Lynette Ann Liew
Singapore
Summary
Exceptional leader talented at strategic visioning and planning, change management and policy development and implementation. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Well-versed in adult education with at least 8 years as a proficient trainer and facilitator.
Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Motivated, with solid experience managing all levels of large-scale projects, including budgeting and administration.
Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality and a tenacity that knows no restrictions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Projects
Pathlight School
11.2020 - Current
- Chart educational goals and focus for teaching and learning for academic departments in alignment with the school’s strategic priorities.
- Focus on deepening the technical expertise of educators in the
school through the competency roadmap, training, and development. - Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the
national curriculum requirements for the departments. - Establish an effective approach for monitoring and evaluation of
instructional programmes, classroom practices, and student learning
across departments. - Lead in curricular projects that are in line with the implementation
of national policies as follows:
o Development and implementation of Teacher Competency Roadmap
o Full Subject-based banding
o National Digital Literacy Programme
o Universal Design for Learning for Pathlight Secondary School
o Coaching framework for educators
Director, Teaching And Quality Management
The Learning Lab
Singapore
07.2019 - Current
- Managed the Head of Centre and Teaching Excellence, 7 Academic Directors, Lead 3 Subject Heads, and 22 Subject heads, in ensuring the growth of the right company culture and meeting the strategic objectives of the company
- Worked with the Lead Subject Heads in developing training modules and programmes that are aligned to the curriculum and will build teachers’ capacities in delivering a good classroom experience to the students
- Managed operations of all 7 centers to ensure high standards and drive business growth
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning
- Implemented and managed teacher performance processes to maintain excellent teaching standards for all TLL teachers
- Oversaw Child Protection Policies and Learning Support Specialist Team to support effective teaching and learning in the classroom
Head Of Teacher Development And Quality Management (TDQM)
The Learning Lab
Singapore
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Head of Teacher Development and Quality Management segment in the Academic Network Matrix which provided strategic direction for the performance management and professional development of 300 teachers at The Learning Lab.
- Worked with Head of Centre Excellence to guide the 7 Academic Directors and 22 Subject Heads in strategic planning and management of key performance indicators.
- Developed the Teaching Quality Assurance Framework that guided the standards and quality of good teaching at The Learning Lab. The framework also guided the training directions and programmes for all teaching staff.
- Oversaw the work of the Lead Subject Heads (English, Mathematics, and Science) to deliver quality training, mentoring, and coaching to help teachers grow holistically
- Developed, in tandem with Human Resources, a clear and rigorous appraisal system for all the teaching staff
- Oversaw Child Protection Policies and Learning Support Specialist Team to support effective teaching and learning in the classroom
School Staff Developer
Yusof Ishak Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Yusof Ishak Secondary School hosts a Centre for Teaching & Learning Excellence. This Centre is a unique collaboration between the school, Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), the National Institute of Education (NIE) and the Ministry of Education (MOE). A network of master teachers (MTT), professors and experts from AST, NIE and MOE will be attached to the Centre. The MTT, professors and experts will co-teach with our teachers as they conduct in-situ professional development. This is a new model of professional learning for MOE teachers and the first of its kind to date. The range of professional development opportunities at the Centre go beyond the teaching strategies of academic subjects to include strategies for developing students’ socio-emotional competencies, character and values
- The School Staff Developer (SSD) oversees the professional learning of all staff (teaching and administration) in a school. The SSD is also a staff welfare champion. SSDs also are key resource personnel to support the departments in designing the professional learning of their teachers
- Member of the Working Committee for the Centre of Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE)
- OIC School Professional Development Committee
- OIC School Publicity Committee
- OIC Ministry of Education Ideas Bank Committee (MIB)
- Member of Timetabling Committee
- Member of the Community Engagement Programme Committee
- Key driver for the Whole-School Approach to Effective Communication
- Coordinating Instructional Mentor (CIM)
- Communication Liaison Officer of the school
Assistant Director
Academy Of Singapore Teachers, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
01.2014 - 12.2015
- The Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST) encouragees professional networks across the teaching fraternity in the Ministry of Education. The Academy facilitates the formation of Networked Learning Communities, Subject Chapters, and other professional networks, to provide valuable platforms for teachers to collaborate and co-create professional knowledge.
