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Head of Teaching & Learning: Lower Secondary
I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree with specialisation in Education and Psychology, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. I have 22 years’ distinguished experience as an educationist, with close on ten of those years as a principal.
I am passionate about the education of young people, and about facilitating the development of academic programmes to ensure optimal maximisation of the learning potential of students. Previous experience as a teacher and leader in an Apple Distinguished School has enabled my competencies and skill set in the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning. I am well versed in implementing, monitoring and supporting best teaching and learning practice, including professional development, child-safeguarding, global citizenship education, inter-cultural learning and the like.
Head of Primary School & Year 1 Teacher
I am a South African residing in Malaysia for the past 25 years. I have a passion for teaching and inspiring children. I have been teaching in International schools and have experience in conducting English workshops in several local schools in Malaysia. I have 14 years experience educating young learners from a range of different cultural backgrounds and diverse needs. I am passionate about environmental education and driven in making a difference for their future. For the past 7 years, I have worked as a leader and head of department in the primary sector. I hold a Bachelor degree in Education, certificates in Education for Sustainable Development, TESOL/TEFL and in Middle Management and Leadership. I am excited to be a part of Peninsula International School Australia Malaysia Campus Community.
Head of Modern Foreign Language Teacher
Mandarin Teacher
I graduated from Central China Normal University majoring in MTCSOL (Master Teaching of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language), which is a comprehensive and prestigious university on the list of “211 National Project” and “985 National Project” and also obtained CTCSOL (Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages), PSC (Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi) 2A level. I am also a qualified HSK examiner and I have various certificates in relation to Chinese studies. I have more than 18 years of experience as a Mandarin teacher. I have taught in government Chinese schools and few international schools. I taught IGCSE and AS Level Chinese and my students have all scored well in the IGCSE Chinese as a First Language and Second Language papers. Many of my students have scored Top in the World in Mandarin as a Foreign Language paper. I’m very caring and passionate in interacting with students and parents. I have a proven track record in developing an interactive learning environment where my students learn to apply the Chinese language in career development and proper character development.
Head Of Innovation And Technology
I am from Yorkshire in England and I have been an educator for over 10 years. I am an educator, designer and technology enthusiast with a passion for user experience design, coaching, design thinking, current and emerging technologies. My expertise lies in Design and Technology, Visual Communication, Innovation, Computer Aided Design and Manufacture, creating and making. I have experience in building departments, integrating the latest technology trends, platforms and digital technology. My goal is to provide a springboard for students to reach their aspirations by providing them with future career skills and creating an optimal experience to reach their full potential. My hobbies are football, music and my vintage record collection. After previously teaching D&T and a former Head of Technology, I am really excited to be the Head of Innovation and Digital Technology here at Peninsula International School Australia.
Head of English Teacher
I am originally from Queensland, Australia but Malaysia has been my home for the past 7 years. I hold a Bachelor in Commercial Photography and a PGDE from Griffith University. I also hold a Certificate IV in TESOL from TAFE, Queensland. I spent my teenage years living and studying in a broad range of countries, amongst peers of diverse cultural backgrounds: Australia, Indonesia, Kuwait and Egypt. Upon completing my PGDE, I worked for three years in South Korea, Incheon teaching English in both private and public schools as an EAL teacher. I have had 10 years of teaching experience in different curricula and with students of varied ages. I also have skilled knowledge in classroom management, holistic learning, visual learning and curriculum development. As an educator, I constantly endeavour to expand minds through exploration and inquiry; build confidence through positive communication and reinforcement. I believe that it is vital for an educator to continuously and actively develop our personal skills and at the same time gather new skills in order for us to inspire our students to become life-long active learners. I am very excited to be working with a highly motivated and enthusiastic team at Peninsula International School Malaysia and hope that I can bring value to my team and students alike.
Head of Outdoor Education and Pastoral
I have more than 15 years of teaching experience having taught international schools around Malaysia. I have degrees in Sports Science and Education. Currently completing my Masters in Education (Educational Leadership and Management). Health and Physical Education has always been an important part of my career and my passion for sharing and educating young people to live to the fullest. Been also working in the Pastoral Care and Well-Being department for more than 7 years with plenty of experience in helping students with their physical and emotional well being. With my experience and background I have continually reinforced my teaching so that students are able to develop happiness and wellbeing through my lessons. Through sports I believe we can learn how to live a healthy lifestyle, have strong determination, collaborate, encourage leadership and respect each other.
Commerce & Humanities Teacher
I have 10 years of experience in teaching. I have received awards and recognitions in the field of Business Management and demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching. I hold a Master degree in Business and am currently pursuing a Ph.D in management. I have conducted research and published articles in the business field.
