CURRICULUM VITAE
Experience
AUG 2021 - Current
JOB POSITION
Associate Professor
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Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
AUG 2012 - JULY 2021
JOB POSITION
Senior Lecturer
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Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
2007 - 2012
JOB POSITION
Study leave (Florida State University)
As part of my doctoral training, I participated as a test administrator and interventionist to young children who were at risk for reading disabilities and were identified for reading intervention
2002 - 2007
JOB POSITION
Lecturer
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Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
2000 - 2001
JOB POSITION
Project Assistant
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Wisconsin Center for Education Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
1997 - 1999
JOB POSITION
Tutor
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Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
1995 - 1997
JOB POSITION
Training Manager (Microsoft Office applications)
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Tanarak Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
1993- 1995
JOB POSITION
Electronic Data Processing Executive
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Sarawak Computerisation Services Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
1991 - 1992
JOB POSITION
Computer Programmer
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ULC Systems (F.E.) Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Academic Qualifications
2012
Degree Level
Ph.D. in Special Education
Florida State University, Florida, U.S.A.
Thesis title: Classification of language and literacy skills in first grade: Latent profiles, class membership stability, and underlying predictors
Chairs: Professor Dr. Barbara Foorman and Professor Dr. Stephanie Al Otaiba
2001
Degree Level
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
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2001
Degree Level
M.Sc. in Educational Psychology
Specialization: Cognitive Science applied to Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A
Thesis title: Question asking in problem-based learning: A comparison between an expert group and a novice group
Supervisor: Professor Dr. Sharon J. Derry
1993
Degree Level
B.Sc. in Computing Science
Staffordshire University, United Kingdom (twinning program)
Thesis title: Property management system
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1991
Degree Level
Diploma and Higher Diploma in Computer Studies
International Computers Limited, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Professional Development
2019
Kursus Asuhan dan Didikan Awal Kanak-Kanak Permata (Kursus Asuhan Permata)
Awarded by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Department of Social Welfare)
Conducted by LH Educational Resources, Kuching
16 June 2019 - 20 September 2019
2016
EQ Applied Practitioner Certification
Malaysia
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2016
Orton Gillingham Training (30 hours)
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, U.S.A.
2014
Certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Children and Adolescents Cognitive Behavior Therapy Australia, Singapore
Areas of Research Interests and Specialization
Early identification and remediation of reading difficulties and disabilities
Special education and learning difficulties
Language and literacy profiles among young children
Spelling development, difficulties, and disabilities
Technology use for the early identification and intervention of reading difficulties and disabilities (including dyslexia)