Teachers

Aletia is an international citizen and dedicated educator with a lifetime of international experience as well as teaching and leadership experience across Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Singapore, and South Africa. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities (with Honours in Sociology) as well as a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development, and is currently pursuing a Leadership qualification from Harvard University. Growing up as a third-culture kid, she brings a deep understanding of multiculturalism to her professional practice.

As Curriculum Coordinator, Aletia oversees an innovative blended curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, emphasising child-centred, inquiry-based, and conceptual learning. She ensures children reach developmental milestones in all areas, preparing them for future academic success. At EtonHouse, Aletia has contributed to initiatives that have led to awards in sustainability and Reggio Emilia teaching for Claymore. She contributed to the creation of some of the Just Imagine books as well as books for professional development of educators related to pedagogical documentation. Her personal ongoing professional development includes extensive training in the Reggio Emilia approach and conceptual teaching.

Aletia is committed to a holistic educational experience that prioritises safety, academic excellence, inspiration, and effective communication among students, parents, and staff. She advocates for hands-on learning through real materials and experiences, ensuring meaningful engagement with the environment. This approach prepares children for academic, social, and emotional success, creating a supportive and thriving learning environment.

Aletia has an open-door policy and looks forward to getting to know and work alongside all the families of EtonHouse, Claymore!

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Zoe is from Liverpool in the United Kingdom which is where she studied education and disability studies and gained her qualified teacher status. She has worked with young children for 11 years and has previously taught in the UK, USA and in Mexico.

Zoe discovered her love for Early Years education 5 years ago when she took on an Early Years role which then grew further into a passion after having her own children. Zoe has studied a leadership in Early Years Education and believes that learning through inquiry are pivotal in developing young children to become inquisitive life-long learners.

Zoe creates a classroom environment that is inclusive to all and nurtures and embraces individuality. She takes pride in building trusting relationships with both the children and their parents/caregivers and believes that school should be an extension of home, creating a nurturing, safe and welcoming environment for all.

Away from the classroom, Zoe loves the outdoors: walking, hiking, finding new foods and spending time with her family. She loves cats and has flown her rescue cat from Mexico around the world with her to live in different countries. Zoe is very excited to be part of the EtonHouse team and is looking forward to meeting our PNA friends in August.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education 

Zhou Jin joins us with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and over 11 years of experience working at EtonHouse. She bases her learning experiences on children’s interests and uses interactive teaching methods such as dance, song, art and craft and dramatic play to build connection to language experiences.

Zhou Jin sees children as capable individuals, playing an active role in their learning and supports their curiosities.

She loves music and reading books during her free time. Zhou Jin curiosities through organic learning opportunities. She respects children’s verbal and non-verbal interactions and uses active listening to build trusting relationships with them.

As she has been teaching in the EtonHouse community, she has a strong connection to our InquireThink-Learn Curriculum. She believes that this allows her to build trusting relationships and support learning with sense of belonging fostered amongst the teachers and children each day.

Zhou Jin looks forward to working closely alongside the PNA children and families!

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Erin, originally from California, holds a degree in Child Development and brings nearly 12 years of experience in educating young learners within bilingual and international kindergartens. As a warm and passionate educator, Erin is committed to ensuring that every child feels respected and supported. She values each child’s individuality and fosters curiosity, independence, and the development of positive relationships.

Erin firmly believes that strong and trusting connections are essential for nurturing a child’s confidence and abilities. She cultivates a classroom environment rich in meaningful learning experiences, designed to foster a lifelong love of learning. Her students engage with a variety of materials to build upon their existing knowledge. To strengthen the classroom community, Erin effectively utilises her communication skills to establish positive and collaborative relationships with families and caregivers.

Her experience in an inclusive classroom, working with children who require additional support, ignited a deep passion for this aspect of education. As a result, she is now pursuing a Master of Education in Special Needs to further enhance her expertise.

Erin looks forward to embarking on a new educational journey with the PNB children and families in the upcoming academic year.

Bachelors of Art in Chinese Language and Literature Education

Originally from China, Shirley moved to Singapore in 2008 and has been working as a Chinese Teacher for over 12 years. She has taught children of various age groups in both local and international schools, and she joined EtonHouse Thomson three years ago.

Shirley takes great pleasure in fostering positive relationships with children, learning, exploring, and improving alongside them. She strongly believes in the importance of respecting children, recognising that respecting their interests and facilitating self-directed play stimulates their curiosity about the world around them. This, in turn, motivates them to engage in and investigate their own learning, ultimately developing their interests.