Most of my teaching experience has been in private or semi-government universities, but after having experienced teaching my daughter, and helping her achieve her enrolment into university at the age of 13, I understand that I would like to share my experience with other students and to bring the very best out of them all.
Teacher Assistant
I hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology (majored in Air-Conditioning & Industrial Refrigeration). I used to work as an Engineer and had been in the engineering industry for 3 years. However, I discovered my interest in teaching when I did work experience at local kindergarten for 4 years and it made me realise that I wanted this career path. I choose the profession of teaching because of the passionate conviction that in it lies my special destiny. Now, I am currently pursuing my Graduate diploma in Early Childhood Education and through teaching I would be able to fulfil my soul’s craving to make a contribution in shaping the world of tomorrow.
Mathematics Teacher
I am from Wiltshire, United Kingdom, and have a PGCE in Primary Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from Swansea University. My teaching experience includes over 11 years of delivering a variety of different curricula including the National Curriculum of England, the International Primary Curriculum and the Singapore Curriculum for Mathematics. I have a passion for ICT and for Maths, which is my subject specialism. My core belief is that learning should not only be fun but also interesting and engaging. I always try to ensure I teach with energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour. I am incredibly excited to be a part of Peninsula International School Australia.
Kindergarten 2 Teacher
I am a dedicated, diligent, resourceful and action-oriented professional educator. I hold a Master of Education degree specialised in Early Childhood Education and various certificates in relation to children such as global art, and creative children arts, among others. My passion had driven me to become an early childhood educator for the past 19 years. I believe that every child was born with different intelligence. My core competency skills include leadership, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
Commerce & Humanities Teacher
I discovered my interest in teaching during my undergraduate Business studies when I was tutoring primary school, secondary school, and TAFE students for some pocket money. It was through this experience that I realised I would much rather work in a school environment, with student-teacher interaction at the core of my work, as opposed to sitting behind a desk in an office. Before I knew it, I’d enrolled in a postgraduate teaching course and never looked back.
During my studies I was also an avid traveller, having visited 24 countries prior to Malaysia. I’m very excited to have Malaysia as the 25th country on my travel list. My other interests include basketball and snorkelling, amongst others.
Primary Teacher – Grade 5
Education is one of the most powerful tools which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela’. This is the quote I have been holding ever since I became a teacher. Currently, I am pursuing my Masters of Education. I am passionate about what I do. I have been teaching for 9 years and have a wide range of experience teaching both primary and secondary students. In addition to students excelling academically, I strongly believe that as teachers, we are responsible for the character development of our students.
SEN Teacher
I hold a Master’s degree in Special & Inclusive Education from University of Nottingham and have been liaising with special needs children and adults for the past 7 years. I’m patient and understanding when working with students and I utilise creativity and intuition when engaging with them.
Science & Biology Teacher
I hold a Master in Science (majored in Environmental Microbiology) from University Putra Malaysia; it has given me the in-depth knowledge about the research world particularly in Microbiology. I have taught UPSR, PT3, SPM and IGCSE Science, Biology and Combined Sciences previously. I love to incorporate different teaching approaches in my lessons in order to make learning Biology and Science easier. It was a proud moment to see two batches of my students achieving 100% pass for Science subject during my teaching years.
EAL Teacher
I am the EAL teacher from Year Foundation to Year 8. I teach both Junior School and Middle School children who learn English as an additional language or English as a second language. Prior to this, I have worked with different international schools and a language centre. I am excited to assist students who are in need of English support. I have always been passionate about helping my students to become independent, co-operative and collaborative learners.
Chemistry Teacher
I have enjoyed an extensive career teaching Secondary school students Chemistry, which has allowed me gain substantial knowledge and expertise in educating young adolescents.
Not only I highly educated in Science, my years of teaching have vastly improved my teaching abilities. I also believe that my friendly personalities are very harmonious with the requirement of a good teacher.
EAL/English Teacher
I’ve been teaching for nearly 10 years in international schools across Malaysia and the middle east, with 2 of those years in a leadership position as KS2 Coordinator. I have taught from kindergarten to KS4. I am a big believer in education technology and have a personal love of books and movies.
EAL Teacher
I have many years of teaching experience in several countries includes Korea and China. I enjoy teaching students of different age groups and I love to motivate students to learn English language in a fun and interactive way. I enjoy teaching students to grow academically, creatively, socially and emotionally for both indoor and outdoor school activities.
EAL/English Teacher
I am the EAL teacher from Year Foundation to Year 8. I teach both Junior School and Middle School children who learn English as an additional language or English as a second language. Prior to this, I have worked with different international schools and a language centre. I am excited to assist students who are in need of English support. I have always been passionate about helping my students to become independent, co-operative and collaborative learners.
