e-Biography / e-Portfolio
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Photo collage: Winner of 4 air tickets but utilized 3 'Fly For Free' contest on radio Kiss92FM sponsored by Air Emirates to Brisbane in 2018. Our 1st family holiday, Gold Coast, Western Australia!
Fave Foods
Butter salted popcorn, Beefsteak, Mutton chops, Chocolates, Durians, Ice cream, Yogurt, Kimchi, Salads, Soups, Desserts, Cakes, Thunder tea rice aka Hakka Lei Cha Rice, Salmon, Red wine, Coffee, Tea, Sashimi, Sushi, Oysters, Seafood.
Fave Pastime
Considering myself quite an autodidact! The many enthusiasms of my life, I Search I Simplify I Share; Dance, Fitness, Food Appreciation, Sing, Shop, Sleep, Crochet, Podcasts, Blogs, Vlogs, Social Medias, Piano, Swimming, Holistic Research.
Fave Screens
Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, クレヨンしんちゃん.
1977 to 2019
1977 to 1987
Geylang Methodist Girls’ School (Pri 1 - Pri 6) to Geylang Methodist Secondary School (Sec 1 Express, Sec 2 Express, Sec 3 Normal, Sec 4 Normal, Sec 5 Normal); 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Credits (English, Chinese as 2nd language, Maths D).
December 1992
Passed Level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test jointly administered by the Japan Foundation and the Association of International Education Japan. JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) 日本語能力試験 in Japanese is used as a mean to evaluate the competency of Japanese for non-native speakers.
02 April 1994
RCIA Adult Baptism at Church of Christ The King, Barbara Lina Lei.
22 October 1995
Confirmation as Roman Catholic at Church of Christ The King, Barbara Lina Lei.
07 July 1998
Arrival of my firstborn child, a boy, Jasper Lei Hong Jun. The best thing ever happened to me, life is so beautiful and happily “BJ” aka Barbara Jasper, from single to single motherhood.
06 September 1998
Infant baptism at Church of The Holy Family, Jasper Lei Hong Jun.
May 1999
Winner of Mother and Son lookalike contest, out of 500+ contestants, held at Anchorpoint organized by Frasers Centrepoint [PHOTO1] [PHOTO2]
October 1999
Together my son and I participated in a parent/infant swimming program with an established aquatic school, SwimFast Aquatics. Little by little, having uncovered my talent and potential in teaching, I made my first move to join the reputable aquatic school as a freelance assistant coach. Let me say I have been very happy with my profession and I am very glad I made a good start!
February 2001
Passed the official skill test and gained admission to Certificate in Swimming Coaching level 1 education conducted by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association (SASA)
April 2001
Passed Preliminary Module (PLM), Lifesaving 1 Lifesaving 2 Lifesaving 3 awards, at Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS)
August 2001
Passed Standard Module (SDM), Bronze Medallion and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation awards, at Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS)
February 2002
Attended on-site training on infant and preschool aquatics with AUSTSWIM at the University of Western Australia in Perth Western Australia [PHOTO]
18 February 2002
Swim Coach, featured in The Straits Times newspaper’s classified C.A.T.S. frontpage and on-page C3 titled “classifiedpeople” [PHOTO]
April 2002
Ministry of Education Sports and Recreation Club + Handicaps Welfare Association = Swimming programs for handicaps at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Singapore.
May 2002 issue
Young Parents Magazine (Page 54 Water Babies)
July 2002
Awarded STATEMENT OF SUCCESS Certificate in Swimming Coaching level 1 conducted by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association (SASA). Admission and skill test was held in February 2001. Achieved SG-Coach Level 1 certification.
14 March 2003
Awarded certificate in National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Level 1 by the Singapore Sports Council
May / June 2003 issue
Young Families magazine (Page 36 – swim classes) distributed to all PAP Community Foundation Education Centres
November 2003
Accomplished my 1st D-I-Y website with the help of a book from the library, since then I have been working and learning much online!
