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Head of Centre,
Chiltern House East Coast
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Shanthi Rajasakaran Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) from University of South Australia in 2006 • Bachelor of Arts (Children and Family Education) from Edith Cowan University, Australia in 2002 • Certificate in Special Education from the Institute of Education, Singapore in 1990
Experience Summary: I started teaching in 1985 in a school for children with special needs. As I found it very rewarding, I decided to pursue my training in this field. After working there for six years, I decided to move into the early childhood field to share my knowledge of special needs education with this field. Over the years, I have worked and trained my way up from a teacher to being a Head of Centre in both childcare centres as well as kindergartens. Currently, I head Chiltern House Halifax and I also train teachers in early childhood education. In addition to this, I conduct workshops for parents and the public at the Julia Gabriel School of Education.
Personal Interests: I enjoy reading tremendously. I read to update myself on the current issues in the early childhood field as it helps me greatly when I work with teachers and parents. I also enjoy reading thrillers and look forward to the intrigue and suspense in these stories.
I feel that teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs ever. I have worked with a range of age groups from three year olds to adults and they have all taught me so much over the years. It is very satisfying to see the smiles on the children’s faces and know that they have enjoyed their learning with me or when the parents and the teachers come up to me and share how they have enjoyed my classes and that they look forward to coming the next day. It is a wonderful feeling! My aim is to inspire others to pursue teaching as a profession and I hope to continue teaching for many more years to come.
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Head of Centre,
Chiltern House Turf Club Road
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Sumathi Jayaram Certificate in Education from Institute of Education Singapore • (Primary School & Pre-School Education) – Endorsed by NTU, MOE & MCYS
Experience Summary: I have taught in Primary Schools and schools for children with special needs. Worked in Ministry of Education, in Textbook and Library Section, Conducted talks and workshops on setting up library programmes in Primary schools. Joined Julia Gabriel Centre as a reading and writing teacher and was a Senior Teacher in Julia Gabriel Centre, Playclub Level 2. Worked in Chiltern House Halifax and Chiltern House Forum as a teacher. Headed Chiltern House Forum for 2 years and currently is the Head of the centre for Chiltern House Turf Club Road.
Personal Interests: I enjoy reading and being with children. I like writing journals and poems and listening to classical music. I have always wanted to be a teacher from a very young age. I have never wavered from my decision and every opportunity I had led me into this path. As my experience in this field matured, I was given the opportunity to lead a team of teachers and manage a school.
This is a unique job that requires the interplay of trust, teamwork, professionalism, and understanding. A tapestry sewn by all involved in shaping young children’s minds and lives.
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Teacher,
Curriculum Coordinator
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Selena Jayaratna David Diploma in Early Childhood From SIM • Certificate in Preschool teaching by National Institute of Education Singapore • Certificate in Speech and Drama By Kinderland
Experience Summary: I have 14 years of experience in education since starting as an assitant teacher at the Australian International School. I have taught in various levels in Kinderland Kindergarten, Kidsport and Marymount Kindergarten. I was given the opportunity to set up and plan the Nursery 2 curriculum for Chiltern House, New Delhi, India. Providing a warm and supportive environment for developing emotional and social growth has been my forte throughout these years in Chiltern House.
Personal Interests: I enjoy reading the latest children’s books on child developmental skills. I love exercising, as this is my way of keeping myself physically and mentally relaxed.
The passion of teaching has led me to believe that each child is an individual and as early childhood educators it is our responsibility to bring out the best in each and every child. It is important for us teachers to inculcate the joy of learning into children so that they are able to reach their full potential.
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Teacher,
Nursery 1 Curriculum Coordinator
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Noa Joy D. Sunga Candidate for Master of Arts in Basic Education Training from Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, 1996 • Professional License as Teacher obtained from Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines, 2004
Experience Summary: I have always been passionate about educating young minds. I had been teaching for eight years in the Philippines before relocating to Singapore in 2005. In all my years as an English teacher, I have had the opportunity to work with students in different age groups coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, using a diverse range of teaching methodologies. This experience has shown me how to deal with the uniqueness of each child I teach and how wonderfully children can blossom given the proper guidance and respect for their abilities.
Personal Interests: I love reading – from funny comic strips of Calvin & Hobbes to thought-provoking novels like Einstein’s Dreams. I also like to write essays about the mundane trivialities of life, letters for snail-mailing, commentaries I keep to myself, journals about my day, short stories and poems I never publish, and (hopefully one day) a novel that I will publish. I also like to seek out the beach whenever I can. The combination of sun, sea and sand is always a refreshing change from the busy routine of cosmopolitan living. |
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