Special Educational Therapist
Programme Director

May is the head of the Special Education Team. She has been an early pre-school teacher and Principal of a Montessori childcare with over 14 years of experience. Prior to working at Leapfrogs, May has been a volunteer for parent volunteer group and children’s home. She found joy in working with young children and decided to pursue her training in early childhood education. In year 2000, she founded Victoria Place for Children, a Montessori childcare centre. She has also taught at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore and her interest in working with children with special needs evolved. She has received her Bachelor in Special Education from Flinders University in Australia, Leadership Diploma in early child education, Diploma in the Montessori Method of education, training in Orton-Gilliingham and Lindamood Bell LiPs teaching methods for reading, and her double Diploma of Educational Studies in Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties and Teaching Children with Dyslexia from the College of Teachers, UK. Her specific areas of interest are teaching learning skills such as Executive Function, Learning Disability, and reading impairment.

“How easily his helplessness can cause him mental anguish, and how much our understanding of his language can help us to save him from this, and calm his mind!” – Maria Montessori

Dr Maria Montessori’s insight into recognizing and responding to the education of the young child’s senses continues to inspire me as a teacher. My personal interpretation of “understanding of his language” is the ability to connect with him through a trusting relationship and fulfilling his deep need for bonding with adults and their environment. Building a meaningful relationship is always the first and foremost task as a teacher so that children can experience joy and love that fuel their interest in exploring and learning thus fulfilling their sense of self and preparing them to be successful learners.

I am devoted to children in having a wonderful relationship and am stimulated by their generosity in giving their love which in turn bring about my sense of self-worth. I am moved by parental love and their aspiration for their children. It is my privilege to work hand in hand with them to support their children in times of challenges.”

Certification:
PECS Advance certified
Lindamood / Visualization and Verbalization
Talk Tools
Orton Gillingham
DIR Floortime (Introduction and Assessment)