01 and 08 May 2005
CapitaLand’s Most Beautiful Mom 2005 contest. A semi-finalist on 1st of May 2005 held at Bukit Panjang Plaza Singapore. Made it to top 12 finalists out of 240+ applicants as announced on stage on 08th of May 2005 held at Bishan Junction 8 Singpore. [PHOTO1] [PHOTO2]
14 June 2005
Official title as [COACH], swimming, registered with the National Registry Of Coaches (NROC). The NROC is an initiative by the Singapore Sports Council’s Coaching Development Department to raise the Standard and Professionalism of coaching in Singapore. The NROC is a database of coaches who have completed a full National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP) certified course, have undertaken a standard First Aid and CPR license course, and have agreed to abide by the Coach’s Code of Ethics.
Year 2005
Club Coach at YWCA Fort Canning Lodge [PHOTO]
13 May 2006
CapitaLand’s Mum & Child lookalike contest 2006. Made it to the top 12 finalists, Barbara and Jasper. [PHOTO]
December 2006
Radio 1003 (Chinese speaking station), “Give me 5” week 1 contestant number 2 in a Radio DJ competition http://www.barbaralinalei.com/podcast/15Dec2006-UFM1003GiveMe5.mp3 and http://www.barbaralinalei.com/podcast/Dec2006-AboutSFO.mp3
14 February 2007
My first personal podcast, dedicated to all on Valentine’s day http://www.barbaralinalei.com/podcast/14Feb2007-ValentinesDay.mp3
20 March 2007
All the fun in the radio station FM100.3 with Jasper
09 October 2007
New career in Realty! Joined DTL Property Network Pte Ltd as a Sales Executive, Resale Division. NAC Batch 34 Singapore.
19 October 2008
Awarded the Common Exam for Salespersons (CES) certificate by the Singapore Accredited Estate Agencies Ltd. An accreditation in Real Estate, transferred from DTL to DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) Pte Ltd in the year 2009
19 November 2008
Barbara and Jasper welcome our very lovely new family member, a baby girl, Isabelle Choo Qi. Now two kids (two different fathers), well oh well all blessings in disguise. God has greatly blessed me with a son and a daughter. Amen!
05 May 2009
Left DTZ on 30th April 2009 and joined Orange Tee.com Pte Ltd as an Associate Manager
08 March 2010
Left Orange Tee.com Pte Ltd. And joined Century 21, SHL Realty Pte Ltd, as Senior Marketing Manager
09 and 10 June 2010
National Swimming and Water Safety Programme, accredited SwimSafer Instructor and Tester. With effect 05th July 2010, the Learn-To-Swim Programme and National Survival Swimming Award will be replaced by SwimSafer Programme
August 2010
Left Century 21, SHL Realty Pte Ltd
22 October 2010
Official launch date of CEA (Council for Estate Agencies) = Registered with Century 21 under Midfield Realty Pte Ltd
01 January 2011
Licence approved by the Council for Estate Agencies as Real Estate Salesperson; registration number R003851F
01 January 2012
Moved from Century 21 to join ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd as Marketing Director; CEA registration number R003851F
23 August 2012
18 November 2012
Children Baptism at Church of St Vincent De Paul, Hermione Isabelle Choo Qi.
05 January 2013
Waterbabies Coach at SAFRA Toa Payoh Singapore
29 June 2014
Confirmation as Roman Catholic at St Joseph’s Church Bukit Timah, Jasper Joel Lei Hong Jun.
11 June 2015
Completed a short course on Internet Marketing Making Money Online at ITE East Singapore
15 November 2015
Guest speaker for “Teaching Swimming Safely For Toddlers” at the annual event of Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS), 19th lifesaving and examiners’ workshop
16 August 2016
On-air Love97.2 “live” as a guest speaker on Waterbabies in Chinese dialogue [PHOTO]
27 March 2017
Certificate of Achievement in Kid Tuina Massage from SOHA Institute
24 May 2017
Awarded the ITEC level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy with MERIT, officially I am Certified Aromatherapist! https://aromatherapywithbarbara.wordpress.com/
26 September 2017
Selected, interviewed and featured by SkillsFuture SG
06 December 2017
Collected keys to BTO (Build-To-Order), our HDB 2-room brand new flat. Hello to West Ridges @ Bukit Batok Singapore!
