Our Teachers
Teachers are the backbone of AISS and the supporting staff takes care of all the other matters.
Teachers at AISS are dedicated, supportive, and care for their subjects and students.
Today’s educators are urged to adapt to new approaches to teaching that are mindful of both the scientific and artistic aspects of learning. They are recognized that the core of education is a close bond between an enlightened, considerate adult and a confident, driven child. They are aware that the most crucial part of their job is getting to know each student as an individual in order to understand their particular needs, learning preferences, social and cultural backgrounds, talents, skills, and abilities.
Language
K Bhuvana
Sumangali Ganesh
Malay Teacher
Overview
“Bhuvana always had a passion for teaching and helping children, so she decided to pursue a career as a teacher.”
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Mathematics), Anna University
- Taught Math, Science and Malay in Sekolah Sri Bestari
- 17 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Frauline
Fernando
English Teacher
Overview
“Ms Frauline became a teacher by accident – being unable to find a teacher for a class in an English Language centre, she taught the class myself and that’s how she discovered she loved teaching.”
Educational Background
- Diploma in TESOL (Grade A), London Teacher Training College (LTTC) via Brickfields Asia College (BAC)
- Honors Degree in Computer Science, University Sains Malaysia (USM) via Stamford College
- Masters Degree in Education (Education Management), Open University Malaysia
- Taught as an English Language Teacher in ELS Malaysia
- 14 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Andrew
Webber
English Teacher
Overview
“Although Mr Andrew had not initially set out in life to become a teacher, it did not take long for him to realize this is what he enjoys the most. He has learnt that as educators we must never stop learning ourselves. Thus, Mr Andrew is a teacher who embraces the continuity of learning, the challenges of education in the 21st century and welcomes any opportunity to impart knowledge to young learners.”
Educational Background
- B.Eng (Hons) Degree Mechanical Engineering, Plymouth University (UK)
- P.G.C.E. Design Technology, Brunel University (UK)
- Masters of Arts in Education, Sheffield Hallam University (UK)
- More than 30 years teaching experience
Qyshalini
Nagalingam
English Literature & Drama Teacher
Overview
“Her favorite part of being a teacher in AISS is that the students keep you on your toes. They’re a lovable bunch!”
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (English), University of Malaya
- Taught English Literature as a private tutor
- 2 years of teaching experience in total
Alyssa Krista binti
Ahmad Kamal
English Teacher
Overview
“She makes learning fun, collaborative and interactive, and Alyssa aspires to be like her as she embarks on her own teaching journey. She loves to find new ways to incorporate fun and interactive techniques into the classroom. She also loves sharing wins with her students, no matter how big or small. She is that teacher who is passionate but also an individual who is learning something new every day.”
Educational Background
- Foundation in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), UiTM Dengkil
- Bachelor of Education (Hons) Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), UiTM Puncak Alam
Suveera
Bedi
English Teacher
Overview
“Suveera’s passion has always been to impart knowledge to students by understanding each of their learning pace. Tutoring for almost 1.5 years has blessed her with the experience and reaffirmed her calling. She plans to interact and support students with a range of abilities in their lessons and activities.”
Educational Background
- Diploma in English, Bachelor of Arts (English Language) from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- 1.5 years of teaching experience
Carrie
L. Baber
English Teacher
Overview
“Encouraging students to conquer their communication fears, gain confidence in public speaking, and nurture their unique gifts and abilities.”
Educational Background
- Education and Communication Degree from Rowan University (Cum Laude)
- Master’s Degree from University Putra Malaysia
- Six years of primary and university experience
- Malaysian Counselling License
- Currently conducting research on vulnerable populations in Malaysia
Wong
Sze Mun
Mandarin Teacher
Overview
“Witnessing her students’ progress and growth in their language skills, confidently using Mandarin to communicate, read and write fills her with pride and joy.”
Educational Background
- University Tunku Abdul Rahman graduate
- More than 9 years of teaching
Hoo
Kah Mun
Mandarin Teacher
Overview
“Teaching is like building a bridge and being a good teacher that have good interpersonal skills, be culturally sensitive, empathetic and able to inspire students to be a eagle leaners.”
Educational Background
- UCSI University graduate
- More than 10 years teaching experience
- Certified with CTCSOL International Mandarin Teacher from China Education Bureau’s
- Certified as one of the IGCSE Mandarin Examiner
Science
Mainurain Binti
Meor Shamsool
Science Teacher
Overview
“Before Aspiration, Ms Ain was working as a part time tutor. Then she discovered that she had a passion for teaching, so she went on to be a full time teacher.”
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Honors (Conservation Biology), University of Malaysia, Sabah
- Taught Primary Science , Biology (year 7-8), Chemistry (year 7), Physics (year 7-9) in Alnoor International School
- 4 years of teaching experience in total
Alexander
Jayadass
Physics Teacher
Overview
“After being encouraged by his friends to take up part-time tutoring during college, Jayadass eventually became a full time tutor.”
