Academic / Examination Board
The TESOL Training Centre has had an Academic / Examination Board since 2009. The role of the Academic Board is to "tender advice to the school on matters relating to the academic activities of the School" and the main role of the Examination Board is to monitor the quality of examinations, and enforce education and examination rules and regulations.
Ong Suan Choo
MA in English Studies (National University of Singapore), BA in English, Hons (University of London), Further Professional Diploma in Education (Institute of Education, Singapore), Advanced TESOL Diploma (Canada), Certificate in Education (Teachers' Training College), Certificate in Teaching Grammar (British Council & MOE)
An energetic and self motivated learner, Suan Choo believes in lifelong learning and has successfully attained an MA in English studies after pursuing a two year course in NUS. Besides this and various other qualifications attained over the years, she has also been awarded a certificate of excellence in TESOL in 2009 at the age of 59. She has been a strong and devoted teacher for 42 years and has always pursued courses related to her career in order to generate new ideas in improving her teaching methodology in the classroom.
Karamjeet Kaur
MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) and BA in English Language and Linguistics from University of Melbourne, Australia, Dip in Education from Institute of Education, Singapore and Victorian Institute of Teaching Certificate from Australia.
Karamjeet brings with her more than 25 years in teaching experience which includes being a residential tutor for undergraduates in Melbourne. Her areas of interest are in language testing, language and identity, language teaching, and issues related to applied linguistics. Her work in teaching has won her the Innovation in Teaching Award in 1999. In addition, she represented the Institute in the National Debates in which her team emerged national winners. Karamjeet has been interviewed for a polytechnic publication focusing on teaching as a career. She has also initiated several community based projects both locally and internationally.
Devakumar Santhirasegaran
MA TEFL/TESL Research (UK), MSc in Logistic and Degree in Mech Eng from Nanyang Technological University, Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Nanyang Technological University, Diploma in TESOL (UK), Certificate in TEFL (UK), Certificate of Educational Studies (UK)
Devakumar, manages his own English Language Training Centre in Malaysia. He has 15 years of experience in teaching English in Malaysia. His is multi-lingual and has extensive experience crafting teaching methods and materials for non-native speakers of English. He is actively involved in Certificate and Diploma in TESOL training in Malaysia and Singapore. He is also involved in corporate training with his academic background in the field of Engineering. He is a keen learner, continuously upgrading himself in the field of teaching English. Dave is an excellent source of inspiration for mid-career teachers interested in pursuing TESOL teaching and opportunities.
Roslan Abdul Jalil
Master of Education in Curriculum & Teaching (Nanyang Technological University), BA in Economics and Political Science(National University of Singapore), Post-Graduate Diploma in Education(National Institute of Education, Singapore), Certificate IV in TESOL (Language Training Institute, Australia).
Roslanbrings with him more than 15 years in teaching experience which includes being a Subject Head (National Education) and Teacher Mentor (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore). He has taken his Certificate in TESOL and helped to guide and mentor students taking the course. He has shared his teaching experience at the International Conference for Educational Technology (2006) and the CRPP - Redesigning Pedagogy Conference (2007). He has the experience of writing Mother Tongue textbooks (CPDD), MOE and sat on the working committees of the development of Malay CD-Rom. He is a keen learner and is continuously upgrading himself in the field of teaching. Roslan is a good role-model for teachers interested in pursuing TESOL teaching and opportunities.
He is actively involved in designing training programmes for companies, which are targeted at the different levels of the organisations.
Sebastian Seow
MBA in Strategic Marketing (The University of Hull), BBA (Thames Valley University), Dip in Sales and Marketing (MIS), CIM Dip in Marketing (The Chartered Institute of Marketing), Chartered Marketer
Sebastian brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the area of professional Sales and Marketing. Sebastian helps to direct and manage the marketing mix for company across Asia Pacific with focus on driving the customer satisfaction and market penetration. He also identifies, develops and implements e-Business strategy for the company to support the company growth initiatives. He has accumulated extensive experience working in two public listed IT companies in Singapore holding senior sales and marketing portfolio ranging from product marketing, channel development and business development. He is actively involved in designing training programmes for companies, which are targeted at the different levels of the organisations.
Lynn Wong
Bachelor of Arts (Management and Economics), CIM Dip in Marketing (The Chartered Institute of Marketing), Instructor TESOL Diploma (Canada), Advanced TESOL Diploma (Canada), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Australia).
LynnLynn has more than 20 years experience within the education sector in Singapore and Malaysia. Prior to establishing The Global English Language Teaching (ELT), Lynn was working as a Director for one of Singapore's leading Management and Consultancy Company.
At The Global English Language Teaching, she is responsible for the general day-to-day management of the school, both academic and administrative. Lynn is dedicated to providing a personal and friendly service to every student attending courses with The Global English Language Teaching (ELT). She is available to all students, to provide guidance and support when required. Currently, she is pursuing her Master degree in Education with one of the University in the UK.
Kim Chua
MA in TEYL (University Of York), BA in Arts & Social Sciences (National University of Singapore), Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers & Trainers (University of Cambridge), Diploma in TESOL (UK), Certificate in TEYL (UK), Currently Undergoing BA in Communication and English Language Studies (UNISIM, Singapore)
Kim Kim has more than 10 years of Teaching and Training Experience which includes being an education consultant, language specialist, educational features writer, program designer, teacher trainer and seminar speaker. While enjoying a fulfilling lecturing career with some of the best tertiary institutions in Singapore, she is also actively seeking opportunities to organize dynamic training programs both locally and regionally. To date, Kim has successfully conducted strategic training programs successfully in Singapore, China and Hong Kong for government schools as well as private educational institutions.
