
Name: Joanne Tan Soek Kiang
Membership level: Fellow
Gender: Female
Office Phone: 6881 2072
Bio About
Joanne holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education and has a Diploma in Dyslexia studies. She values the importance of early literacy and believes that early intervention is crucial in helping struggling readers achieve. Joanne joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore in 2004 and has dedicated her work to teaching preschoolers at risk of learning difficulties. Aside from working with young children, Joanne also coaches teachers and conducts awareness talks and workshops for parents.
Testimonial
Parent: Mr Loke HungChi
Gerard has been most blessed to have been taught by Teacher Joanne.
Under 15 months of skilful tutelage and patient guidance by Teacher Joanne, Gerard's progress in kindergarten and primary school has been most encouraging. Gerard is now able to read independently. More importantly, he loves to read and he loves attending classes at DAS. We look forward to him reading to learn in addition to learning to read.
Teacher Joanne's belief that every child can learn and improve is infectious and it has intrinsically motivated Gerard to believe in and better himself. Her 'mantra' to the children is to have faith that they can learn and improve. With timely and just-in-time feedback given to Gerard, Teacher Joanne is able help him achieve his potential such that he is able to better cope with his primary school assignments. Teacher Joanne also goes the extra mile to provide feedback to us so that we can better guide him at home after his DAS classes.
Teacher Joanne is a dedicated educator and life-coach who believes in the holistic development of the children under her charge.
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications |
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Wheelock College 2014 |
Qualifications |
Certificate in Numeracy Support Dyslexia Association of Singapore 2013 |
Qualifications |
Certificate in Know it-Teach it Grammar British Council 2012 |
Qualifications |
Certificate in Dyslexia Screening Test (DEST-2) Dyslexia Association of Singapore 2012 |
Qualifications |
Foundation in Speech and Language Impairment Dyslexia Association of Singapore 2012 |
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Diploma in Dyslexia Studies Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers 2010 |
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Certificate of Attendance DAS Orton-Gillingham Training Course Dyslexia Association of Singapore 2007 |
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Diploma in Preschool Teaching – English KLC School of Education 2006 |
Qualifications |
Bachelor in Business (Majoring in Communication) Queensland University of Technology 2002 |
Present Occupation
Present Occupation | Senior Educational Therapist |
Employer/ Organization | Dyslexia Association of Singapore |
Name & Address of Business | 1 Jurong West Central 2, #05-01 Jurong Point, Singapore 648886 |
Length of employment | 13 |
Former Occupation
Former Occupation | Preschool Teacher |
Employer/ Organization | Cambridge Child Development Centre |
Name & Address of Business | 35 Saraca Road Seletar Hill Estate Singapore 807381 |
Length of employment | 3 |