Aspiration

Meet Our Teachers

Teachers are the backbone of Aspiration and the supporting staff takes care of all the other matters.
Teachers at Aspiration 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
"Ms. Bhuvana always had a passion for teaching and helping children, so she decided to choose this line as a teacher."
Educational Background
  • Bachelor 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 was managing, she taught the class herself and that’s how she discovered that 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

Suveera
Bedi

English Teacher

Overview
"Ms. 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, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • 1.5 years of teaching experience

Qyshalini
Nagalingam

English Literature & Drama Teacher

Overview
"Her favorite part of being a teacher in AISS is that the students keep her on her toes. Ms. Qyshalini loves the students because they are a lovable bunch."
Educational Background
  • Bachelor of Arts (English), University of Malaya
  • Taught English Literature as a private tutor
  • 2 years of teaching experience in total

Michelle Li
Xiu Hua

Mandarin Teacher

Overview
"Before entering the field of education, Ms. Michelle worked in the auto business. She entered the ranks of teaching because she saw the value of education and felt that her children's education needed to be raised. Her mother, who has always been her education mentor, also had an impact on her. Ms. Michelle preferred how freely youngsters could think and how well they absorbed the information she taught. She finds the greatest satisfaction in the ideas that teachers and pupils encounter. Plus, she also understands that in order to educate children effectively, teachers must first serve as role models for them, educate others constantly, teach by example, be teachers themselves, and infect their classes with their own personalities and behaviours."
Educational Background
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration of Northeastern University, China
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Management from University of Southern California US
  • 7 years of teaching experience

Khuzainira Binti
Kamarul Basri

Malay Teacher

Overview
"The turning point for me to become a teacher came when there was an opportunity given to me by my employer, Mr. Oon (Chairman of the AISS), to be a part-time teacher for his primary school. I tried to take up the challenge and am still learning the new process for this field, and today I am a full-time educator. The best part of being a teacher are those unforgettable moments when I witness the changes in the students' improvement, especially in speaking parts, come to fruition. I can see the confidence level of students questioning the subject matter. In order to educate students well, we as teachers must set an example first, always teach and educate people, teach by words and deeds, be a teacher, and infect students with their own good personality and behaviour."
Educational Background
  • Diploma in Architecture - Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA, Kelantan
  • Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) - Limkokwing University, Cyberjaya
  • More than a year of teaching experience
  • Achieved 2nd Place in LAMPU Competition 3R using reusable materials
  • Achieved 2nd Place in PAM Annual Exhibition

Priya Tarshini
A/P Samikannu

English and Malay Teacher

Overview
"Teaching has always been a part of me, and so has my love for the teaching of the English language. I took up teaching because of the positive academic impact I could see in the weaker students that I was assigned to teach, and that in turn helped me confirm what my passion truly was: to be a language teacher. My passion for teaching started when I realised the stark academic improvement my weaker students were able to achieve in their language acquisition skills as the years progressed and the excitement they had for learning English with me. My favourite part of being a teacher is that I get to create meaningful language-related lessons for the students to understand. A dedicated, hard-working, and cheerful teacher who is always ready to help out students to achieve the best that they can in their English and Malay language subjects."
Educational Background
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education, SEGi College
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Public Relations
  • Graduated with a First Class Honours from SEGi University and University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom.
  • 6 years of teaching experience
  • Secondary School Interdistrict Malay Debate -Quarter Finals (Participant)
  • International Educational Assessment of The University of New South Wales, Australia (Science & English)
  • Secondary School Interdistrict Choral Speaking Competition (Participant)
  • Workshop: Adapting to Covid-19 - The Business Chameleon Effect (The University of Sunderland, United Kingdom)
  • Student Representative (during undergraduate studies)
  • Runner-up for the 2017 Dance Competition (SEGi University)
  • Dean’s List Recipient & First Class Honours graduate

Alyssa Krista binti
Ahmad Kamal

English Teacher

Overview
"I have always been in the teaching field ever since embarking on my degree. I worked as a private English tutor, both online and offline, for local students ranging from children to adults, as well as foreign students from South Korea. I was directionless as a teenager, but after finding inspiration from my mother, who is an educator herself, I decided that the education field was for me. My mother is a dedicated, compassionate, and hard-working individual who strives to provide more than is needed for her students. She makes learning fun, collaborative and interactive, and I aspire to be like her as I embark on my own teaching journey. I love to find new ways to incorporate fun and interactive techniques into the classroom. I also love sharing wins with my students, no matter how big or small. I am 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
  • Bachelors of Education (Hons) Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), UiTM Puncak Alam
  • 2 years of teaching experience

Science

Mainurain Binti
Meor Shamsool

Science Teacher

Overview
""Before Aspiration, I was working as a part time tutor. Then I discovered that I had a passion for teaching, so I 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 at Milebridge High
  • 12 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions

