Ms Gwee Wan Yi is a highly accomplished educator, lecturer, and curriculum specialist with extensive experience spanning early childhood education, language and literacy, curriculum development, teacher training, and educational leadership across Singapore and internationally.
She currently serves as a Lecturer at both James Cook University Singapore and NIEC at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where she lectures and leads modules in:
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Language & Literacy
- Chinese Humanities & Social Sciences
- Professional Development Workshops
With over a decade of leadership experience in education, Ms Gwee has also held roles as:
- Director of Happy Family Preschool
- Curriculum Consultant at Lorna Whiston School
- Curriculum Developer at Trehaus Preschool
- Bilingual Specialist in London’s Hatching Dragons Nursery
Her expertise extends beyond teaching into:
✔ Curriculum & pedagogy development
✔ Staff recruitment and training
✔ Academic mentoring and practicum supervision
✔ Educational operations and quality management
Academic Excellence
- MA in Early Years Education — UCL Institute of Education (UK)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies (First Class Honours) — University of East London
- Strong academic foundation from St Andrew’s Junior College & Dunman Secondary School
- Achieved L1R5 Aggregate of 9 Points for GCE O-Levels
Language & Communication Expertise
Ms Gwee is highly proficient in both English and Chinese, enabling her to effectively support bilingual learning and language development.
She also holds additional professional certifications in:
- Train-the-Trainer (ACTA/ACLP)
- Speech & Drama (British Council)
- First Aid & Safety Training