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Singapore, Singapore

I have been publishing my stock research on Seeking Alpha since December 2021. My research has been well received and several of my articles have been selected as "Editor's Pick". I am a conservative yet opportunistic value investor who have been investing since 2005. I am fact-driven, preferring to let financial data inform me of a company's health, followed by qualitative analysis to fill in the gaps to paint a holistic picture of a company's prospects.

Singapore

I am an experienced primary science educator who have taught across the levels from primary 3 to 6, predominantly in the graduating classes. With my experience as a former Head of Department of Science and Senior Teacher of Science, I am able to employ my curriculum and pedagogical knowledge to help bring the best out from my students.

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2019:I conducted a workshop at Kasetsart University for pre- and in-service teachers on "Engaging Students in Science Education - What, Why and How" on 28 Feb.2019-2020:I was appointed a Fellow of Network for Leaders in Professional Development (NLPD) with National Institute of Education (NIE). I can contribute to the teaching fraternity even more in this new role.2018: Sharing at Kasetsart Univeristy on 3 SeptemberI shared about Project-based Learning Science Curriculum with pre-service teachers at Kasersart University.2018: Workshop for cluster Science teachersCo-designed a workshop on answering free-response questions with a HOD from a different school, and guided 3 education officers in the presentation of this workshop.2018: Item AnalysisConducted a workshop for teachers to use assessment data to do item analysis, and how to decide and plan appropriate interventions to close learning gaps.2017: Workshop for ParentsGuided 1 senior education officer from my department in the preparation of a workshop on how to read and answer free-response Science questions, and co-presented with her.2017: Workshop for Science teachersGuided 2 senior education officers in my department in seeing lesson design in terms of a series of scaffolding lessons, and co-presented it.2016: Workshop for ParentsConducted a workshop for parents on how to read and answer free-response Science questions.2015: Workshops for ParentsConducted a workshop for parents on how to get their children to be interested in learning Science.2012-2013: StorytellingI introduced storytelling as a strategy to the teaching of Science. Well-known local storytellers and a master storyteller from the USA were engaged to teach teachers the tools of a storyteller so they can use these to introduce different Science topics.2011: Item SettingConducted a workshop for the teachers in my cluster to improve their competencies in identifying features of poor and good questions.

2015-2017: I designed and implemented the Project-based Learning (PjBL) Science Curriculum, an inquiry-based teaching and learning approach for Punggol Green Primary school. Adapting the Gold Standard PBL from BIE, I came up with a PjBL cycle that students experienced in every PjBL unit. Besides seeing the learning of Science through multi-modality, argumentation and social constructivism, a strong emphasis is placed on making students' voice key to the yearly review and refinement of this Science curriculum. I believe that sustaining students' interest in learning Science is necessary, and to do that the curriculum they experience must reflect their preferences.In addition, I blended Environmental Education into the PjBL Science curriculum, and later into English, CCE and Social Studies.2012-2013: Process Skills Intervention ProgrammeI initiated a programme to develop the basic scientific skills in the bottom 10% of the primary 3 cohort. This programme involved identification of students through a performance task and individual intervention over a period of 8 sessions over 5 months. During the programme, students played games that reinforced their classification, observation and comparison skills. 2009-2013: Science Curriculum DesignUsing the Learning by Design Framework by Janet Kolodner and seeing curriculum through the lenses of multi-modality, I designed a problem-based, project-based and investigative learning Science curriculum in North View Primary School. Learning Science through weekly investigations or designing and prototyping of artefacts became crucial for students to experience fun and well scaffolded lessons. Through peer-peer & peer-teacher dialogues, investigations, presentation, students found greater meaning in their learning.2009-2013: Eco-trailI designed an Eco-trail within the school that spanned across 6 levels and integrated multiple subject areas. Through this trail, Science was introduced at P1 and P2.

North View Primary

I taught English, Mathematics, Science and Physical Education. I was the school's webmaster and teacher in charge of the chess club.

Exchanged ideas with other educators at international and national platforms through my school-based research1. Presented at ERAS-APERA International Conference 2018 on the topic of "Sustaining Students' Interest in Science Education"2. Presented my research at 2017 Singapore International Science Teachers' Conference on "Project-based Learning Increases Students' Motivation in Learning Science".3. Published a paper titled "Action Research: First Year Primary School Science Teachers' Conception on and Enactment of Science as Inquiry in Singapore" in 2017 the Asia Pacific Science Education (APSE) Journal4. Published a paper titled "From Theoretical Understanding to Practice of Science as Inquiry" in 2017 East Zone Monograph.5. Presented my research on "First Year Primary School Science Teachers and Scientific Inquiry" at the 2016 NARST Annual International Conference(http://narst.org/annualconference/NARST_2016_Abstracts.pdf, page 97)6. Shared "How to teach Science through Problem-based Learning" at Singapore International Science Conference for Teachers 20127. Shared "How to Use ICT to teach Science in a Self-directed and Collaborative Way" at the Singapore Science Teachers Conference in 2011

In my current role, I focus on mentoring teachers. This includes guiding teachers in having an overview of curriculum considerations, doing lesson demonstrations, weekly sharing of ideas on lesson enactment, conducting professional development workshops, and reviewing teachers' lesson plans.As I am still covering the role of Head of Department, my responsibilities in assessment and curriculum matters remains.

Singapore

I applied to join a new school to have the opportunity to design and enact a Science curriculum that adheres closely to my beliefs about how children learn. I wanted students to enjoy learning Science and to give them a voice in deciding how the curriculum turns out since they are going to be the ones to experience it. As the design and implementation of this Science curriculum was nearing its completion, I changed my portfolio to a more mentoring position as a Senior Teacher so I can focus on sharing my experience and knowledge about Science education to Science teachers.

Singapore

I was the Head of Department of Science until the end of 2013 when I went off to do a Master in Education.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum And Teaching, 4.53/5.0

Post-Graduate Diploma In Education, Elementary Education And Teaching, Merit

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: International Chess; Publication.