Sebrina Soh

An educator who is PYP-trained with more than fifteen years of experience teaching international curricula and providing educational assistance to learners in the pre-primary and primary years. Familiar with the multi-tier system of support, effective intervention and assessment techniques, and knowledgeable about IEP planning and classroom inclusion strategies. Possesses in-depth knowledge and skills in teaching Mathematics in early childhood education and primary years, particularly in using manipulative materials to consolidate and reinforce conceptual understandings. Committed to providing students with the necessary strategies and skills to meet individual learning needs and styles to achieve academic goals and to instil the love for learning through integration and differentiation of instruction.

Educational Therapist for Mathematics                                                                                                                     Mindmatters Therapy Practice | Full-time                                                                                                                           August 2020 – Present  

• Established the Educational Therapy in Mathematics intervention programmes catering to individual students diagnosed with a spectrum of learning differences ages 6 to 17.
• Responsibilities mainly consist of instructional planning and delivery of tier-three differentiated evidence-based therapy sessions including those conducted on school campus catering to the individual learning needs based on data from psychometric reports and findings from the self-constructed diagnostic assessments.
• Provides a supportive student-centred environment by using multi-sensory manipulative materials targeted at strengthening the students’ conceptual understanding, developing problem-solving skills, and improving their self-confidence.
• Document and share each student’s well-being and progress with a brief outline after every session through email correspondence with parents, learning support teachers and class teachers.
• Attends multi-disciplinary meetings with parents, psychologists, learning support teachers and class teachers whenever required. 

Skills: Mathematics education, teaching/coaching, counselling, intervention, child development, case management,             assessment, lesson planning, and customer relationship management.

Curriculum Planner                                                                                                                                                                 Route Connect Private Limited | Part-time                                                                                                                        August 2019 – July 2020 

• Developed and delivered professional development workshops for preschool and elementary teachers for an educational group in China to meet their diverse needs in their private schools. 
• Provided education for the teachers and teaching assistants on integrating a play-based learning approach and differentiating instruction and learning outcomes in their inclusive curriculum.

Skills: Customer relationship management, professional development, inclusive education, curriculum planning,                    teaching/coaching, and child development. 

Mathematics Coordinator for Early Childhood and Primary School                                                                             Grade 2 Team Leader, Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher                                                                                                            One World International School | Full-time                                                                                                                      November 2017 – June 2019 

• Restructured the school’s Mathematics Curriculum from Early Childhood 1 through Grade 5 by merging the learning outcomes of the PYP Scope and Sequence with those of the British National Curriculum. 
• Developed and implemented the Calculations Policy for the Primary School.
• Managed the budget and the allocation of Math resources for Early Childhood and Primary School.
•  Delivered the following professional development for the teaching staff.                                                                    - Teaching and Learning in the PYP (Mathematics)                                                                                                          - Assessment Tools and Methods in Mathematics                                                                                                          - Components of a Mathematics lesson                                                                                                                            - Effective use of manipulative materials in Teaching Mathematics 
• Responsible for selecting and vetting learning objectives and math assessments for the end-of-unit assessments for all the primary levels and for providing feedback on Math planners from Early Childhood 1 through Grade 5.
• Chaired and participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings to engage staff members in creating an inclusive learning environment through integration and differentiation to cater to different learning styles and academic abilities.
• Collaborated with the PYP Coordinator to conduct workshops on PM Benchmarking for reading levels, mentoring students for the PYP Exhibition and presenting the school’s curriculum to parents.
• Documented individual students’ academic progress through regular formative and summative assessments.
• Maintained an open channel of communication with the school administration, colleagues, parents and the stakeholders involved in the students’ learning.
• Actively involved in the planning and execution of school-wide activities such as World Math Day and after-school extra-curricular activities.

Skills: Mathematics education, professional development, professional mentoring, child development, curriculum                 development and planning, assessment, intervention, classroom teaching and management, and lesson                     planning.

Elementary School Teacher                                                                                                                                                 Overseas Family School | Full-time                                                                                                                                      August 2007 – June 2017 

• Held various teaching roles: Grades 1 and 2 Homebase and ESL for 4½ years, Grades 1-5 Math Specialist Teacher for 5½ years.
• Planned and incorporated differentiated activities catering to different learning styles and academic abilities, particularly for students with learning differences.
• Implemented the inclusion of interactive math games in Math lessons to reinforce concepts and strategies taught.
• Presented a Math workshop on “The Singapore Bar Model Method to Problem-Solving” for in-house professional development.
• Contributed ideas and strategies to the faculty and weekly planning meetings.
• Monitored each student’s academic progress through regular formative and summative assessments.
• Communicated regularly with parents via email, telephone conversations and physical meetings. 
• Conducted after-school extra-curricular activities and sports.

Skills: Mathematics education, professional development, team player, intervention, lesson planning, classroom                   teaching and management, assessment, child development.

Mentor Teacher, Homeroom Teacher                                                                                                                                 Chiltern House Private Limited | Full-time                                                                                                                            December 2003 – July 2007 

• Providing support to the Head of Centre on the daily operations of the preschool.
• Held teaching positions from Nursery 1 through Kindergarten 2.
• Mentored and managed the team of assistant teachers in daily operations, weekly meetings, and in-house workshops for professional development.
• Collaborating with the various stakeholders including the learning support teacher and therapists to develop and implement differentiated learning experiences that could be integrated into the preschool curriculum for students with learning needs.
• Maintain records of each student’s progress in anecdotal notes, formative assessments, and written reports.
• Updating parents on individual student’s activities, behaviour and progress through written and verbal communication.

 Skills: Operations Management, Early Childhood Education, professional development, professional mentoring,                      case management, assessment, intervention, classroom teaching and management, lesson planning, and                  child development.

 Master of Education                                                                                                                                                                Monash University                                                                                                                                                                    October 2019 – September 2020

 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education – Honours 2A)                                                                              University of South Australia                                                                                                                                              February 2001 – February 2003

 Awards: Chancellor’s Letters of Commendation (2001 & 2002)                                                                                                                Dean’s Merit List (2002)

 Diploma in Education                                                                                                                                                                  National Institute of Education, National Technological University of Singapore                                                            July 1990 – March 1992

 Certificate in Educational Psychology                                                                                                                                    DAS Academy (Dyslexia Association of Singapore)                                                                                                        February – March 2021

 Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Higher Order Mathematical Skills                                                                    DAS Academy (Dyslexia Association of Singapore)                                                                                                           April 2021