Pavitra
Paramalingam

Biology and Chemistry Teacher

Overview
"I was a biotechnologist who worked on several research projects at UPM while completing my Masters in Science. My childhood ambition was to become an educator, so I gradually began tutoring privately for the past 6 years. I am 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 me to be resilient and highly organised. Working in the corporate sector did not give me real job satisfaction, so I decided to jump from the boring office jobs to education. I do better in teaching, and I realised this after 13 years of doing part-time tutoring. Learning something from the students and seeing changes in the students' thinking skills. I'm a friendly person, approachable and open-minded with a strong desire to guide students to progress positively, in both academic and personality."
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

Isaac
Raman

Mathematics Teacher

Overview
"Mr. Isaac had developed a reputation of being a kind, caring and passionate educator. He had demonstrated an admirable diligence in teaching Mathematics. A self-starter and a person brimming with innovative ideas, Mr. Isaac had been trusted as Head of Department and Vice Principal."
Educational Background
  • BSc Business Administration in International Business & Finance, San Francisco State University
  • Masters in Educational Leadership and Management (in progress), University of Nottingham
  • 5 years of teaching experience

Ngai
Yin Yin

Add Math & Math Teacher

Overview
"What Ms. Yin like 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

Julie
Koh

Mathematics Teacher

Overview
'Ms Julie Koh is a teacher of over 20 years. She started teaching IGCSE Mathematics and Additional Mathematics from 2010. Since 2018, she has also been asked to conduct seminars and intensive revision classes for IGCSE Mathematics and Additional Mathematics for students of all capabilities.'
Educational Background
  • Bachelor of Arts holder from Wilfred Laurier University Canada
  • 28 years of teaching experience

Pavitra
Paramalingam

Math Teacher

Overview
"I was a biotechnologist who worked on several research projects at UPM while completing my Masters in Science. My childhood ambition was to become an educator, so I gradually began tutoring privately for the past 6 years. I am 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

Humanities & Social Science

Pushpakalawaty
Maruthe

History and Geography Teacher

Overview
"Ms. Pushpa loves teaching History and Geography subjects at AISS. Especially project-based learning, case studies, and analysis of primary and secondary sources."
Educational Background
  • Bachelor of Education (HONOURS) - TESL, Management and Science University
  • 5 years of teaching experience in total

Daniel
Arendzen

Global Perspective Teacher

Overview
"Mr. Daniel truly appreciates the open and transparent atmosphere here at this school. He also loves the school because the school has a new facility, which is easy to reach as well."
Educational Background
  • Master of Science, University of London
  • 9 years of teaching experience 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.

Frederick
Tan Kai Pin

Global Perspective Teacher

Overview
"Mr Frederick started his career as a part-timer when he was 18, performing stock and price checking and assisting the sales and marketing team. Throughout 3 years of full-time working after graduating from his Bachelor's Degree, he gained more experience and business knowledge. His favourite aspect of teaching is seeing my students succeed and change their behaviors, careers, and lives as a result of the results they achieve. "Teachers are the architects of all professions." He always remember this quote and to be a successful commerce teacher, he strive to gain more business knowledge and share my experiences with the students in the field of business and economics."
Educational Background
  • Foundation in Business and Information Technology (Merit),  Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Multimedia Marketing (First Class Honors),  Staffordshire University
  • Master of Business Administration (Distinction), Victoria University
  • Executive Diploma of Advanced Leadership And Management (Distinction), London School of Economics via London Examination Board
  • Member of Malaysian Institute of Management (MMIM Entitlement)
  • Fellowship Member of Full Gospel Businessman Fellowship International (FGBM Entitlement)
  • Advanced Leadership Management (ALM Entitlement)
  • 8 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions.

Lim
Siok Lin

History and Geography Teacher

Overview
"What Ms Lim love about working here? Well, she love 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

Professional & Creative

Ng
Wei Li

Art & Design Teacher

Overview
"I have a strong passion for art. Since young, I believed Malaysian children should have more exposure to different types of art and expand their minds."
Educational Background
  • Diploma in Illustration, The One Academy
  • BA (First Class Honours) Visual Communications -Illustration, Birmingham City University, England
  • Taught Life drawing, painting, figure studies, & creative thinking in The One Academy as a tutor
  • 4 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions

Zaity
Binti Musa

Art & Design Teacher

Overview
"I was working as a graphic designer for KRU Studios while pursuing my diploma before beginning my teaching career. I was hired as a social media designer at Media Prima while I was pursuing my degree. In addition to my academic learning, I have minimal work experience in the industry. Due to my achievements in university, I was allowed to teach foundation students after I graduated. Along with that, teaching students has become my passion. To fulfil the requirement to teach undergraduates, I am pursuing my master's degree because it is one of the requirements from MQA. Thus, I began my career as a lecturer in graphic design. The greatest moment is when I see the students I taught from the foundation grow up and become excellent students. The change that I see in the students' attitudes, the relationships I build with the students and parents, when I see them manage to complete their studies and witness them standing on the stage receiving their scroll and award, is the greatest achievement for me. Being a teacher is not easy, but not that hard either. Having experience in education made me realise that I needed to keep up with the current for me to get along with the students. Besides that, you also gain knowledge from a different perspective and will have a greater understanding of their character, attitude, and unique 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) Level3
  • Manage to get approval for SKM/TVET New Programme Graphic Design Digital from JPK.