Primary Teacher
I am from London, United Kingdom, I have a BA Hons in Arabic from the University of Westminster, a PGCE in Primary Education from the University of East London, specialising in special educational needs. I hold a Montessori Diploma in both Early Years and Elementary Education which has enabled me to understand the need for a holistic approach to teaching. I believe that all children are entitled to equal learning opportunities and that I have a responsibility to ensure that children are challenged, motivated and have the tools to progress. I am passionate about giving all children equal access to learning. After teaching for more than 7 years in the UK, I am now thrilled to be moving to Malaysia and becoming part of the PISA team!
Primary Teacher – Grade 2
As a multiple degree and a Master’s degree holder in Law, my academic journey started in Germany and led to Macquarie University, Sydney Australia. My passion and academic journey then sent myself across a few countries including China, South Korea and Japan in the area of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, resulting in my qualifications and accreditations for TEFL. This new passion has led to teaching in the ‘English First’ schools in Qinhuangdao China, for children aged 7 to 9. Hungry for more, I set out to be part of the EPIK (English Programme In Korea, a government programme in South Korea with the objective of improving English in primary schools) which saw my involvement as a primary school teacher in Okseo Primary School in Ulsan and subsequently in another similar government programme, JET in Japan at the primary schools there.
I hope to bring to PISA my vast experience in the provision and designing of effective teaching and learning methodologies to primary school students.
Teacher Assistant – Year 2
I have 3 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant. I work closely with teachers to assist students to develop their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. I am also responsible to create lesson plans, document student progress and assist teachers to reinforce lessons for both small and large groups.
Pre-school Coordinator/Teacher
I migrated to New Zealand where I studied for my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Post Graduate in teaching English as a Second Language. I worked in International Schools in various countries such as Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Macau before returning to Malaysia in 2020. I have approximately 26 years of teaching experience.
I love my job and am committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to students. To help children be confident learners and to have the life skills to cope with and manage their lives in a healthy and positive way. I am very happy to be at the Peninsula Australian International School and look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Teacher Assistant – Year 1
I’m a graduate in Bachelor of Education (Hons) and have approximately 3 years of teaching experience. I love to teach children with patience and creativity with various activities in the classroom to motivate them. Every student has a different learning styles and it is important for us to tailor our teaching style to suit the students with different learning abilities in the classroom.
Teacher Assistant – Foundation
I’m a graduate in Bachelor of Education (Hons) and have approximately 4 years of teaching experience at kindergarten and lower primary. I have a passion towards teaching and have shown keen interest in students and seeing them grow through creative play and hands-on activity.
Psychology Teacher
With more than two decades of experience teaching different subjects such as English and Mathematics to different age groups at various private and international schools, the job is my true calling, my passion.
I am a graduate of Universiti Putra Malaysia with a Master’s degree in educational psychology. Teaching has always been my passion as it provides a great opportunity to help the younger generations become all they can be and reach limits they never thought they could.
I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to come and share my knowledge in psychology with students at PISA.
I have four children and in my spare time, I love playing badminton, singing, reading and travelling.
Teacher Assistant
I’m a graduate in Bachelor of English and have experience in delivering educational assistance. I have true passion in working with our youngest learners. Helping each student progressing in all areas of their development is a challenge that I am honoured to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that natures this growth in a positive and fun environment.
Primary School Teacher
Ubanisha Balasubramaniam, fondly referred to as Nisha, is a qualified Primary teacher, previously from EPSOM College Malaysia and holds a Bachelor degree in Education from the University of Roehampton, UK. “I strongly believe that learning through play is the best way to allow children to explore and develop themselves to meet their learning goals through their personal, social, emotional, physical, communication and language development. This enables children to have fun and learn at the same time. I believe that every child should be given the opportunity to learn according to their own interest and pace. I believe every child is a different kind of flower and altogether make a beautiful garden”.
Bahasa Melayu Teacher
I am a versatile, dedicated and goal-driven educator with an aptitude for understanding students’ diverse learning abilities and creativities. I possess a proven record of delivering detailed and informative lessons especially in Bahasa Melayu. My aim is to continuously develop and establish high standards of education for students to excel both in classroom learning and curriculum.
I have experience teaching students of all ages and backgrounds in an international school. I have a Master of Education in Educational Management and Leadership. I love to motivate my students and make learning a comfortable and enjoyable experience. I always aim to make my classes interesting and give my students the opportunity to express themselves and have more talk time, so they can build confidence and get to improve themselves.
Primary Teacher – Foundation
I have worked with children of all primary school levels with most of my experience being with early years and junior primary school students. This is a period full of exciting developmental milestones as students navigate their very first few years of their school careers. I hold a degree in Psychology and a teaching certification in elementary education. I am in my eighth year of teaching, having taught in the United States, Egypt and Malaysia, and was coordinator of Key Stage 1 at my previous school. Building a setting that gives each young learner optimal opportunities to develop cognitively, in motor skills, socially, emotionally, and creatively is a challenge that I enjoy working through as a teacher of foundational skills. I’m delighted to be a part of the PISA community!
