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 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Edith Cowan University 2010 |
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Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (EdT) DAS Academy 2020 |
| Qualifications |
Certificate in Understanding Children with Special Needs Social Service Institute 2019 |
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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 |
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Certificate in Executive Function Skills for Children with SEN Social Service Institute 2024 |
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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 |



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