Primary Teachers

Ms. Laura Munro

Head of Year 1, Year 1 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Teaching Primary (majoring in Professional Education) and Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Waikato, New Zealand
• 7 years teaching experience

Ms. Barbara-Anne Mulhearn

Year 1 Homeroom Teacher

• International Diploma in Early Childhood Education, London Montessori Centre, UK
• Certificate in Classroom Management, Meerilinga Training College, Australia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 20 years of teaching experience

Mr. Benjamin Allen

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Sunderland, UK
• Masters in Education, University of Sunderland, UK
• BA (Hons) in Drama Studies with Education Studies, King Alfred’s College in Winchester, UK
• Over 10 years of teaching experience

Ms. Yong Jin Voon

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• BA in Chinese Language and Literature, Ching Hsing University, Taiwan
• Masters in Education – Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Fudan University, Shanghai
• Teaching Certificate of Chinese as a Foreign Language in Elementary and Secondary Education
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Gabriella Henry
Head of Year 2, Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) and Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
• 11 years of teaching experience

Ms. Shumita Van Rijswijk

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Sunderland, UK
• B.Com. 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)
• 6 years of working experience

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
• International teaching experience

Ms. Christie Coles

Head of Year 3, Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor (Hons) in Teaching, Learning and Child Development, Edge Hill University, Lancashire, UK
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Primary Education, Tudor Grange SCITT, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education, Birmingham City University, UK

Ms. Ms Dharshenny Dewi Gopal

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Education degree in TESL (Hons), Sultan Idris Education University
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) qualification.
• Teaching experience as English teacher both the public and international schools in Malaysia

Ms. Uviovo Augustina

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• B.Early Childhood Education (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia
• Diploma in Educational Management
• Over 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Sarah Porter

Head of Year 4, Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Teaching, Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Pavitrra Sugamaran

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Currently pursuing Masters in Education, University of Malaya
• B.Ed. (Hons), SEGI University in collaboration with University of St Mark’s and St John’s
• Has been with HIS since 2015 as a homeroom teacher

Mr. James Marwick

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Science double majoring in Economics and Geography, University of Canterbury, and Diploma in Science and Technology, Massey University, New Zealand.
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the New Zealand Graduate School of Education.

Ms. Deepashrii Munisamy

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• B.Sc. in Business Information Systems from the University of East London, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CICTL) with distinction
• 12 years working experience

Ms. Catherine Jolly

Head of Year 5, Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• B.A. in Primary Education, Nottingham University, UK
• M.A. Social Work, Nottingham University, UK
• TEFL qualification
• 10 years of experience

Ms. Dora Lowe

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• B.C. Accountancy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
• Teaching in Early Childhood, NZ College of Early Childhood Education
• Over 10 years of teaching experience

Ms Joanne Taylor

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Primary Education, Plymouth University, UK
• Brings a wide range of teaching experience in Year 1 – Year 4, most recently as a primary teacher for three years managing the transition from early years to KS1 at a large school in inner London.
• Is particularly recognised for her ability in teaching mathematics, as well as working with students who speak English as an additional language

Ms. Phryashini Sugumaran 

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• M.Ed.in Educational Management, Sultan Idris Education University
• B.Ed. (First Class Hons) in TESL, Plymouth Marjon University, UK in collaboration with SEGI University, Malaysia
• Dip. in English, Sultan Idris Education University

Ms. Sarah Benedict

Head of Year 6, Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• B.A. Mass Communications, Murdoch University, Australia
• PGDE, Wawasan Open University, Malaysia
• Master of Teaching and Learning, Taylor’s University
• Cambridge International Award in Teaching & Learning (CIATL) with distinction
• Over 10 years of teaching experience

Mr. Kevin O’Hearn

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor in psychology and criminology, Queens University in Kingston, Canada
• Bachelor in Primary Education, Queens University in Kingston, Canada
• With over 6 years of teaching experience