Teacher Assistant – Kindergarten 1
I have almost 4+ years of experience in teaching in an international school. My teaching assistance experience includes work closely with SEN children, preparing lesson plans with clear differentiation of students learning ability, and extracurricular activity coordinator on a daily basis. My communication, leadership, and team-building skills have facilitated productive and efficient classroom management, leading to teacher satisfaction and student experiences. I am excited to sail at Peninsula International School Australia.
Music & Performing Art Teacher
Drawn to the warm tone of the cello, I decided to study Cello Performance for my bachelor’s degree at the Chinese Culture University in Taiwan. While I was pursuing this degree, I knew I wanted more people to understand and learn the beauty of music. This is because I believe that music is not just a form of art but also a universal language through which people can communicate, express themselves, and relate to one another; so, I started teaching after I graduated.
Before joining Peninsula, I taught in two schools that employed the IB curriculum and IGCSE curriculum respectively. I also pursued my Post Graduate Diploma in Education to be a better teacher through teaching in a fun and relatable way through these curricula. Besides teaching, I am also active in performing as a cellist in the Penang Symphony Orchestra.
English Teacher
Valerie is a passionate and highly-driven English teacher with over 20 years of experience in the field. Originally from Singapore where I was born and raised, I discovered from a really young age that I was a lover of stories – reading them and creating them. Lucky for me that I managed to turn my love for reading and writing into my full-time job as a teacher. I studied for my bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature in Australia and then went on to pursue a certificate in TESOL thereafter which launched my career in the field of Education. I moved to Malaysia in the year 2000 and am proud to call this country home. Since then, I have acquired my Post Graduate Certificate in International Education (PGCEI) while working as a teacher of Secondary English Language and Literature in an international school for the past 8 years.
If I were to describe my ideology in teaching it would be to give the best to my students in terms of knowledge, skills and understanding. However, I would ask my students for the same in return. Students should never be content with doing the bare minimum – they should always push themselves to do and achieve the best to show justice and integrity to themselves.
Outside of work, I am obviously an avid reader of fiction and historical books. I also love yoga, hiking and spending quality time with my 3 boys and my dogs.
Primary School Teacher
Andrew Glenn Pipkin is an Australian Primary School Teacher with over 16 years’ experience in the educational sector in Australia, United States and United Arab Emirates.
“I have a Bachelor degree in Education and am a registered Australian teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience in Queensland, Australia. Throughout the course of my career I have honed my classroom management and professional development abilities and received a TEFL/TESOL qualification. I enjoy serving as an international teacher and working with children to increase understanding of complex challenges from diverse perspectives. I am inspired by people who are willing to step out of their comfort zone and ‘have a go’. I thrive on delivering memorable operational experiences, constantly striving to gain a clearer understanding of a school’s journey in order to define crisper solutions with actionable inputs for continuous improvement initiatives. I am excited to be part of Peninsula International School Australia Malaysia campus. I believe we have much to gain from combining our diverse Australian and Malaysian cultures, providing a rich and rewarding educational experience. “
Mathematics Teacher
Hidayah is a holder of a Mathematics Specialist degree, Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) and currently pursuing her Post-graduate diploma in Teaching. Hidayah is described by her students as a charismatic and a dependable Maths Teacher with 8 years of experience in Secondary school environment. Her vast experience in delivering educational assistance and instructions to various levels of learners coupled with her ever friendly demeanour makes her a very popular teacher in her previous schools. “I am committed to providing academic goals whilst nurturing the love of learning. I am adept in the application of excellent communication, problem solving skills and specialise in establishing and implementing flexible programs which meets the curriculum standards”
Primary Teacher – Grade 4
I hold a Master’s degree of Teaching majoring in Early Years & Primary Education and have been teaching for the past 5 years, including teaching in Victoria, Australia. I am dedicated and have a passion for teaching. I am also a personable education professional, who is driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.
Science, Physics & Mathematics Teacher
I am a driven and passionate Physics teacher who believes that anyone can learn anything, anywhere from anyone at any time. I earned my Bachelor Degree of Physics from USM and obtained a teaching certificate for IBDP from Netherlands. I have vast experience in teaching Physics at SPM, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme levels. I have joined a few Science conferences mainly on robotics and STEAM during my course of studies and work. My outstanding results for IGCSE and IBDP in Physics at a young age drew attention as I was the youngest teacher who achieved the highest percentage and the youngest teacher to be invited as a speaker at a New Straits Time Physics workshop and many other schools in Malaysia. I promote the love for learning, the ability to question, to analyse, and to think critically beyond the classroom.
