Designation:

IB English B

IB AP English

Head of Integrated Middle School Programme

Academic Background:

Bachelor of Arts, National University of Singapore

Postgraduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Work Experience:

I started teaching in 2008 as a relief teacher in a primary school. That experience reaffirmed my decision to enter teaching full time and I underwent full time training in 2009, sponsored by Singapore’s Ministry of Education. Over the next eleven years, I taught students with varying ability levels in a Singapore secondary school. I planned curriculum roadmaps, designed coursebooks and monitored academic performance for the entire level. In addition, as part of my portfolio, I ran leadership training workshops for students and helped organize major school events like Student Council Investiture. I conducted teacher training as well. Looking for a new challenge, I joined SIPFLS in August 2020 where my roles include teaching both IB and IA classes as well as to be the school’s Examination Coordinator. Lastly, I am excited to be tasked to start the new Integrated Middle School programme next year for Year 7 students. I look forward to building the students’ desire to learn.

Designation:         

IB English B

IB AP English

Team leader for IBAP English

Academic Background:

Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Winnipeg

TESOL Professional Certificate with 240 hours of specialization training

Work Experience:

I have lived and taught in China for 8 years in total, teaching mostly middle and high school ESL.  I am passionate about teaching my students how to communicate in the English language, regardless of the level of English they speak.  I believe every student has the ability to improve, and as a teacher, I try my best to encourage and build students’ confidence.

Over the past 6 years of teaching, I have developed several sets of curriculum and countless resources to keep my students’ classroom experiences diverse and challenging.  With a strong background in academic writing, I have focused closely on building tools that will allow students to become clear and articulate communicators.

I am a strong supporter of CAS and extracurricular programs my students take.  I believe that it is not enough just to teach our students language and sciences; they must also learn how to be kind and contributing members of society.

Designation:

IB English B

IB AP English

Theory of Knowledge

EE Co-ordinator

AcademicBackground:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) National University of Singapore

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary),National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Work Experience:

I graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2006 whereupon I joined the National Institute of Education (Nanyang Technological University) to train as a teacher. I taught secondary school English Language and Literature for 14 years and am familiar with the Cambridge O and A Level curriculum. From 2014 to 2016, I also had the opportunity to develop a drama-in-curriculum programme preparing students for Trinity College Speech and Drama accreditation. I then joined SIPFLS in 2020 and my duties include teaching English B, Theory of Knowledge and coordinating the IB Extended Essay. I look forward to interacting with my students and helping them to discover the joy of lifelong learning.

Designation:

English A: Language and Literature teacher

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher

Team leader for Middle School International English Programme

Academic Background:

Master of Arts in English (Hons.), University of Aberdeen

Master of Arts in English Literary Studies, Durham University

Certificate in TESOL, Trinity College London

Work Experience:

My career in education began eight years ago and has included time in the UK, Austria and China, working with students from a range of backgrounds and with different national and international curricula. For six years I’ve worked in China and have focused on international education. Previously I worked as head of English in an Australian international school, where I designed and ran the core literature and language course for the students and ran training workshops for teachers new to the curriculum and subject. I’ve brought this experience to SIPFLS where my duties range from teaching on the IB course to leading the middle school English programme for Year 9 students. Next year we’ll be expanding what we’ve started with Year 9 and I’m excited to be able to offer my experience to help take students from Year 7 right through to Year 12, building skills for success all the way.

Designation:

Head of Creative Arts and Learning

Academic Background:

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and English Literature from the National University of Singapore.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music

Work experience:

I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and English Literature from the National University of Singapore. However, having been bitten by the performance bug, I became a professional musician after graduation. I then furthered my music studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts where I graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition.

While living in the States, I had the privilege of meeting and working with many outstanding musicians. I have played keyboards and the piano in a variety of musical settings ranging from rock bands to jazz trios and have led big bands and jazz ensembles playing my own compositions.

Apart from composing and performing, I also love teaching and possess a postgraduate diploma in the teaching of Music and English. I have taught these two subjects for more than twenty years and have taught English as a Second Language to students  from countries such as Korea, Israel, Japan and Argentina. I am also an experienced curriculum writer, teacher trainer as well as an IB Music examiner; I have conducted teacher-training sessions in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Tianjin and Beijing.

Though originally hailing from Singapore, I have been living and teaching in China since 2000 and consider China to be my second home. When not working,I enjoy working out at the gym, photography, reading Chinese novels (that have been translated into English) and producing my own music.

Designation:         

Kindergarten K3

Team leader Kindergarten

Academic Background:

Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Vincent College

TEFL Certificate

Work Experience:

I have lived and taught in China for a total of 7 years. During that time I mainly have taught Kindergarten ESL classes, although I have also taught ESL classes to many other age groups as well. I very much enjoy teaching students of all ages and love seeing my students improve their English abilities. The intrinsic reward of seeing a student improve and progress in their language acquisition is one of my favorite parts of teaching ESL classes.

Over the past 5 years teaching kindergarten I am created curriculum for teaching speaking, reading, and writing English, as well as supplemented school curriculum with my own materials and ideas. My main focus in teaching is trying to foster a love of school and learning in my students. It’s my belief that creating a deep rooted desire to learn will assist students in being life long learners. I hope my students never loose a curiosity for life and grow into confident, kind, and contributing members of our global society.

Designation:

ESL Primary manager

ILP Grade 5 co-homeroom teacher and Grade 6 SOE teacher

Academic Background:

Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

TEFL Professional Certificate with 120 hours of specialization training

Work Experience:

I have been teaching ESL and living in China for over 7 years, predominantly teaching ESL to primary students with different proficiency levels in a variety of institutions. Since my first year of teaching, I have always held the philosophy that each student has a unique learning style, and that learning style can only be addressed when acknowledging students’ learning needs individually through differentiating instruction and activities.  

 Since joining SIPFLS in 2019, I have been committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to students, ensuring that students are able to reach English learning goals regardless of their level or ability.

 I primarily teach Grade 5 and 6 ESL with a focus on speaking and pronunciation in order to improve language fluency. I have created different resources and tailored curriculums to ensure students stay engaged and are able to develop their critical thinking skills, whilst simultaneously learning English as a second language. What I have enjoyed the most since starting at SIPFLS has been the growth and development of my students- Watching their English fluency improve whilst also seeing them grow into well-rounded individuals.