Mr Aaron Tan, having served in corporate companies for about 3 years and decided to relinquish his post as Group Accountant at the age of 26 years old to realize his aspiration as an "Edupreneur". He then founded Pathways Training & Education (tuition), Pathways Academy and PWS Training & Consulting. Each specializes in different scopes of work: (Tuition for the secondary academic studies), (IGCSE curriculum) and (leadership & teambuilding camps organizer).
He holds a Bachelor in Accounting & Business Management (U.K), a Master's Degree in Human Resource & Industrial Relations (Aust). and currently pursuing Doctoral in Business Administration (M'sia). He was vigorously involved in youth movements; The Boys' Brigade in Malaysia and the Y.M.C.A. Kuala Lumpur and held senior executive positions in the local and national level. He was awarded the National Youth Award (Leadership) by the Federal Territory, Ministry of Youths & Sports in Malaysia. Mr Aaron has more than 20 years of experience in teaching Bahasa Malaysia, History and Principle of Accounts. He is also a veteran speaker, trainer and motivator for the youth organizations and schools alike.
Welcome to Pathways Academy. As the principal of Pathways Academy, I am truly honored to be working with a school that embraces the fundamental values of character and leadership building.
We have an amazing and dedicated staff. Together, we will journey with our students to help them unleash their potential within them. We will continue to lay the foundation for student success in school and in life. We look forward to working with parents by creating strong partnership between the home and school.
Being in Pathways Academy, we are like a family. A family learns to care and share with each other. Helen Keller once said. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
The creative talent behind many marketing executions, Teacher Surin teaches Business Studies, Economics, Geography and Physical Education. After completing his degree in Advertising, he started his career in the creative industry and publications as a content writer and event coordinator but later found his calling in teaching through Pathways Training & Education. He then joined as a pioneer member of Pathways Academy, designing all the marketing materials such as the school’s logo, T-Shirts and more. His creative and casual approaches to learning makes his classes fun to be in. He is both physically and academically active and isn’t shy to join the students for a game of basketball, kickboxing or weightlifting. Teacher Surin also lectures in one of top universities in Malaysia.
Known as “Cikgu Dini” among the students, Cikgu Nurdini Hayati is loved for her jovial personality. Her passion for teaching started 10 years ago when she taught pre-schoolers due to her interest in dealing with toddlers. She then proceeded to pick up her formal education in Islamic Early Childhood Education before furthering her Degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Malaya. During her studies, Cikgu Dini continued to teach students of all ages as a home tutor, focusing on Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics, Fardu Ain, as well as guiding children with autism and Down’s syndrome. Upon graduating, she has been teaching at a tuition centre as a Bahasa Malaysia teacher. She joined our team of teachers in 2019, teaching the Malay Language across all levels.
Ever so gentle and calm Miss Chew is a very experienced science teacher, specialising in Chemistry. She has 15 years of experience teaching science subjects to students age 13 to 17, coaching them not just solely to face exams but emphasising on understanding and applications. She started her career as a biochemist in a hospital then worked as a nutritionist in a pharmacy. She believes that "knowledge is power" and her desire to contribute to education has led her to work as an editor with a renowned publisher for textbooks and reference books for Malaysian syllabus. Miss Chew is loved by her students for her calm and composed teaching methods that is backed up by her many years of experiences both as a chemist and a teacher.
Fondly known as Teacher Wong aka The Cool Teacher, he is well-accepted by his students for being caring, empathetic, and calm. Teacher Wong possesses the gift of making complicated concepts easy to grasp. Coming from an administrative background, he produced students who are organized in their studies. He believes in one-to-one mentoring, raising a new generation of leaders with good communication and critical-thinking skills.Teacher Wong filled various administrative roles, including being an Administrator before focusing on education. Due to his love for languages, his early 9 years were spent in early childhood teaching as an English and Development Centre Teacher and in primary educare, involving childcare and teaching English and Bahasa Malaysia. Later, he was a Home-school Facilitator working with students ages 13 to 19, using both the American and British syllabus. Being a former and intellectual science student himself, he especially loves Biology.
Also known as Teacher Y.S, Yong Sheng Started in the banking field, then went into F&B before changing his career path to education. He fell in love guiding secondary students especially in History and Mathematics. Teacher Y.S. is also musically gifted, often spear-heading any vocal or musical performances. If you don’t see him solving math questions, he’s probably busy working on a new song. Teacher Y.S is loved by his student for his creative approach to teaching that makes learning fun.