22 December 2017
Moved into our BTO; blessed with housewarming gifts from lightings, fresh coat of paints to movable furnishings, and with a little creative touch of wall stickers, we created a dream home of Harry Potter-themed living area, a Star Wars-themed bedroom, and a Disney themed kitchen.
02 February 2018
Featured baby swim coach on page 64 of The Little Magazine FEB-APR 2018 issue
18 and 19 June 2018
Accomplished B1 training with Zumba Fitness, LLC. on 18th and 19th a Licensed Zumba Instructor and ZIN member https://keepfitbarbara.wordpress.com
20 July 2018
We won a family flight to Brisbane for 2 adults 2 kids worth up to SG$3000. Thank you Emirates and Thank you Kiss92fm. Winning memories of a lifetime: Recording 1 of 2 and Recording 2 of 2
16 to 25 November 2018
With thanks to Emirates for the free air tickets, our 1st family holiday e-album SIN-BNE-SIN. (see photo collage above) [e-Album on Facebook]
01 March 2019
My First Class as Zumba Instructor at SOG @ 18 Tradehub 21 Singapore every Friday 6pm-7pm
23 March 2019
My First Aromatherapy Workshop on ‘Essential Oils Basics and Blending’ 3pm – 5pm at The Castile Soap Shop
29 March 2019
MASTERCLASS Bounce Dance Fit and BadAss Fitness with Franco Conquista at HomeTeamNS-JOM Singapore 730pm – 9pm https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmIs88nckB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
10 May 2019
My 1st born son, Jasper finally ORD (Operationally Ready Date) which refers to the date a National Serviceman completes his 2-year term of service.
13 May 2019
My son, Jasper back to ITE (Institute Of Technical Education) College Central for Higher NITEC in Games Art and Design
18 May 2019
My First Aromatherapy Workshop on ‘D-I-Y with Essential Oils Kits’ 2:30pm – 4:30pm at The Castile Soap Shop
06 to 10 June 2019
With great pleasure and it’s such an honor to be able to get in touch with 指ヨガ の めぐちゃん先生 ( Finger Yoga by Master Megumi Kichiji ) since 2017. By chance, I got his book from our National Library as I am into natural holistic health and I loved it so much I went hunting for the book, after few attempts, I finally got my own copy which I do not lend out as it is so precious being my handy book. Support the writer if you like their work, get your copy. You’ve got to check this out http://meguchan.jp/. Take pride to be the chosen one to host this 4 days of ‘FINGER YOGA’ event in Singapore for the very first time personally by the Master and author ( excited to have everyone’s book autographed! ). I have learned much, Finger yoga is a self-care method that can be established by touching parts of the palm connected to our body! And I am thankful to have benefit, learning from the best, and sharing this with those who supported the event.
29 June 2019
Our family's 1st NDP, the bicentennial year, three free complimentary tickets CR3 red sector.
28 July 2019
My First Aromatherapy Workshop on ‘All Natural Cleaning’ 3pm – 5pm at The Castile Soap Shop.
06 September 2019
Officially freelance in-house Certified Aromatherapist at The Castile Soap Shop.
21 September 2019
My First Aromatherapy Workshop on ‘All About Castile Soaps‘ 3pm – 5pm at The Castile Soap Shop .
19 October 2019
My First Facebook 'live' streams promoting oversized clothes 7pm-9pm as influencer for Style By Curve.
20 October 2019
My First ‘Melt and Pour’ Workshop at The Castile Soap Shop.
27 November 2019
My First School Holiday Fun Workshop at Space @ UBT, ‘Melt and Pour’ Soap Making.
12 January 2020
My First Valentine’s Day Special Workshop at The Castile Soap Shop Singapore.
