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Resume

Mdm Koh Li Lian Jeannette

856D Tampines Street 82
#12-186
Singapore 524856
Email: jeannettekoh@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 14th February 1969
Nationality: Singaporean
Marital Status: Married


Professional Objective

I look forward to an environment that will not only challenge me professionally, but will also allow me to contribute positively to Education.


Last-held Title and Position

Senior Education Officer 1
Head of Department Science (1998 � June 2006)

Last Place of Work

Tampines Primary School
250 Tampines Street 12
Singapore 529426
Tel: 67831190


Reason for Leaving

I feel the need to work in a different environment, where I can be creative and more focused, at the same time allowing me the flexibility to personally take care of my home and family.












Work Experience
Educational field - 1992 � June 2006
Appointed English Level Head - 1997
Appointed Head of the Science Department � 1998 to June 2006
Covered VP Duty � July - November 2005

General Responsibilities and Achievements

-Implemented pedagogically-based Curriculum Instruction
eg Inquiry-based / Discovery / Experiential learning

-Organized major school functions
eg P1 Orientation (2005) , School Open House (2003)

-Organised and conducted two sharing sessions for parents on the teaching and learning of Science (2005 / 2006)

-Organized training sessions for teachers on the use of Data Loggers and Microscopes in the teaching of Science (2003 � 2006)

-Wrote appraisal reports on staff based on performance

-Led and encouraged a team of like-minded professionals to produce creative solutions to critical problems
eg From 2004 to 2006, Science results are analysed to diagnose weak areas and strategies have been implemented to rectify the problems. These strategies include implementing Topical Science Revision Package for P6, employing Mass Demonstration of Science concepts using Data Loggers and other science apparatus, writing multi � concept questions to help pupils link and relate concepts into a cohesive whole. Our school�s PSLE Science Results have improved over the years from 88% in 2004 to 94% in 2005.

-Coached and maximized team members� potential by allocating challenging tasks that stretched them

-Encouraged team members to use their initiative to come up with their own projects and ideas that not only benefit the organization, but also led to their personal and professional growth

Strengths
-Strong leadership
-Excellent team player
-Integrity
-Flexible
-Open to new ideas and constructive criticism



Summary of other Major Accomplishments

Initiated processes that narrowed the gap between the school's performance in the Science PSLE results and the national average from 8% in 1999 to 2% in 2001.
Directly contributed to the school�s excellent Science PSLE results in 2005 where the school surpassed it targets by 4%.
Conceptualized and organized the school Open House in July 2001 which enabled the school to achieve its objective of maintaining the enrolment of the 2002 Primary One cohort.
Performed the role of Assistant Supervisor of Marking at the PSLE Marking Exercise (Science) in 2001.
Conceptualized and coordinated Discovery Week for two years (1999-2000), where pupils were allowed to showcase their Science Projects in a week-long exhibition that culminated in a viewing by the public.
Conducted a sharing session on the practical aspects of implementing Project Work at the Teachers' Network 2000.
Developed and demonstrated a science lesson using data loggers during a school visit organized for the Public Service Commission by the Ministry of Education in 2000.
Conducted a Cluster-based workshop for teachers in 2000, on the use of data loggers in the teaching of science.
Implemented Project Work on two levels (1998 - 2001.
Developed and planned IT-based Science lessons (2005-6)


Professional Development
Plant Tissue Culture Training for Teachers (Jun-Aug 2001)
Science Interactive Classroom (Jun 2001)
Diploma in Departmental Management (Jan-May 2001)
Basic Counselling Skills Course (Feb 2000)
Stress Management (May 2000)


Personal Particulars
Age 37
Nationality Singapore
Gender Female Experience (years) 15
Current Residence Singapore
Latest Specialization Education

Highest Qualification

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Diploma in Departmental Management (2001)
Degree - Arts and Social Sciences (NUS)

Job Preferences
Specialization Area Education
Position Level Curriculum Specialist / Teacher
Expected salary Negotiable
Preferred Location
Eastern Singapore
Preferred Employment Type
Permanent: Full-Time

Work Experience
Title
Teacher 1992 � 1996
Level Head, English 1997
Head of Department, Science 1998 � June 2006
VP covering duty July � Nov 2005


Education
Level
Post Graduate Diploma Grade B
Field Education/Teaching/Training
Major Curriculum Studies
Location Singapore
Graduation March, 1992
Institution NTU, NIE


Level
Bachelor's Degree Grade C
Field Humanities/Liberal Arts
Major English
Location Singapore
Graduation June 1991
Institution National University of Singapore




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