Hwee Khim Yeo
Education Professional And Teacher Trainer
Summary
Dedicated and committed professional who strives to provide each child with a well-balanced and engaging learning environment. Advocate of lifelong learning and possessor of the personal belief that every child can be motivated to learn, regardless of intellectual capability and personal circumstances.
Staunch practitioner and proponent of the use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) or Formative Assessment as a process in which educators can tailor their teaching strategies to enable individual students to attain greater heights, regardless of ability. Supportive and motivational teacher trainer who aims to enhance individual teacher proficiencies in Formative Assessment to increase student engagement and learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Language and Social Studies Teacher
Singapore International School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted professional development in Assessment Literacy and the use of Formative Assessment to 80 teachers across all disciplines, to support successful instructional strategies
- Prepared and revised comprehensive English curriculum for six classes in Primary Five, to support enhanced learning based on curricular goals
- Implemented student-choice activities to enhance student engagement and recognition of individual talents and abilities
- Cultivated close working relationships with parents using fortnightly class updates and motivational awards
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Took charge of Debate Club (for Primary Six students) and HK Young Writers Awards editing and submission for 30 students.
Level Head (English Language)
Ministry of Education Singapore
Singapore
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Led and supported a team of 22 English teachers to align performance to curriculum requirements for improved student results.
- Worked in tandem with the Head of Department to manage departmental policies and budgets
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote a warm, structured and responsive classroom culture
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions in the area of English and Assessment.
- Classroom teacher to Primary Five and Six students
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Officer
Ministry of Education Singapore (Headquarters)
Singapore
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked on various projects individually and as a part of a team to develop and review national educational policies that shaped the overall curriculum
- Designed and conducted professional development courses to support 800 primary school teachers (over two years) in facilitating a sound, balanced, purposeful and effective curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices.
- Served as a consultant to primary schools in the area of Formative Assessment
English and Music Teacher
Ministry of Education Singapore
Singapore
06.2003 - 12.2015
- Led in the exploration and implementation of innovative use of technology in language and music education .
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Served as language department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Education
Certificate in TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Trinity College
London 09.2021 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
National Institute of Education
Singapore 08.2012 - 08.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Primary
National Institute of Education
Singapore 06.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Economics - Economics And Marketing
University of Western Australia
Perth 08.1999 - 08.2001
Skills
Teacher Training and Development to improve teachers' skills in Assessment
Curriculum and Course Material Design to improve student instruction
Student Assessment (formative and summative) to direct teaching and instruction
Collaborative and Flexible Team Member to achieve team goals
Caring Team Leader to support and guide team members
Student Motivation to enhance joy of learning
Parent Engagement to achieve common goals
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted seminar sessions and facilitated workshop discussions for 800 teachers (over two years) in Singapore in the area of Assessment Literacy.
- Customised and delivered seminar content to 80 teachers of Singapore International School Hong Kong in the area of Formative Assessment.
- Consulted with Heads of Department in Singapore International School Hong Kong in the area of Formative Assessment.
- Worked effectively with high-level Ministry officers, school principals and teachers in Singapore to design, assess and implement national education policies.
Timeline
Certificate in TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Trinity College
09.2021 - Current
English Language and Social Studies Teacher
Singapore International School Hong Kong
08.2020 - Current
Level Head (English Language)
Ministry of Education Singapore
01.2019 - 06.2020
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Officer
Ministry of Education Singapore (Headquarters)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
National Institute of Education
08.2012 - 08.2014
English and Music Teacher
Ministry of Education Singapore
06.2003 - 12.2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Primary
National Institute of Education
06.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Economics - Economics And Marketing
University of Western Australia
08.1999 - 08.2001