Adrian Tan

Over 15 years' combined experience in task analysis, intelligence analysis, training, mentoring and counselling of Full-Time National Servicemen and secondary school students for Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Ministry of Education (MOE). Strengths in life coaching and experiential learning; trained in Instructional design and experiential learning from MOE. Hands on approach to practical problem solving and leadership, relationship building.

High level of curiosity with ability to read widely into sociology, Middle East customs and history, to enable a factual based learning and to cultivate lifelong learning. Graduated in WSQ Diploma in Digital Marketing as part of upskilling efforts, and learn CAPCUT, Omni Marketing, Website content creation, Social Media Photography, Meta Ads and email marketing.

MOE Registered School Youth Worker - Calvary Community Care - Singapore

(2023-09 - 2026-09)

As part of a social services set up, utilizing restorative therapy, indoor and outdoor play to help students to understand their SEL.

• Assist in the after-school care for Qi Hwa Primary School and St Andrew's Secondary School.
• Utilize sports to engage students at Yio Chu Kang Secondary.
• Share about moral education with in curriculum lessons and games

MOE Registered School Gardening Educator - Agritisan Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2021-08 - 2023-09)

As part of a farm set up, utilizing farming restorative therapy to help students to understand the food cycle and to help people with autism.

• Assist in the crafting of Lessons for North Shore Primary School
• Utilize modern farming methods and controlled environment to produce aesthetically pleasing local vegetables
• Assist in bringing Preschoolers, Primary and Secondary Students, to understand the working of a rooftop edible gardens at Tampines
• Share about urban agriculture and soil renewal to various schools including Geylang Methodist and Queensway Secondary.
• Assist in the crafting of Lessons for various Primary Schools.
• Utilize modern farming methods and controlled environment to produce aesthetically pleasing Kale
• Experiment on growth of tomatoes in different environments
• Various pruning of plants, determine fertilize routine of plants lacking in nutrients, monitor rainfall to determine watering of plants
• Assist in building of an edible gardens at Northshore
• Learn mixing of soils to achieve good porosity and retention of moisture for growing
• Applied myself to grow local green leafy vegetables

Training & Development, Assistant Manager - CERTIS Group, Training & Managed Services - Singapore

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

• Work with 9 DIV/Motorized Infantry for the conduct of Urban Operations at Multi Mission Range Complex, sharing with them shooting methodology, angles of firing, stacking of combatants, primary and secondary angles, room clearing drills, Manual methods of entry techniques gleaned from time in the SAF Commandos.
• Training and development for SAF Ranges. Sculpting and developing future training programs.
• Utilizing adults coaching methodology to enable 124 NS Men from 485 SAR to achieve 100% marksmanship for a manoeuvre-shooting package on Friday 8 November 2019.
• Coach 28 NS Vehicle Technicians from 3 AMB to achieve 100% marksmanship for a support train-fire shoot for non-combatants on Tuesday 12th November 2019

Horticulture and Landscape, Assistant Manager - TCL Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2018-09 - 2019-08)

• Work with foreign workers to upkeep landscapes around Singapore, including but not limited to shrubs pruning, grass cutting, simple arborist work on trees.
• Send horticultural waste to composting heap and prepare it to be added to various sites around Singapore.
• Check for water quality and mosquitoes breeding.
• Arrange for workers MOM renewals.

Grower - Grace Mission Hydroponics Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2018-01 - 2018-08)

• Work with hydroponics sets to grow green leafy to subscribers for fresh produce
• Learn about EC and PH.
• Pest control

OUTDOORS EDUCATOR - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MOE) - Singapore

(2016-01 - 2017-03)

As part of A Working Group, managed end-to-end planning for pilot program of MOE Dairy Farm Outdoors Adventure Learning Centre. Applied Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory to encourage self-discovery learning and inculcate resilience, teamwork, positive outlook and self-reliance as well as appreciation of nature and environmental awareness.

• Designed and led outdoor lessons revolving around pond conservation, stream fishing, campfires, night exploration, hiking and adventure activities such as rock climbing.
• Won Best Camping Group out of 6 teams for successful execution and highly positive response to Inaugural Primary 4 Camp for Green Ridge Primary School.
• Completion of Psychological First Aid by Red Cross Academy.

ALLIED EDUCATION OFFICER - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MOE) - Singapore

(2009-06 - 2015-12)

Co-Form Teacher for 6 lower secondary classes (NA and NT students) at First Toa Payoh Secondary School. Subjects taught include Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Civics & Moral Education and English Reading. Managed academic plans, administrative tasks and welfare of students.

• Adapted teaching methodologies to varying abilities and interests of students and provided additional support and counselling for at-risk/ academically disadvantaged students.
• As Certified Rescue Climber, provided input and assistance in outdoor experiential learning through ropes courses to foster confidence.
• Stimulated development of social and emotional learning via meaningful interaction such as reflection and circle time.
• Managed continuous improvement of literacy-challenged students by conducting English reading, reading-aloud and accompanied reading sessions.
• Extended learning opportunities and cultural exposure beyond the classroom setting by pproviding coordination and administrative support in Overseas Learning Journey (OLJ) Programme to Malaysia.
• English Language Awareness for the Subject Classroom, Certified by British Council.

ARMY COMMISSIONED OFFICER, CAPTAIN - SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES - Singapore

(1999-09 - 2006-11)

In charge of training and leading a company of up to 150 NSFs (National Servicemen Full-time) each batch, and assisted in combat rehearsals and execution as well as administration and welfare of NSFs soldiers.

• Updated and improvised training methodology and lesson plans for national defence preparedness which included intensive physical training exercises in Pulau Tekong and Brunei.
• Imparted key life skills including decisiveness, stress management and team work as well as perseverance, adaptability, leadership and accountability.

Specialist Diploma - Digital Marketing - Lithian Academy (2025-12)

Advanced Certificate - Theology - ORU & CHC (2007)

Specialist Diploma - Teaching & Learning, Educational Psychology - NIE-NTU, Singapore (2010)

Diploma - Underwater Diving Supervisor - John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, USA (2004)

Diploma - Maritime Transportation & Technology - Singapore Polytechnic Maritime Department, Singapore (1997)