HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 School Leadership Team

Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Principal Ms. Davina McCarthy • B.A. (Hons) English & History of Art, University of Over 20 years in schools in UK and (UK) College London internationally (her last posting being the • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Institute of Head of Primary at an international Education, London school in the Middle East, where she • Qualified Advanced Skills Teachers, specialising in implemented the introduction of IPC); Gifted and Talented education, Westminster, UK was Deputy Principal at HIS when it was • Chartered Teacher Status, Capital City Academy, first set up in Jan 2014 and has been London Principal since Jan 2015 • National Professional Qualification for Headship (National College for Leadership, UK)

Deputy Mr. Mark Jones • B.A. (Hons) Sport Studies & Biomedicine , 17 years in schools in UK and Principal (UK) University of Wolverhampton, UK internationally including Kuwait, New (Secondary) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary in Zealand, Seychelles and Switzerland; experienced in delivering GCSE, A- Physical Education and Science, De Montfort Levels, Pre-IB and IB programmes; has University, UK been Deputy Principal at HIS since Jan • Duke of Edinburgh (Sports Coaching) Instructor 2015 and Assessor HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Deputy Ms. Celine MacArthur • B.A. PE and Mathematics, University of 24 years of teaching and leadership Principal (UK) Surrey, UK experience including Head Teacher for (Primary) the Secondary School at • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), an nternational chool in Switzerland University of Surrey, UK i s and Deputy Head of Primary at a • Diploma in Sports Psychology, school in the United Arab Emirates Newcastle College, UK

Deputy Mr. Matthew Marson • B.A. (Hons) Business Management, University of 10 years in schools in UK and Principal (UK) Wolverhampton, UK Seychelles; experienced in (Curriculum • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved spearheading ICT, eLearning and and through Graduate Teacher Programme, business & enterprise initiatives in the Innovation) University of Wolverhampton, UK education sector • Google Certified Educator HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Assistant Ms. Ruth Louise • B.A. (Hons) Sport Studies, Maths and 19 years in schools internationally in Principal Norman-Jones Education, 2:1 University of the UK, , Guernsey, (Secondary) (UK) Wolverhampton, UK Switzerland, Kuwait and Seychelles; • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Physical Education joined HIS since Jan 2015 (was KS4 and Mathematics, Bath University, UK Coodinator)

Assistant Ms. Evelyn Boey • B.A. (Hons) Translation and Interpretation, 10 years in universities in ; Principal Jeevaraj Universiti Sains 2 years as Vice Principal in an (Primary) (Malaysia) • M.A. Linguistics and English Studies, Universiti international school in Kuala Lumpur; 3 Sains Malaysia years in HIS • IGCSE Certified English Oral Examiner • Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Distinction, CIE HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Assistant Mr. Daniel Goldspink • B.A. (Hons) Human Geography, Lancaster 10 years - 2 years of teaching Principal (UK) University, UK experience as Head of Year in (Primary) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, London Hitherfield Primary School, London; 6 Southbank University years of working experience as administrator in the educational line and in the civil aviation authority; 2 years in HIS

Preschool Ms. Barbarba- • International Diploma in Early Childhood 19 years in preschools in Malaysia like Coordinator Anne Mulhearn Education, London Montessori Centre, UK The Children’s House, London (Malaysia) • Certificate in Classroom Management, Meerilinga Montessori Training Centre, House of Training College, Sunshine and Lorna Whiston Study • Certificate from Musikgarten, a Music and Centre; Deputy Principal and teacher Movement programme from USA trainer at London Montessori Centre; • Trained in the Letterland Phonics Programme has been HIS Preschool Coordinator since its inception in Jan 2014 HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017

Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Key Stage 1 Mr. Ed Baker • B. Sc. Sociology, University of Southampton, UK 7 years of teaching experience in UK Coordinator (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Primary (3 years), Qatar (2 years) and HIS (2 Education, City of Birmingham University, UK years including being Head of Year 6 and Primary Homeroom Teacher)

Key Stage 2 Ms. Keilah Lees • B.A. (Hons) Primary Education 5 – 11, University of 6 years of teaching experience in UK Coordinator (UK) West of England, UK (3 years), South Africa and HIS (2 years including being Head of Year 5 and Primary Homeroom Teacher); also a sports coordinator in UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Key Stage 4 Mr. Matthew O’Shea • B. Sc. Business Information Systems, University 6 years of teaching experience - The Coordinator (Ireland) College Cork, Ireland John Wallis Academy Kent UK (3 • M. Sc. eBusiness and Information Systems, Michael years), International School Smurfit School of Business UCD, Ireland Seychelles (2 years) and HIS (1 year) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in ICT, UK

A-Levels Mr. James DeGazio • B.A. Theatre, Dalhousie University, Canada Over 25 years in the performing arts Coordinator (Canada) • Graduate Certificate, The Royal Academy of industry, including 12 years at Yale Dramatic Arts College Wrexham, ; has been HIS • Postgraduate Cert. Education, City and Guilds A-Levels Coordinator since its inception • Member of: in Jan 2014 --- The British Academy of Dramatic Combat --- The British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 (B) Preschool

Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Preschool Ms. Abby Lee • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, HELP More than 3 years of experience in Homeroom (Malaysia) University, Malaysia preschools like Tadika Diyana, Teacher Whitehouse Playschool, Tenby International School and HELP International School

Preschool Ms. Foo Jia Ern • B.A. (Hons) Childhood in Early Years, Leeds 6 years in preschools like HELP Homeroom (Malaysia) Metropolitan University, UK International School, Rowan Teacher • Intensive Montessori Certificate Course Tree Preschool, The Children’s House, Peter and Jane Kindergarten HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Preschool Ms. Uviovo Augustina • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 7 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (Nigeria) (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia international schools (preschool Teacher • Certificate on Phonics section) • Diploma in Educational Management, Nigeria

Preschool Ms. Laura McNamee • B.A. Drama and Theatre Studies, Aberystwyth More than a year of varied Homeroom (UK) University, UK experience teaching mixed ability Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Liverpool John students in several primary schools Moores University, UK and family centres in UK