- Assistant Director, Professional Development.
- OIC for the Outstanding-Educator-in-Residence Programme.
- OIC for EAS Professional Development Team.
- OIC for Teacher Leaders Programme 3, an in-service milestone course for Master Teachers.
- OIC for Subject-Based Banding Professional Development Support
- OIC of the Mentoring Research Team. Presented paper on mentoring across schools in Singapore.
- Facilitator for Future Leaders Foundation Programme for MOE.
- Member of the Organisational Learning and Development Team (Singapore Quality Class (SQC) / People Developer Standard (PDS)).
- Member of the Singapore Curriculum Philosophy and Pedagogical Practices Committee Secretariat.
- Zonal Coordinator and Professional Development Partner to Schools in the East Zone
- Note-taker for PS(Ed)’s Lunch Meeting with Senior Educators.
- Staffing Officer for Teacher Leader Programme 2 Overseas Learning Journey (for Lead and Senior Teachers).
- Speech writer for Minister’s Speech at Promotion Ceremonies.
School Staff Developer
Clementi Town Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Oversaw the professional learning of all staff (teaching and administration) in school.
- Staff welfare champion.
- Key resource personnel to support the departments in designing the professional learning of their teachers
- Chairperson of the School Excellence Model Committee (2013). The School Excellence Model is the means by which schools self-assess the processes for continuous school improvement
- OIC of the annual Speech and Prize-Giving Day OIC (2013)
- Chairperson of the Leading for Staff Engagement and Well-Being Team (2013) which oversaw the improvement of policies and processes to better engage staff cognitively and emotionally to the school and their work
- Member of the Professional Learning Community Coalition Team (2010-2014). Professional Learning Teams are directed and supported by the Coalition Team comprising senior leaders (e.g., principal and vice-principal) and some middle leaders (e.g., department heads and school staff developer). The Coalition Team’s role is to provide the appropriate structures and culture supporting the overall school PLC framework
- Secondary 1 Level Camp OIC (2011)
- Secondary 2 Level Camp OIC (2012)
- Level Advisor for the Lower Secondary Level (2011-2012). Level Advisors undertake a role similar to that of a Year Head. Level Advisors oversee the holistic development of all students in a particular year level and will work with the relevant stakeholders (leaders, parents, students and teachers) to help support the growth of the students
- OIC for Annual Staff Seminars (2010-2013). Staff Seminars are sessions to engage the staff cognitively, physically and emotionally. Typically held in the middle and end of the school year, it seeks to help staff take stock of where they are in achieving their goals and how to move ahead
- OIC for Annual Staff Conference (2010, 2011 and 2013). Staff Conferences are held at the end of the year as a platform for all to share the learning they had undertaken as a Professional Learning Team
- A participant of the Future Leaders’ Programme (FLP) 2012 which seeks to engage High Potential officers in work that exposes them to different experiences as a means to broaden their perspectives as they are prepared to undertake larger leadership portfolios
- External Validation Attachment (2011). Officers who undergo this attachment learn about the School Excellence Model in greater depth as they make part of the team that assesses the processes of another school according to the criteria mapped out in the model
- Group Facilitator at the annual Work Plan Seminar (2011) which is a platform for the Minister of Education to announce key directions for the upcoming year which are aligned to the changing educational landscape
- Led a team to study Learning Study in HK (2010) and implemented an adapted version of it in the school in partnership with Associate Professor Christine Lee and Assistant Professor Eisuke Saito from the National Institute of Education (NIE)
Curriculum Planning Officer
Curriculum Planning And Development, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented revised 2010 English Language Syllabus for all schools in Singapore.
