Zaidah d/o Mohamed Jaffar

Name: Zaidah Mohamed Jaffar

Membership level: Associate Fellow

Gender: Female

Nationality: singaporean

Email: zaidah.mj@das.org.sg

Bio About

Zaidah is a Senior Educational Therapist who has been teaching and working with students with dyslexia from 2019. She provides intervention for learners with dyslexia on the Main Literacy and iReach Programmes. She graduated with a Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has also obtained a Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy offered by the DAS Academy and Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs by University of South Wales, UK. Prior to joining DAS, Zaidah has been working with pre-school and primary level students.

"The future of the world is in my classroom today." - Ivan Welton Fitzwater

Testimonial

Zaidah's dedication and contributions as a Senior Educational Therapist and RETA Associate Fellow have been truly remarkable. Throughout her tenure, Zaidah has consistently demonstrated her passion for empowering individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences. Her involvement in various initiatives highlights her diverse talents and steadfast commitment to the DAS community. Her contributions extend beyond the classroom, as Zaidah has also shared her expertise by writing insightful articles for DAS Blogs and the RETA website, enriching educational resources for the wider community.  In summary, Zaidah's unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and outstanding contributions have significantly enhanced the DAS community and positively impacted the lives of students with dyslexia. I wholeheartedly recommend Zaidah for any future endeavors, confident in her ability to continue making a profound difference in the field of special education.


Jolin Goh

Senior Centre Manager

DAS Learning Centre

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Master of Education
James Cook University
2018
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Edith Cowan University
2010
Qualifications Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (EdT)
DAS Academy
2020
Qualifications Certificate in Understanding Children with Special Needs
Social Service Institute
2019
Qualifications Certificate in Teaching Phonetics, Phonics and Speech
The TESOL Training Centre
2008
Qualifications Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs
University of South Wales, UK
2021
Qualifications Certificate in Executive Function Skills for Children with SEN
Social Service Institute
2024
Qualifications Diploma in Islamic Studies
International Islamic University Malaysia
2014

Present Occupation

Present Occupation Senior Educational Therapist
Employer/ Organization Dyslexia Association of Singapore
Name & Address of Business Blk 741 Yishun Avenue 5, #01-506 Singapore 760741
Length of employment 6 years