Sophia TAN Chay Lee

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« English Specialist ✍️ Writer 🧠 Dementia Advocate πŸ‘» Paranormal Enthusiast

Singapore

About

I last worked at Dementia Singapore (DSG), Singapore’s leading Social Service Agency (SSA) specialised dementia care. My foray into dementia care was inspired by the time caring for my father who had Alzheimer's Disease before he passed away in 2019. I was excited to have the opportunity to work with youths to advocate dementia care in my capacity as a Senior Programme Executive in Youth Outreach, and grateful to be tapping into my experience as a former educator and caregiver for this role. My previous stint was a support officer for the German Embassy in Singapore, assisting with research, press matters and social media. I wrote speeches for the Ambassador and was directly involved in planning events that supported bilateral relations between Singapore and Germany, Apart from teaching, I also explored other roles in education, such as in research, publishing and student service. Throughout my stints in education, I sought to empower youths with the soft skills and knowledge to think critically about the world around us. I am also a volunteer blogger for an elderly home and enjoy writing articles on health, ageing and life in general. Most of all, I love telling a good story! Currently, I seek a position in which I can make use of my English language skills, and to conduct outreach to youths.

Experience

  • Fiction Writer at Freelance
    May 2022 - Present Β· 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Senior Programme Executive in Youth Outreach at Dementia Singapore
    Dec 2023 - Sep 2024 Β· 10 mos

  • Support Officer at AuswΓ€rtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 Β· 1 yr 1 mo

    I supported the German Embassy on matters such as organising events, posting on social media and carrying out research. I also carried out press reviews daily on newsworthy articles related to culture, politics, business and economics. My role also included writing speeches for the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission.

  • Health and well-being at Career Break
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 Β· 6 mos

  • Teaching Specialist at The Learning Lab, Singapore
    Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 Β· 1 yr 11 mos

    οƒ— Taught English and literary skills to primary school students οƒ— Monitored the academic achievements and well-being of students οƒ— Communicated regularly with parents and members of the public