Joshua Nicolas van As

Science teacher inspiring the next generation.

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

About

A Mechanical Engineer by qualification and a teacher by profession. I am a young, organised and motivated professional with a passion for both teaching and learning. My experience teaching in various environments across multiple subjects and age groups has provided me with a broad understanding of the challenges faced by students in learning new content, and a versatile skill set for adapting to their learning needs.

Experience

  • BFITS Thailand (On-site)
    • Grade 8 Science Teacher (Saint Joseph Convent School)
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

      Grade 8 English program science teacher . Responsible for grade level curriculum and lesson planning with a strong focus on applying a student centred learning approach to classroom activities and presentations. Additional responsibilities include - Assistant homeroom adviser - Teaching weekly moral science lessons - Grade 8 additional science teacher: responsible for providing supplemental instruction to support core science content understanding , implementing project-based learning activities, supervising laboratory activities and achieving experiment-based learning goals.

    • EP Science Teacher (Benjamarachalai School under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King)
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2026 · 4 yrs

      Class room lead science teacher for students grade 7-11, teaching a range of natural and physical science topics including physics, chemistry, biology, Earth sciences and astronomy. Responsible for all lesson planning, material preparation, class presentation, assessment , executing project based learning objectives and employing innovative approaches to drive student engagement. Additional duties include: - Serving as year 9 home room adviser. - Supervising laboratory work. - Public speaking and prepared story telling coaching. - Additional elective subject teaching such as health studies and social studies.

  • Mathematics Teacher at The Keep Learning Center
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr

  • Junior Mechanical Engineer at MechProTech (Pty) Ltd
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr