Peter Tan – Government Preparatory Course, Lecturer

A trained teacher who had served with the MOE for 40 years. Graduated from the National Institute of Education (NTU). Was the school HOD for specialized media-approached in pedagogical matters.

Has teaching experience in both the primary and secondary classes until his retirement in 2001. Has also taught adult classes at former VITB and community development organizations – both SINDA and CDAC.

Since 2007, he has successfully tutored a good number of foreign students from ASIA and ASEAN countries in preparation for admission to Singapore main schools. These students were highly gratified (see student’s feedback) by the course deliveries, guidance and hospitalities at the .

Christine Lim – English (GCE ‘O’ Level), Lecturer

Christine Lim graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English Literature and English Language. She then attained a Post-graduated Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education (NIE) and embarked on her 16-year long education career with the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE).

A veteran teacher, she specialised in the teaching of General Paper (AO Level) in a Junior College in Singapore. She was also an experienced moderator and facilitator of the ‘A’ Level Project Work, a senior member of the college’s National Committee and Library Service for many years.

In 2004, she went on sabbatical leave to pursue her academic interest in South-East Asian History and Politics. In 2005, she attained the Masters of Arts (South-East Asian Studies) with distinction from NUS, and was conferred the Benjamin Bateson Gold medal by NUS.

Since leaving the Civil Service, she has specialized in the teaching of ‘O’ Level English to foreign students in private educational institutes. She has also taught foreign students from the Primary, Secondary One and Secondary Two Government Preparatory classes, preparing them for entrance in government schools all over Singapore.

A lively and engaging teacher, she enjoys interacting with students from many diverse cultures, learning about their customs and picking up a smattering of different languages. She has built up very strong rapport with her students and still maintains contact with many of her past students via sms, msn, emails and Friendster.

Johnny Chua – Combined Science (GCE ‘O’ Level), Lecturer

He has been in the education line for more than 30 years, teaching Mathematics and Science to many students. He is, therefore, thoroughly familiar with the school syllabus. He is also experienced in coaching students either in singly, in groups or in classroom settings.

He was educated at National Junior College where he obtained his Higher School Certificate. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth (UK) with a Bachelor of Science degree (with Second Class Upper Honours). Other qualifications he has obtained are: Diploma in Computer Studies and Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies awarded by NCC Education (UK)