Mr. Ian Michael Wong

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• B.A. (Hons) Business Administration, University of East London, UK
• Diploma in Business Administration from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 12 years of teaching experience

Ms. Abegail Rebecca De Costa

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• BSc Biomedical Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Australia
• GDip in Early Childhood Studies, Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CICTL)
• 7 years of teaching experience

Ms. Jocelyn Seah Shu Fen

Mandarin Teacher

• B.B.A, majoring in International Marketing from University Putra Malaysia.
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teaching and Learning (CIDTL) with distinction
• Teaching Certificate of Chinese as a Foreign Language in Elementary and Secondary Education with distinction
• 12 years of teaching experience

Mr. Tee Wee Haur

Mandarin Teacher

• Bachelor in Chinese Studies, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
• Teaching certificate, Beijing Language and Culture University, China
• 10 years of 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)
• 11 years of teaching experience

Ms. Phyllis Wong

Mandarin Teacher

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

Ms. Wong Ling Lit, Lily

Mandarin Teacher

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) majoring in Biology with first class honours from University Technology Malaysia (UTM).
• Currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Microbiology with University Putra Malaysia (UPM), and her Cambridge International Cert in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)

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.
• 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
• 9 years of experience

Ms. Indumathy Renganathan

Bahasa Malaysia Teacher

• B.A. (Hons) Human Resources Management Multimedia University, Malaysia
• Foundation in Life Science, Multimedia University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 8 years of working experience

Ms. Vanitha Jayabalan

Bahasa Malaysia Teacher

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Malay Language and Linguistics, University Putra Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with distinction
• Certificate in Introduction to Cambridge, Primary University of Cambridge
• Teaching & Learning Certificate by Quantum Learning Network’s, Quantum Learning for teachers.
• More than 15 years of teaching 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)
• More than 15 years of teaching experience

Ms. Nur Anis Fariha

Bahasa Malaysia & Islamic Studies Teacher

• Bachelor of Malay Studies (Malay Language), University of Malaya
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia, SMU (A) Maahad Muhammadi (P)
• 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Chew Yi Tien

Music Teacher

• 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

Mr. Zailan Razak

Music Teacher

• B. Music, Cornell College, Iowa, USA
• M. Music, University of Arizona, USA
• Well-known multi-instrumentalist and music producer
• 30 years of teaching experience

Dr. Prem Pakirisamy

Science Teacher

• PhD. in Applied Microbiology and BSc. (Hons), University Putra Malaysia
• Over 15 years of teaching experience

Mr. Thomas Rothwell

Design Technology Teacher

• Bachelor of Accounting, University of South Africa
• Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Nottingham University
• TESOL certificate from Australia
• Over 12 years of experience teaching

Mr. Ungku Ismith Syafiq

Computer Science Teacher

• B.Sc. Multimedia Computing, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
• Dip. in Computer Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
• Diploma Special Programme (Forensic Studies), San Jose, California, USA
• B.Sc. Occupational Safety and Health Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
• Professional Development Qualification (PDQ) & Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 6 years teaching experience

Ms. Abby Lee

Remedial Reading Teacher

• 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
• 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)
• 4 years of teaching experience

Ms. Rachel Yong

Maths Intervention Teacher

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from HELP University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL),
• 4 years of teaching experience

Ms. Audrey Ng Cher Di

Math Intervention Teacher

• BSc degree in Applied Mathematics with Computing, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 4 years of teaching experience

Mr. Narvindar Jit Singh

Maths Intervention Teacher

• BA in English Language and Communication (ELC), UCSI University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
• Over 6 years of teaching experience

Ms. Yamuna Sri Letchemanan

EAL Teacher

• B.A. in TESL, Management and Science University, Malaysia
• Over 3 years of teaching experience

Ms. Mellissa Nonis

EAL Teacher

• B.A. Psychology, HELP University, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Sharmilla A.Narkiran

EAL Teacher

• Bachelor in Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), Management and Science University
• Cambridge international Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 3 years of teaching experience

