Siew Yin

Singapore
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I am currently

At home

Activities i am interested in:

I plan to be in Sulawesi for the month of Nov 2025
Description

It has always been my passion to develop quality education in developing countries and to support educational programmes with my knowledge, skills and expertise. For almost a decade, I have done so in Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia) and Africa (Tanzania) supporting programmes to ensure quality education with limited resources. Now I would like like to contribute and serve in South American countries instead.
Interests

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

DIY & crafts

Books

Writing

Music

Cooking & food

Beach

Hiking

Movies & TV

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Cycling

Nature

Culture

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I'm available to teach English and willing to learn Spanish

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Some knowledge of:

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Languages

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills

I was a Biological Educator to High School Students for more than 3 decades in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Dubai
Have served in developing countries like Cambodia, Tanzania and Thailand as an Education Management Advisor for almost a decade as a professional volunteer of Voluntary Service Overseas
As a trained Guidance Counsellor, I have developed Counselling and Guidance Programmes for more than a decade in Singapore, Philippines, Cambodian and Indonesian schools/colleges
Conducted numerous trainings, coaching and mentoring of school teachers, leaders and managers.
Age

72
What else ...

I'm basically an outdoor person, adventurous and willing to learn new things and meeting different people and making new friends.
I swim regularly, enjoy hiking, walking and cycling
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  None whatsoever
- Special dietary requirements
  Thankful for any kind of edible foods

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9 May 2026

Left by host (Experience local culture and ...) for Workawayer ()

Teache Siev Yin volunteered at the school for two months. She is a very good mentor, coach to train teachers. She bought and cooked the meal for herself. She strongly take care my school to be improved.
I like her and hope to see her again next time.

(Excellent )

5 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Teach English in Kendari, ...)

The 6 weeks spent with both staff and the family went by very speedily because the English centre is a vibrant place with lots of potential and interesting students who are all very committed to learn and improve their English. The warm hospitality from both staff and the family were greatly appreciated where all my basic needs were met rather … read more

(Excellent )

29 Dec 2025

Left by host (Teach English in Kendari, ...) for Workawayer ()

Yin is a very experienced teacher trainer. She knows what to do. She is like a education consultant who does a research before giving the right treatment to whoever needs her services. Once she knows the needs and what we lack of, then she takes action by arranging schedules and appropriate consultation sessions and/or observations.

Our … read more

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