School Specialists

Steve Tsui

Steve Tsui earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Taiwan’s top university, National Taiwan University (NTU). Although he majored in History, he is passionate about education and teaching languages thus chose to work as a Mandarin teacher overseas.

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Lydia Ng

Lydia earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management from the Shanxi University of Finance and Economics in 2014. And then she came to Manila studying at ESM (Emanuel School of Mission). After graduating from ESM, she decided to live in Manila and started to teach Mandarin at a Chinese-Filipino school since 2015. She was also one of the Homeroom Teachers in Gr. 3. Almost at the same time, she chose to study Educational Leadership and Management at De La Salle University. She still manages to get her master degree so far.

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Eunice Japone

Eunice holds a Bachelor's degree major in Special Education and Associate in Health Science Education both with a full athletic scholarship at Far Eastern University.

In 2014, she finished her Master of Arts in Education major in Special Education with a full academic scholarship grant and graduated with Distinction. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Physical Education.

Before coming to NAIS Manila, she has been teaching for more than ten years in various international and local schools and had also previously led the Learning Support Department. Her vast experience includes handling children with ADHD, Autism, MR, DS, DD, CP and LD (e.g. Dyslexia) ranging from mild to severe cases.

She also taught IGCSE PE and IBDP Sports, Exercise and Health Science for several years and her extensive experience involve teaching, playing, coaching and officiating diverse sports. On top of that, she has been a member of the Philippine National Netball Team from 2015 to present. She represents the Philippines in international competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Championships.

 

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Karen Haboc

Karen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education majoring in Early Childhood Education (BEED-ECED). After graduation, she passed the Philippine licensure exam for teachers and worked in a Montessori school as a Practical Life and Sensorial Teacher for children from ages 1.5 to 5 years old. 

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My-leen Formento

After graduating from the University of the Philippines, where she majored in Music Education, My-Leen has been immersed in the international setting, as a performer, teacher, actor, choreographer, and choral clinician for over 15 years now.  Before coming to NAIS Manila, she taught for over 5 years at two other international schools in Manila, training pupils in the areas of music and theatre performance. My-Leen continually seeks to develop her skills as a strong performer and educator through her continuing professional development at The Juilliard School and the National Theatre (UK). The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music has awarded her Distinction in Voice Performance and Music Theory, and Merit in Piano Performance.

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Gavin Hall

Gavin received his Degree with Honours in Sports Development and Physical Education at Leeds Trinity University in the UK. He then went on to complete his teacher training and specialised in becoming a Secondary School P.E. Teacher. Gavin has been teaching for 7 years and working with children of all ages, from Foundation Stage up to A-Level.

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Rachel De Guzman

Rachel attended University of the Philippines with a full athletic scholarship where she majored in Physical Education. She has yet to finish her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in her alma mater.

She represented University of the Philippines for five consecutive years in the annual University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Softball tournament as a team captain on her final year. She also represented the Philippines in Softball tournaments in Asia and the Asia Pacific in Softball World Series in United States of America. She is now a member of Touch Football Philippines national team and participates regularly in long distance running events in the country.

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Samantha Tan

Samantha is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman where she majored in Sports Science. She represented her school in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) as a member of the UP Lady Maroons Basketball Team. She has also been among the few chosen to participate in several local sports events with NBA stars. She continues to advocate for Sports and Fitness for all by coaching minorities, underprivileged children, and kids with special needs in basketball. 

 

 

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