Polin
Anak Tomic

Art & Design Teacher

Overview
"After doing my Bachelor at University Technology Mara, I became a Substitute Teacher at SK Taman Midah 2, Cheras for a 3 months contract. I have a passion for teaching, and at the same time I love the arts and design. This is how my ambition started to become an arts and design teacher. “I’m able to share my love of arts with my students and help them grow as artists and creative thinkers. Teaching has added purpose and meaning to my life. Receiving a random gifts from the students. As an Art and Design Teacher must be focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. And always make sure to fulfill every students' needs in education because for me "no students left behind""
Educational Background
  • Bachelor in Ceramic Industrial Hons (University Technology Mara)
  • Master of Education in Visual Arts (University Technology Mara)

Kumar
Sinathambi

ICT Teacher

Overview
"Learning is my favorite thing about teaching and sharing the experience of learning and ensuring students become self-directed learners."
Educational Background
  • Bachelor's Degree in  Computer Science from City University College
  • 14 years of teaching in total including outside of AISS
  • Have been employed at several secondary schools in Selangor and Malaysia across all year groups.

Marcus
Ong

Technology & ICT Teacher

Overview
"I spent 21 years in the IT field of work. I oversaw the management of software and application systems as the project manager. I mentor and coach young project managers on the side. Six weeks before the final exam, I was working in a school that desperately needed tutoring during the pandemic lockdown. My students were ecstatic with the outcome: they went from a Grade D to an A*. I enjoy watching students develop from nothing to something amazing in their futures. Keep on even when things seem hopeless. Turn it into a lesson by taking a constructive activity."Stern. Fun. Both, play and seriousness, have their proper times and settings. That's 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

Lim
Car-Men

Music Teacher

Overview
"I tutored vocal lessons ever since I studied in University, and it became my passion. My 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

Lem
Siow Wui

Economics & Acct. Teacher

Overview
"After graduating from university, Ms. 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

Frederick
Tan Kai Pin

Economics & Acct. Teacher

Overview
"Mr Frederick started his career as a part-timer when he was 18, performing stock and price checking and assisting the sales and marketing team. Throughout 3 years of full-time working after graduating from his Bachelor's Degree, he gained more experience and business knowledge. His favourite aspect of teaching is seeing my students succeed and change their behaviors, careers, and lives as a result of the results they achieve. "Teachers are the architects of all professions." He always remember this quote and to be a successful commerce teacher, he strive to gain more business knowledge and share my experiences with the students in the field of business and economics."
Educational Background
  • Foundation in Business and Information Technology (Merit),  Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Multimedia Marketing (First Class Honors),  Staffordshire University
  • Master of Business Administration (Distinction), Victoria University
  • Executive Diploma of Advanced Leadership And Management (Distinction), London School of Economics via London Examination Board
  • Member of Malaysian Institute of Management (MMIM Entitlement)
  • Fellowship Member of Full Gospel Businessman Fellowship International (FGBM Entitlement)
  • Advanced Leadership Management (ALM Entitlement)
  • 8 years of teaching experience in Aspiration International Secondary School and other institutions.

Gabriel
Lim Jun Yu

Physical Education Teacher

Overview
"He has experience coaching a variety of endurance sports, including triathlon, marathon, and hiking approaches. Since he was 17 years old in 2017, he has used his expertise of sport science to train both adults and children. Due to the chances provided by his senior/lecturer during his bachelor's internship course, he developed an interest in becoming a teacher. They gave him the chance to work as a teacher in an international school, and he occasionally noticed that his interest in coaching or teaching students at a younger age had grown because he thought every child should have the opportunity to receive better physical education because he saw how disappointing Malaysia's physical education is, and he hopes to make the physical education or sports field in Malaysia better."
Educational Background
  • Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science,Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
  • Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
  • Experience in coaching adults and kids for past years in running, hiking, cycling and swimming.
  • Achieved multiple awards in running event,
  • Done speech/talk about Endurance Sports.

Kee
Qin Jie

Physical Education Teacher

Overview
"Ms. Kee formerly held positions as an academic swimming coach and an assistant volleyball coach at her secondary school. When the students she teaches make progress both physically and cognitively, that is her favourite part of teaching. She will be in charge of creating lesson plans and instructing students of all ages. She hopes that through participating in sports and physical activity, more young people would be able to enhance both their physical and mental health. Most importantly, she wants every lesson she teaches to be enjoyable for the students."
Educational Background
  • Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.
  • Bachelor Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.