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Miss Justine Wooden, Principal
Bachelor of Teaching (E.C.E.), Bachelor of Educational
Studies
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Justine has a dynamic
nature and you can be assured that her classroom is full of
action and excitement! She has been working
within the Early Childhood Sector for the past 9 years and
was trained and educated in Australia. She has experience
working in Australian and International kindergartens and
schools. She has been in Singapore for 6 years and has taught Kindergarten at Chatsworth International
School, Orchard campus. Justine is teaching the Pre-K AM
class for the 2009 Kindergarten year with the assistance of
Miss Anita.
Email Miss Justine:
justine@chatsworthkindergarten.com |
Miss June Yong
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies |
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June has a funky, energetic and creative presence in the
classroom! She has a lifelong passion for music and dance
and has been involved in many concerts and musicals with
both children and adults. June completed her teacher
training with the University of Melbourne (Australia) and
has many years of experience. She also has a certificate in
Identifying Children with Special Needs and Language
Development from the Linguistic Council. June is teaching
both the morning and afternoon K1 classes with the
assistance of Miss Praseeda. Email Miss June:
june@chatsworthkindergarten.com |
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Mrs Kaylene Victor
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies |
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Kaylene fell into teaching in 1991
by chance. However, ever since then she has not looked back!
She has many years of experience and is very passionate
about her profession. Kaylene has taught in both local and
international kindergartens. She completed her teacher
training with Monash University (Australia) in 2005. Kaylene
is the proud mother of two lively and wonderful sons aged 8
and 5. Kaylene is teaching both the morning and afternoon K2 classes with
the assistance of Miss Marianne.
Email Miss Kaylene:
kaylene@chatsworthkindergarten.com |
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Liu
Lao Shi
Diploma in Pre-School Teaching
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Since graduating from Pre-school Education College in Fuzhou
China, Helen has had more than 10 years of teaching
experience with children. In the course of her work, she has
accumulated rich experience in teaching young children. From
1997 onwards, Helen has been enriching the learning
experience of children in Singapore through Chinese language
and enrichment programmes, and in the process, develop
children’s interest and love for the Chinese language. Helen
brings with her special creative skills in music & piano,
dance & drama, in addition to a natural magnetism to
children.
Email Liu Lao Shi:
helenliuyh@yahoo.com.sg |
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Miss Lina
Diploma in Preschool Teaching
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Lina is a new member of our Chatsworth Kindergarten Team
this year and works with Miss Tina in the Pre-K afternoon
session. They work fantastically to create an extremely fun
and stimulating learning environment! Lina studied for her
Diploma in Preschool Teaching a number of years ago and has
enthusiastically taken this opportunity to work at
Chatsworth now that her own child has begun her preschool
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Mrs Anita Chor Diploma
in Preschool Teaching
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Anita has lived in Singapore for 22 years since she got married
in Hong Kong in 1984. She has four children aged 16 to 21.
During her full-time motherhood, she actively took part in
school-based volunteer work for a period of ten years,
participating in reading programmes and storytelling sessions,
as well as supporting children in Mathematics. Anita’s passion
for working with young children prompted her to undertake a
Diploma in Pre-school Teaching two years ago. She has been
working as pre-school teacher since then. Anita believes in the
joy within every child and yearns to give each one an enjoyable
and meaningful headstart in life. She joins the team at
Chatsworth Kindy as the Teaching Assistant for the Pre-K morning
class along with assisting in Mandarin.
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Mrs Praseeda
Valayapallil
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Praseeda moved from
India to Singapore four years ago. She has two young
children that keep her very busy! Praseeda studied in India
and has a Bachelor of Science degree. She also has many
years of experience with young children in a child care
centre in India. Praseeda now joins the team at
Chatsworth Kindergarten as the K1 Assistant. Praseeda's
enthusiasm and love for children is prominent and she enjoys
collaborating with the Chatsworth team of teachers to
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Miss Marianne Ong
Diploma in
PreSchool Teaching
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Marianne began her
working life as an engineer but made a career switch
after she discovered the fun and rewarding experience
teaching young children in her part time job as an Art
teacher. Marianne has pursued a Diploma in Preschool
Education and joined the Chatsworth Kindergarten
team after her fantastic time here as a practicum
student. Marianne is a fun and dynamic person that
believes in creating an interesting, engaging and
innovative classroom environment to make learning an
enjoyable journey for every child. Marianne is a
Teaching Assistant for both the morning and afternoon K2
classes.
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Ms
Soo Cheng Yap
Groundsperson
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Soo
Cheng began working with us in May 2005 and what an
impact she has made! Soo is very diligent in keeping
the grounds of Chatsworth Kindergarten not only clean, safe
and tidy, but extremely hygenic as well. She prepares the Kindergarten
for both the morning and afternoon sessions by being the
first member of staff to arrive for the day, finishing her
session around 12:30pm. The children are familiar with Soo
Cheng's smile and she is a truly valued member of our
team. |
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Mrs
Linda Tan
Administration Executive
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Linda is a proud
mother of two young children. She has been sending her son
to Chatsworth Kindergarten since 2004. Touched by her
friendliness, Linda was asked to join Kindy as the
Administration Officer in March 2007. Linda is a qualified
accountant and now handles all administration matters
regarding the Kindy, including admission enquiries and
processing and the sale of uniforms. She has proven to be
extremely efficient and is an excellent team member! |
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