Note: Each preschool homeroom teacher is supported by two teaching assistants in his/her class. Every preschool teaching assistant has a minimum qualification of a Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017

(C) Primary School

Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 1 Ms. Colette Irvine • B.Ed (Hons) Primary Education, University of 10 years of primary school teaching, Homeroom (Scotland) Dundee, Scotland primary school leadership roles and Teacher in special projects involving phonics (Head of Year) awareness and school development

Year 1 Ms. Mellissa Nonis • B.A. Psychology, HELP University, Malaysia 6 years of primary school teaching Homeroom (Malaysia) • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in experience – HELP International Teacher education School (3 years), Fairview International School (2 years), Tumbletots (1 year)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017

Year 1 Ms. Dora Lowe • B.C. Accountancy, University of Canterbury, More than 10 years of teaching Homeroom (New Zealand) New Zealand experience --- Malaysia (9 years) and Teacher • Dip. Teaching in Early Childhood, NZ College of New Zealand (2 years) Early Childhood Education

Year 1 Ms. Dearbhail Tobin- • B.A. Early Childhood Studies, Dundalk Institute 8 years of early years education and Homeroom Stewart of Technology, Ireland developed and ran early years Teacher (Republic of Ireland) • M.A Child, Family and Community Studies, programme. Worked in British Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland International School prior to HIS. • Currently studying for the CACHE Level 3 Award in supporting teaching and learning

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 2 Ms. Zoe Zarrabi • B. Ed. Education for 0 – 8 years old, Auckland 11 years in schools in Malaysia, New Homeroom (The Netherlands) University of Technology, New Zealand Zealand, London and The Teacher • B.A. Early Years, London Metropolitan Netherlands (Head of Year) University, UK • Post Graduate Certificate in Education - leadership and management with Derby University

Year 2 Ms. Leyshani Paula • B. Ed, Monash University, Australia 3 years of teaching experience – Homeroom Naidu School of the Nations in Macau and Teacher (Malaysia) HIS. She also had practical teaching placements in preschools and primary in Australia & the Cook Islands and is a qualified child care assistant in Australia.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 2 Ms. Maria Ruiz • B. Sc. (Hons) in Biology, University of Alicante, Spain 4 years of teaching experience – Homeroom (Spain) • C.A.P, University of Murcia, Spain Public School Abanilla (1 year), Teacher • Qualified Teacher Status, National College for International School Seychelles (2 Teaching & Leadership, UK years), HIS (1 year)

Year 2 Mr. Ed Baker • B. Sc. Sociology, University of Southampton, UK 7 years of teaching experience in UK Homeroom (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Primary Education, (3 years), Qatar (2 years) and HIS (2 Teacher City of Birmingham University, UK years including being Head of Year 6 and Primary Homeroom Teacher)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 3 Mr. Richard Jermyn • B. Sc. (Hons) Property Management & Valuation, 4 years of teaching experience – HELP Homeroom (UK) Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland International School (2 years), Tianjin Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International), Japanese School (1 year), Tianjin (Head of Year) University of Nottingham, UK Rego International School (1 year)

Year 3 Ms. Priscilla Michael • B.A. (Hons) TESL, HELP University, Malaysia 6 years of teaching experience as Homeroom (Malaysia) • CELTA, British Council, Malaysia class teacher and English/Drama Teacher • Dip. In Learning Disorders Management & Child teacher and 6 years of experience Psychology, Linguistic Council, Malaysia as administrator

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 3 Mr. Thomas Rothwell • B. Comm. Accounting, University of South Africa, 14 years – co-director and tutor at Homeroom (UK) South Africa a language centre in Kota Kinabalu, Teacher • TESOL Cert IV, Intercultural Training Associates, Malaysia (5 years); manager and Australia tutor at South African NGO Joseph • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International), Project (3 years); Accounting and University of Nottingham, UK Audit industry (6 years)

Year 3 Ms. Clare McCrann • B.A. Architecture, Manchester University, UK 5 years of experience – taught Year 1 Homeroom (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education (specialising in Maths students in a primary school in Teacher Education), University College London Institute of London for 2 years; three years of Education, UK placement

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 4 Ms. Sarah Benedict • B.A. Mass Communications, Murdoch University, 10 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (Malaysia) Australia private and international schools in Teacher • Postgraduate Dip. Education, Wawasan Open Kuala Lumpur including Mont Kiara (Head of Year) University, Malaysia International School and HELP • Dip. Integrative Journalism, Malaysia Institute of International School Integrative Media

Year 4 Ms. Jasmeen Kaur Basi • B.A. Fashion and Textile, University of Portsmouth, 3 years of teaching experience at Homeroom (UK) UK Shakespeare Junior School, UK and Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education, University of HIS. She is also a Partner and Tutor Southampton, UK at Thames Valley 11 Plus Tutors, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 4 Ms. Catherine • B.A. in Primary Education, Nottingham University, 9 years of experience in supporting Homeroom Hannah Jolly UK children as a teacher and social Teacher (UK) • M.A. Social Work, Nottingham University, UK worker in the UK. Worked on special • TEFL qualification projects in Phnom Penh and Hong Kong.

