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What’s your name?

My name is Japna. My childhood aspiration was to be a teacher. Fortunately, I was able to live my dream and embark on my journey of being an educator.

What’s your teaching experience?

Through my engagement with unique personalities for the past 10 years with students from 2yrs to 12yrs, I have been humbled to be given the opportunity to work in a myriad of established institutions such as Morris Allen and I Can Read centre.

My choice of specialisation in teaching are Phonics, English and Math. I teach phonics to young learners to help strengthen their foundation of the English Language. Alongside, I also engage actively in teaching the English Language to all levels (Preschool to Primary 6) of students. As for Mathematics, I mainly focus on students from Preschool to Primary 2 Level to firmly ground the most basic Mathematics principles.

How do you teach that helps students learn efficiently?

My exposure has allowed me to sharpen my interpersonal and cultural skills required in order to better comprehend the learning styles and level of understanding of each individual as well as formulate effective teaching techniques catered specifically to meet each one. I teach through enthusiasm, patience and understanding to create an exciting, engaging, and anticipating environment. This is to encourage children and make them feel comfortable to participate as well as, stimulate them to explore and spark the curiosity of their young minds, and jumpstart their motivation to learn.

Why do you enjoy teaching?

“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two together” ~ Scott Hayden
I enjoy teaching because the love of my own learning makes me passionate about teaching and I enjoy watching children grow. I want students to remember me as someone who made a positive difference in their lives.

What’s one fun fact about you?

I grew up thinking Santa Claus was real and in order to get more gifts for Christmas, I dressed my soft toys with my clothes in order to make them look like my other siblings. To my disbelieve, I received extra gifts for many years until I heard giggles and caught my parents sneaking in and realised that instead of Santa being real, it was my parents way of amusing themselves and keeping their Christmas entertained!