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Work History
Education
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Canadian Volunteer Experience
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Joshie K. Tan

Joshie K. Tan

Calgary,AB Alberta

Summary

Inclusive educator with 15 years experience in supporting students and clients of varies nationalities, abilities, orientations, status and more. Talented in solving problem, diplomatic in communicating with the Boards, all level of stakeholders for great collaboration even when deadlines are tight. Dedicated in following a framework of established methods, protocols, procedures and reliable in managing sensitive and discretionary matters which require strict confidentiality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
Calgary, AB
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide individualized support for special needs clients in locating resources and community programs.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
  • Readily be on alert for Crisis Intervention and support Positive Behavior.
  • Collaborated with other staff and leaders in developing appropriate plans focusing on each individual's life goals.
  • Represent team as Positive Alternative Resource Commiittee

Head of School

IPEKA - IICS School
Jakarta, Indonesia
07.2018 - 06.2022

Overseer of 950+ students ranging from Nursery to Grade 12.

  • Created monthly budget proposals for the Board of Directors, and monitored financial performance of the school.
  • Collaborated with all stakeholders to create a positive learning environment for students of diverse cultural and linguistic background.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Successfully achieved International Baccalaureate Accreditation

Junior High Principal

IPEKA - IICS School
Jakarta, Indonesia
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Promoted to Principal position with one of the pressing tasks to bring back trust from parents, students and the community. Accomplished through solid one-on-one, group sessions and numerous follow ups in resolving parents' concerns/inquiries/feedbacks.
  • Reduced 80% bullying happening at school through weekly students collaboration, enriching the House Program, and instilling respect and inclusivity.
  • Prepared in advance daily, weekly, monthly and yearly administration operations, departments timetables, budgets and purchases.
  • Reviewed Common Core, TerraNova, NAPLAN and National examinations standardized test results by analyzing datas, research trends whilst be sensitive with adaptable outcomes.

Junior High Vice Principal

IPEKA - IICS School
Jakarta, Indonesia
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Received and interpreted mandates delivered by school district and developed policies based on determinations.
  • Sustained a good customer service environment between staff, students, parents and the Board.

Exam Chairperson

New South Wales (NSW) Board of Studies
Jakarta, Indonesia
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • Oversaw the New South Wales, Australia Board of Education examination in Indonesia
  • Invigilated and accommodated between 3 to 80 students throughout the writing of their assessments
  • Ensured exam integrity and fairness; promptly and effectively report any inconsistencies or issues
  • Maintained a professional exam centre as directed in the procedures

Education

Master of Education - Education

Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana

Diploma - Special Needs Management & Child Psychology

Linguistic Council Indonesia
Jakarta

Graduate Certificate - Treasury/Finance

McGill University
Montreal, QC

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration

The King's University
Edmonton

Skills

  • Great conflict management with focus on customer service satisfaction
  • Strong in administrative paperwork and arrangement
  • Exceptional in cultural diversity and inclusivity
  • Fast learner independently and in team
  • Proficient in Google Workspace/Suite
  • Effective in meeting deadlines and work under time pressures
  • Outstanding time management, multitasking and organizational skills with eye on details
  • Advanced in analyzing, problem solving and decision-making
  • Tactful at oral and written communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for 2023 Inclusion Awards for building inclusive communities where everyone belongs
  • Awarded 2021 Performance Recognition for successful relationship building relationships with co-workers, staff and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Selected to lead the New South Wales Invigilator Team

Timeline

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
02.2023 - Current

Head of School

IPEKA - IICS School
07.2018 - 06.2022

Junior High Principal

IPEKA - IICS School
07.2014 - 06.2018

Junior High Vice Principal

IPEKA - IICS School
06.2012 - 06.2014

Exam Chairperson

New South Wales (NSW) Board of Studies
09.2009 - 12.2011

Master of Education - Education

Indiana Wesleyan University

Diploma - Special Needs Management & Child Psychology

Linguistic Council Indonesia

Graduate Certificate - Treasury/Finance

McGill University

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration

The King's University

Canadian Volunteer Experience

  • Calgary Immigrant Women's Association - English Facilitators - January to February 2023
  • Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary - Workshop Facilitators - January to February 2023 which led to being hired

Certifications

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/ED Level C - Intermediate. Expiration: 2026-02-21
  • Vecova Medication Administration. Expiration: 2026-03-08
  • Positive Behaviour Supports I & II. Expiration: March 2025
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Expiration: March 2025

Canadian Volunteer Experience

  • Calgary Immigrant Women's Association - English Facilitators - 2023
  • Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary - Workshop Facilitators - 2023 which led to being hired

Certifications

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/ED Level C - Intermediate. Expiration: 2026-02-21
  • Vecova Medication Administration. Expiration: 2026-03-08
  • Positive Behaviour Supports I & II. Expiration: March 2025
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Expiration: March 2025
Joshie K. Tan