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Alisa Florina Mielu
Educator
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record in international schools, adept at fostering a resilient learning environment that supports diverse student needs. Recognized for delivering high-quality instruction, enabling students to meet and exceed academic goals while thriving under effective guidance. Committed to continuous professional development and actively seeking opportunities to enhance teaching practices and integrate innovative strategies into the classroom. Passionate about nurturing inquisitive minds and cultivating a love for learning in every student.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Head of Early Year
SRI KDU Kota Damansara
08.2025 - Current
- Led and developed the EYFS provision in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ensured high-quality teaching, learning through play, and effective continuous provision across Nursery and Reception
- Monitored assessment, observations, and progress to support strong outcomes against the Early Learning Goals
- Line-managed, coached, and appraised Early Years staff to maintain consistent and effective practice
- Built strong partnerships with parents and ensured safeguarding, welfare, and compliance with EYFS and expectations
Primary Homeroom Teacher/ Secondary Global Perspectives
UCSI International School, Cheras
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Planning appropriate lessons to meet national curriculum guidelines, keeping up to date with changes.
- Creating engaging lessons to involve pupils of all abilities, coordinating with colleagues and TAs where needed.
- Setting up the classroom, organising displays and equipment.
- Using a mix of resources to enhance pupil’s exploration of the topic.
- Using different teaching methods, including whole class, group work, independent research, demonstrations, experiments and play, to motivate and encourage interaction in the class.
- Encouraging children to work together to achieve goals.
- Providing help and support to individual pupils as required, taking responsibility for their academic progress.
- Carrying out assessments and setting homework.
- Completing administrative work. E.g., taking registers, updating records, marking work and writing reports.
- Creating a learning environment that pupils respect.
- Setting expectations for discipline and behaviour including dealing with inappropriate behaviour according to school policy.
- Providing a safe, healthy environment, and following safeguarding procedures.
- Organising outings, after school clubs, social activities and sports events.
- Participating in training and development activities.
- Attending meetings and parent’s evenings.
Primary Homeroom Teacher/ Middle Management - Whole School Counsellor (Pastoral Care)
EtonHouse International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
06.2020 - 07.2022
- School Counsellor
- Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems
- Help students process their problems and plan goals and action
- Mediate conflict between students and teachers
- Organize peer counseling programs
- Refer students to psychologists and other mental health resources
- Work on academic boards to improve learning conditions
- PYP Homeroom Teacher
- Create a high quality, rich, stimulating and enabling learning environment containing items that will capture pupils' attention and lead to independent exploration
- Make effective use of assessment information on pupils' attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning.
- Establish a safe, clean and secure learning environment which promotes pupils' confidence
Head of Early Years and Primary School
Tenby International School Tropicana Aman
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Lead Teaching and Learning, holding responsibility for educational standards across School.
- Lead Pastoral Care, with oversight of the behavior and welfare of all pupils in the Primary School.
- Actively contribute to the development of policies and planning for the school.
- Organise meetings and plan the agenda.
- Play a major role under the overall direction of the Headmaster in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the Primary School by:
- Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved
- Leading and managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitoring progress towards targets
- Be responsible for the professional and personal support of Primary School teaching staff.
- Have responsibility for the policies and procedures for the Primary School curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, recording and reporting.
- Oversee the development, organization and implementation of the Primary School’s curriculum.
- Ensuring that information on pupil progress is used to improve teaching and learning, to inform and motivate pupils, to inform parents, to provide necessary references for other educational institutions and employers and to aid Governors in their management of the school.
- Provide guidance and support to Primary Staff in implementing schemes of work and ensure that statutory and school policies are being met.
- Undertake the normal responsibilities of a Primary class teacher as agreed.
- Lead the development, organization and implementation of policy for the personal and social development of Primary School pupils including pastoral care and guidance.
- Oversee the effective induction of Primary School pupils.
- Promote standards of conduct, discipline and proper regard for authority and the encouragement of good behavior among Primary School pupils.
