Primary Teachers

Ms. Monique Kathryn Burke

Head of Year 1 & Year 1 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Education (Primary), University of Auckland
• Certificate in Educational Support (Disability Studies)
• Over 12 years of teaching experience both in New Zealand and internationally

Ms. Natalie Cook

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• BA (Hons) Primary Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
• Over 5 years experience as a Reception and Key Stage 1 teacher
• Taught in Ecuador, China and the UK

Ms. Cheong Jia Yee

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Master’s in Teaching and Learning, specialising in Chinese as a Second Language, Taylor’s University
• BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education, University of Greenwich, UK
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Anisha Gill

Year 1 Homeroom Teacher

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Montessori Methods, London Teacher Training College
• Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 8 years of teaching experience with children ween the ages of 3 and 12, involved with lesson development, curriculum planning and student performance evaluations

Ms. Kathryn Wallace

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations, Open University, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS), University of Sunderland, UK
• Over 5 years of teaching experience across Mexico, South Korea, and Malaysia

Ms. Esther Tan

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Education (First Class Honours) from Taylor’s University
• Over three years of teaching experience, she has taught Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, and English at the primary level

Ms. Laura Munro

Head of Year 2 & Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Teaching Primary (majoring in Professional Education), University of Waikato, New Zealand
• Bachelor of Teaching, University of Waikato, New Zealand
• Over 8 years experience teaching preschool and primary in New Zealand and Malaysia

Ms. Denise Chow Wei Yen

Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Hainan Normal University, China
• Bachelor of Education, majoring in Early Childhood Education, SEGI University Malaysia
• Over 10 years teaching experience

Ms Gabriela Vilela

Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelors in Nutrition Science, Universidade Federal de Goiȧs (Federal University of Goiȧs), Brazil
• International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE), University of Derby
• With 12 years of teaching experience in Brazil and Malaysia

Ms. Kristy Lim Li Teng

Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language with Education, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
• 5 years of teaching experience, for the Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, and English subjects at primary level

Ms. Jennifer Walters

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Education, University of Plymouth (UK)
• Completed National Professional Qualification for Special Education Needs Co-ordinators (NPQSENCo) qualification and has been a SENCo for two primary schools
• Over 15 years teaching experience in the UK

Ms. Tan Mei Mei

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor’s (1st Class Honours) in Education, specialising in Primary Education, Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
• Has a strong science background, and was the gold medalist and best presenter recipient of the International STEM Teaching & Educational Manipulatives Festival 2019
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Vannesa Louis

Head of Year 3 & Bilingual Class Teacher

• PGDT (Post Graduate in Teaching), Open University Malaysia (OUM)
• BSc (Hons) degree in Biotechnology, Nilai University
• Over 4 years teaching experience in Mongolia and Malaysia
• Has experience including curating lessons on both IB and British curriculums in Malaysia

Ms. Lim Pei Ying

Year 3 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor (Honours) in Early Years Education, University of Greenwich (Malaysia)
• With 6 years of experience in the education field

Ms. Annalize Jooste

Year 3 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor in Education & Honors in Education Degree in Inclusive Education, University of South Africa
• Over 13 years of teaching experience in South Africa and Oman specialising in literacy instruction

Ms. Tracy Ong

Year 3 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Degree in Psychology with a minor in Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA (High Distinction)
• Over 5 years of experience teaching Mandarin

Mr. Eugene Garield
Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Masters in Education, specialising in Teaching and Learning, HELP University
• 5 years teaching experience

Mr. Matthew Morris

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• BA (Hons) in Journalism, University of Lincoln
• Qualified Teacher Status, TES Institute
• With 8 years teaching experience in the UK and China

Ms. Diana Dennis

Head of Year 4 & Year 4 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Elementary Education, Indiana State University, USA
• Credits towards a Master’s degree in Elementary Education (to complete by December of 2023), Indiana State University, USA
• Wealth of international school experience in Malaysia and also state schools in Indiana, USA
• Over 14 years of leadership experience

Ms. May Low

Year 4 Bilingual Class Teacher

• BA in Fashion, Birmingham University, UK
• Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design, Malaysia Institute of Arts
• Pursuing the Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 6 years teaching experience across both mainstream and bilingual school settings

Ms. Krishna Priya Naranan

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management (BIBM Hons), Universiti Utara Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTT), Stranmillis University College, UK
• Currently pursuing Master of Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Over 15 years teaching experience

Ms. Marissa De Greef

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Dundee University, Scotland
• M.Ed in Advanced Primary Education, University of People, USA
• Bachelor in Communication (EPPA), France
• 8 years of teaching experience in France, Vietnam, Thailand and Switzerland

Mr. Ronan McShane

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• PGCE with distinction, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• BSC in Pharmacy, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland
• Over 6 years teaching experience in UK, Singapore and Vietnam

Ms. Megan Russell
Head of Year 5 & Year 5 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Cumbria, England
• MSc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology, Middlesex University, London
• Over 6 years teaching experience

Ms. Tee Wei Xian
Year 5 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Master of Arts in Education, University of Nottingham Malaysia
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT), Open University Malaysia
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons), University of Greenwich, UK
• Over 10 years teaching experience

