Layyean Yik
Summary
Experienced academic leader, Special Needs Education specialist, and curriculum developer with over 15 years of experience in educational leadership, programme management, curriculum design, and inclusive education across international school and higher education settings.
Experienced in designing university-level learning materials as a Programme Writer for Wawasan Open University, developing modules aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE), learner-centred pedagogy, and academic quality standards. Strong understanding of curriculum development, programme quality assurance, assessment design, and higher education practices, with experience collaborating across disciplines to support institutional excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Programme Writer (Part-time)
Wawasan Open University (WOU), Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
2025.11 - Current
- Developed undergraduate and postgraduate learning materials for Special Needs Education and Inclusive Education programmes.
- Designed self-instructional learning modules following Open Distance Learning (ODL) principles.
- Prepared learning outcomes, learning activities, self-check questions and authentic assessments aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and MQA requirements.
- Collaborated with subject experts and editors to ensure academic quality and compliance with university standards.
- Reviewed and revised teaching materials based on academic feedback and quality assurance requirements.
Head of Whole School Inclusion
Sri KDU International school Penang, Malaysia
2018.08 - 2026.07
- Established and expanded inclusion provision across primary and secondary, increasing student registration from 8 to over 100 through systematic identification and referral processes.
- Designed and implemented MTSS-aligned support, encompassing screening, intervention, and progress monitoring.
- Coordinated SEN, ELL, and pastoral teams through case discussions, collaborative planning, and transition support.
- Developed IEP, intervention plans, access arrangements, and exam accommodations aligned to international frameworks.
- Provided PD, coaching, and consultations to teachers on differentiation, UDL, SEL, EF, behaviour, and communication.
- Strengthened links with external psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and paediatricians.
- Built capacity for inclusion across departments, influencing culture, expectations, and student participation.
- Led multidisciplinary case meetings with parents, SLT, teachers, and specialists to review progress and pathways.
- Managed sensitive and complex student cases involving ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, DLD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional needs.
IGCSE Art & Design Teacher
Sri KDU International School Penang, Malaysia
2018.08 - 2026.07
- Delivered creative arts curriculum and supported ASD/neurodivergent learners to access expressive, visual, and inquiry-based work.
Global Head of Art Department
Fairview International School, Johor Bahru
2010.08 - 2017.08
- Coordinate and guide team members to write Unit Plans and Lesson plans.
- Design curriculum for Visual Arts in the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
- Collaboration with five campuses teachers to monitor students’ performance.
- Moderate marking across all campuses for standardization.
- Compile and review data analysis at the end of each quarter, provide action plan to improve students’ and teachers’ performance.
- Conduct subject specific training through conference meeting.
- Provide resources and guidance to art team across all campuses.
- Lead, coordinate and organise art exhibition across 5 campuses.
ATL Leader
Fairview international school Johor Malaysia , Johor Bahru
2010.08 - 2015.08
- As a pioneer member of the Approaches to Learning (ATL) implementation team at Fairview International School, I collaborated with academic leaders across five campuses to identify appropriate strategies for each ATL skill cluster. I co-developed a comprehensive two-year integration roadmap and worked closely with Heads of Department to propose, refine, and implement the plan across subject areas.
Project Coordinator
Gemilang Coach Work, Johor Bahru
2008.11 - 2010.07
- Assist Project Manager to design layout plan based on different model of chassis for coaches.
- Prepare presentation for public tender project.
- Investigate and study different machinery parts from different region.
- Estimated bill of materials by getting quotation from different suppliers.
- Coordinate with clients and vendors to meet the deadline for each project.
Education
Diploma in Fine Art - sculpture
Lasalle College of the Arts
Singapore 1997.08 - 2000.08
Diploma of Teaching and Training -
Cambridge International
2012.08 - 2013.08
Doctor of Philosophy - Special Education
University of Science Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia 2018.07 - 2026.09
Master in Arts - Education
Sheffield Hallam University
England 2013.08 - 2015.08
Skills
- Cross-cultural & International School Contexts
Accomplishments
- Founded and led the school’s Inclusion programme, scaling from 8 students (2018) to 100+ registered students (2024) through structured referral, screening, and Tier 1–3 intervention systems.
- Built the school’s first Sensory Room, integrating OT-aligned sensory regulation supports for ASD/ADHD students to reduce behavioural escalation and improve classroom participation.
- Implemented whole-school screening and diagnostic pathways using CAT4, GL, SEN referrals, and external psychological assessments.
- Introduced teacher professional learning on UDL, SEL, executive function, and neurodiversity, building school-wide confidence and culture for inclusion.
- Strengthened parent engagement and multidisciplinary case collaboration, increasing trust in school processes and continuity of care.
- Created internal policy and documentation systems for IEP, access arrangements, classroom accommodations, and progress monitoring.
- Represented the school at SENIA conferences (2023, 2024) on neurodiversity and inclusion practices.
- Integrated data and psychological profiling (R-PAS, GARS-2) into understanding student needs at secondary level, informing pathways and support decisions.
Certification
- Certified R-PAS Practitioner
- Rorschach Performance Assessment System Training (Introductory & Advanced Interpretation)
- May 2022- November 2022
Personal Information
Timeline
Programme Writer (Part-time)
Wawasan Open University (WOU), Malaysia
2025.11 - Current
Head of Whole School Inclusion
Sri KDU International school Penang, Malaysia
2018.08 - 2026.07
IGCSE Art & Design Teacher
Sri KDU International School Penang, Malaysia
2018.08 - 2026.07
Doctor of Philosophy - Special Education
University of Science Malaysia
2018.07 - 2026.09
Master in Arts - Education
Sheffield Hallam University
2013.08 - 2015.08
Diploma of Teaching and Training -
Cambridge International
2012.08 - 2013.08
Global Head of Art Department
Fairview International School, Johor Bahru
2010.08 - 2017.08
ATL Leader
Fairview international school Johor Malaysia , Johor Bahru
2010.08 - 2015.08
Project Coordinator
Gemilang Coach Work, Johor Bahru
2008.11 - 2010.07
Diploma in Fine Art - sculpture
Lasalle College of the Arts
1997.08 - 2000.08