(A) Our Philosophy
Serena's Greenhouse is founded by Teacher Serena (a.k.a. Mdm Chng Hwee Cheng). Teacher Serena's passion has always been to make a difference in her pupils' lives. After leaving the education service, she is currently conducting tuition on an individual or group basis. She believes that with the right Mindset, Attitude and Coaching, every pupil has the potential to do well in his or her own right.
With this philosophy and belief, pupils at Serena's Greenhouse are expected to have a positive attitude towards learning and homework.
(A) About Teacher Serena (aka Mdm Chng Hwee Cheng)
Professional Qualifications
2003 to 2010: Rulang Primary School
- Science Subject Head
- School Coach for Odyssey of the Mind Competition
- School Coach for Future Problem Solving Competition
- Mentor for National Science Fair for Primary Schools (Merit Award)
- Taught a mix of creme and average upper primary classes for many years, producing stellar results
2001 to 2002: Sembawang Primary School
Awards / Nominations for Awards
2010 - School Nominee for President's Award for Teachers
2007 - Rulang Excellence Award
2004 - MOE Caring Teacher Award
Educational Qualifications
2007 :GERRIC, University of New South Wales, Certificate in Gifted Education (Higher Distinction)
1995 to 1998 :Nanyang Technological University (Second Upper Honours Bachelor Degree in Accountancy)
1993 to 1994 :GCE A Level (4 As, 1 Special Paper - Merit), Raffles Junior College
1989 to 1992 :GCE O Level (9 Distinctions), CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School
1983 to 1988 :Red Swastika , Chongfu Primary (Prime Minister's Book Prize for outstanding achievements in EL and MT; Aggregate score: 278)
(B) About Mrs Teo-Chng Hui Min
Professional Qualifications
2001 to June 2012: Woodgrove Primary School
- Math Head of Department
- Conducted numerous workshops or sharing sessions for parents and teachers at school, cluster and/or national levels
- Taught the creme P6 classes for many years, producing stellar results (In 2011, 97.5% of the pupils from the top P6 class achieved A* in Math)
Educational Qualifications
1996 to 2000 :National University of Singapore(Second Upper Honours Bachelor Degree in Business Administration)
1994 to 1995 :GCE A Level (3As), Raffles Junior College
1990 to 1993 :GCE O Level (7 Distinctions), Raffles Girls' School
1984 to 1989 :Red Swastika , Chongfu Primary (Aggregate score: 271)
(C) About Ms Hayati
Professional Qualifications
2013 to 2014: Greendale Primary School
- Senior Teacher (English)
2001 to 2011: Woodgrove Primary School
- Senior Teacher (2010 to 2011)
- English Head of Department (2003 to 2009)
1998 to 2000: Punggol Primary School
1993 to 1997: Marsiling Primary School
- Specialised in the teaching of English Language since 2000, teaching and guiding Upper Primary pupils of varied abilities to achieve significant results at national examinations
- Nominee for Inspiring English Teacher Award 2008
- Conducted workshops and sharing sessions for teachers and parents at school, cluster and national levels
Educational Qualifications
2012 : Masters In Applied Linguistics, National Institute of Education
2008 : Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, RELC
1992 to 1993: Postgraduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education
1989 to 1992: Bachelor of Arts, National University of Singapore
1987 to 1988: GCE A Level, Raffles Junior College
1983 to 1986 :GCE O Level, Raffles Girls' School
(C) Our Contact Details:
Email: serenagreenhouse@gmail.com
Handphone: 98736115
