DEON POH

Deon is an Educational Therapist at Bishan Learning Centre with a comprehensive background in special education. His career spans roles as a Centre Manager for two learning centres, an Administrative Manager with the DAS Academy, an Allied Educator in MOE schools, a shadow teacher for children with Autism, and a high school teacher for students with learning disabilities in an international school.

Deon holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the National Institute of Education (NIE), complementing his Bachelor of Business. He is passionate about developing and applying innovative teaching strategies to inspire students with learning difficulties.

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Special Education
• Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Property)
• Masters of Education (Special Education)

PUBLICATIONS

• “A Brief Introduction to Dyslexia as we know it today” published in The Journal of Reading and Literacy Vol. 6 2014
• “An Exploration of the Impact of Picture Book Illustrations on the Comprehension Skills, Vocabulary Development and Engagement of Children with Dyslexia in Singapore” Masters of Education (Special Education) dissertation

CONFERENCE

UNITE SpLD Conference 2019. Research presentation “An Exploration of the Impact of Picture Book Illustrations on the Comprehension Skills, Vocabulary Development and Engagement of Children with Dyslexia in Singapore”

Give the man the knowledge to fish instead of giving him the fish so that he can feed himself for life.