Secondary Teachers new

Mr Ricky Singh

Key Stage 3 Coordinator

• B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, University of Westminster, UK
• M.A. Physical Education, Loughborough University, UK
• 4 years teaching experience; also an Award Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh

Mr. Matthew O’Shea

Key Stage 4 Coordinator

• 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. Siti Zaleha

Head of Mathematics (KS3 and Transition)

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Science – Geology, National University of Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers & Trainers, CIDTT – (Distinction)
• Master of Teaching & Learning (Specialisation in Mathematics), Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Malaysia
• 6 years of experience teaching KS3-4 CIE IGCSE Mathematics in international schools.

Ms. Sarah Dowling

Head of Mathematics (KS4 and KS5)

• 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.

Mr. Kanesan Kannaparan

Mathematics

• 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. Ruth Louise Norman-Jones

Mathematics

• B.A. (Hons) Sport Studies, Maths and Education, 2:1 University of Wolverhampton, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Physical Education and Mathematics, Bath University, UK
• 19 years of teaching experience internationally, including as Key Stage Coordinator in HIS

Mr. Ananthan Seluerajah

Mathematics

• B.Eng. Mechatronic, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
• Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in education
• 10 years teaching experience

Ms.Crystlyn Hng Sher May
Mathematics

• Bach. in Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning(CICTL)
• Currently completing her Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
• Over 9 years teaching experience in another international school

Ms. Pauline Mok

Mathematics

• B.Sc. (Hons) Education, University Putra Malaysia
• M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (majoring in Mathematics), University Putra Malaysia
• 5 years of teaching experience

Mr. Tong Wen Hong

Mathematics

• B.Sc. (First Class) Information Technology – Computer Science Specialisation, Sunway University, Malaysia
• Currently pursuing PGCE (International) with University of Nottingham, UK
• Several years of tutoring experience

Mr.Simon Hamilton
Mathematics

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

Mr.Steven Ovenden
Mathematics

• BSc in Computer Science, University of Hull, UK
• PGCE in secondary mathematics, University of Leeds
• Over 4 years teaching experience in the UK and Malaysia

Ms. Margaret Walsh

Head of Science

• B.Sc. Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Compounds, University of College Cork, Ireland
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Chemistry with Science, Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales
• 6 years of teaching experience internationally

Dr. Premalatha Pakirisamy
Second in Department
Biology

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

Ms. Elaine Thong

Chemistry

• B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya
• M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Malaya
• 8 years of teaching experience in college and university

Ms. Nohelia Franco

Physics

• B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemical Engineering, Mexico
• Postgraduate Cert. Education in Spanish and French, Keele University , UK
• 8 years of teaching experience internationally

Dr. Felicia Simone Paulraj

Biology

• 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
• 3 years of lecturing experience

Mr. Chai Min Hiung

Physics

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

Mr. Nicholas Ling Weng Seng

Physics

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia
• 16 years of teaching experience and established himself as tutor in top tuition centre in KL

Ms. Manmeet Kaur

Physics

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

Ms. Nadia Halim

Science

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London
• Extensive operational and executive roles while working in PETRONAS eg. Facilities and Project engineer, E.A. for Senior Vice President.
• Over 2 years of experience coaching project engineers.

Ms.Ng Mei Yen
Biology

• B. Sc. in Biology (Zoology)(First class), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Over 9 years of teaching experience, part of that as a Head of the Science Deaprtment in an international school

Mr.Matthew Wells
Chemistry

• 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

Mr. Mohn Nasirali Saiyadali
Science

• BA in Education, University of Roehampton, UK
• Over 5 years of teaching experience in IB science, maths and digital design

Ms.Catherine Higgin
Science

• BA in Sport Science and Dance, University of Liverpool, UK
• PGCEi, University of Nottingham, UK
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) trainer
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Laura Hale

Head of English

• B.A. (Hons) English, University of Northampton, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, Secondary English Teaching, University of Leicester, UK
• 6 years of teaching experience internationally