Mr. Montell Shaw

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• BSc in Sports Science with Biology, University of Exeter, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Institute of Education, University College London
• Currently completing MA in Policy, Society and Education, King’s College London
• 7 years of teaching experience in the UK

Mr. Thushindran Endrakumar

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, HELP University Malaysia
• Pursuing Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT)
• Over 3 years experience in Special Education Need (SEN); 1 year co-teaching experience

Ms. Candice Lee Myburgh

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Nottingham
• Honours degree in Psychology, specialising in Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
• Over 10 years teaching experience in Indonesia, Korea, and Japan

Mr. Braden Cobb

Head of Year 6 and Year 6 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Masters in Education, University of Massachusetts, USA
• Degree in Business Administration and Finance, University of New Mexico
• 16 years teaching experience in South Korea, China and Singapore
• Named the 2024 Pearson International School Outstanding Innovator of the Year and also awarded The Best Teacher Lead Project of 2024 in the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards

Ms. Elizabeth Yeoh

Year 6 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Master’s in Early Childhood Education, UNITAR University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Hons), HELP University
• 9 years teaching experience

Ms. Jennifer Francis

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor in Education Degree (Hons), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, with a focus on English Language and Literacy, complemented by a minor in Mathematics
• Over 10 years teaching experience in International Baccalaureate (IB), National, and Cambridge

Ms. Suzana Mardeanne Omar

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

•  B.A. Chemistry with additional minors in Spanish, Indiana State University, USA
• Currently undertaking a Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 5 years of diverse professional working experience in the USA in Sciences and Training

Mr. Ethan Raj

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• BA, double-majoring in Education with Adolescent Counselling and English, Handong Global University, South Korea
• Currently pursuing a Masters in Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Experience teaching in South Korea and Malaysia

Ms. Zafreen Rahman

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• BSC (Hons) Psychology from Middlesex University, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from London, UK
• 5 years teaching experience in the UK, especially in English and Mathematics

Mr. Devon Swart

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Education, University of Waikato, New Zealand
• Diploma in Business, Queensland Institute of Business and Technology, Australia
• Over 4 years teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, China, and Switzerland

Ms. Phyllis Wong

Mandarin Teacher

• B.A. in Mandarin and Business Administration, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
• Over 18 years of teaching experience

Ms. Chia Yin Mooi

Mandarin Teacher

• Bachelor in Arts, National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan R.O.C.
• Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning with Distinction
• Over 8 years teaching experience

Ms. Chong Ling Li

Mandarin Teacher

• B.Soc. Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
• M.Sc. Development Psychology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 11 years of teaching experience

Ms. Esther Siew Pui Wey

Mandarin Teacher

•  Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur.
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education from Institute of Technology, Tralee (Ireland). Now known as Munster Technological University.
• Master of Education specialisation in Educational Management from Asia e University.
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with distinction.

Ms. Huda Azemi

Bahasa Malaysia Teacher

• B.Ed. (Hons) TESL, Management and Science University, Malaysia
• M.Ed. (Teaching and Learning), HELP University, Malaysia
• Over 9 years of experience

Ms. Nurulhuda Edy Muslim

Bahasa Malaysia Teacher

• B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Training and Learning (CICTL)
• Currently pursuing the Cambridge International Diploma in Training and Learning (CIDTL)
• More than 15 years of teaching experience

Ms. Nor Hafizah Addnan

Bahasa Malaysia  / Agama Teacher

• Master of Science Education with Information Technology, Universiti Malaya
• Bachelor of Biochemical (Biotechnology) Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia
• 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Peggy Sim Pei Chi

Music Teacher

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Classical Music, Institute of Music, UCSI University
• Completing Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Taylor’s University
• Trained in the Kodaly method and a choir member of the award-winning Young KL Singers
• 9 years of piano teaching experience

Ms. Erica How Xing Yi

Music Teacher

• Bachelor of Art Education, Hangzhou Normal University, China
• Diploma in Music, Malaysian Institute of Arts
• Over 8 years teaching experience

Ms. Abby Lee

Remedial Reading Coordinator

• BECE (Hons) Early Childhood Education, HELP University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Kam Sze Wei

Remedial Reading Teacher

• Diploma in Montessori Method of Education, Montessori Centre International, London
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CICTL)
• Over 20 years of teaching experience

Ms. Siti Shyamimi Mokhsein

Remedial Reading Teacher

• Bachelor of Psychology, HELP University
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Lyanne Lim

Remedial Reading Teacher

• Bsc Psychology, Nottingham UK
• Masters Education Admin, UNSW
• Over 14 years teaching experience

Ms Shathiswary Roy Saravanan

Maths Intervention Teacher

• BSc in Resource Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
• Over 5 years teaching experience

Ms. Intan Nur Huda

Math Intervention Teacher

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Biomolecular Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• 5 years teaching experience in upper primary

Ms. Nurunnawal Yem

Maths Intervention Teacher

• Masters in Education (Educational Psychology), Asia e University, Malaysia
• BSc in Food Science And Nutrition, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Best Student ), Segi College Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Distinction)
• Teacher Training Certificate in Speech and Drama, Julia Gabriel School of Education.
• Over 10 years of teaching experience in an early years setting and various international schools in Malaysia

