Teaching

Teaching Assistant / Nanyang Technological University

2019

2018

2017

2014

2012

Conversation Analysis (English & Chinese)

Conversation Analysis

Bilingualism

Conversation Analysis

Semantics and Pragmatics

Cognitive Linguistics

Language in Society

Fundamentals of Linguistics: Mind & Meaning

Guest Lecturer / Nanyang Technological University

2020

2016

2015

Child-focused Conversation Analysis. Prof. Qu Li’s Cognitive Development class

Directive Sequences in Family Interactions, Prof. Denis Burnham’s Language Acquisition class

Building a Corpus. Prof. Qu Li’s Cognitive Development class

Cross-Cultural Trainer / Freelance

2018-19

2015-18

2015

2014

2013

2005

Executives at Applied Materials

Executives at Atlas Copco and Continental Automotive

Employees at Ministry of Defence, Singapore

Undergraduates from Miriam College, Philippines

Indian Chamber of Commerce

Sirva Relocation, Shanghai

Instructor

2012-14

2001-02

Writing Coach & Communication Coach. Nanyang Technological University.

Chinese Language and Culture Teaching. University of Essex. UK Millennium Award for Excellence.

Testimonials

“Yvonne was very effective in giving concrete and interesting examples to aid our understanding of concepts. Explanations of concepts were also always very clear and easy to follow.”

“Highly encouraging and supportive.”

“Approachable, friendly, inspires students to think about conversation analysis and to engage with the material in their everyday life.”

“I just wanted to thank you for the great and fruitful semester. It was really intriguing to learn about CA and the beauty that lies in it.