IB PYP English Teacher
Ioanid School and Kindergarten, Bucharest
07.2017 - 06.2018
English Senior Teacher/ Head of EAL Department
elc International School, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
08.2015 - 08.2017
ESL & Business English teacher
BKC-IH Moscow
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups (IELTS, FCE, CAE, KET, PET), general and business English;
ESL & Business Studies Teacher/ Personal Development Programme Coordinator (ASDAN)
British School of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
07.2012 - 06.2014
Education
Master in Higher Education - Education Professional Practice, Educational Management
University of Cumbria
UKPGCE Master level - undefined
University of Cumbria
UKBachelor - Business Administration
Romanian-American University
BucharestCELTA - Teacher of English As A Second or Foreign Language, ESL Language Instructor, Foreign Languages and Literature, General
Cambridge University
Diploma - Manager in Tourism Activity
Romanian-American University
References
- Diana, Dennis, Primary Head- School, diana.dennis@tenby.edu.my, (+6) 010 941 2349, Tenby International School Tropicana Aman, Tropicana Aman
- Kothai, Chidambaram, Principal, principal_cj@elc.edu.my, (+6) 03-6156 5001, elc International School
- Dana, Bratu, Principal, dana.bratu@ioanid.com, (+40) 758 054 401, Ioanid School
- Jason, Porter, Head of Secondary School, jason.porter@britishschool.ro, (+40) 728 133 433, British School of Bucharest, Bucharest
Conferences
- Conferences , Bucharest EY Conference, Romania
- Education in a Bilingual Environment
- Organizing and delivering seminar / Conference for Bucharest Early Years Group
- Conferences, Bucharest, Romania
- Annual Women Conference - MC and translator duties
- Conference, Moscow, Russia
- Integrating SEN students in the classroom
- Organizer- Inclusive learning.
- Catering SEN students in mainstream classes.
Courses
- Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency at IB 2021
- Implementing the IPC at Fieldwork Education 2018
- Creating independent learners at SENIA-Malaysia 2017
- Leadership and Management in schools at ISP 2018
- Occupational Therapy at Art and Games Association 2014
- Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at New Skills Academy 2021
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy 2021
- Child Psychology at New Skills Academy 2021
- Mental Wellbeing In Children at New Skills Academy 2021
- The Regio Emilia approach to learning 2021
- Keys to unlocking learning at SENIM 2014
- The 21st Century Classroom at BSB 2014
- ESL JAWS 2016
- Concept- Based Learning Summit at Professional Learning International 09/2021—09/2021
- IPC Level 2 at Fieldwork Education 11/2023
- Apple Teacher at Apple Education 09/2023
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Team management
Problem-solving
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Data entry
Multitasking
Calm under pressure
Supervision and leadership
Excellent communication
Verbal communication
Organization and time management
Certification
Therapy Through Art and Games: Play Therapist
Interests
Fitness
Quantum physics
Reading
Research
PD
Art
Timeline
Head of Early Year
SRI KDU Kota Damansara
08.2025 - Current
Primary Homeroom Teacher/ Secondary Global Perspectives
UCSI International School, Cheras
08.2022 - 07.2025
Primary Homeroom Teacher/ Middle Management - Whole School Counsellor (Pastoral Care)
EtonHouse International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
06.2020 - 07.2022
Head of Early Years and Primary School
Tenby International School Tropicana Aman
07.2018 - 07.2020
IB PYP English Teacher
Ioanid School and Kindergarten, Bucharest
07.2017 - 06.2018
English Senior Teacher/ Head of EAL Department
elc International School, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
08.2015 - 08.2017
ESL & Business English teacher
BKC-IH Moscow
06.2014 - 06.2015
ESL & Business Studies Teacher/ Personal Development Programme Coordinator (ASDAN)
British School of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
07.2012 - 06.2014
PGCE Master level - undefined
University of Cumbria
Bachelor - Business Administration
Romanian-American University
CELTA - Teacher of English As A Second or Foreign Language, ESL Language Instructor, Foreign Languages and Literature, General
Cambridge University
Diploma - Manager in Tourism Activity
Romanian-American University
Master in Higher Education - Education Professional Practice, Educational Management
University of Cumbria