Ms. Sharmilla A.Narkiran

Head of EAL

• Masters of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), University of Malaya
• Bachelor in Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), Management and Science University
• Cambridge international Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 6 years of teaching experience

Ms. Nare Yang

EAL Teacher

• Teaching license in Early Childhood Education and English as an Additional Language, Moreland University in Washington DC, USA
• Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Pukyung National University, South Korea
• 8 years of experience in education in Singapore, China, and South Korea

Ms. Rachael Wong

EAL Teacher

• B.Ed. (First Class Hons) TESL, University of Malaya
• Over 15 years of experience teaching English and ESL

Mr. Timothy Burke

Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor of Education, University of Auckland
• Specialised certifications in relationship-based learning and neurodiverse support
• Over 20 years teaching experience in New Zealand and Bahrain
• Represented in National Age Group Cricket at district level

Ms. Janice Sek Wai Yin
Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• 4 years of working experience, as a sports ministry staff, planning and executing regional as well as national sports camps and events for youth and children

Ms. Nur Alia ‘Qistina Izuan Izam 

Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Diploma in Sports Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Pursuing Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Physical and Health Education, UiTM
• Teaching experience in physical education, swimming instruction, and sports coaching

Mr. Daniel Edry Abdul Rahim

Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Degree and Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Management & Science University (MSU)
• Over 3 years teaching experience; served as Sports Teams Coach and CCA Coordinator

Mr. Mohamad Amirul

Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor

• Bachelor In Sport Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Diploma In Sport Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Over 8 years experience as a swim instructor

Ms. Stephanie Cheah, KB/PA

School Counsellor Coordinator

• BA  (Psychology), University of Queensland, Australia
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 12 years counselling experience
• Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy & Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Malaysian Marriage Family & Therapy (MYMFT) Associate Member

Ms Elyediane Mangutas

School Counsellor

• Master’s degree in Psychology (Counselling), Universiti Malaysia Sabah
• Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology with minors in Counselling and East Asian Languages (Mandarin), Indiana University Bloomington, USA
• Registered Counsellor with the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
• 5 years of professional experience

Mr. Eassen Low Kok Sern, KB/PA

School Counsellor

• B. Psychology (Hons), HELP University
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 6 years counselling experience
• Advanced Gestalt Therapy (Mandarin) trained

Ms. Yoo Min Jie

School Counsellor Associate

• BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Finance, University of Nottingham Malaysia
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 4 years of work experience, including therapeutic play sessions and conducting workshops for children aged 5-17 on topics such as cyberbullying, emotion regulation, boundaries and more

Ms. Amelia Sisk

SEN Coordinator

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design, University of Creative Arts, Canterbury
• BA with Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) and National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Canterbury Christchurch University
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, developing curriculums and improving special educational needs provisions at school

Ms. Abby Lee

SEN Teacher

• BECE (Hons) Early Childhood Education, HELP University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Nur Hani Sharaf

SEN Teacher

• Diploma for Graduates (endorsed in Education) from the University of Otago
• BSc in Psychological Science and Business from Monash University Malaysia
• 10 years of teaching neurodiverse learners

Ms. Adelynn Zon Ming Yee

SEN Teacher

• B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
• M.A. in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
• Over 5 years of experience

Ms. Amira Azman

SEN Teacher

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Kingston University, London, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), UNITAR, Malaysia
• Experience as an English as an Additional Language and Special Educational Needs teacher

Ms. Audrey Liew Jia Yin

SEN Teacher

• Bachelors in Special Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Masters in Special Education from Universiti Malaya
• Over 10 years of experience working alongside children with hearing impairment and special learning needs

Ms. Teesha Nanthini Sukumaran

SEN Teacher

• Master’s degree in Education
• Extensive experience in private and international educational settings

Ms. Shumita Van Rijswijk

Learning Innovation Coordinator & Primary Coding Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Sunderland, UK
• BCom. in Marketing and International Business, University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Cambridge International Award in Teaching and Learning (CIATL),
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 6 years of working experience

Ms. Esther Siew Pui Wey

Learning Innovation Coach

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education from Institute of Technology, Tralee (Ireland) – now known as Munster Technological University
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with Distinction
• Currently pursuing a Master of Education at Asia eUniversity

Ms. Manmeet Kaur

Learning Innovation Coach

• B.A. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 10 years of teaching experience

Mr. Ethan Raj

Learning Innovation Coach

• BA, double-majoring in Education with Adolescent Counselling and English, Handong Global University, South Korea
• Currently pursuing a Masters in Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Over 3 years experience teaching in South Korea and Malaysia

Ms. Rachael Wong 

Learning Innovation Coach

• B.Ed. (First Class Hons) TESL, University Malaya
• Over 15 years of experience teaching English and ESL

Ms. Haifaa Mohd Ghazali

Makerspace Teacher and Primary Coding Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (TESL) (Hons), Management & Science University (MSU)
• Foundation in TESL, University of Selangor (UNISEL)
• 9 years teaching experience