30 January 2020
Officially a PA ( People’s Association ) Trainer in Aromatherapy! Note: Application send in August 2019 received attention 5Sep2019 -> Shortlisted for interview 31Oct2019 -> Approval 8Jan2020 -> Official appointment 30Jan2020 as PA Trainer
22 February 2020
My First Anti-viral Workshop in making alcohol-based hand sanitizer, antiviral synergy, and wet wipes at The Castile Soap Shop Singapore
26 February 2020
Attended seminar on Sports Nutrition and Sleep Science for Sports Coaches at SIRC Seminar Room Singapore Sports Hub
25 March 2020
Invited to host a 60 mins corporate workshop on “Building body immunity and wellness – An Hour With My Aromatherapist” for management and staff at Serangoon Gardens Country Club Singapore. Click here to catch a glimpse!
29 March 2020
Start of my TikTok account https://www.tiktok.com/@barbaralinalei
24 April 2020
“Live” on air with radio 97.2 via Zoom online talk show on Aromatherapy in Chinese dialogue https://aromatherapywithbarbara.wordpress.com/2020/04/25/live-on-air-24th-apr-2020-friday-via-zoom-with-radio-97-2/
29 May 2020
Accomplished online reskilling programs for PA Trainers via Zoom meeting and Goggle classroom sponsored by PA on “Creating Online Classes”
29 May 2020
Accomplished online reskilling programs for PA Trainers via Zoom meeting sponsored by PA on “Personal Online Branding” (a NYP course with SIRS)
13 June 2020
Accomplished online training session on ‘Getting Onboard Online Learning – What To Expect Navigating Video-Conferencing Learning Management System‘ by Institute for Adult Learning Singapore
20 July 2020
Completed ‘Essentials of Online Facilitation‘ with Academy for Continuing Education of Republic Polytechnic
28 July 2020 - 20 March 2021
Learning journey to aspiring TAE ( Training and Adult Education ) Professional Full cohort ACLP programme (Total fees SG$6,313.00 after 90% funding subsidy SG$713.90 paid with Skillsfuture credit $582.50 and balance $131.40 in cash)
03 September 2020
My 1st Aromatherapy Workshop online zoom for corporate bodies at Appier Pte Ltd of 12 participants
09 October 2020
Officially I am 50 and a Quinquagenarian! Happy birthday to me!
29 November 2020
My 1st Aromatherapy Workshop as PA Trainer (since official appointment 30Jan2020) at Canberra CC of 12 participants
19 December 2020
My 2nd Aromatherapy Workshop as PA Trainer at PAssion WaVe @ Jurong Lake Gardens of 10 participants
29 December 2020
My 1st Aromatherapy Workshop for inhouse staffs at Canberra CC of 16 participants
08 and 21 January 2021
1st Workshop on ' Go Green with The Amazingly Versatile Castile Soap - What you inhale matters! ' via online zoom for corporate bodies, Casino Regulatory Authority of total 62 participants.
20 Mar 2021
Attained WSQ ACLP ( Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance ) full qualification. Started Full cohort ACLP programme on 28 July 2020. Officially a TAE ( Training and Adult Education ) Professional aka National Certified Trainer and Assessor.
April 2021
My son, Jasper, graduated from ITE (Institute Of Technical Education) College Central with a Higher NITEC certification in Games Art and Design @ Jasper Lei Hong Jun (wixsite.com)
17 Jun 2021 to 16 Jun 2023
Officially an MOE ( Ministry Of Education Singapore ) registered CCA Instructor for school-based CCA and Enrichment programmes. Goto Ministry Of Education
Click to view -> Track Record
09 Jul 2021
27 Jul 2021
1st Aromatherapy Workshop (online) : Discover Aromatherapy And ‘The Blending Wheel’ For An Effective Therapeutic Experience via zoom meet with a medical centre ( Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ) for 30 healthcare staffs (nurses) and 1 Dr in the house (Orthopaedic surgeon)
30 Jul 2021
Approved officially SkillsFuture@PA Aromatherapy on "The art of blending and mixing"
01 Aug 2021
1st Tutorial Workshop on ‘basics of 40 essential oils from the 7 EOs family in 8 hours’. Blended Learning: Combination of offline (face-to-face, traditional learning) and online learning (zoom meet)
18 Aug 2021
My new LinkTree account @ https://linktr.ee/barbaralinalei
31 Aug 2021
Selected participant for Virtual showcase of Trainers and Courses 2021 (VSTC) by People's Association
22 Sep 2021
Jasper has been awarded the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES). The EAGLES is given to no more than 10% of students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct.
