James (Kum Leong) Tang Email & Phone Number

Singapore

AchievementsFounded the company. Developed the methodology and curriculum in exercise therapy based on the scientifically-researched principles of neurophysiology and special education. Brand development and management. • Conducted public lecture together with Dr John Ratey (Run, Jump and Learn!) from Harvard University at the Singapore Sports Hub.• Conducted eight guest lectures at the National Institute of Education under the invitation of Dr Zachary Walker on the effects on exercise on the brain, learning and emotional regulation. Each lecture was attended by at least 100 educators.• Conducted long-term regular exercise therapy for over 1,000 children (both neurotypical and with special needs) at the Brainy Moves Centre, ten schools, ranging from preschools, primary and secondary schools.• Conducted workshops for over 1,000 educators from 15 schools from both primary schools and preschools.• Conducted train-the-trainer programme for over 40 educators at the Brainy Moves Centre, three licensed preschools and one franchisee.• Conducted corporate team-building sessions for over 300 staff for two multi-national companies.• Conducted eight public workshops for parents.• Established positive brand image and reputation and attaining 5 of 5 stars rating on Google and 4.9 of 5 stars rating on Facebook with over 120 reviews.• Garnered media coverage in six newspapers, two radio stations and one live news channel. Provided consultancy services and was featured as an expert and coach in the CNA-produced documentary “Turn Back The Clock”.“I am a big supporter of Brainy Moves and their programs. The aims and processes that I observed are based on science, and they will continue to evolve and help the science to evolve as well. It is a well-thought-out and powerful program.” Dr John Ratey, Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Harvard Medical School)

Singapore

AchievementsPE subject coordinator (stand-in HOD) • Discipline Master (Upper Secondary) • Chief Presiding Examiner for GCE ‘O’ Levels examinations • Vice-Chairperson for the Staff Welfare Committee • Math Teacher and Class Form Teacher (Upper Secondary Normal Technical) • CCA Teacher-in-charge (Volleyball Girls and Windsurfing Team) • Outdoor Camp In-ChargeDeveloped and implemented PE assessment for the school. Assumed the role of PE HOD after the departure of the trained PE HOD. Mentored new teachers, allied educators and interns from NIE. Conducted school-wide activities. Led and co-led inter-department teams to design, plan, budget and implement programmes for both educators and students. Collaborated with parents to help students improve in their behaviour and academic pursuits. Attended Zonal Schools meetings to share best practices.• Promoted thrice in three years from G.E.O. Grade 1.0 to 1A3 due to strong commitment and performance.• Through effective teaching strategies that caters to learners’ needs, the classes taught attained 100% pass rate for GCE ‘N’ Level Maths. This result was significant as half the students failed Maths in Secondary 3. • Led the volleyball girls team to 4th position in the zonal competition. The team then competed at the national level with 15 other schools. It was a significant breakthrough for the team.• Started Windsurfing CCA for the school. Within a year, three students competed in the People’s Association Windsurfing Open 2012 and emerged 7th in the 4m2 sail category.

Singapore

AchievementsReported to Asia’s Managing Director. Assumed the role of a Country Manager for the Indonesian market. Maintained and developed business chain. Created new business opportunities and collaborates with product and marketing team to increase market share and improve brand value. • Maintained top sales volume in the Asia Pacific Region with a 20% increase in sales volume through the: o Introduction and implementation of Hella Service Partners (Partners Programme) across 15 garages in Jakarta and Surabaya. o Revival of automotive air-conditioning business. o Rekindling of the neglected mining market segment.

Singapore

AchievementsJoined as a management trainee (aftersales department) and the job rotation included being the workshop executive (Body & Paint Shop), marketing executive (Lexus) and finally a sales consultant (Lexus). Contributed to the management and training of car body repair technicians for Toyota regional competition. Part of the inter-department team to coordinate and manged numerous company’s event which included a couple of regional conferences. Maintain and further strengthened the brand presence of Lexus through various products launches and press conferences. • Contributed to 12% growth in the sales of Lexus units through successful product launches, the GS300 and ES300 (facelift) in 2004.

Master Of Education - Med, Special Education And Teaching, 4.25/5.0

Attained CGPA 4.25 of 5.0 Obtained Distinctions in Curriculum Design and Development, Curriculum for Infants/ Toddlers in Centre-based.

Inpp Practitioner, Neurophysiology

Attained certification on the theory, diagnosis and remediation techniques for improving signs of neuro-motor immaturity using the INPP.

Postgraduate Diploma In Education (Physical Education And Mathematics), Education, Merit

Attained Merit. Specialised in teaching Physical Education and Mathematics for Secondary School.

Profession Diploma In Asia Pacific Marketing, Asia Pacific Marketing

Bachelor In Engineering, Mechanical And Production Engineering

Gce 'A' Level

Certificate Of Attendance, New Innovations For The Treatment Of Adhd And Psychological Brain Health

A short continual learning course by Dr John Ratey off-campus in Florida (United States). This activity was designated for 15.0 AMA PRA.