Year 4 Ms. Harkrishnan • B. Mass Com (Journalism), Murdoch University, 3 years of teaching experience - Homeroom Kaur Rikhraj Australia taught English, Maths, Science and Teacher (Australia) • M.A. Primary Teaching, University of Melbourne, ESL in international schools Australia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 4 Mr. Lim Yung Jie • B.Sc. Engineering, RMIT University, Australia 9 years of teaching experience - Homeroom (Australia) • B.Sc. Computing, University of Portsmouth, UK taught English, Math, Science and Teacher • M.A. Teaching (specialising in Add Maths), History in primary schools. Has ESL Universtiy of Melbourne, Australia teaching experience

Year 5 Ms. Bronwyn Wilson • B. A. Politics and Maori Studies, Massey University, 18 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (New Zealand) NZ NZ Primary, Secondary and Teacher • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Social Studies Tertiary Institutions; experienced (Head of Year) and ESOL) teachers’ trainer

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 5 Ms. Keilah Lees • B.A. (Hons) Primary Education 5 – 11, University of 6 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (UK) West of England, UK UK (3 years), South Africa and HIS Teacher (2 years including being Head of Year 5 and Primary Homeroom Teacher); also a sports coordinator in UK

Year 5 Mr. Jose O’Donovan • B. Sc. (Hons) Digital Media Development, University 4 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (Ireland) of Brighton, UK Laude Newton College (1 year), Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International), International School Seychelles (2 University of Nottingham, UK years), HIS (1 year)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 5 Ms. Samante • B.A. Psychology, Bemidji State University, 3 years of teaching experience – Homeroom Wickramaratna Minnesota, US Maths specialist, taught PE and Teacher (Malaysia) • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International), supported Year 5 and 6 as University of Nottingham, UK Homeroom TA at HIS

Year 5 Ms. Sarah Hutchins • B.Sc. Psychology from the University of Nottingham, 10 years of teaching experience, Homeroom (UK) UK including Head of Geography and Teacher • Qualified Teacher Status, Westminster Council, Science teacher for Year 1 to Year 6 London in London • E-Qualitas Graduate Teacher Training Programme

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Position Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Year 6 Ms. Jade Archer • B.Sc. Psychology and English, Aston University, 7 years of experience teaching the Homeroom (UK) Birmingham, UK full range of UK National Curriculum Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Goldsmiths College, subjects for Primary. Had taught in (Head of London Tanzania as a Primary Homeroom Year) teacher and as a KS2 Maths Coordinator

Year 6 Ms. Sylvia Low • B. Ed. In Primary, Melbourne University, Australia 5 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (Malaysia) international schools in Kuala Teacher Lumpur, including 2 years at HIS HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Year 6 Mr. Ian Michael Wong • B.A. (Hons) Business Administration, 12 years – TESL tutor (8 years Homeroom (Malaysia) University of East London, UK while working on other jobs), Teacher • Dip. in Business Administration, Tunku Abdul RYA and Associates Interior Rahman College, Malaysia Design (3 years), International • Cambridge Certificate in Teaching and Learning Organisation for Migration (2 • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in years), International Rescue education Committee (2 years), International Catholic Migration Commission (2 years).

Year 6 Mr. Simon MacArthur • B.A. Economics and History, University of 20 years of teaching experience in Homeroom (UK) Birmingham, UK the UK, Switzerland, UAE – English, Teacher • Postgraduate Cert. Education, University of The Geography and Humanities teacher West Of England, Bristol, UK in an international school, Switzerland.

Note: From Year 1 to Year 3, each homeroom teacher is supported by a teaching assistant in his/her class. From Year 4 to Year 6, each year group level is supported by two - three teaching assistants. Every teaching assistant has a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 (D) Specialist Teachers

Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Head of Ms. Siti Zaleha • B. Sc. (Hons) Applied Science, National 5 years teaching Mathematics in Mathematics (Malaysia) University of Malaysia international schools in Malaysia • Cambridge International Dip. for Teachers and including one year at HIS Trainers • Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning (specialising in Mathematics)

Numeracy Ms. Sarah Dowling • B. Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Management 5 years of experience teaching KS3 – and Data (UK) Studies, University of Manchester Institute of 5 CIE IGCSE and A-Levels Coordinator Science and Technology, UK Mathematics in Seychelles and the • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary UK Mathematics, University of Chester, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mathematics Mr. Kanesan Kannaparan • B. Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University 7 years of teaching experience in (Secondary) (UK) of Northumbria, UK international schools in Malaysia • M.A. Mathematic Education, Institute of Education, University of London • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Mathematics, University of Strathclyde, Scotland • Cambridge Examiner for Additional Mathematics

Mathematics Ms. Ruth Louise • B.A. (Hons) Sport Studies, Maths and 19 years in schools internationally (Secondary) Norman-Jones Education, 2:1 University of in the UK, New Zealand, Guernsey, (UK) Wolverhampton, UK Switzerland, Kuwait and • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Physical Education Seychelles; joined HIS since Jan and Mathematics, Bath University, UK 2015 (was KS4 Coodinator)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mathematics Mr. Ananthan Seluerajah • B. Eng. Mechatronic, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 19 years – Established and taught at (Secondary) (Malaysia) Malaysia one of the top Mathematics tuition • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in centres in Klang Valley (10 years), education Manager and Engineer at Ericsson Malaysia (9 years)

Mathematics Ms. Elaine Yap • B.Eng. (Electrical), National University Singapore, 12 years of teaching Maths including (Secondary) (Malaysia) Singapore 3 years at HIS; was also an engineer • Pre-U ASEAN Scholar in semiconductor industry, • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International) with independent magazine writer and Distinction, University of Nottingham, UK independent consultant in IT market research company

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mathematics Ms. Pauline Mok • B. Sc. (Hons) Education, University Putra 5 years of experience teaching both (Secondary) (Malaysia) Malaysia Maths and Additional Maths in • M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (Majoring in Malaysian schools Mathematics), University Putra Malaysia

Mathematics Mr. Chai Min Hiung • B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics and Telecommunications Over 15 years of experience (Secondary) (Malaysia) Engineering, University of Malaysia teaching Mathematics and Physics • CIPTT Dip, University of Cambridge in various tertiary institutions • M.Eng, including IMU (International Medical University) and Taylor’s College

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mathematics Mr. Tong Wen Hong • B. Sc. (First Class) Information Technology – Formerly a technical support (Secondary) (Malaysia) Computer Science Specialisation, Sunway engineer in various industries and a University, Malaysia Kumon teacher; supported ICT and • Currently pursuing PGCE (International) with Year 4 classes at HIS since 2015 University of Nottingham, UK

