Principal Coach (Math & Science) / Educational Mentor

In 1994, Mr Alan Tan was at the crossroad of deciding to be a leader of man (SAF-Regular Officer) or to mould the Future of our Nation (MOE Teacher).  He chose the latter and was awarded the MOE Teaching Scholarship to pursue a degree in Mathematics and Chemistry in NTU and a Diploma in Education (Primary/Secondary/JC).  During his undergraduate studies, he did four teaching practicums in both Primary and Secondary Schools.  He completed in undergraduate studies and was awarded NTU Alumni Book Prize for outstanding performance in both academic and non-academic contributions (Boys' Brigade) in 1999.

In 1999, he started teaching in schools and served in MOE HQ till Feb 2022.  During his stint in MOE schools and HQ, he held various curriculum leadership roles, staff development roles and HQ Staff Officer role.  In 2007, he was promoted to Senior Education Officer grade and in the same year, he completed his Diploma in Departmental Management.  In 2015, he was again promoted to the next higher Senior Education Officer grade and he was awarded the National Day Award (Commendation Medal).

He enjoys teaching students of various abilities.  His teaching style is adaptive to the learning style and abilities of his students.  He is able to manage the learning pace and learning objectives for his student in order to optimise the time available.  He provides educational coaching and mentoring to students and oversees their holistic development.  He is competent in developing students' ability in Math Heuristics, Science process skills and Examination Answering Techniques.

His personal interests are in education matters, leadership studies and web designing.