01 Nov 2021
Approved as a registered coach and instructor for Large Group Outdoor Classes of max 50 pax inclusive of instructors / assistants jointly administered by Sport Singapore and agency partners such as NParks and People’s Association
24 Dec 2021
Certificate Of Completion SWIMSAFER recertification course
29 Dec 2021
Booster vaccine Pfizer - Barbara Lina Lei
10th 11th 12th January 2022
Attended Train The Trainers for PA Fitness Trainers; Resistance Band and Chair Training, Resistance Band and Chair Training for Seniors with disabilities, Create your own group exercise routines. Conducted by the Head Of Fitness Education at Health And Fitness Training Network by Ms Shirley Cheah Wong from the Sports, Health and Leisure Department of Republic Poly.
31st January 2022 to 09th February 2022
My 1st born and the 1st in our family of trio to be tested Covid positive, was on eve of CNY. Missed his booster jab, not required till further notice. Read more @ How we tackle Covid-19 positive the natural way with a touch of mother’s instinct kicked in!
22.02.2022 Tuesday
Launched my vlogs channel @ https://youtube.com/@BarbaraLina Lei
09 March 2022
Accomplished my first duty as a CCA Trainer / Instructor! Taught at Dulwich College (Singapore). Cleared to teach under Kode With Kids school on 03.03.2002 after almost 3 months vetting period.
12 March 2022
Booster vaccine Pfizer - Hermione Isabelle Choo
29 April 2022 to 28 April 2024
Jasper is officially an MOE registered Instructor for CCA/Visual Art (Animation), CCA/Visual Art (Design Graphic), CCA/Visual Art (Film / Video), CCA/Visual Art (Game Design), CCA/Clubs and Societies (Board Games), CCA/Clubs and Societies (Chess), CCA/Clubs and Societies (Intellectual Games). Goto Ministry Of Education
Click to view -> Track Record
21 July 2022 and 23 July 2022
Certificate in Child Protection for International Schools (online course) awarded by Tes, as requested by St. Joseph's Institution International Elementary School (SJIIES) @ 490 Thomson Road Singapore to all new CCA instructors / trainers.
Credential : Course Information (myeducare.com)
Certificate of Barbara Lina Lei and Jasper Lei H J
08 August 2022
Booster vaccine Pfizer - Jasper Lei H J
02 September 2022 to 04 September 2022
Won 3D2N Cruise for two on national radio Kiss92FM boarding Genting Dreams by Resorts world Cruises. Read more @ Our 1st Cruise and 2nd family holiday tour won! – Thank you for visiting our 2nd Blog site! (wordpress.com)
12 September 2022
Jasper accomplished his first duty as a CCA Instructor / Trainer. Taught at St. Joseph's Institution International Elementary School. Cleared to teach under Kode With Kids school.
17 and 24 September 2022
Attended the 'Group Exercise Instructor (Music)' course at Republic Polytechnic Academy of Continuing Education -> Group Exercise Instructor (Music) (rp.edu.sg) and https://youtu.be/efpNJxG8ACE [ *Note : Passed theory + Failed practical = No certificate awarded ]
28 September 2022
Renewal of appointment as PA Trainer of The People's Association ("PA") under Health and Wellness Aromatherapy extended to 30th November 2027 -> onePA | Barbara Lina Lei Wai Ling
09 October 2022
PA Trainer for Aromatherapy on duty given a booth at the official opening of One Punggol Hub -> https://youtu.be/pUne8gLzscU
17 November 2022
Talent, cast as me, personal stories and authentic backstories that will paired with Google's annual research project. Thank you GOOGLE, Vice Media Group and Vicinity Studio! Project ; Think with Google 2022. -> Talent, star for the day 17 Nov 2022.
