Zulkifli Jamaan

I am Zulkifli (or Keef)  from Singapore, a PYP Teacher and this is my formal application for the above-mentioned position. I am expressing interest to be a part of the Team having been a Teacher for more than 20 years. I have taught English in Kazakhstan, Maldives and Shenyang China Familiar with IB Teaching Pedagogy and PYP Curriculum. My first IB School that I taught as a Specialist PE Teacher was in ISS International School Singapore. In China, I was teaching in, Liaoning, Shenyang (formerly Manchuria) China -  International Division. teaching English.
I was teaching in SISB SV Campus in Bangkok too, that being the last tour of duty, doing Math (Singapore Math which I am familiar with) and PE, on top of being a Home Room Teacher. It is with great enthusiasm that I write to submit my name for a school position and express a keen interest in being a part of your prestigious Academic Team. A high-energy staff with no-excuses attitude and is up to any task. I am expressing interest in the above-mentioned position. 

Passion and Hobby :

I include my resume for your perusal , and I further extend my gratitude, and will be more than delighted to talk with you more about my passion, my background and how I can contribute to your prestigious Institution. I will produce an energizing and creative learning environment that will bring out the best in your students.

Countries I have taught in :

Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kazakhstan, Maldives, China and Thailand (last tour was Bangkok). 

International School Track : 

Irsyad School Singapore, ISS International School-  Singapore, Ghiyasuddin International School Maldives, KIS -  Kazakhstan International School, Northeast Yucai School China, SISB SV Campus Bangkok

 Sports and Sports Role :

ECA Coordinator Elementary School (ISS International School Singapore)


 Public (Government) Schools :

The Ministry Of Education Singapore (1998-2008) : 

Gongshang Primary, Changkat Primary,  Hougang Primary, Dunman Secondary, Ngee Ann Secondary.

How I plan my PE Curriculum :

Perhaps you could see how I write and describe my teaching experience and how I plan my curriculum. 

    
If you are interested in a dedicated teaching professional, with patience, lots of experience across 2 different Curriculum - IB and Singapore-based Curriculum and with a  positive attitude, please do not hesitate to contact me.Thanking you in advance and very kindly, wishing to hear from you, so that we can discuss more about how I can be at your service. 


Esteem and Warmest Regards

Zulkifli (Keef)

Objective :

To contribute and enrich and empower others, and motivate myself and others alike toward a better more 
fulfilling human experience. Eager to contribute to the School, utilizing profound knowledge of the English 
language, teaching acumen and experience in implementing and following the curriculum development to 
provide positive education experiences.    
   

Education    
   
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE | 2000-2002 | NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY      

Certified Teacher from the National Institute of Education.  

·  Physical Education and Sports Science (Subject Specialization)    
· English and Math (Academic Specialization) 
Nanyang Technological University and National Institute of Education Singapore, 2000 – 2002    
Major : Physical Education and Sports Science    
Minor: Curriculum Development, English and Math in Elementary     
   

OTHER STRENGTHS & SKILLS    
• Excellent communication skills in English    
• Good attention to details and meticulous organizational skills    
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines    
COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION    
· Coordinator (Trim and Fit (TAF) programme which was a weight loss programme that targeted child obesity 
in Singapore schools between 1992 and 2007. Introduced by the Ministry of Education, schoolchildren 
under the programme were educated on nutrition, calorie control, and participated in intense physical 
exercise and activities) and got a Gold Award National Award for Elementary School for this. Other 
relevant duties include Organising the Swimming Gala and the Annual Track and Field (whole school).     
· Conducted Badminton, Creative Games and Dance Workshops for PE Teachers.      

Languages     
English – Excellent (Spoken and Writing Ability)     
Malay/Bahasa – Excellent (Spoken and Writing Ability)     
Chinese – Spoken     
   

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Skills & Abilities    
MANAGEMENT    
· Senior Teacher , mentorship to new teachers/cadet teachers, Coordinator – Sports and ECA, Subject Head 
and Level Head.    

COORDINATION - CURRICULUM     
   
· Running of the PE programs according the Scope and Sequence of the PE Curriculum. Managing Sports 
related program like Swimming Gala and Annual Track and Field. The administrative and logistic aspects of 
the Department, collaborating with other subject and Homeroom teachers, according to the Unit of 
Inquiry and Themes covered and relating to student leaders, Parents and other Colleagues in working 
toward the Institutional Goals and Needs.     

CAREER TRACK    

Internationally-Minded and Trained  IB -  Pedagogy , Transdiciplinary Subjects are interlinked to create 
Learning or to bring about the learning process through the Units of Inquiry, Lines of Inquiry which centres 
on learners, and thereby develops good approaches to teaching and learning, works within a global context 
and explores the significant learning content and curriculum through Inquiry, Discovery, Exploration and 
Assessment within a framework according to the Scope and Sequence of the Curriculum and its framework. 
In a Constructivist perspective where learners must construct knowledge through inquiries, exploration and 
discovery.    

Career Summary:    
Physical Education in the field of PE and Sports along with office management skills in various educational 
settings, IB PYP experience. I have had 20 years of Academic Experience, 10 years in the Ministry Of 
Education Singapore, and 10 years in an International / IB Accredited School.    

I have experience teaching Math (Singapore Math), English, Science and Social Studies.