I am a socially driven researcher and educator who thrives on turning social science insights into real-world impact.

Michelle T

I am a socially driven researcher and educator who thrives on turning social science insights into real-world impact.

Available to hire

I am a socially driven researcher and educator who thrives on turning social science insights into real-world impact.

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Work Experience

Research Associate at Centre for Holistic Initiatives in Learning & Development (CHILD), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conduct targeted literature reviews to identify and refine suitable measurement tools; deliver insights and steer team direction toward alignment with the initiative’s logic model; develop clear, practitioner-friendly materials to enhance understanding and application; execute implementation activities including designing and leading Community of Practice sessions to promote learning and collaboration; support the team as Project Coordinator, working closely with governing bodies, preschool operators and educators.
Senior Research Assistant at Centre for Assessment & Evaluation (CAE) at NIE-NTU
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Crafted proposals and write-ups including event reports and case for support; developed resources for Rapid Cycle Evaluation (RCE) including templates for record-keeping, Theory of Change (ToC), Logic Model and pit-stop checklists; facilitated research activities including leading data collection and analysis; managed rapid evaluation cycles and fostered strategic engagement with stakeholders; synthesized findings into actionable insights for reporting to upper management and partner organizations.
Research Assistant at Centre for Assessment & Evaluation (CAE) at NIE-NTU
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Supported research activities, led data collection and analyses, and contributed to the development of evaluation templates and reporting materials; assisted in stakeholder engagement and synthesis of results for publications and organizational reporting.
General Education Officer (Untrained) at Ministry of Education
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Adapted learning materials to support diverse abilities and students with special learning needs; monitored and tracked learning progress of over 150 students across primary levels; partnered with teacher colleagues in professional learning communities to develop learning packages for the middle primary cohort.
HR Intern at National University Health System (NUHS)
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Supported HR operations, recruitment processes and employee records; contributed to HR projects to streamline onboarding and staff development.
HR Intern at Resorts World Sentosa Pte Ltd
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Provided HR administrative support, coordinated recruitment-related tasks and assisted in employee engagement initiatives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Education

Master of Education (Developmental Psychology) at National Institute of Education, Singapore
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Honours (Distinction); Minor in Modern Languages at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Pivot Table for MS Excel: Advanced Features and Skills
August 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026
Psychological First Aid
November 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026
NTU - FTA Series: Big Data and Data Analytics in Education
November 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026
Data Analytics
January 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services