Specialist Teachers
Meet Our
Teachers
Ms. Tan Hwee Yong
Founder, Head of School & Economics Teacher
Ms Tan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree and a Master of Public Administration from Universiti Malaya. She received two notable awards whilst pursuing her Master programme: Fellowship from Universiti Malaya for outstanding research work and a full scholarship from Keio University of Japan to be a PhD candidate. She was a lecturer at Sunway College and specialist tutor for 15 years before becoming the Founder, Principal and Economics teacher of Heads Up International. A dedicated and encouraging A-level and IGCSE Economics teacher, Ms Tan has mentored, influenced, guided and equipped young people under her care to become successful students over her many years as an educator . Her exam notes and techniques have consistently helped her students ace their examinations, some of whom have received the Cambridge Brilliance Award. Believing in the potential of each student, she challenges her students to be courageous, proactive and well prepared, so that when an opportunity arises, they can readily seize it.
Ms. Fung Li-Cheng
Deputy Head of School, Maths & English Language Teacher
Ms Fung holds a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University in Melbourne, a Diploma in Education from the University of Melbourne and a certificate in TESOL. She has been teaching in different capacities since 1986 and over the years she has grown in her conviction that students can reach their potential when teachers intentionally create an environment of trust, respect, interdependence, creativity and kindness. Her motto: To teach is to bless lives.
Ms. Normala Karim
Admin Officer
Ms Normala holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Hospitality and Recreation Management. Kind and soft-spoken, she exhibits great care to detail in the daily operations that keep this school up and running. A quote she lives by, and which she hopes to pass on to her students: “Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others, not realising that everyone has a different question paper.”
Ms. Jaya Pushani
English Language Teacher
Ms Jaya holds a BA in English Literature from University of Malaya, a Diploma in Education in Teaching ESL, and a Master of Education from University of Manchester. A teacher since 1977, she believes that if a student takes the trouble to come to school, then it is the teacher's responsibility to teach with intention. Something she wants her students to know is this: "Age is just a number. You are never too young to start learning; you are never too old to stop. Do not be too much in a hurry to grow up. Step out of your gizmos and smell the roses."
Ms. Chin Fui Leng
Chemistry Teacher
Ms Chin holds a Master of Science in Food Biotechnology from the University of Strathclyde, UK and has been teaching since 1994. She is famed for her highly effective teaching method refined over many years. A dedicated and caring teacher, she wishes for her students to develop good and godly values, which though not required in class, are important outside of academics.
Mr. Peter Yong
Accounting Teacher
Mr Peter is an experienced Accounting teacher having taught this subject for the past 12 years. He was an accountant for many years, but a higher calling led him to make teaching his new vocation. Mr Peter’s passion for teaching is continually fuelled by the joy of seeing his students grow in understanding of the subject. He says: ‘The joy in seeing a student achieve A* in Accounting is something money cannot buy.’
Ms. May Khew
English Language Teacher
Ms May holds a Bachelor of Arts (Geography) degree and a Diploma in Education in Teaching ESL from Universiti Malaya. Her love of the English language was inspired by her Sixth Form Literature teacher and she aims to pass it on to her students. She taught English fresh out of university and has never looked back. Her teaching experience in national and international schools and colleges has helped her grow as a more effective teacher. She holds on to the philosophy that every child, regardless of whether they are smart, timid, bored or even rebellious, has the raw material within them to work on, and what is needed is for a teacher who cares enough to draw it out of them. Ms May aspires to be such a teacher.
张珊珊
Chinese Language Teacher
Graduated from Shandong University. 我叫张珊珊,来自中国,太开心要和大家一起学习华语了! 特别希望能带着大家领略华语上下五千年的文化底蕴,当然对于要考试IG的同学来说,更想让大家有个好成绩,从而在后面的学业中更加自信。 我喜欢阅读、旅游和交友,阅读就像是我和作家在内心灵魂深处的交流,旅游和交友,使我在向外部世界的探索中,获取乐趣与力量。静谧与热情,让我有一个更有张力的人生。 期待华语课上见面。
Ms. Haryani Binti Kamarudin
Malay Language, Geography & History Teacher
Ms Haryani has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from SEGI University. She is a firm but fun-loving teacher who has been teaching since 2009. She believes that successful educators are those who can confidently and creatively sell their ideas to students and connect with their minds that constantly challenge, though with appropriate rule enforcement. Her lessons reflect her emphasis on holistic education, hands-on activities, creative expression of student voices, and opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Ms. Lee Shuk Mee
Mathematics & Add Mathematics Teacher
Ms Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics from Universiti Malaya. Over her 18 years of teaching Mathematics, she has come to understand that students come with different levels of proficiency in Mathematics. This realisation has motivated her to use a variety of teaching techniques together with the right morale support so that no student is left out. After so many years of teaching, she is still very determined to give her best in educating students. She would motivate her students with this saying: ‘Don’t give up because the sun will always shine tomorrow.’
Ms. Phoebe Aili Lee
Biology Teacher
Ms. Phoebe is a recent Medical Biotechnology graduate and full scholarship holder from Sunway University. Her biggest inspirations are the teachers she had growing up – the hardworking men and women who taught her the values of having integrity and being kind, curious and tenacious.
Though new to teaching, Ms. Phoebe is eager to keep learning and prioritises helping students develop self-discipline, empathy and a curiosity for the world around them. She is inspired and encouraged by the quote, "Act as if what you do makes a difference because it does."
Mdm. Jasbir Kaur
English Teacher
Ms Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics from Universiti Malaya. Over her 18 years of teaching Mathematics, she has come to understand that students come with different levels of proficiency in Mathematics. This realisation has motivated her to use a variety of teaching techniques together with the right morale support so that no student is left out. After so many years of teaching, she is still very determined to give her best in educating students. She would motivate her students with this saying: ‘Don’t give up because the sun will always shine tomorrow.’
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