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Bhavani d/o Jeganathan

Summary

I hold a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computing and Information Systems (2nd class upper honours) and am have completed both a postgraduate certificate with London Metropolitan University and a certified status with the Workforce Development Agency (WSQ). I have completed Masters in Education (University of Adelaide). Being in the field of Dyslexia for over 19 years, I have developed a strong drive and passion towards curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and training. I have held various portfolios such as lecturer, programe manager and curriculum manager. I am currently a senior specialist teacher & a senior educational therapist with the DAS (Dyslexia Association of Singapore Ltd). I have also professionally certified myself as a coach with the SMU academy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Specialist Teacher

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
07.2016 - Current
  • Customise IEP to students (Specialist Tutoring on a one to one basis)
  • Educational therapy for learners 6 to Adult
  • Literacy and Math remediation (students)
  • Quality Assurance Audit for Specialist Tutoring
  • Supervision role for new teachers (practicum)
  • Adult therapy (literacy and life coaching)
  • School coaching (Secondary)
  • Develop, design and implement lesson plan, quality assurance for Specialist Teachers
  • Professional guidance and mentoring programme for new specialist teachers

Lecturer

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
09.2015 - 07.2016

- Lecture SNO/AEDS modules in preparation for support system in MOE schools

- Lecture public participants course (certs, specialist diplomas, post grad programme modules)

- Consultations with participants (marking of assignments, projects)

- Develop and deliver workshops/certs and specialist diploma courses

- Mentor Junior teachers as the DAS (training)

Curriculum Manager

DAS
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
  • Designed and developed exceptional technical course content and lab exercises for instructor presentation or self-paced learning.
  • Developed applications and lab exercises to support courseware development.
  • Develop, design and implement new curriculum for main literacy programme. A new lesson plan, curriculum was implemented across the DAS.
  • Teacher training for all DAS teachers on the changed curriculum.
  • Supporting teachers/ junior teachers on the continued development of the curriculum.
  • Design, develop and implement Advanced Secondary Syllabus for students 16 years to 18 years at the DAS (Sec 5/ITE/Poly students)

Senior Educational Therapist

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
05.2005 - 09.2015
  • Started as a Trainee Educational Therapists to Senior Educational Therapist.
  • Teaching children with Dyslexia using the OG approach through remediation classes.
  • (Ex-lecturer, Foundation Programme Manager)
  • Involved in curriculum (Curriculum Manager and Senior Educational Therapist)

Foundation Literacy Programme Manager

DAS
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Develop, Design and implement foundation literacy programmes to students at the DAS (low literacy level – Oracy based curriculum or computerized literacy programme). Students will be placed onto either of these programmes to build their foundational skills in literacy before commencing onto the main literacy programme.
  • Managing a team of 15 teachers across DAS centres to be trained in delivering curriculum, report writing for students and continued work support.

Education

Masters in Education -

University of Adelaide
12.2014

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - undefined

London Metropolitan University
12.2009

ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment) - undefined

WSQ, STADA, SIGMA
12.2009

Double Diploma in Dyslexia Studies - undefined

Cambridge International Diplomas
12.2007

BSC Hons (2:1) - Computing and Information Systems

University of Nottingham
12.2001

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Computing ms office
  • Quality assessment and assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Continuous improvement

Personal Information

  • Notice Period: 3 months
  • Date of Birth: 09/06/76

Hobbies and Interests

I love to interact with people through volunteering and engaging in social activities.

Affiliations

  • RETA (Register of Educational Therapists)

Certification

Certified ACTA Trainer

Certified Coach

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Travelling

Reading

Music

Timeline

Senior Specialist Teacher

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
07.2016 - Current

Lecturer

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
09.2015 - 07.2016

Curriculum Manager

DAS
01.2012 - 12.2015

Foundation Literacy Programme Manager

DAS
01.2009 - 12.2013

Senior Educational Therapist

Dyslexia Association of Singapore
05.2005 - 09.2015

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - undefined

London Metropolitan University

ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment) - undefined

WSQ, STADA, SIGMA

Double Diploma in Dyslexia Studies - undefined

Cambridge International Diplomas

BSC Hons (2:1) - Computing and Information Systems

University of Nottingham

Masters in Education -

University of Adelaide
Bhavani d/o Jeganathan