Resume of Professional Experience

Professional Awards

1. Outstanding Science Educator Award (Research Mentor), 2015.
    Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, Ministry of Education, Singapore. 

2. Apple Distinguished Educator, 2013.  
3. The Crescendas Physics Medal and Prize (Junior College), 2009. Institute of Physics, Singapore. http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~phyips/awards2010.html

4. The Crescendas Physics Medal and Prize for Outstanding Physics Teacher (Secondary Schools), 2019Institute of Physics, Singapore. http://ipssingapore.org/awards/crescendasmedal.html

5. 
Public Service Commission Local Merit Bursary (Teaching), 1992.











OSEA 2015 

ADE 2013  

 OPTA 2009. OPTA 2019     
                                                                
6. Appreciation Award (2009) by Teachers Network for contributions to PD of Teachers (Teacher Associate) 
7. Appreciation Award (2010) by Teachers Academy for contributions to PD of Teachers (Teacher Associate)
8. Outstanding Contribution award as an individual in 2004, 2008 (CJC), 2013, 2016 (SST).
9. Outstanding Contribution award as a team in 2003, 2007 (CJC), 2012, 2014, 2015, 2023 (SST).
10. Amazing Science-X Challenge: Special Recognition Award as a mentor, 2016.
11. International Space Challenge 2022: Best Mentor Award.  


Special Achievements/ Appointments 
1. Facilitated the achievement of 946 NYAA students from 2001 to 2010, including 575 Golds, 338 Silvers and 33 Bronzes.
2. National Youth Achievement Award Coordinators Network Executive Committee (2008-2010).
3. Hospice Care Authority Educational Outreach Committee (2009).
4. National Education Branch Committee member for NE Community of practices (2010).
5. Institute of Physics, Fellow (2014-).

6. Asian-Oceania Geosciences Society, Educational Outreach Committee (2019-2022). 

7. Singapore NAEC team, National Astronomy Education Coordinators (NAECs), Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE), International Astronomical Union (2021-2024). 
https://www.astro4edu.org/naec-network/SG/


Professional Qualifications
1. Teacher Leaders Programme 1, AST/NIE, 2018 (10 weeks)
2. O Level Electronics Preparatory Course, CPDD, MOE, 2016 (100 hours)

3. Management and Leadership in Schools, NIE/NTU, 2010 (6 months) 
4. Post-Graduate Diploma in Education PGDE (Secondary), NIE/NTU, 1997-1998 (1 year)

Educational Qualifications
1. Masters in Life Science (Environmental Science), NIE/NTU, 2008-2012
2. Masters in Education (Education Studies), Sheffield University, 2001-2006
3. Masters in Arts (Instructional Design and Technology), NIE/NTU, 2003-2005
4. Bachelor in Science with Honours (Physics), NUS, 1992-1996
5. GCE 'A' Levels, Victoria Junior College, 1989-1990
6. GCE 'O' Levels, Victoria School, 1985-1988
7. PSLE, Towner Primary School, 1979-1984

Other qualifications
(a) Extended DISC certified profiler
(b) TetraMap certified profiler
(c) Kouzes and Posner Leadership Challenge certified trainer 
(d) Project Adventure certified trainer 
(e) Certified in Abseiling courses (APC-Level 3 & AIC)
(f) Certified in Adventure Leadership (SALT-Level 2 & OELP)
(g) Certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFA-Level 2)
(h) Google Certified Educator Level 1
(i) Apple Teacher Certificate 2019
(j) National Geographic Educator Certification 2019 LINK 
(k) Amateur Radio License (Technician Class), KK7POA
(l) Amateur Station (Restricted Class) License, 9V1ST 

Job Experience

Grades, schools taught, Administrative and Leadership positions held:

Courses Taught:

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