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Cindy Chan

Mitcham,VIC

Summary

Cindy is highly motivated and has an invested interest in the social emotional wellbeing of children. Cindy aims to create a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment for children to heal, grow, and thrive to reach their potential.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Maths and English Private Tutor

Sole Trader
01.2021 - Current

- Tutored primary and secondary students in Maths and English (up to Year 10)

- Provided support for struggling students and enhancement/extension for strong students

- Prepared students for standardised assessment, competitions and selective entry examinations e.g., AMC (Australian Maths Competition), ICAS (International Competitions and Assessment for Schools), NAPLAN (National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy), LEEP exam (Learning Enrichment and Extension Program)

- Supported students with a diverse range of needs e.g., ADHD, ASD, ID

Play Therapy Student

St Andrews Christian College
02.2023 - 09.2023

- Delivered Humanistic (Child-centred) Play Therapy and Filial Therapy to students and their families

- Worked in a multidisciplinary team, liaising with classroom teachers, wellbeing, and learning support staff

- Wrote progress/summary reports

- Worked with parents/carers to identify therapy goals, treatment plan, and recommendations


Play Therapy Student

Watsonia Preschool
07.2022 - 10.2022

- Delivered the Learn To Play intervention to students

- Worked in a multidisciplinary team, liaising with teachers and classroom assistants

- Wrote summary/progress and NDIS application reports

- Worked with parents/carers to identify therapy goals, treatment plan, and recommendations

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Coordinator

MOPS/Holy Trinity Doncaster Church
01.2015 - 07.2018

- Led a team of 6 volunteers to coordinate a community service program that sought to connect mothers of young children to each other and to their community

- Coordination role included sourcing speakers, member induction, promotion, budgeting, MCing sessions


Homeschool Educator

Home
01.2018 - 12.2021

- Designed curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels

- Organised hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students

- Coordinated 'Southern and Eastern Victorian Homeschooler's' social meet ups

- Social media engagement, including creating content for YouTube homeschooling channel

Playgroup Committee Member

Holy Trinity Doncaster Church
01.2012 - 12.2015

- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss, and advance playgroup program ideas

- Delivered play-based playgroup program for preschoolers (0-6)

- Managed waitlist and inducted new members

- Wrote and distributed regular members' letter

Physiotherapist

Scope
01.2007 - 12.2008

- Delivered individually-designed treatment to restore, maintain, and improve physical functioning for children aged 0-18 with disability or developmental delay

- Delivered a therapeutic play group in a multidisciplinary team for preschoolers (0-6)

- Delivered a hydrotherapy group for preschoolers (0-6)

- Wrote progress/summary and funding reports


Education

Masters of Child Play Therapy -

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
02.2024

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery -

Box Hill TAFE
Box Hill, VIC
02.2010

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) -

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
11.2006

Victorian Certificate of Education (ATAR 99.15) -

MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne, VIC
11.2002

Skills

- Collaboration and team work

- Self motivated

- Interpersonal skills

- Planning and organisational skills

Timeline

Play Therapy Student

St Andrews Christian College
02.2023 - 09.2023

Play Therapy Student

Watsonia Preschool
07.2022 - 10.2022

Maths and English Private Tutor

Sole Trader
01.2021 - Current

Homeschool Educator

Home
01.2018 - 12.2021

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Coordinator

MOPS/Holy Trinity Doncaster Church
01.2015 - 07.2018

Playgroup Committee Member

Holy Trinity Doncaster Church
01.2012 - 12.2015

Physiotherapist

Scope
01.2007 - 12.2008

Masters of Child Play Therapy -

Deakin University

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery -

Box Hill TAFE

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) -

The University of Melbourne

Victorian Certificate of Education (ATAR 99.15) -

MacRobertson Girls High School
Cindy Chan