Ms.Alissa Roslan
English

• Bach. of Journalism, University of Sourh Australia, Adelaide
• Masters in Education specialising in TESL, Univeristi Teknologi MARA
• previously a Teaching Assistant at HIS for 4 years

Ms Chan Siew Yen

English

• 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

Lydia Sundaramutty

English

• B.Ed. TESL, University of Malaya
• 15 years of teaching experience, including as Head of Academic and Assessment in an international school

Ms.Amy Singh
English

• BA in English and Drama, Manchester University, UK
• PGCE, Liverpool Hope Univerity, UK
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, most recently as the Head of English at an international school

Ms. Mabel Poon

English

• B.A. (Hons) English Literature, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• M.A. English Literature, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• 12 years of teaching experience in international schools and universities

Ms. Evelyn Boey

English

• B.A. (Hons) Translation and Interpretation, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• M.A. Linguistics and English Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• IGCSE Certified English Oral Examiner
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Distinction, CIE
• 10 years of teaching experience, including 2 years as Vice Principal in an international school

Mr. Moez Khan

English

• B.A. in Professional Musicianship, University of Sussex and Brighton
• CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), British Council, Spain
• TYLEC certificate (teaching English to ages 6-17), British Council, Spain
• 9 years of teaching experience

Ms. Sharon Ahern

English

• B.A. in English Literature, Birbeck College, University College London
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, University College London Institute of Education, London
• 20 years of teaching experience internationally for GCSE, A-Levels and IELTS

Ms. Stella Wong Pei Tiean

English, ESL

• B.A. Psychology, Upper Iowa University, USA
• Currently pursuing postgraduate programme in education
• 12 years of teaching experience in a local school

Ms.Susannah Read
English

• B.A. Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic, University of Cambridge, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education (Secondary), University of Sussex, UK
• 10 years teaching experience in UK and Singapore

Ms. Charmaine Lim

Head of Mandarin

• B.A. Media Studies and Public Relations, University of Malaya
• Diploma in Teaching, Beijing Normal University
• 14 years of tutoring and teaching experience in international schools

Ms. Ong Han-Yu

Mandarin

• B.A. (Hons) Translation and Interpretation, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Postgraduate Dip. Education (Chinese), Institut Perguruan Tuanku Bainun, Malaysia
• 8 years of teaching experience

Mr. Lee Boon Keat

Mandarin

• M.A. Chinese Literature, Zhejiang University, China
• Dip. Education, CIDTL, Cambridge English for Life, Malaysia
• 6 years of teaching experience

Ms. Hong Wai Bing

Mandarin

• B.A. Chinese Studies, National Taiwan Normal University
• M.A. Chinese Studies, Universiti Malaya
• Over 20 years of teaching experience

Mr. Victor Tseng Li

Mandarin

• B.A. (Hons) Tourism Management and Engineering, Universite De Toulouse Le Mirail, France
• Currently pursuing Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning
• 7 years of teaching experience; also a qualified basketball coach

Ms. Anny Tang Hui Lan

Mandarin Teacher

• B.A. Digital Content and Applied Design, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
• Diploma in Graphic Design, Malaysia
• 5 years of teaching experience in Confucian Private Secondary School (Malaysia) and Southern Taiwan University
• 20 years of working experience in Art and Design industry.

Ms Dessy Jamaluddin

Head of Bahasa Malaysia

• Dip. Management Accounting, Stamford College
• Dip. Teaching, Plymouth University, UK
• 9 years of teaching experience in private schools

Ms.Wan Nur Syahirah
Bahasa Malaysia/ Agama

• Bach. of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, University of Malaya
• Several years teaching experience

Ms. Zamwati Abdillah

Bahasa Malaysia

• B.A. in Education Management, Open University Malaysia
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Open University Malaysia
• 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience

Ms.Rabi’atul Abdul Razak
Bahasa Malaysia

• Bachelor of Human Sciences (Hons) in English Language and English Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia
• Masters in English as a Second Language, Universiti Malaya
• 5 years of teaching experience

Ms.Claire Cuthbert
Head of Department

• M.A. French (Hons), University of St Andrew
• Post Grad Dip. in Education, University of Edinburgh, U.K
• CELTA, Randolph School of English
• TESMC, Government of South Australia
• Over 8 years of teaching experience in various international schools locally and globally

