Candy Chan
San Jose,CA
Summary
Aligned with the mission of the Drake Richard Kaplan Foundation, I am committed to addressing a complex social issue - toxic stress on children, which affects their brain development, academic performance, mental health, physical health, and the future of their next generations. My goal is to promote healthy brain development by strengthening parent-child connections, which buffers toxic stress. To achieve this, I develop methods that elevate emotional intelligence in young children, enabling them to succeed in school without stress, fostering their self-confidence and self-motivation, and equipping them with social-emotional learning and executive function skills that support healthy physical and mental development. This comprehensive approach has a significant impact on not only an individual's childhood but also their adulthood and future generations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
Hoppity Learning
San Jose
08.2020 - Current
Developed and implemented two science-based, evidence-based programs aimed at enhancing children's academic success without stress:
- Parenting Workshops centered on Children's Brain Development.
- Parent-Child Coaching with proprietary EQ curriculums focusing on emotion managements, self-confidence, social problem-solving skills, and executive function skills.
Positive Impact:
- After participating in our curriculum-based parent-child coaching sessions for 3 to 6 months, over 90% of parents reported significant positive changes in both their and their children’s behavior.
- Furthermore, more than 97% of children reported a stronger connection with their parents, contributing to a stress-free educational environment.
Founder & Part-Time Teacher
Reaching Hearts Preschool
San Jose
11.2012 - Current
- Teaches and manages a preschool emphasizing innovative educational practices for cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Children's Ministry Director
Lord's Grace Christian Church
Mountain View
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Oversaw children's programs, enhancing community engagement and educational outreach.
Research Engineer
Docomo Communications Laboratories USA, Inc.
San Jose
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Led projects that resulted in four U.S Patents, improving scalable user interfaces.
Education
M.Div. in Divinity with classes in Coaching and Marriage Family Therapy -
Western Seminary
06.2011
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering -
Stanford University
12.2000
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering -
University of Alberta
06.1999
Skills
- Visionary Leadership
- Growth Mindset
- Empathy
- Staff Management
- Board Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Business Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Goal Setting
- Partnership Building
- Performance Assessments
- Client Engagement
- Revenue Generation
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- California Childhood Development Site Supervisor Permit Holder
- Oxford Brain Story Certification
- Certified Emotional Intelligence Life Coach
- Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Professional Achievements
- 2024, Behavioral Health Community Hero Award, County of Santa Clara, California (for Hoppity Learning)
- 2001 to 2004, Four US-Granted Patents, Docomo Communications Laboratories USA, Inc.
- 2001, Research of the Year Award, Docomo Communications Laboratories USA, Inc.
Media Engagements
- Providing parenting talks on major media outlets:
- KTSF TV (28+ episodes on the Great Family Show) - the largest Asian broadcast station in the US,
- Sing Tao Chinese Radio on a mental health talk - a sub-group of a world-wide Asian radio station, and
- UChannel online TV (two interviews on children's brain development) - an online TV channel serving Taiwanese across the US.
Global Outreach
- Parent Education Broadcasts via KTSF TV station: Reached over 2.75 million US households, enhancing parental involvement and effective child-rearing practices.
- Interactive Workshops: Conducted for teachers and parents across 3 countries, boosting effectiveness and fostering international collaboration.
- Multilingual Parent-Child Coaching: Delivered in three languages to support diverse ethnicities, promoting inclusive education.
Community Service
- CityTeam and Homeless Parking Project: Actively volunteering to support homeless initiatives, providing safe spaces and essential services.
- Walk the Wall and CSA Food Distribution: Leading and participating in events to support orphans and distribute food to low-income families, reinforcing community support networks.
- Samaritan's Purse: Engaged in programs aimed at improving the lives of children through international relief and support efforts.
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Hoppity Learning
08.2020 - Current
Founder & Part-Time Teacher
Reaching Hearts Preschool
11.2012 - Current
Children's Ministry Director
Lord's Grace Christian Church
05.2009 - 09.2011
Research Engineer
Docomo Communications Laboratories USA, Inc.
03.2001 - 04.2004
M.Div. in Divinity with classes in Coaching and Marriage Family Therapy -
Western Seminary
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering -
Stanford University
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering -
University of Alberta
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