Head of Ms. Margaret Walsh • B. Sc. Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Compounds, 6 years of teaching experience - The Science (Ireland) University of College Cork, Ireland John Wallis Academy Ashford Kent (3 (Secondary) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Chemistry with years), International School Science, Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales Seychelles (2 years) and HIS (1 year)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Science Ms. Mariann Sebok • B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry, London Metropolitan 3 years of experience in UK, Coordinator (Hungary) University, UK including as a A-Levels and Key (Secondary) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary Science Stage 3 science teacher in with Chemistry, London Metropolitan University, Edmonton County School, UK Middlesex

Chemistry Ms. Elaine Thong • B. Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya 8 years of teaching experience; (Secondary) (Malaysia) • M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Malaya recently taught at IMU (International Medical University) and previously A-Levels Programme in Taylor’s College

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Chemistry Ms. Nohelia Franco • B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemical Engineering, Mexico 8 years of experience teaching (Secondary) (Mexico) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Spanish and Chemistry and General Science, French, Keele University , UK Spanish and French in Qatar (5 years) and UK (3 years). Has experience in the petrochemical industry and also as a biochemist

Biology Ms. Felicia Simone Paulraj • B.Sc. Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide, 3 years of experience lecturing in a (Secondary) (Malaysia) Australia private college and tutoring • B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Biosciences, undergraduates Monash University in Malaysia • PhD Medicine (focusing on cancer research), Monash University in Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physics Mr. Chai Min Hiung • B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics and Telecommunications Over 15 years of experience teaching (Secondary) (Malaysia) Engineering, University of Malaysia Sarawak Mathematics and Physics in various • CIPTT Dip, University of Cambridge tertiary institutions including IMU • MEng, University of Malaya (International Medical University) and Taylor’s College

Physics Mr. Nicholas Ling • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Multimedia 16 years – established and taught at (Secondary) Weng Seng University, Malaysia one of the top tuition centres in KL, (Malaysia) helping students to excel in IGCSE and SPM courses. Prior to that, he worked as a service engineer and team leader with OYL Manufacturing for 5 years.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Science Ms. Manmeet Kaur • B.A. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 10 years - established and taught (Secondary) (Malaysia) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Add Maths at one of the top tuition centres in KL; also has vast industrial experience working for Marconi as a network operations engineer and for Motorola as a RF design and senior test engineer.

Science Ms. Nadia Halim • Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Mainly extensive operational and (Secondary) (Malaysia) Imperial College London executive roles while working in PETRONAS eg. Facllities and Project engineer, E.A. for Senior Vice President. Over 2 years of experience coaching project engineers.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Languages Head of Ms. Laura Hale • B.A. (Hons) English, University of Northampton, UK 6 years of teaching experience – English (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary English (1 year), UK (3 years) and (Secondary) Teaching, University of Leicester, UK HIS (2 years)

English Ms. Chan Siew Yen • B. Ed. (Hons) TESL, University of Malaya 11 years – in universities and an (Secondary) (Malaysia) • M.A. English Literature, University of Malaya international school in Kuala Lumpur • Dip. Christian Ministry, Faith Bible College, (6 years), New Zealand (2 years), HIS New Zealand (3 years)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience English Ms. Jeanne Barrett • B.A. English, Queen Mary College, University of 25 years of teaching experience – (Secondary) (UK) London, UK France (10 years) and UK (15 years) Languages • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary and Coordinator Tertiary English, Institute of Education, University of London

English Ms. Lydia Shamini • B.Ed. TESL, University of Malaya 15 years – including 11 years in Sri (Secondary) Sundaramutty KDU International School where she (Malaysia) served as Head of Academic and Assessment

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience English Ms. Regina Rajendran • B.A. TESL, HELP University, Malaysia 5 years of teaching experience– (Secondary) (Malaysia) • Dip., College, Malaysia Private tutor for English and English Literature for O-Levels exams and at HIS

English Ms. Mabel Poon • B.A. (Hons) English Literature, University of 12 years of teaching experience as a (Secondary) (Malaysia) Malaya, Malaysia private tutor in IGCSE and IB English • M.A. English Literature, University of Malaya, and English Literature for students in Malaysia international schools, as well as an English lecturer in various universities in Kuala Lumpur

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience English Ms. Evelyn Boey • B.A. (Hons) Translation and 10 years in universities in Kuala (Secondary) Jeevaraj Interpretation, Universiti Sains Malaysia Lumpur; 2 years as Vice Principal in (Malaysia) • M.A. Linguistics and English Studies, an international school in Kuala Universiti Sains Malaysia Lumpur; 3 years in HIS • IGCSE Certified English Oral Examiner • Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Distinction, CIE

English Mr. Moez Khan • B.A. in Professional Musicianship, 9 years of teaching experience. (Secondary) (UK) University of Sussex and Brighton Recently worked as a music and • CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers performing arts teacher in of Other Languages), British Council, Spain and a former session drummer for • TYLEC certificate (teaching English to aged 6 - 17), EMI, London British Council, Spain

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience English Ms. Sharon Ahern • B.A. in English Literature, Birbeck 20 years of experience - teaching and (Secondary and (UK) College, University College London teachers’ training experience in UK A-Levels) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, University and different parts of ; was a College London Institute of Education, Head of English Department for 5 London years at an international. Experienced English teacher for GCSE, A-Levels and IELTS

English as a Ms. Stella Wong Pei Tiean • B. A. Psychology, Upper Iowa University, USA 12 years - Tsun Jin High School, Second (Malaysia) • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in Malaysia Language education

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Head of Ms. Charmaine Lim • B.A. Media Studies and Public Relations, University 14 years of tutoring and teaching Mandarin (Malaysia) of Malaya experience in international schools (Secondary) • Diploma in Teaching, Beijing Normal University in Malaysia

Mandarin Ms. Lim See Wen • B. Sc. in Business Studies, HELP College of Arts and 3 years of teaching experience - (Preschool and (Malaysia) Technology, Malaysia Kingsley International School Primary) • Cambridge International Dip. for Teachers and Trainers • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in education