Outside of her professional life, Shirley enjoys reading and hiking. Since becoming a mother in 2019, exploring the world with her son has become another wonderful experience in her life. Shirley eagerly anticipates learning and growing together with the PNB children in August 2024.

Bachelor’s Degree of Arts (First Class with Hons)

Anna was born and raised in a small town in the Lake District in England, where she received her education, earning a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education with Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Cumbria.

With nearly a decade of teaching experience with young children, managing class sizes of up to 30 students, Anna is passionate and enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and education. Anna is dedicated to ensuring that every child experiences the joy and success of learning by creating stimulating environments that foster creativity and a lifelong love for learning.

As an advocate for the Reggio Emilia approach, Anna emphasises the importance of a child-centred educational philosophy that encourages exploration, discovery, and collaboration. Anna is a lifelong learner herself, constantly seeking new methods and ideas to enhance her teaching practice and enrich the learning experiences of her students.

Being a strong communicator and proven leader, Anna has recently become the joint Early Years Lead. She believes it is extremely rewarding to facilitate and inspire children during their early stages of education.

As a mother of three young children, Anna deeply understands the significance of building positive relationships with both children and their families. She strives to create strong partnerships with parents to ensure a nurturing and welcoming learning environment for every child.

Anna is eagerly anticipating her new adventure in Singapore and is excited to welcome her Nursery 1A friends in August 2024!

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

As a Mandarin native speaker, Xinyu (Cindy) started her early childhood career in 2017 in China, Beijing where she taught in an international Kindergarten. She moved to Singapore in 2019 and continued her teaching career where she worked with young children.

Xinyu (Cindy) places great importance on children’s interests and she respects the children’s voices by providing them a safe space to ask questions and participate in decision-making. By being an active listener of children’s voices, she believes that children will be able to develop self-confidence and a sense of belonging where they feel supported to grow and learn. Xinyu (Cindy) sees herself as a ‘researcher’, ‘co-learner’ and ‘facilitator’ in the children’s learning and inquiry process.

Outside of work, Xinyu (Cindy) enjoys cooking, drawing and sports. She especially loves playing sports as it instills self-discipline and helps her keep fit.

Having worked with the Nursery 1 children at EtonHouse Claymore this last academic year, Xinyu (Cindy) hopes to build a safe and happy learning space for the Nursery 1A children to explore, grow and blossom in with her calming and nurturing personality.

Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Originally from the UK, Katie moved to Singapore with her family when she was 12 years old. Katie developed an interest in early childhood education as well as the development of young children after helping out in her mum’s classroom at EtonHouse Newton during her school holidays when she was young.

Inspired by her mother, Katie started her career in teaching and has been with EtonHouse for over 20 years, working with children in both EtonHouse Newton and EtonHouse Thomson previously.

Katie believes that young children are competent individuals who are active citizens with rights and contributing members of the school community. As an early years educator, Katie also has a special interest in exploring music and movement, as well as storytelling, speech and drama. She hopes to incorporate all these elements into her teaching.

During her free time, Katie loves engaging with music and playing the drums. Katie looks forward to working closely with all families and children within the N1A class community for the upcoming school year!

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Carme is from Spain and got her degree in Valencia, her hometown. In 2011, she spent a year in Reggio Emilia, Italy, to learn more about teaching. There, she realised how important it is to listen to children’s voices. She believes children should be educated in respectful and creative environments where they can develop their abilities.

Carme also worked in a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning community in Manchester, UK. She loves reading and thinks visual arts are a great way to express oneself. Carme believes children are creative, resilient, and critical thinkers who should enjoy their childhood while becoming independent and curious individuals.

She enjoys creating meaningful projects that help children learn and grow. Carme thinks it’s important to talk with parents and include them in their children’s learning at Claymore. She is thankful for the chance to work with different educators, finding it enriching both personally and professionally.

A fun fact about Carme is that she has a wild Siberian cat named Maggie. She looks forward to a wonderful year with the N1B children in August 2024!

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Chinese Education

Having taught for more than a decade in various preschool settings, Guoyan comes with a wealth of teaching experience and is well-trained to guide young learners in an inquiry- based learning environment. As a lifelong learner, Guoyan constantly seeks to upskill herself through various educational trainings or courses and she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Education in 2018.

