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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
• Travelling • Socialising with friends and family.
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Serene Tan

Serene Tan

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at My Prep School Pte Ltd, excelling in curriculum development and staff management. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and fostering strong parent relations. Adept at implementing innovative teaching strategies and conducting performance evaluations, driving academic success and a positive school culture.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Teacher

My Prep School Pte Ltd (Mandarin Gardens)
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Mentored junior teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional excellence.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student development and address educational needs.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic progress.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
  • Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
  • Consistently provided timely feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and written evaluations.
  • Actively engaged in ongoing curriculum development efforts to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance for all learners.

Principal

My Prep School Pte Ltd (Kembangan)
04.2014 - 12.2020
  • Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops for teaching staff to foster innovative instructional strategies.
  • Streamlined school operations by integrating technology into administrative processes, increasing overall efficiency.
  • Cultivated partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student enrichment programs.
  • Coordinated annual school events, enhancing community involvement and promoting school culture.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
  • Monitored academic performance data to identify areas of improvement and drive targeted interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with educational regulations and standards, maintaining high-quality learning environments.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.

Centre Manager

Sunflower Tinkleland Pte Ltd
12.2012 - 03.2014
  • Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops for teaching staff to foster innovative instructional strategies.
  • Cultivated partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student enrichment programs.
  • Coordinated annual school events, enhancing community involvement and promoting school culture.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
  • Ensured compliance with educational regulations and standards, maintaining high-quality learning environments.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
  • Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.

Principal

Sunflower Schoolhouse Pte Lyd
12.2011 - 11.2012
  • Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops for teaching staff to foster innovative instructional strategies.
  • Cultivated partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student enrichment programs.
  • Coordinated annual school events, enhancing community involvement and promoting school culture.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
  • Ensured compliance with educational regulations and standards, maintaining high-quality learning environments.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
  • Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.

Vice Principal

Ableland Schoolhouse Pte Ltd - Town4kids
08.2010 - 11.2011
  • Developed and implemented curriculum improvements to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops for teachers, fostering collaborative teaching practices and sharing best strategies.
  • Managed daily operations of school activities, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with parents and stakeholders to address student needs and improve community involvement in school initiatives.
  • Teaching

Senior Teacher

Ableland Schoolhouse Pte Ltd - Cambridge
01.2009 - 07.2010

• Teach up to 3 classes from Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2.

During class, self-help skill, motor skill, problem solving skill would be taught to children.

• Conduct festive celebrations.

• Conduct Fire Drill exercise.

• Preparing portfolios and meeting parents during Parent-Teacher-Conference.

• Feedback to parents on their children progress on frequent basis.

• Mentoring practicum teachers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

• Assisting colleagues and helping them with general day to day class duties, such as lesson planning and children's reports.

• Doing up class decorations.

• Preparing activities for corners in class.

• Assisting children during lunch and shower time.

• Collecting of school fees and responsible for depositing the cash/cheques into the bank.

• Providing interested parents with a tour round our centre and showing the facilities we have to offer.

• Ordering of stock.

• Liaise with MCYS officer and Subsidy officer.

• Preparing Parents letters.

• Organising field trips.

• Prepare weekly sign in and out chart, monthly temperature taking chart and monthly school fee chart.

• Prepare Monthly Centre Closure notice.

• Enrolling and withdrawing children from CCLink.

• Prepare monthly punch in and out cards for all staff.

• Prepare all necessary documents for re-licensing of centre.

• Draw up time-table & photocopy all lesson plans in addition to worksheets for all levels.

• Answer all parents' enquiries.

• Controlling all incoming and outgoing emails.

• Complete all meeting notes and update file on a regular basis.

Teacher

Blossom Monte Discovery Centre
10.2006 - 12.2008

• Teach all levels in Mathematics, Physical Education and Moral Education and Cookery.

• Conduct festive celebrations.

• Preparing portfolios and meeting parents during Parent-Teacher-Conference.

• Feedback to parents on their children progress on frequent basis.

• Attending training seminars.

• Doing up class decorations.

• Preparing activities for corners inclass.

• Assisting children during lunch and shower time.

Teacher

Cambridge@Novena - Curious Mind
01.2005 - 08.2006

• Teach all levels in overall lesson except Chinese.

• Conduct festive celebrations.

• Preparing portfolios and meeting parents during Parent-Teacher-Conference.

• Feedback to parents on their children progress on frequent basis.

• Attending training seminars.

• Doing up class decorations.

• Preparing activities for corners in class.

• Showering children

• Assisting children during lunch and shower time.

January 2000- May 2000: Learning Vision

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education - Leadership

Seeds Institute
02-2013

Skills

  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Student discipline
  • Curriculum development
  • Student and parent relations
  • Classroom management

  • Parent engagement
  • Staff and educator guidance
  • Teaching and learning assessments
  • Curriculum standards
  • School safety and security
  • Team building
  • New student orientation
  • Team bonding

• Travelling • Socialising with friends and family.

I enjoy travelling because it allows me to experience different cultures, try new foods, and see beautiful scenery. I love learning things that go beyond what you find in a textbook, and I find it fascinating to meet people from various cultural backgrounds. Travelling is always fun and inspiring, and it helps me stay open-minded, curious, and appreciative of the world around me. I also value spending quality time socialising with friends and family. These connections have helped me build strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to maintain positive, collaborative relationships. I enjoy creating meaningful interactions, supporting others, and contributing to a warm, friendly atmosphere in both personal and professional settings.  

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Teacher

My Prep School Pte Ltd (Mandarin Gardens)
01.2021 - Current

Principal

My Prep School Pte Ltd (Kembangan)
04.2014 - 12.2020

Centre Manager

Sunflower Tinkleland Pte Ltd
12.2012 - 03.2014

Principal

Sunflower Schoolhouse Pte Lyd
12.2011 - 11.2012

Vice Principal

Ableland Schoolhouse Pte Ltd - Town4kids
08.2010 - 11.2011

Senior Teacher

Ableland Schoolhouse Pte Ltd - Cambridge
01.2009 - 07.2010

Teacher

Blossom Monte Discovery Centre
10.2006 - 12.2008

Teacher

Cambridge@Novena - Curious Mind
01.2005 - 08.2006

No Degree - Early Childhood Education - Leadership

Seeds Institute
Serene Tan