PEOPLE of TANGLIN Each student, teacher, staff member and parent who passes through Tanglin is an important piece that forms the anatomy of Tanglin’s culture and identity. Here are some of their stories. Erika Rahim Personal Assistant to Head of Infant School What is the best thing about working in Tanglin? I love being around educators. As a mother to two young children, I enjoy observing how the teachers do their jobs with so much love and passion. I get to learn by observing them and apply what I learned on my children. When did you join Tanglin? What did you do before that? I joined Tanglin in March 2016 as a customer service officer and in October 2017, I took on my current role. My predecessor was with Tanglin for 30 years hence I had big shoes to fill. Prior to Tanglin, I was in a similar role at a Spanish language school. The most fulfilling part of my career at Tanglin is having my work recognised. It’s important to have good working relationships with bosses and colleagues, and I am very lucky to have that here. I support Paula Craigie, who is the Head of Infant School. She is an amazing boss and I try my best to help her in all ways, including making sure she has her lunch! What does a typical workday look like? A lot goes on in the Infant School office. I could be taking last minute transport orders/messages, checking expense receipts, drafting letters, arranging meetings, solving problems and sometimes fighting fire! Every day is different but fulfilling.
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