Q&A With Joanna Chan ‘10 AISHK Alumna and Primary School Psychologist
Join us as we speak with AISHK Alumna and Primary School Psychologist, Joanna Chan, about the pathway to her career, advice for students and fond memories of her AISHK scool days. Can you share a bit about your study and career path since leaving school? Have you always had an interest in psychology? What led to work in the education field with students? I took IB Biology in Year 11 and 12 and really enjoyed learning topics around genetics, pathology and human anatomy. I knew I wanted to get into the health industry and thought Psychology may be an option. Fast forward 11 years later, I completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) at the Australian National University and a Masters of Professional Psychology at Macquarie University. I received my training and completed my registration as a Psychologist in Sydney. I have worked in early intervention centres, community clinics before I got into the education field with the NSW Department of Education. What does a typical work day look like for you at AISHK? My typical work day usually involves seeing students, attending at least one meeting (either with parents, teachers, the LEC, student services, or with management); planning and reviewing my sessions; completing session notes and admin work. If I have time at recess, I like to head down to the field and spend my time with the primary students.
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