhearters Award in February 2012. I completed the Diploma-Plus with a GPA of 4.0, and am currently a volunteer with Mercy Relief.
Aug 2013 - Present
National University of Singapore
Currently a Global Studies major.
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Freie Universität Berlin
Summer school. Took intermediate German as well as Youth Cultures in German Literature.
Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Sciences Po. Paris
Attended Sciences Po. Paris Summer School 2013, where I learnt more about French History, Debating, Writing and Political Science. Intensive French lessons were also provided, and I earned a certificate equivalent to the DALF C1 upon completion of the programme.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
The subjects I took were : English, English Literature, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology (Pure), Chemistry (Pure) , Chinese, Higher Chinese and French.
I was part of the school choir, which won Gold (with Honours) at SYF 2007 and 2009.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
CHIJ <Kellock>
Skills
Dancing
I started ballet lessons at the age of 4, but stopped when I was 12, after achieving a Merit for RAD Grade 4 and learning the Grade 5 syllabus.
I obtained Commended Plus for the ATOD Jazz Bronze Star exam in May 2012 and am currently attending RAD Intermediate Foundation classes.
German
I obtained the Start-Deutsch A1 certificate in 2010 and am hoping to take the Zertifikat-Deutsch B1 soon.
Piano
I obtained a Distinction for my Grade 5 Theory examination and passed my Grade 6 Practical exam in September 2012.
French
I got an A2 for my GCE 'O' Levels and obtained my DELF B1 (Junior) certificate that same year, with a score of 69.5/100.
I taught basic French for a short period.
I obtained the DELF B2 certificate in 2012, with a score of 61.5/100.
Upon completion of my Summer School programme at Sciences Po. Paris, I received a certificate equivalent to the DALF C1 .
Summary
I would like to pursue a career in the journalism, humanitarian or performing arts sector. The right job for me would allow me to use my language skills and writing ability to the fullest.
Interest
Reading, Writing, Fashion, Evolution, Darwinism, Dancing (Jazz/Ballet), Singing, Acting, Languages, Volunteering, Movies, The 80s