Guoyan loves children and she enjoys working with young learners to develop their interests in various areas. Her previous teaching experience in E-Bridge Pre-School @ Punggol by Etonhouse also allows her to easily connect with the inquiry-based learning philosophy that we offer at Etonhouse International Pre-School Claymore. Guoyan has been working with the Nursery 1 children for the last 2 academic years at EtonHouse Claymore.

With a keen interest to support children with additional learning needs, Guoyan enrolled in a course for special children education this year.

Outside of work, Guoyan enjoys running. Being a native Chinese, she also enjoys spicy hotpot which she feels is the essence of Chinese cuisine.

She looks forward to fostering a love for Mandarin with the young learners and building a strong partnership with our Nursery 1A families in the new academic year!

Degree in Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education

Eleanor discovered her passion in teaching young children during her teenage years when she had the opportunity to volunteer in her church’s children ministry. Following this passion, she then went to pursue a diploma in child psychology and early education and later on, a degree in psychology. Upon graduation, Eleanor went into early intervention, specialising in teaching young children with special needs. Having been in special education for more than 6 years, Eleanor is ready to start on a new journey with EtonHouse Claymore. Utilising her knowledge from special education, she hopes to cater to the learning needs of each child and create an inclusive environment where each child can feel loved and acknowledged.

Eleanor strongly believes that every child is unique and have the potential to reach their maximum abilities. She looks forward to discover each child’s capabilities by providing them with a fun, engaging and safe environment. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise child”, the village refers to the community where the child is in and interacts with the most, and hence, Eleanor believes that by working together with other professionals and the family, they can together provide a safe learning space for the child to develop holistically at home and in school.

Being a language and music lover, Eleanor enjoys listening to songs in different languages. She is also able to converse in three languages, English, Mandarin and Korean. Eleanor believes that learning does not stop and would like to learn Japanese and Thai language someday.

Eleanor is excited to join the Nursery 1B class in August 2024!

Bachelors of Education (Nipissing University)

Latisha, originally from Toronto, Canada, completed her undergraduate degree in Commerce in the country’s capital, Ottawa. It was during an exchange programme in Shanghai, China, that she discovered her passion for teaching and decided to pursue a career change. After graduating, she taught French at a Canadian international school and Language Arts in Singapore for two years before returning to Canada to obtain her teaching license.

With over six years of diverse international teaching experience, Latisha has worked with students ranging from 2.5 to 12 years old in various settings and multidisciplinary capacities.

Latisha is deeply passionate about harnessing a child’s innate curiosity and their surroundings to foster holistic growth and a deeper understanding of the world. She strives to create inclusive learning environments where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Her classroom is characterised by vibrant energy and enthusiasm, hallmarked with singing, dancing, and open-ended questioning.

Outside of the classroom, Latisha’s curiosity leads her to explore different countries, where she enjoys sampling new cuisines and immersing herself in diverse cultures. She loves the beach and cannot wait to move back to sunny Singapore.

Latisha is excited to embark on a new teaching journey, eager to forge strong relationships with her students and their families while fostering a love for learning in her classroom.

Specialist Diploma in Special Education Needs (Preschool) (Mandarin)
Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language

Emma began her teaching career in 2009 upon completion of her Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching. She started working as a Mandarin Language Teacher in Singapore for over 10 years and has worked with children of age groups ranging between 1.5 to 6 years old. She was awarded with Inspiring Educator Award in 2014 and obtained the Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language by Confucius Institute in 2018.

Emma believes in learning Mandarin through singing, dancing and theatrical performances and uses these ways to encourage children to learn Mandarin during early stages of their lives. She sees young children as capable thinkers and communicators who explore, discover, hypothesise, learn how to solve problems and build and deepen their understanding of the world in which they live.

She explores the children’s world together with them by building good relationship through games and plays. She also believes that every child is a unique individual and needs to be respected.

Emma is excited to work with the N1C children in August 2024, and look forward to a wonderful partnership with the N1C families!

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
PGCE – Post Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education through the University of Sunderland

Ashley has been working with young children in the Early Years since 2016. Ashley was brought up in South Africa before leaving in 2016 with her husband to pursue her studies in education whilst working abroad and travelling around Asia. She has a wealth of teaching experience in multicultural and diverse learning environments in countries like Vietnam, China and Singapore.

