Hwee Ying Loh
High School Chemistry Teacher
Ujong Pasir
Summary
Dedicated Chemistry educator with over 15 years of experience teaching CAIE A-level (9701) and IGCSE (0620) curricula. Renowned for a strong track record in enhancing student performance and fostering a deep understanding of complex concepts through engaging and adaptable teaching methods. Committed to creating a positive learning environment, consistently exceeding expectations to support student success and academic growth. Proven ability to inspire a love for science while cultivating critical thinking skills essential for future endeavors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
High School Chemistry Teacher
Majestic International College
11.2020 - Current
- Teaching CAIE A level Chemistry (9701) and IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
- Responsible for chemistry competition training (JCCO, CCC, UKChO, EPQ)
- Head of Chemistry and Biology department from Dec 2022 – June 2025
- Invigilator for CAIE exam.
- Set and vet questions for Semester exam and Mock Exam.
- Provide lesson plans on regular basis with clear indication of the targeted learning outcomes and relevant teaching methods.
Lecturer
Sunway College
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Teaching Cambridge GCE A level (9701 Chemistry).
- Chief invigilator / invigilator for CAIE exam.
- Supervisor for CAIE Chemistry practical exam.
- Set and Vet questions for Semester exam and Mock Exam.
- Provide lesson plans on regular basis with clear indication of the targeted learning outcomes and relevant teaching methods.
- Teacher Advisor for A-level Student Council (ALSCO) & A-Level Student Ambassador (ALSTAR).
- Instructor for Science Exhibition (Chemistry Division) and Science Workshop for Sunway College's Open Day.
- Assisted Sunway Marketing Team in student recruitment activity such as outstation scholarship interview, SureWork Education Fair, etc.
- Programme Alumni Liaison (PAL) for A-Level Programme.
- Facilitator for National Chemistry Quiz (K3M).
- Write and edit references/personal statements to students for applications to university.
- Interviewer for Jeffery Cheah Special Scholarship.
Part-time lecturer
Inti International University
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsible for teaching Cambridge GCE A level (Chemistry)
- Lab demonstrator for practical session
- Consultation to student
Sessional Research Assistant
Monash University Sunway Campus
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Isolation and purification of geraniin from Nephelium Lappaceum rind (rambutan fruit peels) in large scale.
- Publication: Asiri Perera, David Appleton, Loh Hwee Ying, Sumita Elendran and Uma D. Palanisamy. (2012). Large scale purification of geraniin from Nephelium lappaceum rind waste using reverse-phase chromatography. Separation and Purification Technology 98(19), 145–149.
Part-Time Tuition Teacher
Praise Educare Centre
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Tuition teacher for Maths and Science subjects for Primary 6 students (UPSR).
- Checked the students daily school work.
Part Time Chemistry Tutor
Mastermind Training Academy
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Part-time Chemistry tutor for Form 4 and Form 5 Chemistry.
- Prepared notes, presentation slides, and assisted the Form 4 and Form 5 students to score excellently in SPM Chemistry.
Research Assistant
Chemistry Department University of Malaya
04.2004 - 12.2008
- Research assistant on contract basis, assisted in lab management and paper work.
- Performed Solid-phase peptide synthesis and molecular docking using Autodock (Master thesis: Docking and Synthesis of cyclic peptides as possible inhibitors against Dengue Virus Type-2 NS2B-NS3 Serine Protease)
- Purification and isolation of potent inhibitors of Dengue Virus Type-2 NS2B-NS3 Serine Protease from Boesenbergia rotunda (fingerroot ginger) using column chromatography.
Trainee
SIRIM Berhad
03.2003 - 05.2003
- involved in solid-phase combinatorial synthesis of seaweed bioactivities.
- Synthesized compounds based on the existing indole bioactivities from seaweed as templates through solid-phase organic synthesis (SPOS) using a palladium-catalysed cyclization reaction.
- Industry: Science & Technology
- Specialization: Chemistry
- Role: Others
- Position Level: Fresh / Entry Level
Education
Master's Degree - Bioorganic Chemistry
University of Malaya
Malaysia01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Chemistry
University of Malaya
Malaysia01.2004
Skills
Assistant examiner for AS Level Chemistry
References
- Daniel, Downer, Vice Academic Principal of UK Programme, daniel.downer@nhmic.com, +86-13861511844, Majestic International College, Foshan, China
- Aileen, Lin, Vice Principal, aileen.lin@nhmic.com, +86-13924266132, Majestic International College, Foshan, China
- Lulu, Xin, Head of Academic Affairs, lulu.xin@nhmic.com, +86-18520015691, Majestic International College, Foshan, China
- Ruth, Cheah Kah Yok, Director of Programme – Cambridge A Level, ruthc@sunway.edu.my, +603 5638 7176 (Ext: 8301), Sunway College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Award
56th Meeting of Nobel Prize Winners with Young Scientists, 18th Assembly in Chemistry, 25-30 June 2006, Lindau, Germany.
Attended Conferences / Workshops
- Trends in Biotechnology 3 Symposium, 4-6 September 2006, Malaysia.
- National Seminar on Computational Biology in Pharmaceutical Applications & Introductory Computational Biology, 8-10 December 2005, UITM, Malaysia
- 2nd Asian Regional Dengue Research Networking Meeting, 28-30 September 2005, Singapore.
- BioMalaysia 2006, 6-8 December 2006, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 12th Asian Chemical Congress, 23-25 August 2007, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Attended training programme
- 1. CIE Teacher's Training (Stage 2) - 2013
- 2. Module 2: From Theories to Practices. Part 1 –Managing Learning Behaviours - 2015
- 3. Pre-U Conference - 2014, 2016, 2018
- 4. Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) Professional Development – 2018
- 5. Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) 2022-24 and 2025-27 Syllabus | Focus on Assessment | Shenzhen, China – 2025
Additional Info
List of Students who received Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (9701 Chemistry):
- Brian Kling Chew Sian - Top in the World- Cambridge International A Level Nov 2015 CIE
- Tan Xue Heng- Top in Malaysia – Cambridge International AS Level, June 2015 CIE
- Tan Chang Yu- Best Across 4 subjects Cambridge International AS Level, June 2015 CIE
- Tan Hau Zhe - Top in the World – Cambridge International A Level, Nov 2020 CAIE
Research experience:
- Solid-phase peptide synthesis (master project)
- Organic synthesis
- Natural product: plant extraction, isolation and characterization
Timeline
High School Chemistry Teacher
Majestic International College
11.2020 - Current
Lecturer
Sunway College
01.2012 - 08.2020
Part-time lecturer
Inti International University
07.2011 - 12.2011
Sessional Research Assistant
Monash University Sunway Campus
02.2010 - 06.2010
Part-Time Tuition Teacher
Praise Educare Centre
01.2009 - 02.2010
Part Time Chemistry Tutor
Mastermind Training Academy
07.2008 - 12.2009
Research Assistant
Chemistry Department University of Malaya
04.2004 - 12.2008
Trainee
SIRIM Berhad
03.2003 - 05.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Chemistry
University of Malaya
Master's Degree - Bioorganic Chemistry
University of Malaya