Experience

NPS International School Singapore

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Principal - Academic, Secondary School

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  To further enhance the high quality of teaching and learning and delivery of the curriculum in the Secondary and High Schools.To play a critical role in developing academic standards underpinned by robust and effective management systems.To promote collaboration between staff.To foster a climate of student development through embracing modern pedagogical trends which positively inform teachers’ practice.To enhance the quality of teaching to sustain academic excellence.



ST FRANCIS METHODIST SCHOOL

• Singapore
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Principal (Student Development)

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Provides oversight for all non-academic programmes, including in the areas of Christian and Character Education, Education and Career Guidance, Art, Physical and Outdoor Education;Assists the principal in strategic planning, staff management and overall administration of the school.In addition,a. provides strategic leadership on student development and pastoral systems and structuresb. develops, monitors and line manages the student development and pastoral structure c. oversees student development curriculum and coordinates the programmes and activitiesd. builds school ethos and pride, and nurtures a conducive learning climate that supports the values and ethos of the schoole. manages resources and processes for effective holistic student developmentf. develops and maintains channels of communication with all stakeholdersg. undertakes the duties of the Principal in his/her absence as assigned

• Vice Principal (Student Development) and Head of Math Department

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

• Director (Student Development) and Head of Math Department

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018



Hillside World Academy

• Vice Principal (Academics), Head of Senior School and IB MYP Coordinator

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

  As Vice Principal, oversees teaching and learning across whole school, from Pre-School to High School (K-12), and supports the school in administration, financial matters, marketing and admission efforts.As Head of Senior School, oversees the socio-emotional and academic development of students in Grade 7 to Grade 12As IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinator, oversees the whole programme itself, including curriculum, assessment and pedagogywww.hwa.edu.sg



Republic Polytechnic

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer, Centre for Educational Development

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  Develops and provides training for Republic Polytechnic lecturers’ academic professional development.Contributes towards Republic Polytechnic’s Continuing Education and Training Programmes:- Programme Head for RP’s Specialist Diploma in Applied Learning and Teaching (SDALT)- Trainer in the SkillsFuture Mentors & Mentor@Work programmes



Home

• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Rest

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Rest. Sabbatical. Recharge. Refresh. Rejuvenate.



Singapore Sports School

• Singapore
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director (Academics), IBDP Coordinator

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2015

  As Assistant Director (Academics):- Provides pedagogical leadership: Chairs Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy Committee, Advisor to ICT (Teaching and Learning) Committee, Advisor to Learning Support Committee- Monitors, sets up, implements and reviews structures and systems to support teaching and learning- Member of school-level Management CommitteeAs IBDP Coordinator:- Planned and worked towards the authorisation of school as an IB World School in May 2013 to start teaching the IBDP in January 2014- Plans and implements the Pre-IBDP programme- Plans and implements Secondary 4 Pre-IBDP London Learning Journey- Arranges IBDP students to attend the IB World Student Conferences- As part of communication plan, meets up to brief IBDP-bound students and parents- Works with the Student Development Team to develop Education and Career Guidance Programme, and IBDP CAS ProgrammeAs Head of Aesthetics Department:- Manages the arts programme and teaches music appreciation class for the lower secondaryAs member of the school’s Publication Committee:- Works closely with the Strategic Communication team to publish school enewsletters, newsletters, annual yearbooks and websiteAs member of the Secretariat to the government-level Singapore Sports School Review Committee (2014 – 2015)- Provides secretariat support to the main Review Committee and Academic Sub-Group

• Dean (Academics)

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  As Dean:- Represented the academic faculty at school-level Steering Committee- Responsible for the pastoral care and academic matters of students of a particular cohort- Responsible for the teaching and learning matters, including ICT, pedagogies, learning support and libraryAs Head (Aesthetics):- Managed the arts programme and taught music appreciation class for the lower secondary



Woodlands Secondary School

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Department (Aesthetics)

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  As Head of Department/Aesthetics:- Managed the Music, Art and Home Economics Departments.- Assisted the school’s management team in formulating and coordinating school-wide policies and strategies.- Assisted in the Examination and Performance-Based Assessment Committees.- Managed the Guitar Ensemble as teacher-in-charge.- Taught music at Secondary 1 and 2 levels.Invited by the Ministry of Education to be a member of one of the working teams for the Talent Development (Music) Section, to concretise and map out strategies and procedures concerning identification, development and support systems for talented students in Music.

• Head (Aesthetics)

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  Assisted in the establishment of the school, particularly in the following areas in the Academic Wing:- Worked together with pioneer staff to establish systems, structures and processes for teaching and learning, and student mentorship.- Put in place a customised arts programme for the lower secondary.- Set up the special rooms for the running of the arts programme.- Assisted in setting up the modular system in math.- Established the entrepreneurship education programme.- Liaised with Republic Polytechnic on our through-train programme for students.- Planned and facilitated a study visit for Heads of Departments to USA schools in Chicago and to Finland schools in Helsinki.As Head (Aesthetics):- Taught music and math at secondary levels.



Ministry of Education

• Egypt
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Head (Policy), Higher Education Division

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

  Assisted in the establishment of the 5th Polytechnic (i.e. Republic Polytechnic), and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore.Assisted in policy matters related to the tertiary arts sector, in particular, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and LASALLE College of the Arts; and Secretariat to the Arts Education Council.Staffed study visit to USA at Ministerial level.



Anglican High School

• Singapore
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Officer/Teacher (Mathematics and Music)

  • Jul 1998 - Dec 2000

  As teacher-in-charge of choir, the bi-annual choir concert was established as part of its performance calendar. The choir was brought on its singing tour to Perth.As form teacher, form class was chosen as the model class for 2 consecutive years in 1999 and 2000.Taught music and math at secondary levels.