(2/2)”I share their successes and failures, their achievements and frustrations, and I laugh and cry with them.”

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“Restructuring notes and rephrasing questions went on for the first few years. In between, I also pursued my Masters in Applied Statistics at University Malaya. And then it was digitizing my notes and questions, to where we are at now, online teaching and learning. My teaching methods evolved with the advancement of technology.

I believe that the teacher’s confidence and the materials we deliver make a huge impact on the students’ learning. We have to gain the trust of students’ in order for effective learning to take place. Student-teacher rapport is an essential part of learning in my classes. The pastoral care I offer my students is tantamount to their academic excellence in my subject.

Rules are very important in my classrooms, and these are set right from day one. I also encourage students’ to work collaboratively, helping one another towards excelling both as an individual and as a team. Although I put on a strict façade initially, I assume a friendlier demeanour after the first semester. This puts students at ease while emphasizing that dedication towards achieving excellent results is of utmost importance. And by the time my students’ graduate from the A level programme, we become fast friends.

Now after having taught at Taylor’s for more than 20 years, I have countless friends and we stay in touch through the various communication channels. Some visit me when they are in town or are passing by, and some drop me a word or greeting from time to time, and on special occasions. I share their successes and failures, their achievements and frustrations, and I laugh and cry with them. The gratitude and affection shown by my students’ further encourages me to continue doing what I am doing in the best way I know. Seeing them excel in every aspect of their lives, both academically and emotionally, and knowing I played a small part in it, gives me utmost satisfaction and immense pleasure of having chosen this fulfilling vocation.

I know now that I was meant to be an educator, and I am here to stay.”

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Humans of KL is working with academics from Taylor’s College to share stories which embody their values; Hope, Grit and Slay.