AGAISTEEN REBECCA SHALINAH

Rebecca joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) in 2014 and currently serves as Assistant Director (Staff Professional Development), Educational Advisor, and Lead Educational Therapist. In her role, she oversees professional development initiatives to build staff capability, while continuing to guide students in literacy and mathematics intervention.

Passionate about empowering both educators and learners, Rebecca also serves as an Assistant Head of DAS International, where she shares her experience with educators and parents. She believes that every child has potential, regardless of their challenges, and is committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where students can thrive.

Rebecca holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching from NTU-NIE, a Post Graduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs, and a Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences. She is trained in Primary Mathematics by the Marshall Cavendish Institute and is a Fellow of the Register of Educational Therapists Asia (RETA).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching (NTU-NIE)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs (University of South Wales, UK)
• Bachelor of Science in Business (Singapore University of Social Sciences)
• Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences
• Professional Certificate Course in Numeracy Support

CONFERENCES

• UNITE SpLD 2018 – RETA Case Management Presentation: Supporting Challenging Learners
• UNITE SpLD 2020 –  Singapore Math: Supporting Students with Dyslexia in Math
• UNITE SpLD 2021 –  Multisensory Grammar Instruction

PUBLICATIONS

FACETS VOL 2 – 2018 Teaching can be tough and so are you

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop

– Mother Teresa