John Paul Foenander
Teacher
Singapore
Summary
I am an educator who passionately believes in the importance of student-centredness as a core value in teaching and learning. My years in the profession have shown me that the best pedagogical approaches ground curricula and concepts in students' one experiences and needs, and that students learn most effective when they see the relevance of what they are taught. I believe strongly in the value of teaching by facilitation and collaborative learning, and believe that teaching should develop not only conceptual knowledge, but also social and emotional competencies, as well as key life skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher in Theory of Knowledge Department
Anglo-Chinese School (independent)
07.2023 - Current
- Teaching the subject of Theory of Knowledge from the IB core (IB Diploma years)
- Actively enhance classroom engagement through the use of Making Thinking Visible (MTV) routines and differentiated instruction, and part of the school's initiative to equip students with future-ready skills (meta-cognitive thinking)
- As a form teacher, develop strong relationships with students and parents by fostering a strong rapport, as well as a supportive affective environment that encourages open communication
- One of the teachers in charge of school's competitive and highly successful Cross-country team
- Played key roles in organization of events that involved joint teaching and learning in the subject with other schools (Theory of Knowledge Focus Day, Inter-school dialogues, etc.)
Teacher in Faculty of Theory of Knowledge
School of The Arts (Singapore)
11.2011 - Current
- IB (Years 5 or 6) level coordinator - 2014 to 2016, 2018 to 2019
- Pre-IB level coordinator - 2013 (Year 3), 2017 (Year 1)
- IB Professional and Personal Skills (PPS) Level coordinator - 2020 to present
- Have taught Theory of Knowledge from 2013 to present
- Across the years, played vital role in the design and delivery of both English Language and Critical Thinking (ELCT), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) curricula.
- Played key role in ensuring that projected learning outcomes of curriculum in SOTA are in line with the those stipulated by the IB Organization.
- Trained in the implementation of Differentiated Instruction in the classroom (Harvard, 2018). As faculty's representative for differentiated instruction, helped design pedagogical approaches, lesson plans, and assessments to aid in addressing students' varying learning needs and abilities.
- Formally trained in teaching Theory of Knowledge (Cat 1 and 2) and in assimilating the teaching of TOK into other subjects. As an IB (graduating) level coordinator, I oversaw the academic progression of students in TOK over the course of their graduating years.
Instructor in Philosophy
National University of Singapore
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Tutor to students taking introductory course in philosophy (PH1101E, 'Reason and Persuasion'). Duties and scope of work included leading discussions during tutorial sessions, freeing students of any doubts or confusion concerning the content of lectures, offering suggestions to designer of module with regards to possible improvements to syllabus, and grading of essays.
Relief Teacher in Philosophy Department
Raffles Institution
07.2009 - 07.2009
- For 9 days, stood in for member of teaching staff undergoing reservist training. Taught philosophy to secondary 1, 2 and 3 students.
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
10.2006 - 11.2006
- Engaged as research assistant by the Department of South Asian Studies to help with research and other work pertaining to production of landmark academic treatise, Encyclopedia Of the Indian Diaspora (published 2007). Assisted some of the leading scholars in field in the course of work on project.
Administrative Role
MobileOne Singapore
06.2005 - 06.2005
- Performed a wide range of administrative tasks and made part of road show team.
Administrative Role
Intraco Pte Ltd.
06.2004 - 06.2004
- Assigned administrative role. Scope of work involved establishing a record of debts owed to company by others.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom 1 2009 - 1 2011
Master of Arts - Philosophy
National University of Singapore
Singapore 1 2009 - 1 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
National University of Singapore
01.2004 - 1 2008
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
Temasek Junior College
01.2000 - 1 2001
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
The Chinese High School
01.1996 - 1 1999
Primary School Leaving Examination - undefined
Radin Mas Primary School
01.1990 - 1 1995
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom07-2020
Skills
Student engagement
Student-centered learning
Making Thinking Visible (MTL) routines
Meta-cognition
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Collaborative learning
Teaching by facilitation
Accomplishments
Recipient of NUS Research Scholarship awarded to outstanding graduates for research leading to a higher degree, Delivered paper at one of the leading conferences in the field of Nietzsche studies at the University of Southampton in 07/2010, Wrote 20000 word dissertation advancing and defending a certain interpretation of Nietzsche's claims on evaluative discourse, Delivered a number of talks to members of the NUS philosophy faculty, Research interests span many areas of philosophy, including metaethics, theory of value, ethics, continental philosophy, and the metaphysical realism-antirealism debate, Top philosophy student in 2008/2009 graduating cohort, Placed on Dean's List for four semesters, Obtained A pluses and As for courses in various areas of philosophy, Obtained an A minus for honours dissertation entitled 'Why We Should be Skeptical about Moral Non-Skepticism', Research assistant engaged by the South Asian Studies Programme at NUS, Helped to organize and participated in a conference focusing on John Dewey's ideas on the relationship between democracy and culture in 09/2007
Extra-Curricular Activities
Secretary, Astronomy Society, 2000-2001, Member, Creative Arts Club, 2000-2001, Member, Debating Society, 2000-2001, Member, Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, 1996-1999, Member, Scouts, 1993-1995, Scout leader, 1994-1995
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/22/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Reading (mostly history, philosophy and travel literature)
Photography
Exercise
The Natural World
Timeline
Teacher in Theory of Knowledge Department
Anglo-Chinese School (independent)
07.2023 - Current
Teacher in Faculty of Theory of Knowledge
School of The Arts (Singapore)
11.2011 - Current
Instructor in Philosophy
National University of Singapore
08.2009 - 05.2010
Relief Teacher in Philosophy Department
Raffles Institution
07.2009 - 07.2009
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
10.2006 - 11.2006
Administrative Role
MobileOne Singapore
06.2005 - 06.2005
Administrative Role
Intraco Pte Ltd.
06.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
National University of Singapore
01.2004 - 1 2008
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
Temasek Junior College
01.2000 - 1 2001
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
The Chinese High School
01.1996 - 1 1999
Primary School Leaving Examination - undefined
Radin Mas Primary School
01.1990 - 1 1995
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education
University of Nottingham
1 2009 - 1 2011
Master of Arts - Philosophy
National University of Singapore
1 2009 - 1 2011
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education
University of Nottingham
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