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mandarin Ms. Vicky Heng • B.A. Early Childhood Education, 5 years of teaching experience – (Primary) (Malaysia) University of Southern Queensland, Australia HELP International School and • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in preschools in Kuala Lumpur education

Mandarin Ms. Chia Yin Mooi • B.A., National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan R.O.C. 14 years of teaching experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) schools in Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mandarin Ms. Phoebe Goh • B.A. Early Childhood Education, 3 years of teaching experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) University of Southern Queensland, Australia Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Ms. Phyllis Wong • B.A. in Mandarin and Business Administration, Over 12 years of experience as a (Primary) (Malaysia) Universiti Putra Malaysia teacher, a Mandarin trainer and (from Jan 2017) tutor; has worked as a teacher trainer in Singapore and was Deputy Principal at Montessori

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mandarin Ms. Anny Tang Hui Lan • M.A. Digital Content and Applied Design, Southern 5 years of teaching experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) Taiwan University of Science and Technology Confucian Private Secondary School • Diploma in Graphic Design, Malaysia (Malaysia) and Southern Taiwan University; 20 years of working experience in Art and Design industry

Mandarin Ms. Ong Han-Yu • B.A. (Hons) Translation and Interpretation, 8 years of teaching experience - 5 (Secondary) (Malaysia) Universiti Sains Malaysia years in a Chinese school (SKJC) and • Postgraduate Dip. Education (Chinese), Institut an international school in Malaysia, 3 Perguruan Tuanku Bainun, Malaysia years at HIS

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mandarin Mr. Lee Boon Keat • B. Business Administration, Irish International 6 years of teaching experience (Secondary) (Malaysia) University, Singapore including teaching at Confucian • M.A. Chinese Literature, Zhejiang University, China Private Secondary School (Malaysia) • Dip. Education, CIDTL, Cambridge English for Life, Malaysia

Mandarin Ms. Hong Wai Bing • B.A. Chinese Studies, National Taiwan Normal 22 years in education – 5 years in (Secondary) (Malaysia) University Nexus as a Chinese teacher • M.A. Chinese Studies, University Malaya (including IGCSE), 13 years as a Chinese Language teacher at the Taiwan International School in Malaysia and at Chinese High School

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Mandarin Mr. Victor Tseng Li • B.A. (Hons) Tourism Management and Engineering, 7 years of Mandarin teaching (Secondary) (Taiwan) Universite De Toulouse Le Mirail, France experience at Real Education Group; • Currently pursuing Cambridge International and was also a Counsellor and Diploma in Teaching and Learning Discipline Teacher. Victor is also a qualified Basketball coach and Teacher Advisor of the Boys' Brigade

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Head of Bahasa Ms. Dessy Jamaluddin • Dip. Management Accounting, Stamford College 9 years of teaching experience in Malaysia (Malaysia) • Dip. Teaching, Plymouth University, UK private schools in Malaysia; 3 (Secondary) years at HIS

Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Helena • B.A. Psychology, University of South Australia 7 years as Head of School in (Primary) Mohamedsalleh • B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of South Beaconhouse Preschool and Bank (Malaysia) Australia Negara Childcare Centre, Kuala • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in Lumpur education

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Vanitha Jayabalan • B.A. Malay Language and Linguistics, Universiti 6 years of teaching experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) Putra Malaysia Bahasa Malaysia and IPC at • Certificate in Introduction to Cambridge Primary, Nobel International School, Kuala University of Cambridge Lumpur

Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Rabi’atul Abdul Razak • Bachelors of Human Sciences (Hons) in English 5 years of teaching experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) Language and English Literature, International primary school to Year 8 Islamic University Malaysia • Masters in English as a Second Language, Universiti Malaya

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Wan Nur Huda • B.A. Education to TESL, Management and 2 years of teaching experience at HIS (Primary) (Malaysia) Science University, Malaysia and 3 years of working experience in • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme education line including UCSI in education University

Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Megala Mahalingam • B.A. Bahasa & Linguistic Melayu, Universiti 6 years of teaching experience in (Secondary) (Malaysia) Putra Malaysia, Malaysia schools in Malaysia • Master of Corporate Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Bahasa Malaysia Ms. Zamwati Abdillah • B.A. in Education Management, Open University 7 years of teaching tutoring (Secondary) (Malaysia) Malaysia experience in schools in Malaysia, • Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Open University including Fairview International Malaysia School in

Bahasa Malaysia Mr. Mohd. Fahimi • B.A. in Arabic Literature, Universiti Putra 4 year of teaching experience in BM (Secondary) (Malaysia) Malaysia and Agama, was a lecturer at • Currently completing Masters in Translation Pendidikan Arab Al-Furqan and a Studies and Interpreting, Universiti Sains Malaysia, teacher at Pusat Pengajian Al-Hidayah

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience French Ms. Jeanne Barrett • B.A. English, Queen Mary College, University of 25 years of teaching experience – (UK) London, UK France (10 years) and UK (15 years) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary and Tertiary English, Institute of Education, University of London

Spanish Ms. Nohelia Figueroa • B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemical Engineering, Mexico 8 years of teaching experience --- Franco • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Spanish and Qatar (5 years) and UK (3 years) (Mexico) French, Keele University , UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Spanish Mr. Andres Jose Ortega • B.A. Philosophy, Valencia University, Spain 4 years of teaching experience in Martinez • M.A. Contemporary Philosophical Thought, Spain, Mexico and Moscow, Russia (Spain) Valencia University, Spain • Teacher Training Course, Valencia University, Spain • Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (FPELE), Cervantes Institute, Spain

Spanish Ms. Miren Nekane • B.A. Humanities and Communications, University of 4 years of teaching experience in UK, Oteiza Ugarte Deusto, Spain Mexico and Russia (Spain) • International Programme, the Ibero-American University, Mexico • Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (FPELE), International House, Mexico

