Tan Weiliang Jansen

Senior Teacher at Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE), PGDE(Sec), B.Sc.(Hons)

Singapore

About

As an educator, I believe that every child can be an active contributor to society, and I work to develop their 21st century competencies through a safe, inclusive classroom where curiosity, creativity, and ownership of learning are encouraged. With a keen interest in science communication, assessment, and game-based learning, I am committed to providing my students with innovative and engaging learning experiences. Beyond my classroom, I aim to shape a culture of collective teacher efficacy where teachers engage in reflective practice, refine their craft, and collaboratively improve student learning.

Experience

  • Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Teacher (Chemistry)
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Model engaging, personalised learning and innovative curriculum and assessment practices to foster joy of learning, strengthen e21CC, and develop scientific literacy • Lead Professional Learning Team (PLT) inquiry, driving reflective practice and teacher growth through open classrooms and in-house workshops • Mentor beginning teachers (UT/BTs) as Cooperating Teacher, strengthening instructional practice through structured school-based mentoring programmes • Promote professional learning at cluster and national levels through platforms such as teacher-led workshop, Chemistry Chapter Core Team and e-Pedagogy NLC • Support curriculum development as a member of the Upper Secondary Science Curriculum Review Committee (2026–2027) • Keep abreast of trends and developments through staffing of POH engagement session and professional networking via the MOE Facilitators Network • Design and implement enrichment opportunities for students under the school’s Talent Development Programme • Manage implementation of Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB) and support school-level corporate communications initiatives

    • Manager (Plans)
      Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

      • Led a team in candidate selection processes, improving efficiency through automation and reducing time-to-offer • Improve recruitment workflows with real-time data analysis • Conducted branch-level training on data analytics and visualisation using Excel • Coordinated with multiple stakeholders in organising major MOE events, including the Teaching Scholarship Presentation Ceremony and HR D&D • Adept in crisis management, e.g. supported recovery operations for REMS 2.0 • Led a team in initiating staff well-being activities for the MOE HR Group

    • Teacher
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 · 6 yrs

      • Created resources (e.g. demonstrations/games/assessment tools) and trialed new strategies to improve teaching and learning, shared at platforms such as SISTC and MOE TCEF. • Produced multimedia content for school events (e.g. Awards Ceremony, Department Outreach, National Day) and developed science-inspired Instagram channel, YouTube channel and Website. • Mentored students for participation in Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad. • Planned and coordinated school-wide ECG events such as Careers Day, Work Experience Programme and redesigned lesson packages for CCE(ECG) Module (Sec 1–5).

  • Student Teacher at National Institute of Education, Singapore
    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr

    • Completed Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE-Sec) with content specialisation in Chemistry (CS1) and Biology (CS2) • Completed service learning project in collaboration with Rainbow Centre

  • Student Teacher at St Gabriel's Secondary School
    Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 · 1 mo

    Completed MOE Enhanced School Experience at St Gabriel's Secondary School • Attended lesson observations and conducted lessons for three classes (2NA Science, 3E Biology, 3E Chemistry)

  • Teaching Assistant at National University of Singapore
    Jan 2015 - May 2015 · 5 mos

    • Conducted weekly tutorial sessions for CM3225: Biomolecules • Crafted questions for use in assessment

  • Teaching Intern at Maris Stella High School
    Jul 2013 - Jul 2013 · 1 mo

    Completed MOE School Attachment Programme at Maris Stella High School • Collaborated on two projects: [A] Instructional Strategies in the Skillful Teacher Framework and its Applications in the Class and [B] Enrichment Programme for Sec 1 and 2 students to develop potential ‘Wealth Creators'.