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NUR ASHABIENA MOHD ASHRAFF

  • Senior Educational Therapist
  • RETA Fellow
  • Bishan Learning Centre

Nur Ashabiena Mohd Ashraff has worked at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore as a Senior Educational Therapist since 2016. Nur Ashabiena graduated from the University of Wollongong (Australia) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She volunteered as a Mind Stimulation Activity (MSA) facilitator with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) upon graduation. Also, she worked as a temporary research assistant with the National Institute of Education (NIE) where she conducted 1-1 cognitive testing with students aged 5 to 6 years old. To ensure that she practices what she preaches, Nur Ashabiena has decided to volunteer as a stroke befriender with the Singapore National Stroke Association (SNSA) where she conducted counselling sessions for stroke patients at KTPH and TTSH. Her passion for making a difference in the lives of others has led her to join the DAS as an Educational Therapist where she believes that she can make a difference in the lives of children. Nur Ashabiena graduated with a Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (DAS Academy) and Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs (University of South Wales/ DAS Academy) and served as an Educational Advisor (EA) from mid-2017 to the end of 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Art in Special Educational Needs (University of South Wales/ DAS Academy)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (University of Wollongong, Australia)
  • Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (DAS Academy)
  • Certificate of Achievement for Engaging Youths-at-Risk through Effective Strategies and Techniques (SSI)
  • Certificate of Achievement for Engaging Reluctant Youths through Motivational Approach (SSI)
  • Certificate in Teaching Morphology to SpLD Learners (DAS Academy)
  • Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Higher-Order Mathematical Skills (DAS Academy)
  • PCC in Numeracy & Cert Supporting SpLD Learners in Mathematics (DAS Academy)
  • Certificate of Achievement in Executive Function Skills for Children with SEN (SSI)
  • Statement of Attainment in Routine Progress Monitoring (DAS Academy)
  • Certificate of Achievement in Educational Psychology for Special Education (SSI)

PUBLICATIONS

FACETS ISSUE 1 2019 (January – June 2019)

  • Helping Youths Develop Healthy Identities
  • Strategies to Help Youths Overcome Risky Behaviours
  • Understanding the Needs of Youths-at-Risk

FACETS ISSUE 1 2018 (January – June 2018)

  • Teaching Today’s Learners on Their Terms
  • Understanding Epilepsy

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