Zanel Lee
Head of Department (Early Intervention- Katong)
Senior Educational Therapist
Zanel earned her Masters of Education (Special Education) from Flinders University (Adelaide, South Australia). She has more than 17 years of experience, working in a variety of school settings and has gained experience in different roles in the field.
As an educator, Zanel strongly believes in establishing warm and respectful relationships with her students, so that they feel safe, and heard, in the learning environment. She loves creating spaces that invite exploration, and provide opportunities for students to challenge, and express themselves.
As a leader, Zanel believes in creating an environment of trust and collaboration where the team feels valued, heard, and encouraged to contribute in their unique way. She sees every individual team member’s unique strengths and helps to unlock their potential by providing support and opportunities for development and growth.
Education :
2015 Masters of Education (Special Education)
Flinders University, Australia
2012 Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
Flinders University, Australia
2010 Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
2008 Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Year 2022
Victoria Carlton’s Approach to Jolly Phonics and Grammar
Year 2016
DIR 101: Introduction to DIR and DIR-Floortime
Year 2010
Certificate in Picture Exchange Communication System (Advanced)
Year 2010
Teacher Talk ® Training on Encouraging Language Development in Early
Childhood Setting
Year 2009
Certificate in Autism
Year 2008
Certificate in Picture Exchange Communication System, Basic
Year 2007
Special Educational Program concerning Persons with Learning Difficulties
ACHIEVEMENTS & MEMBERSHIPS
International Association of Counsellors and Therapists (IACT, Singapore Chapter)
Golden Key Award, Golden Key International Honour Society
PUBLICATION
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