- Designed the syllabus implementation workshops to ensure that all schools had a clear understanding of the philosophies espoused by the new syllabus and were better equipped to manage the change in school.
- Designed and developed the English Language Immersion Programme for English Language teachers in Singapore. The programme brought teachers to Australia for a Summer Institute and to Scotland for a better understanding of how to teach the English Language in creative, effective and engaging ways.
- Developed teaching guides for English Literature.
Head of Department, English Language and Literature
Hougang Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Oversaw the development of the curriculum for English Language and Literature.
- Managed a team of teachers and is in charge of their professional development. As HOD for English Language and Literature, I looked into the holistic development of the students in these subjects and was primarily accountable for the school's academic performance in the national examinations for English Language and English Literature
- Headed the committee which organised the school’s annual Arts Fiesta (2006) which is a student-centric event that showcases their talents in the performing arts
- Presented a research paper on Improving Students’ Reading Abilities at the North Zone Action Research Education Symposium (2005)
- Chaired a Policy Discussion session (2005) at the North 1 (N1) Schools Cluster
- Member of the organising sub-committee for Celebrate Teach Less Learn More@ N1 (2005)
- Presented a workshop, Drama in the English Classroom, at Celebrate Teach Less Learn More@ N1 (2005)
- Member of the N1 Cluster Secretariat for the 12th Conference on Thinking (Melbourne) (2005)
- Facilitator for the NZ (North Zone) Capacity Building for Key Personnel (2005)
- Appointed as the Communication Liaison Officer of the school
- Appointed as Approving Officer for Finances (2005)
- Participated in the North 1 Cluster English Language Seminar in (2004)
- Head of the English Language Club (ELC) which comprises Debates, Drama, and the Media Club (2004)
- Head of the Inter-Disciplinary Project Work Committee (2004-2005)
- Head of the Publications Committee which oversaw the production of publicity and commemorative materials such as the annual school magazine, The Hougean, a compilation of students’ written works, The Constellation, and the school publicity brochure (2004-2006)
English Language and Literature Teacher
Loyang Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
Singapore
05.1999 - 12.2003
- English Language and Literature teacher
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Teacher in charge of LYS Media Inc. (a publicity vehicle for the school) (2003)
- Teacher in charge of the Girl Guide Company (2000-2003)
- Civics and Moral Education Subject Coordinator (2000-2003)
- Appointed to be part of the Think-Tank Committee (2002)
Education
Masters Of Education, Curriculum And Teaching - Education
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Singapore2008
Diploma In Department Management - Leadership
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Singapore2006
Post-Graduate Diploma In Education - Education
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Singapore1999
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
National University Of Singapore
Singapore1998
GCE A Levels - History, English Literature And Economics
Tampines Junior College
Singapore1994
GCE O Levels - General Education
Katong Convent
Singapore1992
PSLE - General Education
CHIJ Opera Estate
Singapore1988
Skills
- Strategic Envisioning & Planning
- Team leadership
- Learning & Development
- Competency & Performance Management
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
- Project management (administration, time management, and budgeting)
- Skilled in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Learning Management Systems
Accomplishments
Outstanding Contribution Award, Team (OCA)
Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), Ministry of Education, Singapore (2016)
This was a team award given to members of the Mentoring project which yielded a positive impact on mentors across schools in Singapore.
Distinguished Fulbright Award for Teachers (DFAT)
Fulbright Association and Academy of Singapore Teachers (2012)
The annual DA Program provides outstanding teachers with a fellowship of a semester-long programme (mid-August to mid-December) in a foreign country. Singapore awardees participating in this programme will have their attachment in the USA. Applicants will propose individual plans for their attachment, including an inquiry project related to academic study and/or teaching.
The programme is based at a school of education at a host university, and visiting teachers worldwide may audit courses, attend conferences, conduct research, consult with educational experts, observe and teach classes, and learn about the educational system and culture in the USA. Other participating teachers come from countries such as Botswana, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, the Palestinian Territories and Taiwan. Singapore teachers get the opportunity to collaborate and engage in networked learning with them.
