NEW RETA FELLOWS

Mohamed Samunn

Lead Educational Therapist
Samunn’s Educational Therapy (SET)

Samunn joined DAS in 2008. He joined as an Educational Therapist and worked his way up to Senior Educational Therapist at the DAS. He also holds a Master’s degree in Specific Learning Differences (M.A. SpLD) from London Metropolitan University, UK. After leaving DAS at the end of 2022, Samunn now operates his private educational therapy practice, Samunn’s Educational Therapy, back home in Sri Lanka. 

He delivers online and F2F intervention and/or remediation lessons in literacy, numeracy, English language, and math to learners with dyslexia and other SpLDs. In addition, he conducts webinars and workshops in Educational Assistive Technology (EAT), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Design Thinking in SEN for parents and educators. He has 37 years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).

He is also currently pursuing his PhD at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. His research interests include supporting emerging and adult learners with SpLD in higher education and helping create positive learning spaces for them with technology.

Shilpa Madane

Lead Educational Therapist
Samunn’s Educational Therapy (SET)

Shilpa Madane began her teaching career at a private preschool in Singapore that catered to children of various nationalities. Her interactions with students experiencing learning difficulties inspired her to train in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and earn a Double Diploma in Dyslexia Teaching.

Before joining DAS International in April 2013, she spent six years as a private tutor, teaching Literacy and Math to students with multiple learning differences, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. She now supports students across Grades K to 12 from both local and international schools.

With a strong background and passion for Mathematics, Shilpa strives to instil a love for the subject in her students. She focuses on understanding each child’s strengths, challenges, and learning style to design personalised programmes that motivate and empower them to reach their goals.

She believes that building strong rapport and creating a supportive learning environment are essential to effective teaching and knowledge delivery. Her teaching philosophy is guided by the motto: “Let learning be your compass; not the cage!”