Experience

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ)

• Malaysia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Department (Biology)

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  1. Annually analyzed and reviewed major examination results and identified the strengths and areas for improvement; evaluated effective teaching and learning actions by the teachers based on the previous development plan and introduced improved action plans to achieve new targets. 2. Developing and incorporating effective 21st Century teaching and learning concepts and applications that focusses on meeting student needs in student engagement, formative assessments and effective feedback. 3. Monitoring and improving teaching and learning standards through a three part lesson observation that includes lesson feedback, analysis of student assessment, setting new and improved goals and embedding professional development. 4. Annually reviewed and enriched the curriculum content with updated global issues and development in Science, digital citizenship, the school's values and learner characteristics, and elements from the department's and the school's development plans in order to achieve the school's vision and mission. 5. Ensured that the department developed and delivered reports and references that are accurate, personalized and constructive. 6. Keeping abreast with current research, innovations, and trends in teaching and learning through subscription to online books, podcasts and articles. 7. Researched and sourced for effective teaching and learning digital applications and collaborated with the IT Department to implement Springpod, Nearpod and IB Teacher Support. 8. Prepared students to meet Medical School requirement in the UK via weekly training sessions. Other responsibilities: • Currently providing in-house CPD to teachers from all departments – focusing on how to best apply teaching pedagogies through online teaching applications. • Currently providing online CPD online entitled ‘Making Teaching Easier and/or More Effective’ via mainstream social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn). Show less



Sri KDU Schools

• Malaysia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Exams

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  1. Annually generated the analysis of major exams reports for each subject and the whole school2. Managed all internal and external examinations (Yellis, IGCSE, CAIE Entrance exams and various entrance exams). This required coordination with various departments in the school such as the Finance, Facilities, Marketing, and IT departments.3. Ensured that all exams follow the exact protocol stipulated by the exam boards and keeping abreast with changes. Teachers were given the appropriate information and training.4. Sourced resources to efficiently carry out the logistics of exams and ensured all materials are of good quality and condition for the exams to be carried out.5. Developed and established new systems of collecting and managing student entry data between the school and exam board entry systems.6. Disseminating important exam information to students and parents in a timely manner and liaised with parents on any exam related issues.7. Managing access arrangements for special requirements and managing remarking of results.8. Receiving and sending out completed exam materials to be marked by exam Other responsibilities:1. A member of the Senior Leadership Team. Participated in the decision making that determined the direction of the school in both strategic planning and daily operations of the school. This participation allowed me to understand how the whole school is regulated and learnt important leadership skills.2. Line manager: a. Library department – proposed changes to cater for the 21st Century learning styles which incorporated more online interactive resources and more group based learning.b. Malay Language Department – Lessons were observed and teachers were trained on the essential concepts of teaching and learning. This improved the quality of teaching and learning by increasing student participation in class and independent work.c. Singing Coach for musical productions: Oliver and Mary Poppins Show less

• Head of Science

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  1. Identifying aspects of teaching and learning for improvement for departmental staff by carrying out termly lesson observations.2. Developed a systematic way of disseminating instructions to departmental staff and ensuring that it is implemented especially in terms of reporting and tracking student progress.3. Implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of intervention programs for struggling students. In the year 2017, all three science departments, Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved 100% A* - C which was the first time for the Science department.4. Organised the first interschool competition for Sri KDU International School - Biology Olympiad and an epic Science Week on the Theme of Star Wars. 5. Analyzing the statistical analysis of the exam results, developing and implementing the subject improvement plan whereby specific actions were taken and resulted in the results of 2017 (as mentioned in point number 3 above). Show less

• Head of Year 11

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  1. Monitored and managed pastoral issues related to student behaviors such as poor attendance, truanting, improper attire, relationship issues and mental health. 2. Established a student voice system via the school prefects and student representatives so that student concerns can reach the school’s management team.3. Monitored and managed the academic performance of the Year 11 students. Introduced a revision routine during the holidays, organized the Year 11 motivational camp that comprised of team building activities and motivational talks by teachers on how to prepare for the examination.4. Planned PSHLE lessons on Anti-bullying, Breast Cancer, Self-reflection, and the workshop on writing personal statements.5. Organised post-exam survival skill workshops where teacher and external speakers were invited to give talks or skill-based learning to that will help our students in their life after school. 6. Developed a one-stop information Google Classroom for all Year 11 Tutors to easily and effectively disseminate information on the various events occurring within the school.Other Responsibilities1. Teaching IGCSE and IB Biology. Supervised several IB Extended Essays and was the first subject to obtain a grade A. 2. Collaborated with the music department to produce the yearly school productions for their plays in Oliver and Bugsy Malone.3. Delivered a post exam workshop entitled ‘The greatness in you, your team and your company’4. Held the post of Deputy Head of Science for 2 years. Show less



elc International School

• Sungai Buloh

• Science teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Teach Science courses in accordance with the KS3 level General Science which follows the UK syllabus (Lower Secondary - Year 7,8 and 9) • Designed learning plans that are differentiated and engaging (includes effective questioning, discussions, audio-visual aids and other multi-media applications) to meet the needs of each student. • Provided effective assessments for learning for students (to reflect and evaluate their learning) and for myself as a teacher (to assess and identify student's individual learning needs). • Provide effective feedback for every assessment (written, verbal and peer feedback) • Assigned effective home learning for students to strengthen the retention of the content learnt. • Maintained frequent and effective communication with students, parents and administration; • Evaluate and review the progress of students and discuss progress results with students, parents and administration. Other responsibilities: Interact Club Teacher: Supervised the students in organizing the following events every year: • International Understanding Day – an event where students explore and celebrate different cultures in terms of the food, clothes, song and dance. • Christmas Cheer – held every year for orphan children to experience fun and games and receive gifts. • Interact Night – an event where a night dance is organized within the school to raise funds for a chosen charity. Show less