Ashley believes that every child is a different kind of flower; unique and special in their own way. By keeping play as the core learning experience, she believes it will help motivate, stimulate and support children in their development in all aspects. She is passionate about creating positive environments and enriching experiences that give children opportunities to explore, be inspired and grow, as she feels that children have almost limitless capacity to learn when encouraged.

As a family-oriented individual, Ashley enjoys building relationships with her students, peers and parents. Ashley recognises that student achievement and success increase when parents and teachers display mutual support and are respected as partners.

Other than being a lover of active and outdoor experiences, Ashley also enjoys baking, spending time with family and friends, going to the beach and walking her rescue dogs – Luna and Lacey.

Ashley is looking forward to an exciting learning journey with the children!

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Amber has been in the education field for 10 years. She started teaching in 2014, working with young children at a tuition center offering Chinese classes.

She is passionate about supporting young children and aims to build strong connections with her class and trusting relationships with families. Amber believes children learn new things through play and exploration in their daily experiences.

She uses fun and interesting methods to help children explore the Chinese language, creating a safe and lively learning environment. Amber believes that education is not just about teachers sharing knowledge with children but also about teachers being inspired by children’s fresh perspectives.

Outside of work, Amber enjoys traveling to different places and countries, experiencing local cultures. Her favorite hobby is cooking, and she likes to try new recipes.

Amber looks forward to another wonderful year working alongside Ms. Ashley and Ms. Christine to ensure a great academic year for the Nursery 2A children and families.

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Hons)

Christine is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of early years education, dedicating herself to preschool teaching since 2016. Her commitment to fostering young minds is evident in her dynamic and nurturing approach to education.

As a lifelong learner, Christine continually seeks to enhance her skills and knowledge. She is currently pursuing a course in inclusive education, aiming to create a more welcoming and diverse classroom environment for all students. This commitment reflects her belief that every child deserves an education tailored to their unique needs and potential.

Christine’s teaching philosophy centers on the idea that children learn best through self-exploration and critical thinking. She tailors her methods to suit each child’s unique learning style, acting as a facilitator who guides and encourages rather than a traditional instructor. Her classroom is a vibrant space where curiosity is nurtured, and young learners are empowered to discover and grow.

Christine is excited to bring her passion and expertise to the Nursery 2 children at EtonHouse Claymore. She looks forward to fostering a love for learning and building strong, supportive relationships with the children and their families in the new academic year.

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Early Years Teaching) 

Silvia was born and educated near Milan, Italy, where she began her teaching career eight years ago. After working in an international school there, she combined her passion for Early Years education with her love for Asian cultures and moved to Japan. In Japan, she has taught students aged 18 months to 5 years using the UK National Curriculum and the IB Primary Years Programme.

A caring and passionate teacher, Silvia is always looking for ways to improve herself and her teaching methods to provide her students with the best care and education possible. She believes in fostering children’s independence, natural curiosity, and love of learning from an early age. To achieve this, she uses a holistic and child-led approach, focusing on her students’ interests and passions.

Silvia believes each child is unique and capable of reaching their full potential. She feels this can be best achieved through a strong and effective partnership between educators and families, built on communication and mutual support.

In her spare time, Silvia enjoys cooking and watching films. She loves learning new languages and travelling, especially around Asia.

She looks forward to working with the Nursery 2 children in August 2024!

Advanced Diploma in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
Diploma in Pre-School Teaching

As a native Chinese speaker from Malaysia, Fui Yee has been working with children for over nine years. Before joining EtonHouse, she spent five years as a Mandarin teacher at a kindergarten in Singapore that offered a bilingual programme.

Fui Yee has a true passion for working with young learners and helping each child grow and develop in all areas – academic, social, language, and motor skills. She chose to work with children because it was her childhood dream to be a teacher. She believes that preschool experiences not only aid in children’s learning but also build their confidence and self-reliance. She strongly believes that a positive home-school partnership and open communication with parents are important in her journey of nurturing young minds.

In her free time, Fui Yee enjoys running, reading, shopping, and being out in the sun. Her favourite hobby is walking along the beach and collecting seashells.

She looks forward to another successful academic year with the Nursery 2B families!

Bachelor of Early and Primary Childhood Education

Beatriz, or as she likes to be called, Bea, was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. After graduating as an Early Years and Primary Teacher with a specialisation in Speech Therapy, she started her teaching career at an international school in the Netherlands, where she discovered her passion for teaching children with different abilities, backgrounds and cultures.