Outstanding Contribution Award, Individual (OCA)
Clementi Town Secondary School (2011)
Awarded $1,000 for contributions to staff learning and development as well as for leading the school to achieve the People Developer Standard and Best Practice Award for Staff Well-Being awarded by SPRING Singapore.
Outstanding Contribution Award, Team (OCA)
Clementi Town Secondary School (2010)
The English Language Department developed a series of training sessions for staff to encourage the proper use of English in the classroom. This series of training sessions also extended to the administrative staff to support them in handling internal and external customers.
Innergy Award (Bronze)
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD) (2010)
This award was given to the team that produced an innovation that could be used by schools across the country. The EL Cube was an online portal that teachers could access resources from as well as work collaboratively to improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
ASCD Book Prize for Best Critical Inquiry Project in the Masters in Education Programme
ASCD & National Institute of Education, Singapore (2008)
Awarded a $200 ASCD book prize for having the best critical inquiry project on Teachers’ understanding of pedagogic change and the impact on implementation.
Post-Graduate Scholarship (PSG)
Ministry of Education, Singapore (2006)
The Post Graduate Scholarship is awarded to outstanding officers with a high potential to contribute to the education fraternity. I was given a local scholarship to do a Master in Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning) at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.
ASCD Book Prize for Candidate who Demonstrated the Highest Level of Learning in the Diploma of Departmental Management Course
ASCD & National Institute of Education, Singapore
Awarded a $300 book prize for demonstrating the highest level of learning in reflections and assignments.
Outstanding Contribution Award, Team (OCA)
Loyang Secondary School (2001)
This was a team award given to members in the EL and Lit Department for its contributions to the school.
Certification
- Advanced Certificate in Learning Performance (ACLP) Credential ID 100021942
- Certified teacher in Singapore (PGCE Sec)
- Certified leader (L.E.A.D. Manager Course, Civil Service College, Singapore and Diploma in Department Management)
- Certified Instructional Mentor (Academy of Singapore Teachers)
Interests
- Adult Education
- ICT
- Data Analytics
- Animal Welfare Causes
- Curriculum Design
- Training and Development
Affiliations
- Member of the Healing Paws Unit of Save Our Street Dogs-2014 to date
- Member of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Timeline
Head Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Projects
Pathlight School
11.2020 - Current
Director, Teaching And Quality Management
The Learning Lab
07.2019 - Current
Head Of Teacher Development And Quality Management (TDQM)
The Learning Lab
11.2017 - 07.2019
School Staff Developer
Yusof Ishak Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
01.2016 - 11.2017
Assistant Director
Academy Of Singapore Teachers, Ministry Of Education
01.2014 - 12.2015
School Staff Developer
Clementi Town Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
01.2010 - 12.2013
Curriculum Planning Officer
Curriculum Planning And Development, Ministry Of Education
01.2007 - 12.2009
Head of Department, English Language and Literature
Hougang Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
01.2004 - 12.2006
English Language and Literature Teacher
Loyang Secondary School, Ministry Of Education
05.1999 - 12.2003
Masters Of Education, Curriculum And Teaching - Education
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Diploma In Department Management - Leadership
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Post-Graduate Diploma In Education - Education
National Institute Of Education, Singapore
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
National University Of Singapore
GCE A Levels - History, English Literature And Economics
Tampines Junior College
GCE O Levels - General Education
Katong Convent
PSLE - General Education
CHIJ Opera Estate
- Advanced Certificate in Learning Performance (ACLP) Credential ID 100021942
- Certified teacher in Singapore (PGCE Sec)
- Certified leader (L.E.A.D. Manager Course, Civil Service College, Singapore and Diploma in Department Management)
- Certified Instructional Mentor (Academy of Singapore Teachers)
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