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Performing Arts Drama Mr. James DeGazio • B.A. Theatre, Dalhousie University, Canada 25 years in the performing arts (Secondary) (Canada) • Graduate Certificate, The Royal Academy of industry, including 12 years at Yale Dramatic Arts College Wrexham, Wales • Postgraduate Cert. Education, City and Guilds • Member of: --- The British Academy of Dramatic Combat --- The British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat

Drama Ms. Caroline Kok • B.A. Performance, Universiti Sains Malaysia 20 years --- Bangkok (3 years) and (Primary) Marshall • Grad. Cert. Tertiary Teaching and Learning, RMIT, Malaysia (17 years, including 12 (Malaysia) Australia years in Penang, 3 years in a Pre-U • IB Dip. Theatre Arts Certification College and 2 years in a • IB MYP Performing Arts Certification Kindergarten) • IB PYP Performing Arts Certification • IGCSE Certified Coursework Moderator (Drama) • IGCSE Certified English, ESL Teacher • Member of International Schools Theatre Association, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Music Ms. Deborah Jermyn • B. Ed. Music, The Royal Scottish Academy 6 years of teaching experience – (Secondary) (Scotland) of Music and Drama (RCS), Scotland China (2 years), Scotland (2 years), HIS (2 years)

Music Mr. Zailan Razak • B. Music, Cornell College, Iowa, USA 30 years of experience in education, (Primary) (Malaysia) • M. Music, University of Arizona, USA having taught for 7 years in various • well-known multi-instrumentalist and music elementary and music schools in the producer who has worked with many US, and most recently has been a distinguished artists including Sister Sledge, lecturer in several local university Syafinaz, Sheila Majid, Michael Veerapan and music degree programmes Kris Dayanti.

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Drama/Music Mr. Moez Khan • B.A. in Professional Musicianship, 9 years of teaching experience. (Secondary) (UK) University of Sussex and Brighton Recently worked as a music and • CELTA , British Council, Spain performing arts teacher in Penang • TYLEC, British Council, Spain and a former session drummer for EMI, London

Music Ms. Yong Wai Kuan • B.A. (Hons) in Professional Music, International 10 years of experience in the (Malaysia) College of Music, Malaysia music industry, including working • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in as a private music teacher, education multimedia studio manager, music company event director; familiar with music technology

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Dance Darren Chong • Diploma in Performing Arts, Sunway University 3 years of experience in (Primary) (Malaysia) College choreography, stage management • Awarded Battle King Champion in Japan for Astrro and invitational performances Battleground 2014 that includes choreography for Sri • Kaki Seni Fest Apprenticeship with Koutei Sennin Cempaka Musical, dance in Japan 2015 performance in Japan and Malaysia

Technology and Visual Arts Design Ms. Kim Page • B.Sc. in Design and Technology (with QTS – 6 years of teaching experience, Technology (UK) Qualified Teacher Status), Sheffield Hallam including being the Head of Faculty and Art University, UK at Sri KDU formerly and a design & Coordinator technology teacher and Head of Year at a college in Sheffield, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Design and Mr. Kevin Soertsz • B.A. Graphic Design, LimKokWing University 5 years of teaching experience in Technology (Sri Lanka) of Creative Technology, Malaysia international schools in Malaysia • B.A. Professional Design (Visual including HIS Communications), Curtin University, Australia • Cambridge International Dip. in Teachers’ Training • IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate Organisation, Saudi Arabia

Design and Mr. Keith Soertsz • B.A. Graphic Design, Curtin University, Australia 4 years of teaching experience on Technology (Sri Lanka) • MBA in Multimedia Management design innovation while working as a graphic designer

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Art Mr. Rajan Harvind • B.A. (Hons) Design for Communications Media, 20 years of teaching experience in Sathi Manchester Metropolitan, UK Malaysia and UK (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Bretton Hall, Leeds, UK • Digital Photography and Image Editing, Hull College of Art, UK • Foundation Studies Art, Sir John Cass School of Art, UK

Art and Ms. Aimee Dymond • B.A. (Hons) Fine Art, Manchester Metropolitan 4 years of teaching experience in UK, Textiles (UK) University, UK the Seychelles and Malaysia; a • Postgraduate Cert. Education, Manchester practising artist, was involved in Metropolitan University, UK creating street art installations in • CIE accredited assessor for Art Berlin for the fashion brands Bench • Foundation degree, Art and Design, London and Converse Road Art College, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physical Education and Sports Head of Mr. Patrick Devlin • B. Sc. (Hons) Sport & Leisure Management 2:2, 7 years of teaching experience - Secondary (UK) Sheffield Hallam University, UK Birley Community College, UK (5 Physical • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved through years) and Sri KDU International Education and Graduate Teacher Programme, Sheffield Hallam School (2 years) Sports University, UK

Head of Mr. Burhannudin Ghazali • Diploma in Physical Education, National Institute 12 years of teaching experience in Primary (Singapore) of Education, Singapore Singapore Physical Education and Sports

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Physical Mr. Bertrand Molinie • B.Sc. in Sports Coaching, 14 years of experience as coach and Education and (France) University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK sports developer in Albania, Mexico, Sports ; • Postgraduate Cert. Education, The Solomon Islands, India, Kuwait Student University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK and Wales; has been a member of Events and • Coaching qualifications: championship winning Rugby Union Sports Teams Badminton teams Coordinator Rugby Scuba diving Hockey Football

Gymnastics

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physical Mr. Ricky Singh • B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, 4 years with Tenby International Education and (UK) University of Westminster, UK School (Ipoh) as Curriculum Sports • M.A. Physical Education, Loughborough University, Leader for PE; also an Award (Secondary) UK Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme in the school

Physical Ms. Ruth Louise Norman- • B.A. (Hons) Sport Studies, Maths and 19 years in schools internationally Education and Jones Education, 2:1 University of in the UK, New Zealand, Guernsey, Sports (UK) Wolverhampton, UK Switzerland, Kuwait and (Secondary) • Postgraduate Cert. Education Physical Education Seychelles; joined HIS since Jan and Mathematics, Bath University, UK 2015 (was KS4 Coodinator)

