ngwenxin
hi there, I'm wen xin!
I'm an educator in Singapore, teaching geography and social studies.
I'm passionate about sustainability and environmental education, and have designed a variety of multi-modal resources to engage students in issues concerning sustainable development.
I also believe in the value of climate communication, often combining my technical expertise on sustainability with thoughtful pedagogy to make climate issues accessible to youths.
my teaching philosophy
engagement
ensuring that my presence and interactions engage students in the learning process.
encouraging students to engage with the world around them.
enrichment
helping students see the relevance of what they are learning to real-world context; value-adding to their learning experience.
experimentation
exploring new pedagogies and tools while putting students at the heart of all educational decisions.
constantly seeking improvement.
work experience
Educational Technology Officer | June 2024 - Present
Teacher | June 2021 - June 2024
education
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University | 2017 - 2021
Bachelors of Arts (Education) with Honours (Distinction) | Major in Geography
NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme
Activities and Societies:
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Softball Captain, NTU Hall 6 (2018-2019)
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Sports Director, NTU Crescent Hall (2017-2018)
River Valley High School | 2011 - 2016
2016: Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level
2014: Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level | Higher Chinese Language
Activities and Societies:
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ExCo Member, Student Council (2015-2016)
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Softball Member (Represented school: 2011-2016)
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Cross Country Member (Represented school: 2014-2015)