THOMAS NEO
Summary
A versatile professional with 28 years of experience in project management, public relations, and digital marketing. Demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication, and critical thinking skills to drive team success and achieve organisational goals. Proficient in talent acquisition, time management, and fostering collaboration through teamwork. Adept at delivering impactful public speaking engagements and taking initiative to address complex challenges. Committed to leveraging these competencies to contribute meaningfully to dynamic and growth-oriented environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder, Principal Tutor
The First Place Study and Social Club
, Malaysia
01.2020 - 03.2026
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with company goals while ensuring brand consistency
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and result-driven environment.
- Deliver exceptional results under pressure.
Education Consultant
Ministry of Education
, Malaysia
01.2007 - Current
- Develop integrated lessons aligned with national standards and student-centered lesson plans to boost GPA.
- Promote holistic development through interactive classroom activities and workshops that cater to students' interests, boosting teamwork and motivation.
- Advocate ASEAN Scholarship Program in Malaysia.
Academic and Operations Director
The First Place Study and Social Club
, Malaysia
01.2006 - 03.2026
- Oversee daily operations to maintain high productivity and exceptional service
- Resolve problems by identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Foster positive student behavior with proactive reinforcement techniques.
- Plan and execute lessons through diverse teaching strategies aligned with national standards while assessing and grading student work to track academic progress.
- Incorporate interactive activities for hands-on learning while instructing students in core educational concepts with in-depth subject expertise.
Representative Agent
San Yu Adventist School
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Appointed Representative Agent for San Yu Adventist School (SYAS), overseeing student recruitment and admissions
- Selected as SSTC (Student Support & Training Coordinator) for academic guidance and student development
- Mathematics Specialist Teacher for Year 11–12, delivering advanced-level curriculum and exam preparation
- Mathematics Competition Achiever & Exclusive Talent Recruiter for Malaysia, identifying and mentoring high-potential students
Math Teacher
San Yu Adventist School
Singapore
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans integrating technology and project-based learning, encouraging active participation and critical thinking in class.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, ensuring all learners were challenged.
- Worked collaboratively with parents and other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Self-Employed & Teacher
Ministry of Education
, Singapore
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Worked as a private Math tutor and relief teacher simultaneously.
- Created, developed, and administered lesson plans and assessments to meet students’ academic needs, promoting maximum student engagement.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual students' needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment to develop responsible and independent learners.
Skills
- Project management
- Public relations
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Initiative taking
- Digital marketing
- Talent acquisition
Languages
Fluent in English and Chinese
Proficient (C2)
Others
- Appointed as PSLE Marker (2006), contributing to national-level student assessments.
- Served as AEIS Exam Marker, evaluating international student entry standards.
- Written research papers on "correlation between family financial status and student academic performance" in 2008
- Served as a Singapore math model course chief trainer together with Dr Lai Chee Chong (MOE approved textbook author) since 2007
Timeline
Representative Agent
San Yu Adventist School
01.2025 - 01.2026
Math Teacher
San Yu Adventist School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Founder, Principal Tutor
The First Place Study and Social Club
01.2020 - 03.2026
Education Consultant
Ministry of Education
01.2007 - Current
Academic and Operations Director
The First Place Study and Social Club
01.2006 - 03.2026
Self-Employed & Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.1997 - 01.2006