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physical Mr. Mark Dawson • B. Sc. in Psychology with Sport Science, 7 years of experience in education Education and (UK) University of Hull, UK including being a former Senior Sports • M.Sc. in Psychology with Sport Science, Sports Advisor from Sunway (Primary) Loughborough University, UK University; holds awards for futsal • NCFE Level 3 Award in Diet and Nutrition and football coaching from the UK Football Association and the American Football League

Physical Ms. Jillian Kaur • Bachelors (Hons) in Mass Communication & Joined HIS since 2014 as a Teaching Education and (Malaysia) Journalism, Inti International University, Malaysia Assistant; has years of experience Sports • Postgraduate Cert. Education (International), playing and coaching Ultimate (Primary) University of Nottingham, UK Frisbee competitively

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physical Mr. Shukri Hashim • Bachelor in Sports and Exercise Science, Joined HIS since 2014 as a Teaching Education and (Malaysia) Universiti Teknologi MARA Assistant; more than 6 years of Sports experience as a swimming instructor (Primary) and lifeguard

Learning Technologies ICT Mr. Matthew Marson • B.A. (Hons) Business Management, 10 years in schools in UK and (Secondary) (UK) University of Wolverhampton, UK Seychelles; experienced in • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved spearheading ICT, eLearning and through Graduate Teacher Programme, business & enterprise initiatives in University of Wolverhampton, UK the education sector • Google Certified Educator

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience ICT Mr. Matthew O’Shea • B. Sc. Business Information Systems, 6 years of teaching experience - The (Secondary) (Ireland) University College Cork, Ireland John Wallis Academy Kent UK (3 • M. Sc. eBusiness and Information Systems, years), International School Michael Smurfit School of Business UCD, Ireland Seychelles (2 years) and HIS (1 year) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in ICT, UK

ICT Ms. Roohi Shafi • B.A. in Law and ICT, University of East London 8 years of teaching experience – 5 (Secondary) (UK) • Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University years as Head of Year and was of East London graded ‘outstanding teacher’; worked in London as a Year Coordinator and taught ICT and Computer Science

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Humanities Head of Mr. Anthony Wood • CELTA, Swansea University, UK 7 years of teaching experience --- Humanities; (UK) • B.Sc. (Hons) Geography, University of China (1 year), UK (4 years) and Geography and Northampton, UK HIS (2 years) History • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Secondary (Secondary) Geography, Leicester University, UK

Geography and Mr. Alexander Leong • B. Sc. Philosophy and Journalism/Advertising, 3 years - Tutoring college students, History Kok Weng Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA working with late teens and working (Secondary) (Malaysia) adults in a corporate training environment; 1 year at HIS

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience History Ms. Susannah Read • B.A. Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic, University of 10 years of experience in the UK and (Secondary) (UK) Cambridge, UK Singapore teaching History at A- • Postgraduate Cert. Education (Secondary), Levels and GCSE; previously taught in University of Sussex, UK Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore for 4 years

Geography Mr. Ben Monckton • B. A. Anthropology and Geography, University of 10 years of teaching experience in and History (New Zealand) Otago, NZ , South Korea and NZ, (Secondary) • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of teaching IGCSE and A-Levels; Head Otago, NZ of Humanities in an international • M.A. Anthropology, Massey University, NZ school • CELTA, Christchurch College of English Language, NZ

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Accounting Mr. Francis Dunn-Yu • MICPA (Malaysia Institute of Certified Public 20 years of experience preparing (Secondary) (Malaysia) Accountants) students for the A-Levels • Currently a Senior Lecturer and Accounting Accounting exams, including Subject Coordinator in HELP University helping 30 students achieve World Top Awards

Business Ms. Uma Rani @ • B.A. (Hons) Business Administration, Universiti Tun 6 years; taught at ELC International Studies Susila Subramaniam Abdul Razak, Malaysia School; students under her care (Secondary) (Malaysia) • Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and received top results for Business Trainers and Accounting for IGCSE in Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Economics Mr. Matthew O’Shea • B. Sc Business Information Systems, University 6 years of teaching experience - The (Secondary) (Ireland) College Cork, Ireland John Wallis Academy Kent UK (3 • M. Sc eBusiness and Information Systems, Michael years), International School Smurfit School of Business UCD, Ireland Seychelles (2 years) and HIS (1 year) • PGCE ICT, UK

Economics Ms. Caris Liew Sook Ting • B.A. (First Class) in Economics, Universiti Tunku 7 years teaching experience a (Secondary) (Malaysia) Abdul Rahman lecturer at various universities; has been part of the A-Levels teaching team at HIS since 2014

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Special Ms. Carly Nair • Diploma, Learning Disorders Management & Child 5.5 years of experience - 2.5 Education Needs (UK) Psychology, Malaysia years at Sayfol International Coordinator • Higher National Diploma Social Science, University School in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; of Highlands and Islands, UK 3 years at HIS SEN Unit • Currently pursuing a M.A. in education for special needs

Special Ms. Rosemary Shamini • B.A. in Business Administration, Atlantic University, 3 years of experience - 1 year at Education Joseph USA Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Needs (Malaysia) • Dip. in Learning Disorders Management and Child and 2 years at HIS SEN Unit Psychology, College of Allied Educators, Malaysia • Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in education

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Special Ms. Nameeta Annand Raj • B. A. (Hons) Psychology, HELP University, Malaysia 7 years of experience – 5 years Education (Malaysia) • Orton-Gillingham Training teaching experience and curriculum Needs development for primary students, 2 years conducting assessments and teaching experience for SEN students

Special Mr. Tanuj Mahesan • B.Psych (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia 6 years of experience as an educator, Education (Malaysia) • M.Sc. Developmental Psychology with Education, including working with children with Needs Univeristy College London, Institute of Education, autism and as a behavioral therapist London

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Special Ms. Lim Ying Jiun, Jessica • B. Sc. in Psychology and Management, Upper Iowa 9 years of experience as a Education (Malaysia) University, US behavioural therapist, trainer and Needs • M. Psychology in Coaching, HELP University, consultant working with SEN children Malaysia and as a researcher including being a case supervisor at Autism Link