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham, England
- Taught Pre-IGCSE Physics and Chemistry in Milebridge High
- 12 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Pavitra
Paramalingam
Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Overview
“Pavitra was a biotechnologist who worked on several research projects at UPM while completing her Masters in Science. Her childhood ambition was to become an educator, so she gradually began tutoring privately and teaching in centres for the past 6 years. She is a positive and self-driven teacher who is passionate about engaging with the students on all levels and enhancing their social experiences by encouraging group lessons and learning.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Biotechnology, Quest International University, Perak
- Masters in Science, University Putra Malaysia
- 6 years of teaching experience
Elanie
Junita
Science Teacher
Overview
“Working in project management and operations in the oil and gas sector has taught Elanie to be resilient and highly organised. Working in the corporate sector did not give her real job satisfaction, so she decided to jump from the boring office jobs to the classroom. She finds teaching more fulfilling and she realised this after 13 years of doing part-time tutoring. Learning something from the students and seeing changes in the students’ thinking skills. She is a friendly person, approachable and open-minded with a strong desire to guide students to progress positively, in both academics and personalities.”
Educational Background
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (International Baccalaureate), University College Fairview
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
- 16 years of teaching experience
Mathematics
Pavitra
Paramalingam
Math Teacher
Overview
“Pavitra was a biotechnologist who worked on several research projects at UPM while completing her Masters in Science. Her childhood ambition was to become an educator, so she gradually began tutoring privately and teaching in centres for the past 6 years. She is a positive and self-driven teacher who is passionate about engaging with the students on all levels and enhancing their social experiences by encouraging group lessons and learning.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Biotechnology, Quest International University, Perak
- Masters in Science, University Putra Malaysia
- 6 years of teaching experience
Lem
Siow Wui
Math Teacher
Overview
“After graduating from university, Lem was suggested to work as a teacher while she was in the midst of job hunting, which had brought her to where she is today.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Accounting & Finance, University of Malaya
- Taught Math and Accounting in International Schools
- 20 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Ngai
Yin Yin
Add Math & Math Teacher
Overview
“What Ms Yin likes about this school is that the teachers can freely set the syllabus and choose what’s best for the students.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Mathematics, University of Malaya
- Taught as a freelance tutor
- 10 years of teaching experience in total
Hoo
Kah Mun
Math Teacher
Overview
“Teaching is like building a bridge and being a good teacher that have good interpersonal skills, be culturally sensitive, empathetic and able to inspire students to be a eagle leaners.”
Educational Background
- UCSI University graduate
- More than 10 years teaching experience
- Certified with CTCSOL International Mandarin Teacher from China Education Bureau’s
- Certified as one of the IGCSE Mandarin Examiner
Humanities & Social Science
Pushpakalawaty
Maruthe
History and Geography Teacher
Overview
“She loves teaching History and Geography subjects in AISS. especially project-based learning, case studies, analysis on primary and secondary resources.”
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Education (HONOURS) – TESL from Management and Science University
- 5 years of teaching experienced in total
Daniel
Arendzen
Global Perspective Teacher
Overview
“He truly appreciate the open and transparent atmosphere here at the school. The school has a new facility, which is easy to reach as well”
Educational Background
- Master of Science from University of London
- 9 years of teaching in total
- Coming from Netherlands, involved in education since 2006 and has been teaching ever since. He has been teaching in Europe, the USA, Africa and now in Malaysia. He embraces all differences humanity has to give, and that there is more that unites than divides us as human beings. He holds this life-lesson dear and takes with him wherever he goes.
Lim
Siok Lin
History and Geography Teacher
Overview
“She loves to influence children with the right attitude, to make them do better.”
Educational Background
- Graduated from Davies College, UK
- Worked in Fairview International School as a coordinator
- 37 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Carrie
L. Baber
Individuals & Societies Teacher
Overview
“Encouraging students to conquer their communication fears, gain confidence in public speaking, and nurture their unique gifts and abilities.”
Educational Background
- Education and Communication Degree from Rowan University (Cum Laude)
- Master’s Degree from University Putra Malaysia
- Six years of primary and university experience
- Malaysian Counselling License
- Currently conducting research on vulnerable populations in Malaysia
Professional & Creative
Lem
Siow Wui
Economics & Acct. Teacher
Overview
“After graduating from university, Lem was suggested to work as a teacher while she was in the midst of job hunting, which had brought her to where she is today.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Accounting & Finance, University of Malaya
- Taught Math and Accounting in International Schools
- 20 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions
Aferin
Jude
Physical Education Teacher
Overview
“Being a Physical Education teacher has always been his dream job since he enjoys teaching young people new things. Gets inspired by improved performance of students after coaching them and is always motivated to further enhance their skills.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Sports Science and Recreation. University Technology Mara UITM Shah Alam.
- Certificate in Football License C by FAM
- 3 years experience in coaching football at international schools for various ages.
- 3 years experience as a gym instructor in Strength and Conditioning.
Dylan
Lo Tai Yu
Physical Education Teacher
Overview
“He has always had a passion for sports and realised that teaching kids about sports and physical education is something he enjoys doing following his industrial placement, where he had the opportunity to work with children. “
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports ( Exercise) Science with Honours, University Malaya.
