Alan Addison

Advanced Diploma in Teaching
Diploma in Special Education (Auckland)

 

 

"Kia ora! As we say in my country ... it means, Hello. My name is Alan Addison and I have recently arrived from Auckland, New Zealand."

I have decided to teach in Singapore both to immerse myself in your culture and lifestyle and to enjoy a new teaching experience. I come from a diverse educational background that includes several years teaching in middle school before moving to Sydney where I was Director of a large Pre-School. Following this, I returned with my family to New Zealand to develop and teach programmes in Behaviour Modification. I moved from this to become Assistant Principal at a school for the disabled, and completed post graduate studies in Special Education. A few years later, I accepted a position at one of New Zealand's largest community education and enrichment centres funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Adult education became a passion. From this, I helped create a new international school specialising in English Language in Central Auckland and was its Director until I arrived here.  

I am finding it very easy to settle in Singapore and the people are helpful and friendly. Moreover, the young children I currently work with are very eager to learn. Look out for me rollerblading on the East Coast walkways!!"