Beatriz enjoys observing children thinking outside the box and creating cooperative projects to develop their independence and teamwork skills. It is important for her to build a bond with her students; hence she likes exploring and learning about their culture and greeting them in their language.

Beatriz is an educator who facilitates and empowers children to become independent, passionate, engaged learners and most importantly, happy children. She is a patient and caring educator who caters to differentiated learning needs and creates an inspiring and safe environment to unleash children’s imagination.

She believes that collaborating and working alongside parents and colleagues is key to supporting children’s needs and enhancing their education.

She looks forward to working with K1A children and families for a successful academic year ahead!

nd families for a successful academic year ahead!

Master’s Degree in Education (Children and Adolescent Psychology)
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Shelly has over 8 years of Early Years teaching experience in both Singapore and China. Before relocating to Singapore with her family, she spent 3 years teaching as a bilingual teacher at a prestigious international school in China.

Shelly has great passion for children, as she enjoys the time spent with them, witnessing their growth and development.

Shelley believes that it takes a village to educate rather than a single person. Therefore, she is always committed to being involved in collective and positive working environments.

As a lifelong learner herself, she always finds the most appropriate way to support her students and motivate their lifelong love of learning. At the same time, she also believes that building strong and positive relationships with students and parents can better support children’s growth. She enjoys every moment with her students, and she will continue to develop herself throughout her professional journey.

In her personal life, she enjoys traveling and watching movies, and she plays tennis once a week. Besides, she loves reading and enjoys sharing fun stories she reads with children. Shelly is very much looking forward to having a wonderful and memorable year with everyone at EtonHouse Claymore!

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Sociology
Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching

Melia is a Khmer-Singaporean who spent her childhood in Siem Reap, Cambodia before moving to Singapore when she was 10 years old.

She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC). Prior to starting her career in the early childhood sector, Melia graduated from the National University of Singapore, where she studied Sociology and Southeast Asian Studies. She also completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Theatre) after six years at School of the Arts, Singapore.

Melia hopes to integrate her experiences and passion for the arts, research, and education to create meaningful and engaging experiences for children. She believes that the most powerful kind of learning occurs when things are relevant and useful to the learner. Keeping in mind the complexities of the global challenges we are facing (and will continue to face), she strongly believes that nurturing children’s individual voices, curiosities and empathy is a vital step to tackle them.

Beyond the classroom, Melia is a big fan of powerful storytelling (in all forms!), yoga, cooking and Tiger Balm.

She is excited to join the Kindergarten 1A Team coming August 2024 and is committed to empowering each child so that they may develop healthily and holistically.

Bachelors (Hons) in Philosophy
PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (General Primary)

Matthew is a dynamic and creative educator who joined the EtonHouse Claymore community in 2022 as a specialist teacher. With a background in teaching the UK National Curriculum in London, he brings a wealth of experience to his role.

Matthew is a creative wizard and IT guru, known for building strong relationships with his class community. He excels at bringing stories to life with different voices and sounds, igniting children’s imaginations and fostering a love for reading.

At the heart of his teaching philosophy, Matthew believes in creating an environment where learning is engaging and fun. As the phonics master, he is dedicated to building confidence in children’s communication, expressiveness, and literacy.

Matthew believes that positive relationships are key to providing the best education. He develops effective relationships with all members of the school community, especially the learners in his care, ensuring they feel welcome and secure while being encouraged to step out of their comfort zones.

As a parent himself, Matthew understands the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the parents of his learners. He communicates with them face-to-face and through regular updates, believing that a respectful and amicable relationship with parents is crucial to a learner’s progress.

Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education

Mary is a native Chinese speaker who grew up and was educated in Singapore. She furthered her studies at Monash University in Australia, where she obtained two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education.

In her previous roles, Mary conducted extensive research and teaching focused on bilingualism (Mandarin and English) among young children in Singapore.

Mary has always been passionate about early childhood education and believes in inquiry-based learning because it develops critical thinking skills and self-belief in children. She also firmly believes that each child is gifted with their own creativity and imagination.

Mary joined EtonHouse Claymore in November 2015 and has successfully helped many young children become capable and confident learners over the years. She looks forward to building positive and strong relationships with the Kindergarten 1B children and parents in August 2024!

Associate cum laude Degree in Early  Children Education

Having been with EtonHouse for the last eight years, Janida has previously worked with children at EtonHouse Nature Pre-School and EtonHouse Thomson. Now, having spent a year at EtonHouse Claymore, she continues to bring her wealth of teaching experience to our Reggio-inspired preschool learning environment.