Mr. Bertrand Molinie
Physical Education Teacher

• B.Sc. in Sports Coaching, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK
• PGCE, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK
• Coaching qualifications in badminton, rugby, scuba diving, hockey, football and gymnastics
• 15 years of teaching experience

Mr. Burhan Ghazali
Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Diploma in Physical Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore
• Over 15 years of teaching experience

Mr. Mathavan Thiyagarajah

Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor of Education in Physical Education & Health, Management & Science University, Malaysia
• Diploma in Coaching Science, Widad University College, Malaysia
• First Aid Course Grade C, Sport Science Course Level 3 and Grade C Technical Officer for Malaysia Athletic Federation certifications

Mr. Shukri Hashim
Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor in Sports and Exercise Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, Open University
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Stephanie Cheah

School Counsellor

• B.A. Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia
• M. Counseling, HELP University, Malaysia
• 10 years of experience

Ms. Fatima Anne Sebastian

School Counsellor

• B.Ed (TEFL) Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• M.Counselling, HELP University, Malaysia
• 8 years of experience

Ms. Yap Hui Ling

School Counsellor

• B.A. in Psychology, California State University, US
• M.Counselling, HELP University, Malaysia
• Over 5 years of counselling experience

Ms. Lynda Foster

SEN Coordinator

• Bachelor of Education Massey University, Palmerston North
• Trained Teacher’s Certificate from New Zealand Department of Education, and also obtained her Reading Recovery Certificate
• More than 30 years experience in education
• Worked with many students of various special needs across the spectrum, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as well as those with social and emotional behavioural issues

Ms. Rosemary Shamani Joseph

SEN Teacher

• B.B.A., Atlantic University, USA
• Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology, College of Allied Educators, Malaysia
• Masters in Teaching and Learning, HELP University, Malaysia
• Over 5 years of experience

Ms. Nameeta Annand Raj

SEN Teacher

• B. Psych. (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia
• High Distinction for the Certificate in Dyscalculia and Numeracy Teaching from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Academy
• Trained Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 10 years of experience

Ms. Catriona Albela 

SEN Teacher

• B.Sc. Psychology, Bemidji State University, USA
• M.Sc. Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development, York St John University, UK
• Over 8 years of experience

Ms. Adelynn Zon Ming Yee

SEN Teacher

• B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
• Over 5 years of experience

Ms. Kong Tse Mun

SEN Teacher

• B. Psychological Science, University of South Australia
• Certificate on Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing, University of London
• Over 7 years of experience

Ms. Sonia Devi

SEN Teacher

• Degree in Psychology and Communication from Segi University/Upper Iowa University
• Cambridge International  Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• 5 years of teaching experience

Mr. Tanuj Mahesan

SEN Teacher

• B.Psych (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia
• M.S.c. Developmental Psychology with Education, University College London, Institute of Education, London
• Over 6 years of experience

Ms. Vicky Heng

Learning Innovation Coach

• B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
• M.Ed. (Teaching and Learning), HELP University, Malaysia
• Professional Competency of International Chinese Teacher awarded by the International Chinese Teacher Certificate Authority, Qinghai University for Nationalities, China.
• Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2019
• 8 years of teaching experience

Ms. Shumita Van Rijswijk

Learning Innovation Coach

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Sunderland, UK
• Com. 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)
• 6 years of working experience

Mr. Thomas Rothwell

Learning Innovation Coach

• Bachelor of Accounting, University of South Africa
• Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Nottingham University
• TESOL certificate from Australia
• Over 12 years of experience

Ms. Margaret Walsh

Learning Innovation Coach

• B.Sc. Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Compounds, University of College Cork, Ireland
• PGCE, Chemistry with Science, Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales
• Over 6 years of teaching experience

Ms. Carrie Ling

Makerspace Teacher

• B.Sc Business Information Technology, Staffordshire University
• Diploma in Microelectronics cum Information Technology, Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Over 15 years of teaching experience