English Language Teacher with 12 years of experience. Proficient and passionate in four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. Applies innovative methods and materials for effective teaching and learning experiences. Driven individual with strong pedagogical knowledge, communication skills, mentoring and organisational abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Flexi Adjunct Teacher
Ministry Of Education
03.2025 - Current
Serve as a mentor to struggling students, offering guidance and support to increase their academic confidence.
Participate in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on the latest teaching methodologies and best practices.
Utilise various assessment methods to track student progress, adapting instructional approaches accordingly for optimal success.
Effectively manage classroom behavior by implementing consistent expectations and consequences while maintaining open communication with parents.
Contribute to departmental meetings by sharing insights from ongoing research or experience working with specific student populations.
Assist in curriculum design efforts, ensuring alignment with MOE standards and incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
Journalist
Singapore Press Holdings Media (Secondment)
01.2023 - Current
Wrote stories for The Straits Times, the leading news publication in Singapore, both online and in print.
Worked specifically for The Straits Times Schools team, that focuses on weekly student publications, namely IN (for teenagers in secondary schools and junior colleges) and Little Red Dot (for children in primary schools).
Contributed in conducting workshops for teachers and students with regards to using news effectively in the classroom for teaching and learning.
Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories in areas of youth culture, careers and causes.
Worked with a teaching specialist to curate teaching pages and lesson activities for students and teachers in schools.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Collaborated with editors and other journalists to refine story angles and create compelling content.
Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
Flexi-Adjunct Teacher
Ministry of Education Singapore
08.2022 - 12.2022
Took over the classes and teaching duties of teachers who had left in the mid-year, in the areas of English and Science.
Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare lesson materials and lesson plans for students for the rest of the academic year.
Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to the subjects to boost student learning and retention.
Developed creative and effective teaching methods to capture the attention of slow-progressing students.
Scored tests and graded student performance fairly.
Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
Beacon Primary School
Ministry Of Education Singapore
01.2013 - 12.2021
Specialisation in teaching English to graduating classes (Predominantly High Ability learners).
Setting and vetting of examination materials across levels.
Creating teaching and learning packages for use at school and nation-wide level.
Training and assessing student teachers from National Institute of Education (NIE) and MOE scholars.
Sharing of successful pedagogical practices at school-wide level.
Testing and marking responsibilities for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) - English Language.
Cultivating relationships with parents for complete support network.
Liaising with staff, students and external vendors for publication of yearly school newsletters and P6 Graduation Magazines.
Managing the Share-A-Book, Super Reader, Spelling Bee, Current Affairs and Speak Good English Programmes which were designed to improve readership and literacy in all pupils.
Planning and execution of learning journeys and school events such as Beacon Awards Ceremony, Total Defence Day, National Day, Open House, Parents' Conference, Deepavali.
Managing Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) such as Choir, Environmental Science Club, Indian Dance and Tchoukball.
Marsiling Primary School
Ministry of Education Singapore
06.2011 - 01.2012
Assuming full responsibilities of a Form Teacher even before teacher training.
Creating and developing lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Quickly learning new skills and applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity both inside and outside the classroom.
Demonstrating willingness to help execute programmes wherever needed.
Maintaining energy and enthusiasm to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Education
CELTA - Teaching English To Adults
CA International College Cambridge
08.2023
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
National Technological University
06.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Specialisation in Teaching At Primary School Level
Nanyang Technological University
07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University of Singapore
06.2011
Skills
Microsoft Office
Lesson Planning
Good Team Player
Curriculum Design
Time Management
Writing and Editing
Digital Education Trends
Student-Centered Learning
Critical and Creative Thinking
Cross functional communication
Observations and Assessments
Instructional Materials Creation
Differentiated Learning Techniques
Classroom Management Techniques
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Flexi Adjunct Teacher
Ministry Of Education
03.2025 - Current
Journalist
Singapore Press Holdings Media (Secondment)
01.2023 - Current
Flexi-Adjunct Teacher
Ministry of Education Singapore
08.2022 - 12.2022
Beacon Primary School
Ministry Of Education Singapore
01.2013 - 12.2021
Marsiling Primary School
Ministry of Education Singapore
06.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
National Technological University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Specialisation in Teaching At Primary School Level