Sherlyn Tan

A graduate from the Singapore University of Social Sciences in a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, I have always aspired to serve and work with the marginalized - faceless group of people like foreign workers and at-risk children and youth who are shunned from society. I am a person who celebrates diversity and inclusion. I also enjoy working with different people groups to provide a safe space for them to be heard and seen.

As a Psychology undergraduate at SUSS, I hope to apply what I have learnt to better meet the needs of others.

Research Assistant at The Relational Brain Lab @ SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (2025-06 – Present)

As a research assistant under Dr Atiqah Azhari, whose passion lies in social developmental neuroscience in relationships and families, my role involves being part of one of the many research projects helmed by Dr Atiqah Azhari. I am assisting in the development of research materials and the design of an app-based intervention to enhance parental emotion regulation skills, with the aim of reducing stress and strengthening parent–child interactions. In the later stages of this project, I will also be involved in the analysis of neuroimaging data to examine changes in brain activity before and after intervention, evaluating how parent emotion regulation and co-regulation support the development of child resilience.

Clinic Administrator at Promises Healthcare (2023-05 – 2024-05)

With a heart to provide a comprehensive range of psychiatric, psychological and physical well-being services for children and adults, the diversity of cases has challenged me to constantly ask and learn from the clinicians so that I can better serve clients as part of the frontline. My interactions with clients at the front desk has grown my patience and understanding towards clients with mental health conditions and their caregivers. My experience at Promises has deepened my knowledge of clinical work and enlarged my awareness of the various needs in our society.

• Register new and existing clients at the front desk.
• Refer clients to the right clinician based on the clinician's area of specialization and the client's area of concern.
• Provide a safe and secure space by being attentive and understanding towards the needs of the clients.
• Learn the various forms of treatment from clinicians such as EMDR or CBT.

L2 Teacher at PCF Sparkletots @ Radin Mas (CC) (2020-02 – 2023-01)

Over the years as a preschool teacher, I have witnessed how the early years play a vital role in shaping a child's social and emotional well-being. I believe that a strong foundation in this area fosters better learning, resilience, and overall development. My journey in early childhood education has also taught me the importance of partnering with parents—often the most challenging yet pivotal stakeholders in a child's growth.

Building trust with parents has been a key part of my work, as they are a child's first and most trusted educators.

• Design lesson plans and implement them to meet diverse needs of children holistically.
• Develop innovative and creative teaching approaches.
• Apply different assessment modes to monitor children's learning and development.
• Communicate with parents to support parent-child interactions in reaching developmental milestones.

Volunteer Tutor at Lengkok Bahru Tuition Programme (2015-01 – 2019-12)

Children, regardless of their economic and social circumstances, should never be robbed of their education. Shunned from society, at-risk children and youth are a pool of untapped brilliance and potential that should not be denied. Prompted by my passion to guide and serve this at-risk group, I volunteered at the Lengkok Bahru Tuition Programme that provides free classes for primary school children who hail from broken and singleparent families.

• Tutoring students in English and Mathematics
• Frequent checks on the mental and emotional wellbeing of at-risk students
• Ensuring that students are accounted for and kept out of trouble

Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Singapore University of Social Sciences (2022-01 – 2025-12)

Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Singapore University of Social Sciences (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Diploma in Early Childhood (DECCE - T) – National Institute of Early Childhood (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Diploma in Accountancy – Singapore Polytechnic (2016-01 – 2019-12)

GCE 'O' Levels – CHIJ Katong Convent Secondary School (2012-01 – 2015-12)