Educational Qualifications

2024
Doctor of Education in Innovative Teaching and Learning, Northeastern University
Thesis “Sifting through preschool teachers’ funds of knowledge to reveal culturally sustaining child-feeding professional learning opportunities at one university in Singapore”

2018 
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Boston University

2011
Master of Arts in Food Studies, New York University

2008
Bachelor of the Arts in Media and Communications and American Studies, University of Melbourne

Academic and Professional Experience

2020 - 2024
Associate, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2018 - 2021
Early Childhood Educator and Enrichment Specialist, MapleBear Singapore

2014 – 2016
Founder, Eastern Granola

2012 – 2013
Dining Editor and Staff Writer, Asia City Media

Selected Publications

Chin, H. W. (in press).
Lessons from pursuing a doctorate in early childhood education. Early Educators.

Chin, H. W. (2024, January 26).
Providing opportunities for continued learning with reflection tools. Faculty Focus. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/educational-assessment/providing-opportunities-for-continued-learning-with-reflection-tools/

Chin, H. W. (2024, January 16).
Raising healthy eaters: Dos and don’ts. The New Age Parents. https://thenewageparents.com/raising-healthy-eaters-dos-and-donts/

Chin, H. W. (2021, July 2). Forum:
Treat male pre-school teachers fairly. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-treat-male-pre-school-teachers-fairly

Chin, H. W. (2020, July 2). Forum:
Kids should be taught kindness and inclusion. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/forum-kids-should-be-taught-kindness-and-inclusion

Chin, H. W. (2020, June 19). Forum:
Better diversity education needed. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/forum-better-diversity-education-needed

Chin, H. W. (2020, March 19). Forum:
Sexuality education must be taught in pre-schools. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/sexuality-education-must-be-taught-in-pre-schools

Chin, H. W. (2020, March 12). Forum:
Flexi-work, extra childcare leave essential for some parents. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/flexi-work-extra-childcare-leave-essential-for-some-parents

Chin, H. W. (2019, October 22). Forum:
Avoid restrictive feeding practices with kids. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/avoid-restrictive-feeding-practices-with-kids

Chin, H. W. (2019, February 14).
New guide helps parents balance emotional and academic success. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/new-guide-helps-parents-balance-emotional-and-academic-success

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