Mr. Andres Jose Ortega Martinez

Spanish

• B.A. Philosophy, Valencia University, Spain
• M.A. Contemporary Philosophical Thought, Valencia University, Spain
• Teacher Training Course, Valencia University, Spain
• Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (FPELE), Cervantes Institute, Spain
• 4 years of teaching experience internationally

Ms.Veronique Paczka
French

• Bachelor’s degree, Intercontinental Univeristy, Mexico City
• Teachers’ Dipolma, Angloamericano De Coyoacan, Mexico City
• Worked internationally in Mexico, Albania and the Solomon Islands

Ms. Miren Nekane
Spanish

• B.A. Humanities and Communications, University of Deusto, Spain
• International Programme, the Ibero-American University, Mexico
• Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (FPELE), International House, Mexico
• 4 years of teaching experience internationally

Mr. James DeGazio

Drama

• B.A. Theatre, Dalhousie University, Canada
• Graduate Certificate, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
• Postgraduate Cert. Education, City and Guilds
• Member of:
  -The British Academy of Dramatic Combat
  -The British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat

• 25 years in the performing arts industry

Ms. Deborah Jermyn

Music

• B. Ed. Music, The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RCS), Scotland
• 6 years teaching experience internationally

Ms.Amy Singh
Drama

• BA in English and Drama, Manchester University, UK
• PGCE, Liverpool Hope Univerity, UK
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, most recently as the Head of English at an international school

Ms.Caroline Kok
Drama

• B.A. Performance, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Grad Cert. Tertiary Teaching and Learning, RMIT, Australia
• IB Dip. Theatre Arts Certification
• IB MYP Performing Arts Certification
• IB PYP Performing Arts Certification
• IGCSE Certified Coursework Moderator (Drama)
• IGCSE Certified English, ESL Teacher
• Member of International Schools Theatre Association, UK
• 20 years teaching experience

Mr.Zailan Razak
Music

• B. Music, Cornell College, Iowa, USA
• M. Music, University of Arizona, USA
• Well-known multi-instrumentalist and music producer who has worked with many distinguished artists including Sister Sledge, Syafinaz, Sheila Majid, Michael Veerapan and Kris Dayanti.
• 30 years teaching experience

Ms. Kim Page

Design Technology and Art Coordinator

• B.Sc. in Design and Technology (with Qualified Teacher Status), Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• 6 years teaching experience internationally, including as Head of Year

Mr. Kevin Soertsz

Design & Technology

• 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 teaching experience

Mr. Keith Soertsz

Design and Technology

• B.A. Graphic Design, Curtin University, Australia
• MBA in Multimedia Management
• 4 years teaching experience

Mr. Raj Sathi

Art

• B.A. (Hons) Design for Communications Media, Manchester Metropolitan, 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
• 20 years teaching experience in Malaysia and UK

Ms. Aimee Dymond

Art/ Textiles

• 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 teaching experience internationally, and a practising artist

Mr.Raja Mohd Zikirailah
Design & Arts Technician

• Bach. in Design (Ceramics), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perak
• Previously lectured for 8 years in a Foundation in Design programme with a local university
• 6 years experience in the media industry

Mr. Patrick Devlin

Head of Secondary Physical Education and Sports

• B.Sc. (Hons) Sport & Leisure Management 2:2, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved through Graduate Teacher Programme, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• 7 years teaching experience in Malaysia and UK

Mr.Mark Dawson
Student Events and Sports Team Coordinator

• B.Sc. in Psychology with Sport Science, University of Hull, UK
• M.Sc. in Psychology with Sport Science, Loughborough University, UK
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Diet and Nutrition
• 7 years teaching experience; holds awards for football and futsal coaching

Mr. Ricky Singh

• B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, University of Westminster, UK
• M.A. Physical Education, Loughborough University, UK
• 4 years teaching experience; also an Award Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh

Ms.Claire Rushton
Physical Education and Sports

• B.Sc.(Hons) Sport & Exercise (Applied Sport Science)
• Postgraduate Cert. Education (QTS), University of Chester, UK
• Coaching qualifications:
  Rock-it-ball level 2, Athletics level 1, Badminton level 1, High five netball level 1, Swimming level 1, Tennis level 1,
  Ultimate Frisbee level 1, Volleyball level 1
• 5 years of teaching experience in schools in the U.K and in Malaysia.

