A-levels Teachers

Dr. Felicia Simone Paulraj

Year 12 Coordinator

• B.Sc. Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide, Australia
• B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Biosciences,Monash University in Malaysia
• PhD Medicine (focusing on cancer research), Monash University in Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 3 years of lecturing experience

Ms. Aggie Chua Chiao Chung

University & Guidance Counsellor

• BAcc, RMIT Melbourne, Australia
• Over 7 years of teaching and supporting students experience. Had other work experience in tax consultancy, travel and tourism, insurance services and management.

Mr. Kanesan Kannaparan
Pastoral Coaches

• B.Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University of Northumbria, UK
• M.A. Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of London
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Mathematics, University of Strathclyde, Scotland
• Cambridge Examiner for Additional Mathematics
• 7 years of teaching experience

Ms. Elaine Thong 
Pastoral Coaches

• B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya
• M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Malaya
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE Chemistry Examiners
• 11 years of teaching experience in college and university

Mr. Simon Hamilton
Pastoral Coaches

• Master in Teaching and Learning, Mathematics, University of Chester, UK
• PGCE (Mathematics)
• 6 years of teaching experience in the UK
• Prior to teaching, he was a cryptographic engineer for the UK Ministry of Defense

Ms. Sarah Dowling 
Pastoral Coaches

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

Dr. Premalatha Pakirisamy
Biology Lecturer

• PhD in Soil Microbiology and Biofertilisers, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Over 10 years of teaching experience

Dr. Felicia Simone Paulraj
Biology Lecturer

• B.Sc. Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide, Australia
• B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Biosciences,Monash University in Malaysia
• PhD Medicine (focusing on cancer research), Monash University in Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 3 years of lecturing experience

Ms. Diana Tommas
Chemistry Lecturer

• B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• 10 years of teaching experience

Ms. Elaine Thong
Chemistry Lecturer

• B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya
• M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Malaya
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE Chemistry Examiners
• 11 years of teaching experience in college and university

Mr.Matthew Wells
Chemistry Lecturer

• B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of York, UK
• PGCE (Secondary) in Science, University of York, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management Science (Education), Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• Over 20 years of teaching experience in UK, Asia and the Middle East

Ms. Manmeet Kaur
Physics Lecturer

• B.A. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• 10 years of teaching experience in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Add Maths

Ms. Say Hui Chin

Physics Lecturer

• BSc with Education (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• Over 11 years of teaching experience as a lecturer at colleges and a physics teacher at school. Has experience in teaching A-Level and AUSMAT physics and mathematics

Mr.Chai Min Hiung
Physics & Further Maths Lecturer

• B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Malaysia Sarawak
• CIPTT Dip, University of Cambridge
• M.Eng., Universiti Malaya
• 15 years teaching experience in local university and college

Ms.Sarah Dowling
Mathematics Lecturer

• B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Management Studies, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary Mathematics, University of Chester, UK
• 5 years teaching experience internationally

Mr. Simon Hamilton
Mathematics Lecturer

• Master in Teaching and Learning, Mathematics, University of Chester, UK
• PGCE (Mathematics)
• 6 years of teaching experience in the UK
• Prior to teaching, he was a cryptographic engineer for the UK Ministry of Defense

Mr. Kevin Soertsz
Design & Technology Lecturer

• B.A. Graphic Design, Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia
• B.A. Professional Design (Visual Communications), Curtin University, Australia
• Cambridge International Dip. in Teachers’ Training
• IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate Organisation, Saudi Arabia
• 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Aimee Dymond
Art & Design Lecturer

• B.A. (Hons) Fine Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
• CIE accredited assessor for Art
• Foundation degree, Art and Design, London Road Art College, UK
• 4 years of teaching experience internationally, and a practising artist

Ms. Davina McCarthy
English Literature Lecturer

• B.A. (Hons) English & History of Art, University of College London
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Institute of Education, London
• Qualified Advanced Skills Teachers, specialising in Gifted and Talented education, Westminster, UK
• Chartered Teacher Status, Capital City Academy, London
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (National College for Leadership, UK)
• Over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in schools in the UK and internationally

Ms. Lydia Sundaramutty
English Literature Lecturer

• B.Ed. TESL, University of Malaya
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 15 years of teaching experience, including as Head of Academic and Assessment in an international school

Ms.Chan Siew Yen
English Literature Lecturer

• B.Ed. (Hons) TESL, University of Malaya
• M.A. English Literature, University of Malaya
• Christian Ministry, Faith Bible College, New Zealand
• 11 years of teaching experience in New Zealand and Malaysia

Ms. Uma Rani 
Business Lecturer

• B.A. (First-Class) Business Administration, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers
• Pursuing Masters in Teaching and Learning
• 9 years of teaching experience
• Produced IGCSE Top in Malaysia Awards in Accounting & Business Studies in 2012 & 2013

Ms. Caris Liew
Economics Lecturer

• B.A. (First Class) in Economics, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 7 years of lecturing experience at various universities

Ms. Aggie Chua Chiao Chung 
Accounting Lecturer

• BAcc, RMIT Melbourne, Australia
• Over 7 years of teaching and supporting students experience. Had other work experience in tax consultancy, travel and tourism, insurance services and management

Mr. TamilSelvan Ramis
Psychology Lecturer

• B.A (Hons) in Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada
• Dean’s list and valedictorian
• Lectured and tutored at HELP University, co-author, columnist of articles and projects
• Over 4 years of academia experience

Ms. Chew Yi Tien
Music Lecturer

• B.Sc. in Music (Hons), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
• M.Sc. in Music, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
• Licentiate and Associate Diplomas, Trinity College, London
• 14 years of teaching experience and prior to joining HIS, served as Head of Music in another international school in Malaysia.

Ms. Holly Williams-Dalton
History Lecturer

• B.A. English, Film Studies and History, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• PGCE in English and History, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• 10 years of teaching experience, having taught English and History at colleges in Malaysia and South Africa

Mr. James Grayling 
Geography / IPQ Lecturer

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, University of Nottingham, U.K.
• Post Graduate Cert. in Education with Distinction – Secondary Geography Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, U.K.
• 4 years of experience in teaching geography at secondary and A-level

Mr. Paul Lau 
IPQ Lecturer

• Bsc. First Class in Biotechnology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate for Teaching and Learning
• 19 years of teaching experience of Malaysian and international curriculums, with the last 8 years in senior management.

Mr. Matt O’Shea
IT Lecturer

• B.Sc. Business Information Systems, University College Cork, Ireland
• M.Sc. eBusiness and Information Systems, Michael Smurfit School of Business UCD, Ireland
• Postgraduate Cert. Education in ICT, UK
• 6 years of teaching experience – The John Wallis Academy Kent UK (3 years), International School Seychelles (2 years) and HIS (1 year)

Ms. Roohi Shafi
IT Lecturer

• B.A. in Law and ICT, University of East London
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of East London
• 8 years of teaching experience, including as Head of Year and receiving ‘Outstanding Teacher’ title

Mr. Ungku Ismith Syafiq
Computing Coach

• BComp.Sc. Multimedia Computing, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
• Dip. in Computer Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
• M.Sc. Occupational Safety and Health Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
• Lecturer and Head of Academic Department at a local college