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Current Appointment:

• Senior Allied Educator (Teaching & Learning)
  South View Primary School

• Substantive Grade: Allied Educator Grade 12

• Years of Service: 15

Career Highlights:

• 15 years of experience as an Allied Educator specializing in Art, Digital Media, and Maker Education.

• Lead teacher-in-charge of Tink!SV Maker Education Programme (2018–Present), integrating design thinking and digital fabrication tools into school-wide initiatives.

• Designed and implemented the school’s Tier 2 Applied Learning Programme (ALP) “Sustaining Gaia” (2023–Present), focusing on environmental sustainability through the FIDS (Feel–Imagine–Do–Share) framework.

• Experienced in digital art education, integrating Photoshop, Procreate, and ArtRage into artmaking for students from Primary 1–6.

• Active contributor to professional learning communities and cluster sharing on Art, STEAM, and Maker pedagogy.

Education & Qualifications:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering – Singapore Polytechnic (1983–1986)

• Specialist Diploma in Learning and Teaching for Allied Educators (Primary) – National Institute of Education (2009)

Professional Development:

• Fab Learning Academy for K–12 Educators (Sept 2025 – Mar 2026): Focus on digital fabrication technologies for education (3D printing, laser cutting, coding). Strengthens integration of fabrication tools into both Art and Maker learning experiences.

• NTU STEMIE Invention Professional Development for Educators (Nov–Dec 2023)

• LASALLE College of the Arts: Digital Art with Procreate (2023), Mixed Media Painting: An Introduction (2023), Fine Arts Acrylic Painting I (2018)

• LCE School of Arts & Design: Certificates in Residential Interior Design, Advertising Art, Airbrush Technique, and Window Display (1987–1989)

STEAM / Maker Education Experience

• Teacher-in-Charge, Tink!SV Maker Education (2018–Present): Lead planning and implementation of school’s maker curriculum and makerspace programmes. Designed and facilitated Maker Recess, Makers’ Friday, and Maker Buddy programmes promoting creativity, collaboration, and leadership.

• Teacher-in-Charge, Tier 2 ALP “Sustaining Gaia” (2023–Present): Designed sustainability-focused projects combining Science, Design Thinking, and Maker tools. Mentored students in national innovation competitions—both awarded High Merit (2023).

Art Education Experience:

• ICT Trainer (2005–2009): Taught Digital Art and Mathematics using Photoshop, Corel Painter, and ArtRage. Co-created 'DigiTik', a digital batik-inspired art form.

• Allied Educator (2009–2015): Led Digital Art curriculum for P1–P6; set up Digital Art Club and led Media Club CCA; conducted workshops for international visitors.

• Art Class Assistant & Instructor (2016–2019): Supported Art teachers in inquiry-based pedagogy and independently taught lower primary art using iPads; introduced Seesaw app for digital art journaling (2023).

Prior Industry Experience:

• Singapore Polytechnic (1986–1989): Lab Technician – Provided technical support and troubleshooting for computer systems.

• Eagle Infotech Consultants (1989–1993): ICT Trainer – Conducted corporate ICT courses and developed training materials.

• ACS Innovations International (1994–2001): Section Head (Marcom & Promotion) – Managed trade shows, exhibitions, and design for marketing campaigns.

• Kingsfield Education Centre (2003–2004): ICT Trainer – Taught digital literacy and multimedia production for schools.

• Seacare Manpower Management (2005–2009): ICT Trainer – Supported ICT implementation and maintained school website.

Awards & Achievements:

• MOE Service Excellence Award (2013)

• Long Service Awards (10 Years – 2020; 15 Years – 2025)

• Outstanding Contribution Awards (OCA): Individual (2010, 2013, 2015, 2025); Team (2011, 2015–2018, 2021)

ICT & Digital Fabrication Skills:

• Creative Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate

• Digital Fabrication: Laser cutting (Inkscape), 3D printing, vinyl cutting, basic coding

• Multimedia Design: Corel Painter, ArtRage, Canva, Corel Video Studio, Stop-motion

• Teaching Tools: Google Suite, Seesaw, Nearpod, Padlet, Student Learning Space (SLS)

• Office & Collaboration: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Professional Strengths:

• Strong foundation in Art and Design Thinking Pedagogies

• Experienced Maker Educator focusing on sustainability and innovation

• Skilled facilitator of student leadership and creative collaboration

• Lifelong learner pursuing advanced training in digital fabrication and STEAM education