The youngest of the crew, Teacher Jen Na is often loved by students for her ability to “click” with them. She is also a versatile talent, being able to take on any tasks given onto her. Teacher Jen Na joined 10th Kuala Lumpur Boys’ Brigade in 2013, now still serving as an officer due to her passion working with youths and kids. She actively nurtures and guides the youth to plan and run events and camps. She works along with Cikgu Dini and Teacher Edward to make the primary department as fun and exciting it could be, guiding students through academics and activities.
Teacher Edward is another creative head who previously worked in NAGA TRIBAL DDB with clientelles like KFC and local start ups such as Mimshach Marketing as video editor and photographer. Teacher Edward also has experience in production assistance and graphic designing. He worked part-time in education centres prior to entering into the marketing and advertising field, and now back again to the teaching life, becoming one of the key teachers in the primary department. Teacher Edward is talented in connecting with young children and has ample of patience attending to their needs and wants. This is why he is always surrounded by them!
Miss Grayce Lim graduated with an honors degree in Marketing from Charles Sturt University, Australia. Upon graduation, she joined a leading firm as a Marketing Executive and moved up to be the Division Head. Two years after, she started her career path as a full time tutor till present. She has more 27 years of experience in the education industry, teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds. She finds great passion in teaching as well as communicating with the new generation today especially teenagers. She believes that by doing what she loves, she will inspire and awaken the hearts of others.
Teacher Adrian is gifted in making physics and mathematics a delight to learn. Coming from the background of engineering, Teacher Adrian has a way of connecting with his students that allows them to enjoy the learning process. He’s a dedicated teacher that goes above and beyong to ensure his students understand his academic teachings. Highly energetic and loves to crack jokes to make the classroom an enjoyable place to be, teacher Adrian ensures he gives his best for his students.
Teacher Neela is a passionate educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience. She continues to find immense joy in guiding students toward their fullest potential. Over the years, she had the privilege of teaching in several renowned international schools and tuition centres, including Alnoor International School, Cempaka International School, and Sri Utama Schools. Each environment has shaped me into a more adaptable and responsive educator, able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. Beyond the classroom, Teacher Neela is an avid reader who loves diving into novels, exploring new ideas, and keeping up with the latest developments in education. Teacher Neela loves helping students grow, succeed, and discover their strengths as she considers it to be truly the most rewarding part of teaching.
Teacher Jeanette exudes the passion and confidence of a true English educator from the moment you meet her. She has been teaching the English Language since her school days in Convent Light Street, Penang. She pursued her education in USM then UM, working as a research coordinator, lecturer and teacher while dappling in writing, reading, painting, poetry, dance, social concerns and a host of development programmes. Teacher Jeanette believes that English is not just a subject, but a gateway to expressing ideas, discovering new perspectives, and building confidence. She seeks to always pursue excellence in both cognitive and incognitive teaching methodology. Teacher Jeanette believes that every child can be taught and trained to be educated beyond his/her own expectations, via his/her heart.
The math magician, Teacher Peter is a numerical genius who is currently pursuing his doctorate in mathematics. He teaches Additional Mathematics in Pathways, and never leaves the classroom without ensuring his students are grasped with the solution for their mathematical problems. He is iconic for filling up every whiteboard he can find with numbers. Even if you aren’t a maths person, sitting in his classroom will have you being interested in the subject.
Miss Vivian, as the students call her, is the Mandarin Tigress of Pathways Academy. Her command of language can be heard through multiple classrooms, earning her the tigress title. Although she teaches beginner level Mandarin classes, she ensures her students are able to speak and write fluent in the language going through her class. She is passionate, loving and stritct when she needs to be. Teacher Vivian is very firm in ensuring that her students are able to speak and write Mandarin by the end of her classes.
Our one and only administrator who is loved by all students, teachers, and parents alike for her lively and jovial nature. Aunty Jackie ensures everything is kept in order and the school is running at perfectly to ensure a safe and warm environment for students and teachers. Her happy-go-lucky nature paired with responsible organisational skills makes her a delightful person to work with. She is the voice of Pathways Academy. Want to buy new school T? Ask Aunty Jackie! Want to photocopy notes? Ask Aunty Jackie! Want to register your interest with us? Ask AUNTY JACKIE!