Janida enjoys sharing her early experiences growing up on a small island in the Caribbean and how it shaped her educational philosophy. As a child, she had the luxury of exploring through play, using her island as her teacher—a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and experiences that sparked her natural curiosity. This same sense of wonder and adventure is what she strives to instil in her students every day, believing that learning is an exciting journey of discovery driven by personal interests and authentic experiences. As an educator, Janida is committed to creating a supportive and empowering learning environment where every child feels valued, respected, and challenged to achieve their full potential.

Janida believes there is nothing more rewarding than helping young minds blossom and watching them discover new insights about themselves and the world around them. Whether through play-based learning, exploration of the natural world, or collaboration with peers, Janida believes every child has the potential to thrive when given the right support and encouragement.

As a lifelong learner, Janida is always seeking new opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally. She believes that being an educator is not just a job, but a calling and a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young children. Janida is eager to share her passion for learning and teaching with our K2 class in August 2024!

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business English
Masters in Media and Communication
Graduate Diploma in Craetive Technology 

Having the opportunity to study, work and live in China, New Zealand and Singapore, Cynthia’s diverse background allows her to have a multicultural perspective in her 10 years of being an educator. Cynthia used to be a university lecturer before she moved on to teaching in Early Years.

Cynthia firmly believes that every child is unique. Passionate about education, she enjoys guiding young children to explore the world through inquiry and constant experimenting, allowing them to experience and develop problem- solving skills through critical thinking. As a lifelong learner herself, Cynthia values curiosity and encourages children to maintain their sense of wonder and continuously seek knowledge. She enjoys spending time with children and engaging in learning experiences that foster their growth and development.

Cynthia enjoys reading a wide range of books, covering topics such as economics, social sciences, and history. She also has skills in programming with Python and data analysis.

Cynthia looks forward to a successful partnership with the K2 families and children for this academic year!

Art has always been a passion of Ainhoa no matter the form. Since she was a child Ainhoa has been fascinated with parts of materials that she could find in her surrounding, collecting and making things with them. Ainhoa followed her passion and graduated in Fine Arts and after that, decided to further her curiosity in education with a degree in Early Childhood.

Ainhoa has experience working in an Art Academy for a couple of years, teaching art technique to a wide range of ages. After which she moved to England where she worked for three years in a Reggio Emilia School as Atelierista, developing her vision of the child and getting curious about other ways of teaching.

Ainhoa understands education as a playful process where adults and children create a dialogue using creativity as a main tool. She believes our children grow and develop to their best potential when they feel free to express themselves using their 100 languages and developing their own learning style.

Diploma of Children’s Services 

Rachel has more than 12 years of teaching experience working with young children. She has been teaching at Claymore for 6 years in various year groups.

Rachel received her childcare qualification in Sydney, Australia and later moved to Malaysia where she worked in an Australian based childcare center that implemented Play and Nature-based Curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach.

While at her previous school, she took on the roles of a supervisor and a toddler’s room leader. She moved to Singapore in 2016 and joined a bilingual immersion preschool as an English core teacher to further extend her career. Rachel enjoys creative experiences and incorporates this into her experiences with the children to enhance their creativity. She believes that every child is an artist and they are able to express their feelings, thoughts and imagination of the world through Arts.

She recognises that every child is different and unique. As an educator, we respect these differences and believe that children are capable of developing and exploring at their own pace. She also believes that children learn through play and that the environment plays an important part in their play explorations.

Rachel has successfully supported the younger children in the last 4 years as Core Teacher in EtonHouse Claymore and she looks forward to working as a 100 Languages Specialist! 

Diploma in Physical Education  

Bernice joins us as the Physical Education Specialist. With 9 years of prior teaching experience, Bernice has enhanced our early years setting at Claymore with a goal to nurture a positive disposition towards physical education for all children. She believes that physical education builds self-esteem, self-belief and allows children to develop fundamental skills for life. Bernice feels that physical education can expand beyond looking at supporting young children to become skilled or talented at one particular sport later on. Rather, she would like to celebrate and support each child in reaching their own fullest potential as a physical being in the world.  

Bernice feels that it is important for children to lead active and healthy lifestyles into adulthood to support their well-being. Bernice plans to forge strong relationships with families and believes in offering home-school connections to make the programme visible. She plans to use the pre-school newsletters to make further suggestions about how families can extend and enhance interests/skills at home.