31 December 2022
List of schools we had the honor to the profession as MOE registered CCA instructors for the year 2022 -> Our Track Record
07 Feb 2023
ActiveSG swimming pool usage permit for NROC / SwimSafer Coaches -> Check my classes schedule!!
Mar 2023
The start of something new! My new roles as Personal Shopper; Affiliate, Ambassador, Influencer, KOL ( Key Opinion Leader ), Referrer. My collection of Rewards Coded Links Assemble CLICK HERE. Thank you anonymous supporters. Happy Shopping!
Watch Demos, Reviews, Sharing, Unboxing on our YouTube playlist. Also available on TikTok Shop for Creator. Thanks for watching!
02 Apr 2023
WIN Council International Women’s Day Celebration event invited by Active Ageing and Family Life Division Engagement Group of People’s Association referred to by Lifeskills and Lifestyle (2LD) Division of People’s Association. It was such an honor to be The Trainer on site having a booth to share on self care lymphatic drainage techniques and introducing the all natural castile soaps. Closed door event for over 300 women! Click here to view
05 Apr 2023
Jasper posted to Singapore Polytechnic to further his education, admission to full-time DIPLOMA IN MEDIA, ARTS & DESIGN ( DMAD ) course. A merger of 8 diplomas into a single diploma. These collective diplomas shared a common trajectory into the media, arts and design sectors. For the benefit of the student body, the school unified these courses into a single diploma, with 7 specializations.
23 May 2023
Talent, cast as The Holistic Practitioner to promote wellness. Thank you Sterra SGand Minto Studios @ Nordoom II #01-31 Singapore! Project : Sterra massage chair. -> Watch on YouTube or Watch on TikTok also on Blog post
11 Jul 2023
Talent, cast and influencer. Thank you Sterra SG at Sterra Tech Corp Office #05-25/26 Alice @ Mediapolis South Tower Singapore! Project : Sterra water purifier -> Watch on YouTube also on Blog post
14 & 15 Sep 2023
Attended SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace 2.0 (SDFW 2.0) : A national initiative designed training programme that focuses on four key areas: automation, cybersecurity risk, data analytics, and in-demand digital tools. Awarded digital Certificate of Completion jointly issued by ICDL and NTUC LearningHub.
19 Sep 2023
My 1st solo teaching coding using 'CodeSpark' @ Dulwich College Singapore Junior School for CCA -> Check Our Track Record
03 Nov 2023
Certificate of achievement in Safe Sport as a Coach by Safe Sport Commission Singapore. View Certificate
21 and 24 Nov 2023
My 1st solo teaching robotics and coding using 'LEGO WeDo 2.0' and 'LEGO Spike Essential' @ Dulwich College Singapore Junior School for CCA -> Check Our Track Record
09 Dec 2023
Certificate Of Completion issued for Introduction to Geragogy Guidelines (by C3A). View Certificate
Year 2023
List of schools we had the honor to the profession as MOE registered CCA instructors for the year 2023 -> Our Track Record
02 Jan 2024
Updated valid licenses to swimming coaching profession; NROC ( National Registry Of Coaches ), SwimSafer Instructor and pool usage permit. Goto https://worldofwaterbabies.wordpress.com
06 Jan 2024
Certificate Of Completion issued for 'Understanding Youth Athletics' module + 'What Makes A Good Youth Coach' module + 'Effective Youth Coaching' module = Youth online Level 1 SG Youth Coaching Course. View Full Certificate
05 Mar 2024
Talent, casting photo and video shoots for a fitness gym at Changi City Point SG. Goto https://barbaralinalei2.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/talent-casting-for-the-fitness-industry-05-march-2024/
Year 2024
List of schools we had the honor to the profession as MOE registered CCA instructors for the year 2024 -> Our Track Record
Contact Info
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~ Barbara Lina Lei
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