Gifted and Ms. Jasmeen Kaur Basi • B.A. Fashion and Textile, University of Portsmouth, 3 years of teaching experience at Talented (UK) UK Shakespeare Junior School, UK and Coordinator • Postgraduate Cert. Education, University of HIS. She is also a Partner and Tutor Southampton, UK at Thames Valley 11 Plus Tutors, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Career Guidance Ms. Stephanie Cheah • B.A. Psychology, University of Queensland, 9 years of experience (as a Counsellor (Malaysia) Australia counsellor at HIS, as a tutor at HELP • M. Counseling, HELP University, Malaysia University; humanitarian work which involves training refugees and those working with refugees at International Organization for Migration; at International Rescue Committee; and Counselling at CAREERSense @HELP and Teenage Homes)

Career Guidance Ms. Fatima Anne • B. Ed (TEFL) Queensland University of Technology, Over 7 years of experience in local Counsellor Sebastian Australia schools and a tertiary institution (Malaysia) • M. Counselling, HELP University, Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Others Islamic Studies Mr. Mohd. • B.A. in Arabic Literature, Universiti Putra 4 year of teaching experience in BM Fahimi Malaysia and Agama, was a lecturer at (Malaysia) • Currently completing Masters in Translation Pendidikan Arab Al-Furqan and a Studies and Interpreting, Universiti Sains teacher at Pusat Pengajian Al- Malaysia Hidayah

A-Levels A-Levels Mr. James DeGazio • B.A. Theatre, Dalhousie University, Canada 25 years in the performing arts Coordinator (Canada) • Graduate Certificate, The Royal Academy of industry, including 12 years at Yale Dramatic Arts College Wrexham, Wales • Postgraduate Cert. Education, City and Guilds • Member of: --- The British Academy of Dramatic Combat • The British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Physics Lecturer Mr. Ling Toh Woon • B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics, University of Over 30 years of teaching (Malaysia) Malaya experience in A-Levels Physics; • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, together with his teams, were University of Malaya awarded 12-time winners of the Malaysia Toray Science Foundation Award; widely acknowledged to be one of the top A-levels Physics instructors in this region.

Biology Lecturer Ms. Felicia Simone • B.Sc. Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide, 3 years of experience lecturing in a Paulraj Australia private college and tutoring (Malaysia) • B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Biosciences, undergraduates Monash University in Malaysia • PhD Medicine (focusing on cancer research), Monash University in Malaysia

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Chemistry Ms. Elaine Thong • B. Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya 8 years of teaching experience; Lecturer (Malaysia) • M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Malaya recently taught at IMU (International Medical University) and previously A-Levels Programme in Taylor’s College

Maths Lecturer Mr. Kanesan • B. Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University 6 years of teaching experience in Kannaparan of Northumbria, UK international schools in Malaysia (UK) • M.A. Mathematic Education, Institute of Education, University of London • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Mathematics, University of Strathclyde, Scotland

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Maths Lecturer Ms. Sarah Dowling • B. Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Management 5 years of experience teaching KS3 (UK) Studies, University of Manchester Institute of – 5 CIE IGCSE and A-Levels Science and Technology, UK Mathematics in Seychelles and the • Postgraduate Cert. Education, UK Secondary Mathematics, University of Chester, UK

Maths Lecturer Ms. Teng Wai Ping • B.Sc in Pure Mathematics, Universiti 7 years of teaching experience - (Malaysia) Sains Malaysia taught Engineering Computation to • M.Sc. in Mathematics, Universiti Sains undergraduates in Universiti Sains Malaysia Malaysia while working as a research assistant at the School of Mathematical Sciences

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Further Maths Mr. Chai Min Hiung • B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics and Telecommunications Over 15 years of experience Lecturer (Malaysia) Engineering, University of Malaysia Sarawak teaching Mathematics and Physics • CIPTT Dip, University of Cambridge in various tertiary institutions • MEng, University of Malaya including IMU (International Medical University) and Taylor’s College

Accounting Mr. Francis Dunn-Yu • MICPA (Malaysia Institute of Certified Public 20 years of experience preparing Lecturer (Malaysia) Accountants) students for the A-Levels • Currently a Senior Lecturer and Accounting exams, including Accounting Subject Coordinator in HELP helping 30 students achieve World University Top Awards

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience History Lecturer Ms. Susannah Read • B.A. Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic, University of 10 years of experience in the UK (UK) Cambridge, UK and Singapore teaching History at • Postgraduate Cert. Education A-Levels and GCSE; previously (Secondary), University of Sussex, UK taught in Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore for 4 years

English Language Ms. Laura Hale • B.A. (Hons) English, University of Northampton, UK 6 years of teaching experience – and English (UK) • Postgraduate Cert. Education, China (1 year), UK (3 years) and HIS Literature Secondary English Teaching, University (2 years) Lecturer of Leicester, UK

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Geography Mr. Anthony Wood • CELTA, Swansea University, UK 7 years of teaching experience --- Lecturer (UK) • B.Sc. (Hons) Geography, University of China (1 year), UK (4 years) and HIS Northampton, UK (2 years) • Postgraduate Cert. Education in Secondary Geography, Leicester University, UK

Economics Ms. Caris Liew • B.A. (First Class) in Economics, Universiti 7 years teaching experience a Lecturer Sook Ting Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia lecturer at various universities; has (Malaysia) been part of the A-Levels teaching team at HIS since 2014

HELP International School (HIS) Academic Staff Profiles 2016/2017 Subject Full Name Educational Qualifications Work Experience Tutor Ms. Sharon Ahern • B.A. in English Literature, Birbeck College, 20 years of experience - teaching (UK) University College London, London and teachers’ training experience in • Postgraduate Cert. Education, University UK and different parts of Europe; College London Institute of Education, was a Head of English Department London for 5 years at an international. Experienced English teacher for GCSE, A-Levels and IELTS