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SHAHINAZ BEGUM

  • Senior Educational Therapist
  • RETA Member
  • Serangoon Learning Centre

Shahinaz joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore in 2016 and is currently a Senior Educational Therapist and a Math Dual Specialist at Serangoon Learning Centre. She provides intervention for learners with dyslexia and other specific learning differences on the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP) and Math programme. Over the years, she has been teaching and working with students with dyslexia and other co-morbidities such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Speech and Language Impairment (SLI). She contributes to the Math team as a resource representative and also helps to conduct profiling tests and assess new students’ abilities to ensure that they are placed into suitable classes accordingly. Shahinaz is passionate about providing the support needed for each student by providing a safe environment for them to learn, understanding their different needs and providing opportunities for them to develop to their fullest potential at their own pace.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy
  • Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs/ Additional Learning Needs”

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