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Sabirah Sunitha Vijayan

Singapore

Summary

A committed and reflective educator with over a decade of experience in inclusive education, I bring a student-centered approach to both Learning Support and mainstream teaching. I am currently expanding into subject teaching in Business Studies, underpinned by my Bachelor of Commerce (Management & HRM) and current study towards a Master of Teaching (Secondary), Charles Sturt University (Australia). I have experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in high-performing international schools and am well-versed in delivering IGCSE-aligned content using blended learning approaches. My professional goal is to foster academic confidence, critical thinking, and engagement in all learners, particularly in business education.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Learning Support Teacher

United World College South East Asia
08.2023 - Current
  • As a High School Learning Support Teacher working within the IGCSE and IB curriculum framework, I provide tailored academic support to students with diverse learning profiles, with a particular focus on Business Studies, Individuals & Societies, and cross-curricular literacy. I collaborate with subject teachers to co-plan differentiated lessons, modify assessments, and deliver study skills workshops to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes. I co-develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Learner Profiles (SLPs), support executive functioning development, and contribute to inclusive whole-school initiatives. My work emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies and student-centred learning environments.

Senior Academic Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Humanities

Tanglin Trust School
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assigned to the Secondary Humanities faculty, I provided academic and behavioural support to students undertaking IGCSE courses in Business Studies, Economics, History, and Geography. I collaborated closely with classroom teachers to scaffold content, adapt instruction, and implement inclusive learning strategies. I tracked academic progress using diagnostic assessments, planned targeted interventions, and co-facilitated group and one-on-one sessions to strengthen subject-specific literacy and analytical skills. My role also included involvement in pastoral care and extracurricular engagement to promote student well-being and holistic development.

Primary Years Classroom Teaching Assistant

United World College South East Asia
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supporting a Grade 3 classroom, I worked with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning across subjects and strengthen foundational skills. I assisted in the implementation of differentiated lesson plans, supported student behaviour management, and collaborated with the class teacher to modify teaching materials for diverse learners. My contributions extended to transitions, break-time supervision, and preparation of inclusive educational resources aligned with inquiry-based learning principles.

Learning and Behavioural Support Teacher (SEN)

Ministry of Education
06.2011 - 02.2022
  • I worked across multiple primary and secondary schools to support students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and general learning difficulties. My role included the development of IEPs, withdrawal support, small-group remediation, and in-class coaching to enhance comprehension and content accessibility. I frequently collaborated with teachers across subject areas—particularly in Humanities and English—to create inclusive lesson plans and learning accommodations. I also conducted parent-teacher conferences, liaised with educational psychologists, and participated in systemic planning for inclusive education delivery.

Management Executive Assistant (Supervisor, Violation Reports Section)

Land Transport Authority
07.2000 - 06.2011
  • In a leadership role, I supervised a team of 15 administrative officers responsible for the processing and issuance of road traffic violation notices. I coordinated operations, managed public correspondence, and streamlined workflow systems. Though outside the education sector, this role helped build my communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, which I now apply effectively within school communities.

Education

Master of Teaching - Secondary, Business Studies/Humanities

Charles Sturt University
10.2026

Master of Education - Special Education

Nanyang Technological University
01.2023

Diploma - Special Education

National Institute of Education
01.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Management & Human Resource Management

Curtin University of Technology
01.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum Differentiation
  • Inclusive Teaching Practices
  • Assessment & Data Tracking
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • IGCSE Curriculum Knowledge
  • Business Literacy & Numeracy
  • Individualized Support Plans
  • Behaviour Support Strategies
  • Blended Learning
  • Scaffolding & Visual Supports
  • Critical Thinking Development
  • Technology Integration (eg, Teamie, Google Suite)

Certification

  • IELTS Academic: Overall Band 8.0 (Listening: 8.0, Reading: 8.0, Writing: 7.0, Speaking: 8.5)
  • Date Taken: 2023-10-26

Timeline

High School Learning Support Teacher

United World College South East Asia
08.2023 - Current

Senior Academic Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Humanities

Tanglin Trust School
06.2022 - 06.2023

Primary Years Classroom Teaching Assistant

United World College South East Asia
02.2022 - 06.2022

Learning and Behavioural Support Teacher (SEN)

Ministry of Education
06.2011 - 02.2022

Management Executive Assistant (Supervisor, Violation Reports Section)

Land Transport Authority
07.2000 - 06.2011

Master of Education - Special Education

Nanyang Technological University

Diploma - Special Education

National Institute of Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Management & Human Resource Management

Curtin University of Technology

Master of Teaching - Secondary, Business Studies/Humanities

Charles Sturt University

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