CHUNG SY YUEN MICHAEL
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CAREER SUMMARY
ECDA-approved Principal for 15+ years Early Childhood experience in charge of 25 enthusiastic & committed teachers & 230 international children in 2 centres from Japan, Hong Kong. USA, Malaysia & Singapore
PQAC-approved ECE Lecturer-Practicum Supervisor for 12 + years in charge of 15 industry experienced lecturers teaching 8 batches of 250 aspiring leaders who make an impact upon the life-long learning journey of early learners in their first 6 formative years of development
Australian International Institute for Workplace Training Online ECE Lecturer for Philippines to students who decide to commit themselves in early childhood as the career of choice
MOE-approved English Instructor for MOE Schools in Enrichment Programmes (Ongoing) catering to under-achievers from under-privileged families who strive for a breakthrough from their economic situation
MCDS-recognised Family Life Ambassador (Ongoing) to promote family bonding to build pillars of support in society
CORE COMPETENCIES
Training Industry-ready ECE Principals & Teachers who desire to make a difference
in their own lives, the children & families
Curriculum Development & Programme Planning to challenge curious & self-motivated young learners to explore their own world in an inter-cultural context to be aware of cultural sensitivities & to accept one another as unique individuals
OneECDA Documentation to ensure regulatory compliance in daily operational efficiency of the organisation
CCLS Child Subsidy to assist parents to obtain available financial assistance
Parent Partnership in collaboration with parents to strengthen family-school interactions with the child in focus
Licensing & Renewal of the centre's licence to comply with regulations in the centre's smooth & efficient services
Spark Accreditation to work toward a quality preschool in demonstration of our commitment to the parents & community
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ECDA-approved Principal/Vice Principal
- Al-Amin Education Centre (Kindergarten) 2019-2020
- Divinity Kindergarten 2008
- Twinkle Childcare Centre 2017
- Patria Kindergarten & Patria Child Development Centre (Chain of 2 preschools) 1986-2000
PQAC-approved Academic Head ECE Training
- Bentley Institute 2009-2012
- 1st Learning & Training C entre 2005-2007
- Kinderworld Education Centre 2002-2004
Curriculum Developer-Trainer-Assessor
- Australian International Institute for Workplace Training Online Lecturer Philippines 2020
- Hanbridge School 2018
Bachelor of Arts ECE Lecturer
- University of Wales & Asian International College 2009-2011
EDUCATION
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Education (ECE) 2003, Teaching & Leadership
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma (ECE) Teaching & Leadership 1993, Certificate in Admin & Supervision 1990
Institute of Education, Singapore
Intermediate Certificate (ECE) 1990
Academy of Certified Counsellors
Specialist Diploma in Special Needs 2009
Temasek Polytechnic
Certificate in Practical Counselling 2019
Australian Child Evangelism Fellowship Leadership Training Institute
Diploma 1975
ACCREDITATION
Australian International Institute for Workplace Training Approval
Online ECE Lecturer Philippines 2020
ECDA Approval
Principal with L2 certification 2020
MOE Approval
ECE Lecturer & Practicum Supervisor 2004
Preschool Qualification Accreditation Committee Approval
ECE Lecturer & Practicum Supervisor 2010