Ms.Rathimalar Govindarajoo
Dance

• Dip. in Mass Com (PR), Olympia College, Malaysia
• Over 25 years of experience in classical and contemporary modern dance forms, performing in Britain and Europe
• Over 2 years of teaching experience in an international school

Mr. Matthew O’Shea

ICT

• 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

ICT

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

Ms.Amy Singh
Learning Technologies Coach

• BA in English and Drama, Manchester University, UK
• PGCE, Liverpool Hope Univerity, UK
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, most recently as the Head of English at an international school

Mr.Kevin Soertsz
Learning Technologies Coach

• 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 teaching experience

Mr. Anthony Wood

Humanities Department Coordinator

• CELTA, Swansea University, UK
• B.Sc. (Hons) Geography, University of Northampton, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education in Secondary Geography, Leicester University, UK
• 7 years teaching experience internationally

Mr. Alexander Leong

Global Perspectives

• B.Sc. Philosophy and Journalism/Advertising, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
• 3 years tutoring and teaching experience

Ms. Susannah Read

Humanities

• B.A. Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic, University of Cambridge, UK
• Postgraduate Cert. Education (Secondary), University of Sussex, UK
• 10 years teaching experience in UK and Singapore

Mr. Simon MacArthur

Humanities

• B. Comm (Economics /History) (Hons), University of Birmingham, UK
• PGCE, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
•  Over 20 years of teaching experience in UK, Switzerland, UAE, Qatar.

Mr. Matthew O’Shea

Economics/ IT & Computing

• 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 teaching experience internationally

Ms. Uma Rani

Economics/Business Studies/ Accounting

• B.A. (Hons) Business Administration, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers
• 6 years teaching experience

Ms. Caris Liew Sook Ting

Economics

• B.A. (First Class) in Economics, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
• 7 years lecturing experience at various universities

Ms.Diane Davies
Accounting

• B.Sc. in Social Policy, University of Wales, UK
• Masters in Business Administration, University of Wales, UK
• PGCE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), University of Wales, UK
• Over 13 years of teaching experience, previously as Head of Humanities at an international school in Malaysia

Ms.Elaine Tay
Accounting/Business Studies

• University of Melbourne graduate
• Member of the Australian CPA (Certified Practising Accountants)
• teaching experience in an international school in Malaysia

Ms. Stephanie Cheah

School Counsellor

• B.A. Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia
• M. Counseling, HELP University, Malaysia
• 9 years experience with various organisations involving teens

Ms. Fatima Anne Sebastian

School Counsellor

• B. Ed (TEFL) Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• M. Counselling, HELP University, Malaysia
• 7 years experience in local schools and a tertiary institution

Ms. Lydia Sundaramutty

Enrichment Coordinator

• B.Ed. TESL, University of Malaya
• 15 years of teaching experience, including as Head of Academic and Assessment in an international school

Ms. Carly Nair

SEN Coordinator

• Diploma, Learning Disorders Management & Child Psychology, Malaysia
• Higher National Diploma Social Science, University of Highlands and Islands, UK
• Currently pursuing a M.A. in education for special needs

Mr. Tanuj Mahesan

KS4 SEN Coordinator

• B.Psych (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia
• M.S.c. Developmental Psychology with Education, University College London, Institute of Education, London
• 6 years experience, including working with children with autism and as a behavioral therapist

Ms.Kong Sze Mun

KS3 SEN Coordinator

• Bachelor of Psychological Science, University of South Australia
• Certificate on Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing, University of London
• Over 7 years of experience in the education field, working closely with students of diverse special education and learning needs (ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, delayed speech, Sturge-Weber Syndrome and non-compliant behaviour)