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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Key Skills And Expertise
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Gloria Ragisree Krishnan

Perth,Australia

Summary

Highly expereinced educator, trainer and leader with 22 years of experience in teaching, professional development, and program management. Successfully led nationwide teacher training initiatives at the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), enhancing curriculum innovation and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in designing, delivering, and evaluating large-scale professional learning programs, with a strong ability to build collaborative partnerships and drive impactful educational initiatives. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, including serving as an emcee and speechwriter for the Minister of Education in Singapore.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification

Work History

ELICOS Teacher (Casual)

Murdoch College, Murdoch University
Perth, WA
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP2) to Master’s students who required IELTS training
  • Currently Teaching English to Japanese students to develop academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

Study Tours (Casual)

University of Western Australia (UWA)
Perth, WA
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted English language classes for non-native speakers.

Academic Officer (Secondment)

Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), Ministry of Education
Singapore, Others
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Conducted nationwide teacher training for in-service teachers, senior educators, and curriculum leaders
  • Led the development of professional learning programs in partnership with government agencies (NIE, MOE HR)
  • Case Study Writer for MOE: Conducted program evaluations, school interviews, and authored a 23-page national-level study on long-term professional learning programs
  • Emceed and hosted panel discussions and policy briefings for MOE leadership

Year Head & Covering HOD (English)

Whitley Secondary School, Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed whole-school and multi-year student development programs, working closely with the Principal
  • Designed school-wide Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) curriculum and led cohort-based intervention programs
  • Supervised and mentored beginning teachers under the national STEM Mentoring Program
  • Led digital transformation initiatives, training teachers on school admin systems and assessment tools

Level Head & English Coordinator

Whitley Secondary School, Singapore
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Spearheaded curriculum development for English and Literature across multiple year levels
  • Coordinated cross-department teacher training on teaching methodologies and literacy strategies
  • Delivered customized school-wide training sessions on growth mindset transformation
  • Public Speaking & Communication Specialist: Designed and led the Applied Learning Program in Speech Communication Arts, training students in public speaking, debating, and media literacy

English Teacher

Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Taught English and Literature while leading enrichment programs for high-performing students

Education

Master of Teaching - Secondary Education

University of Notre Dame
Australia
10-2024

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

National Institute of Education
Singapore
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Western Australia
Australia
01.2007

Diploma in Education -

National Institute of Education
Singapore
07-2002

Skills

  • Leadership & Training
  • Educator & Mentor
  • Program & Curriculum Development
  • Case Study Research & Policy Development
  • School Management Systems & Digital Learning Platforms
  • Public Speaking & Communication

Certification

  • STEM Mentor Training Program – Research for Better Teaching (USA), New Teacher Centre (USA)
  • Public Policy Implementation & Evaluation – Civil Service College, Singapore
  • Case Study Writing – Civil Service College, Singapore
  • Special Needs Support in Education – National Institute of Education, Singapore
  • Mastering Influence for Communication - Speakers Institute, Western Australia
  • IELTS Academic (Score: 8.5)
  • LANTITE (Exceeded Standard)
  • PTE Academic (Score: 90)

Awards

  • MOE Long Service Award (15 Years) – Ministry of Education, Singapore
  • MOE Service Excellence Award (Gold) – Recognized for outstanding contribution to education
  • MOE Outstanding Contribution Award (Individual & Team) – Multiple recognitions for training and program development
  • AST Innovation Award - Academy of Singapore Treachers, Singapore
  • Caring Teacher Award – National Institute of Education & Whitley Secondary School
  • Dr Chuang Ping Derg Award for Academic Excellence – Recognition for outstanding English curriculum impact

Key Skills And Expertise

  • Leadership & Training: Seconded to AST to conduct nationwide professional learning for teachers, HODs, and senior educators. Led multi-year school-wide programs as Year Head and Covering HOD.
  • Educator & Mentor: Experienced English teacher for 15 years, recognized for exemplary teaching. Recipient of the Caring Teacher Award and Inspiring English Teacher Award. MOE-trained mentor for Beginning Teachers, supporting their professional growth and classroom effectiveness.
  • Program & Curriculum Development: Designed and managed professional development courses, student programs, and whole-school initiatives.
  • Case Study Research & Policy Development: Trained case study writer for MOE, conducted a 10-year school program evaluation, leading interviews, data collection, and authoring a 23-page case study for policy review.
  • Technology & Systems Training: Trained educators on school management systems, and digital learning platforms.
  • Public Speaking & Communication: Official speechwriter & emcee for MOE’s Minister of Education. Experienced in training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and education consultancy. Selected speaker for Mini TenX Speech in WA organised by Speakers Institute.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Study Tours (Casual)

University of Western Australia (UWA)
07.2024 - 12.2024

ELICOS Teacher (Casual)

Murdoch College, Murdoch University
08.2023 - Current

Academic Officer (Secondment)

Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), Ministry of Education
06.2019 - 12.2021

Year Head & Covering HOD (English)

Whitley Secondary School, Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2019

Level Head & English Coordinator

Whitley Secondary School, Singapore
01.2007 - 01.2015

English Teacher

Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2005

Master of Teaching - Secondary Education

University of Notre Dame

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

National Institute of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Western Australia

Diploma in Education -

National Institute of Education
Gloria Ragisree Krishnan