- Experience in coaching kids in Strength & Conditioning, and Rehabilitation exercises.
- Chosen to present Research thesis at 1st AgileMAS Research in High-Performance Sport at National Sports Institute
Mohamad Mazrul Radzi
Che Omar
Music Teacher
Overview
“Mr Mazrul’s favorite part of being a teacher is when the student that you teach become success and become what the want to be and also use the knowledge that he teach to them. He is passionate about teaching people. He loves to share his knowledge that he knows for them to learn. He wants his students to become a person that are good to their parents, society and country.”
Educational Background
- Diploma in Music at UITM
- Degree in Music Education at UITM Shah Alam
- Over 2 years of teaching experience
Lim
Car-Men
Music Teacher
Overview
“Ms Carmen tutored vocal lessons ever since she studied in University, and it became her passion. Her favorite part of being a teacher in AISS is because they have a good culture.”
Educational Background
- Degree in Music from University of Malaya
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Emerged as Champion and Most Popular Song Award, the 14th Chinese Song Writing Competition Intervarsity, Singer, UM, April 2019.
- Achieved Gold in International Choir Competition, the 16th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod, KLPAC, Nov 2018.
- Composing a Song ‘Let’s Drive to the Future’, Graduation Song of Pintar College 10th Graduation Ceremony, September 2017.
Muhammad Andri
Arshad
Music & Maker Teacher
Overview
“Mr. Andri’s musical adventure began when he joined his school band. Since then, he was involved in numerous musical workshops and seminars until one day when he was given the opportunity to work with one of the Philharmonic Orchestras as part of an outreach programme 20 years ago. Since then, he has been pivotal in forming school marching and performance bands along his career path. Teaching is his passion. It nourishes his spirit to see the students’ eyes light up when they grasp the principles and apply them later in their lives. His personal goal is to mould students into skillful musicians who enjoy making music. “
Educational Background
- Diploma in Music, Yamaha Academy.
- Level 1&2 in Automotive, National Vocational Training Council.
- Arduino (Programming, electronics & robotics), Nextgen Makers Academy.
- Robotics Learning and Programming, Robotica Robotic Learning Centre.
- Involved in many band competitions at district, state and national levels.
- 22 years of teaching experience
Dr. Zuliani
Zulkoffli
ICT Teacher
Overview
“Dr Zuliani loves engaging with students at all levels, enhancing their social experiences, and delivering high-quality education. Witnessing student growth and give a positive impact to them.”
Educational Background
- Taught as a lecturer in Mechatronic Engineering Department in UCSI University Malaysia, specialize in Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision area.
- Degree with Honours in Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) – Master of Science in Material Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering Computer Vision, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- More than 6 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions.
Marcus
Ong
Technology & ICT Teacher
Overview
“He spent 21 years in the field of IT and oversaw the management of software and application systems as the project manager. He mentored and coached many a young project manager on the side. In a turn of events, six weeks before an IGCSE exam, he helped out in a school that desperately needed tutoring services during the pandemic lockdown. Both teacher and students were ecstatic with the outcome: they went from a Grade D to an A*. He enjoys watching students develop from zero to hero even when things seem hopeless. Stern and fun. Mr Marcus believes that a good balance of both is the best ingredient to successful coaching and mentoring.”
Educational Background
- Diploma in Multimedia, School of Audio Engineering (SAE)
- Diploma in Audio Engineering, School of Audio Engineering (SAE)
- 3 years of teaching experience
Zaity
Binti Musa
Art & Design Teacher
Overview
“The greatest moment for Zaity is when she sees the students grow up and become excellent students. Her greatest sense of fulfilment is when she witnesses the change in the students’ attitude, when students complete their studies and receive their scrolls and awards. Having experience in education made her realise that she needs to keep up with the times in order to connect effectively with the students. Teaching art and design helps her to have a greater understanding of the students’ characters, attitudes, and culture.”
Educational Background
- Diploma in Graphic Design, Limkokwing University
- Bachelor of Design (Hons) Professional Design (Visual Communication), Limkokwing University
- Master of Arts in International Contemporary Art & Design Practices, Limkokwing University
- 7 years of teaching experience
- Developed Course Outline SKM/TVET for Graphic Design Digital Level 3
- Manage to get approval for SKM/TVET New Programme Graphic Design Digital from JPK
Polin
Anak Tomic
Art & Design Teacher
Overview
“After completing her Bachelor’s she became a Substitute Teacher at SK Taman Midah 2, Cheras under a 3-month contract. That was when she discovered her passion for teaching and she wanted to become an Art and Design Teacher. “I’m able to share my love of art with my students and help them grow as artists and creative thinkers.” Teaching has added purpose and meaning to her life. An Art and Design Teacher must be focused on maximizing the student’s educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. And always make sure to fulfill every student’s needs in education because for Polin, there should be “no students left behind”.”
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Ceramic (Hons), University Technology Mara
- Master of Education in Visual Arts, University Technology Mara