Paul Smitha

Name: Smitha Paul

Membership level: Fellow

Gender: Female

Bio About

Smitha is an  Educational Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting children with diverse learning needs, including Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Her passion is to help children build confidence, develop essential literacy skills, and achieve their full potential through evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions. She works closely with families and community partners to create meaningful learning experiences that support each child's academic, social, and emotional growth.
 
Her belief: Every child has the potential to learn, grow, and thrive. Sometimes, they simply need someone to believe in them, see their strengths, and help them find their way.

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences
DAS Academy
2020
Qualifications Bachelor of Education
Bangalore University
2010
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts
Bangalore University
1998
Qualifications Post Graduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs/ Additional Learning Needs
University of South Wales
2024

EMPLOYMENT

Area of Expertise SpLD, Autism
Number of Years Teaching/
Tutoring in Dyslexia and/or SpLDs
15

Present Occupation

Present Occupation Asst. Snr. Educational Therapist
Employer/ Organization Lakeside Family Services
Name & Address of Business 431 Clementi Avenue 3, #01-348, Singapore 120431
Length of employment 10 Years

Former Occupation

Former Occupation Special Educator
Employer/ Organization Asha Kiran Special Needs School
Name & Address of Business Bangalore, India
Length of employment 3.5 Years