I am an education professional with over 15 years of experience across preschool, regulatory, and secondary school settings. I specialize in curriculum design, educator training, and Chinese Language education, and I currently lead Mother Tongue Language curriculum development and training for preschool educators (2020–present). I have previously supported national preschool quality standards at ECDA and taught Chinese Language in secondary schools, including serving as Subject Head in 2014. I am also an author-illustrator of two Chinese-language picture books, including 阿公阿嬷的日记 (2023) and 永远的蝴蝶 (2024), recognized with multiple awards and selections to support children’s emotional growth and literacy. I enjoy community outreach, storytelling, and embedding local cultural heritage into classroom practice.

Chen Weijun

I am an education professional with over 15 years of experience across preschool, regulatory, and secondary school settings. I specialize in curriculum design, educator training, and Chinese Language education, and I currently lead Mother Tongue Language curriculum development and training for preschool educators (2020–present). I have previously supported national preschool quality standards at ECDA and taught Chinese Language in secondary schools, including serving as Subject Head in 2014. I am also an author-illustrator of two Chinese-language picture books, including 阿公阿嬷的日记 (2023) and 永远的蝴蝶 (2024), recognized with multiple awards and selections to support children’s emotional growth and literacy. I enjoy community outreach, storytelling, and embedding local cultural heritage into classroom practice.

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I am an education professional with over 15 years of experience across preschool, regulatory, and secondary school settings. I specialize in curriculum design, educator training, and Chinese Language education, and I currently lead Mother Tongue Language curriculum development and training for preschool educators (2020–present). I have previously supported national preschool quality standards at ECDA and taught Chinese Language in secondary schools, including serving as Subject Head in 2014.

I am also an author-illustrator of two Chinese-language picture books, including 阿公阿嬷的日记 (2023) and 永远的蝴蝶 (2024), recognized with multiple awards and selections to support children’s emotional growth and literacy. I enjoy community outreach, storytelling, and embedding local cultural heritage into classroom practice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Curriculum Specialist (Programmes and Quality Assurance Department) at My World Preschool Ltd. (HQ)
September 1, 2020 - Present
Planned and led Mother Tongue Language curriculum implementation across 54 centres, aligning with national standards and ECDA SPARK guidelines. Designed curriculum packages, including lesson plans, environment setup guides, and literacy resources. Conducted network-wide training (e.g., CL QRS), mentoring, and professional sharing sessions for educators and centre leaders. Led Malay/Tamil team to oversee educator deployment, KPI tracking, curriculum audits, and pedagogical improvement strategies. Coached educators for symposium preparation and national-level awards; spearheaded the Luka AI Reading Robot project (2025); developed the Chinese Reading Project Curriculum (2021–), fostering literacy across all centres. Led cultural curriculum projects and training to embed local traditions in classroom practice. Represented the organization in overseas study trips and hosted international delegations. Emceed national-level events and redesigned and deployed Mother Tongue Language curriculu
Senior Early Childhood Officer (Regulation and Standards Department) (On NPL for childcare) at Ministry of Social and Family Development (Early Childhood Development Agency)
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Conducted visits to preschools to ensure regulation standards are met for licensing and daily practices adhered to the requirements. Assessed preschool standards and issued licenses; performed license renewal visits and spot checks. Handled public feedback and conducted investigations on alleged cases. Carried out regulation enforcement work; processed various administrative applications for preschools. Secretary of the Staff Welfare Committee, planning and organizing activities/events for the agency. Managed and supported the team by consistent updating of preschool data; part of the organizing committee for the Early Childhood Briefing 2018.
Subject Head, Chinese Language Department at Ngee Ann Secondary School (Ministry of Education)
June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014
Prepared lesson materials and delivered lessons for Secondary 1–5 Higher Chinese, Express Chinese, and Normal Academic Chinese. Led Chinese Department programs to boost student interest and learning outcomes. Supervised and guided new teachers; managed a team for Staff Engagement and Development. Coordinated welfare initiatives for staff and liaised with school leaders and external stakeholders. Guided the Chinese Pugilistic Club to participate in Wushu Championships and organized overseas and local training camps. Planned overseas exchange trips with China and assisted in recruitment of scholars from FoShan, China.

Education

Master of Education (Early Childhood) at Nanyang Technological University (National Institute of Education)
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at Nanyang Technological University (National Institute of Education)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Hons) Chinese Studies at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

MOE Teaching Award
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Language Elective Program (LEP) Scholarship
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services