GOKILA A/P THAMILSELVAM
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Dedicated Mechanical Engineering postgraduate with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Malaya and a Bachelor’s (Hons.) from Universiti Tenaga Nasional. Experienced as a Research Assistant and Laboratory Instructor, with recent teaching roles in Mathematics and Computer Science. Expertise includes engineering computation, classroom instruction, assessment management, and programme oversight.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher - Forms 2 to 4
Secondary School (REAL Private Schools Shah Alam)
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated Mathematics instruction for Forms 2 to 4, enhancing conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and assessment readiness.
- Conducted student assessments to determine areas for improvement and achievement to highlight.
- Supported students throughout the course by answering questions, resolving concerns and providing feedback on coursework.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning for enhanced student outcomes.
Additional Mathematics Teacher
Online Tuition
12.2018 - Current
- Delivered online Additional Mathematics instruction, focusing on mathematical reasoning, solution strategies, and effective examination preparation.
- Conducted student assessments to determine areas for improvement and achievement to highlight.
- Supported students throughout the course by answering questions, resolving concerns and providing feedback on coursework.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning for enhanced student outcomes.
Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher
International School (REAL Private & International School, Shah Alam Campus)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Taught Computer Science to Years 7 to 11, guiding two cohorts through IGCSE curriculum and preparing them for exams.
- Taught Mathematics to Years 7 to 9, fostering understanding and application of IGCSE syllabus concepts.
- Delivered instructional support across lower-secondary and IGCSE levels, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
COO / Director 2
Golfeserv Sdn. Bhd.
12.2012 - 01.2019
- Managed operations and reporting workflows, integrating QuickBooks Online to streamline financial processes.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Co-developed and operated online golf tee-time reservation platform, enhancing customer access in Malaysia and regional markets.
Research Assistant / Laboratory Instructor
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Integrated research-assistant duties with hands-on laboratory support for students, fostering an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in physics laboratory instruction for PHYF121, PHYF111, and Foundation student cohorts, enhancing student understanding of core concepts.
- Engaged with research participants, building rapport to facilitate the collection of high-quality data.
- Developed questionnaires and surveys, collecting data pivotal to research outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, enhancing the depth of studies.
Physics Tutor
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Tutored PHYF125, PHYF134 and PHYF144, enhancing students' understanding of physics concepts and improving their quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Modified teaching strategies to suit diverse learning styles in classroom settings. to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
- Fostered student self-assurance through engaging teaching practices and supportive exercises. through interactive teaching and conducting character-building exercises.
- Provided regular updates on student performance and areas for improvement to parents., improvements required and targets to parents.
HR / Admin Executive
myHyva IT Solutionns
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Supported EPP/SOCSO administration tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy in employee records.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Delivered high level of service to customers in effort to build upon future relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Store / Purchasing / HR Support
Piscess Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Facilitated inventory control, purchasing, engineering documentation, material certificates, and workforce administration to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed target results through effective teamwork.
- Resolved complaints through calm communication and problem-solving, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Education
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Coursework) -
Universiti Malaya (UM), Faculty of Engineering
Petaling Jaya, 1001-2026
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons.) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Skills
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Engagement strategies
- Learner assessment
- Group lessons
- Lesson planning
- Stakeholder communication
- Interactive teaching
- Educational research
- Concept-oriented teaching
- Computer studies
- MS Office proficient
- Online tutorials
- Mathematical programming
- Classroom behaviour management
- Tech integration
- One-to-one teaching
- Student engagement
- Mathematics curriculum development
- Invigilation protocols
- Cross-curricular education
- Data structures
- Self-contained classrooms
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Mathematical modelling
- Curriculum Development
- Hands-on learning
- Outdoor educational activities
- Instructional strategies
- Health and wellbeing
- Educational software proficiency
- Literacy skills
- C Based Language knowledge
- Digital literacy
- Information organisation
- Technology integration
- Virtual teaching
- Instructional technology
- Artificial intelligence principles
- Computer graphics
- Application-oriented teaching
- Extra-curricular project leadership
- Online teaching
- Function-oriented teaching
- Python expertise
- K-12 education
- Computer science coursework
- Field trips
- Guidelines comprehension
- Mathematics educational games
- Assessment monitoring
- Distributed systems knowledge
- Team planning
- Knowledge transfer
- Historical research methods
- Creative thinking
- Subject knowledge
- Positive attitude
- Student motivation
- Online teaching
- Time-management
- Software testing techniques
- Decision making
- Tutoring experience
- Teaching methods
- Student mentoring
- Strong communication
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Team Leadership
- Academic performance tracking
- Technical troubleshooting
- Relationship-building
- Lesson planning expertise
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Technical writing
- Educational leadership
- Computer literacy
- Behaviour management
- Language proficiency
- Quality education
LANGUAGES
English | Bahasa Melayu | Tamil | Hindi | Telugu
REFERENCES
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ansari Mohamed Nainar
College of Engineering,
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
ansari@uniten.edu.my
Prof. Ir. Dr. Poo Balan a/l Ganesan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
poo_ganesanum.edu.my
En. Fazli bin Osman
Campus Principal of Senior School
REAL Private Schools,
Shah Alam Campus
fazliosman@real.edu.my
EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
SK Seksyen 6 Kota Damansara, 2026, Naib Yang Dipertua (NYDP), Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG), Supports parent-school engagement, educational community activities and student-focused initiatives.
PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL SERVICE
- Student Installation Day (2025 & 2026): involved in programme planning, coordination and delivery.
- Assistant Director, School REALPreneurship (2025 & 2026): responsible for financial control of coupon purchases and sales, including programme-level transaction management and reconciliation.
- Assistant Director, Deepavali Event: supported planning, coordination and delivery of the school event.
- Team Organiser, Robotics & Games - Bridging Programme: organised activities supporting the transition from Year 6 to Form 1.
- School Marketing Roadshows: participated annually in outreach and school marketing activities.
- Education Outreach & Community Service, Taman Andalas (2026): accompanied students for community-service outreach and supported student participation.
- Examination Unit Member (2024-2025): supported school examination and assessment administration.
- Pastoral Team Member (2024-Present): involved in student pastoral support, behaviour monitoring and student development.
- ICAS Examination (2024): handled school-level examination administration and coordination.
- PowerSchool SIS: current user for student attendance, marks/grade entry and student behaviour records.
UNITEN LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
- Executive Committee, Spiritual and Welfare, UNITEN Student Representative Council 2009/10.
- Facilitator, MESRA MPP, UNITEN: organising crew for UNITEN SRC Sub Executive Committee induction.
- Facilitator, ROBOGAMEZ 2008, UNITEN.
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
- Master's Research Project, Universiti Malaya - 12-credit postgraduate research project; Grade A.
- Oral Presenter, 4th International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (ICSSST 2012), Malacca, 18-20 December 2012.
- Presenter, 2nd National Graduate Conference (NatGrad), UNITEN, 18-19 February 2014.
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher - Forms 2 to 4
Secondary School (REAL Private Schools Shah Alam)
01.2024 - Current
Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher
International School (REAL Private & International School, Shah Alam Campus)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Additional Mathematics Teacher
Online Tuition
12.2018 - Current
HR / Admin Executive
myHyva IT Solutionns
05.2013 - 11.2013
COO / Director 2
Golfeserv Sdn. Bhd.
12.2012 - 01.2019
Research Assistant / Laboratory Instructor
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
09.2012 - 12.2014
Physics Tutor
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
09.2012 - 12.2014
Store / Purchasing / HR Support
Piscess Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
12.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Coursework) -
Universiti Malaya (UM), Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons.) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)