Ms Atikah Ziham

I truly believe that every student can succeed when they feel supported and encouraged. I take the time to understand each student’s needs because everyone learns differently, and I try my best to meet them where they are. Creating a warm and welcoming environment where my students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes is something I prioritize in my classroom. Building genuine relationships with them is just as important to me as the lessons I teach.

What I love most is seeing that moment when a student finally gets the “Aha!” moment after working so hard, and watching their confidence grow. Knowing I played even a small part in that journey is what makes teaching so meaningful to me.

Professional Information

TEACHING AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE – 13 YEARS

2013 to Current

  • Former Teacher with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore
  • Former Math Level Coordinator (MOE)
  • Former PSLE Marker (MOE)

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

  • Master of Education (Special Needs) – Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education (NTU/NIE)
  • Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Education with Honours – Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
  • Diploma in Education – National Institute of Education (NIE)
  • Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education – Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Certificate in Special Needs Support – National Institute of Education (NIE)
  • Trained in School-based Dyslexia Remediation Program
  • Outstanding Contribution Award – Team Category (2019, 2020, 2021)
  • Nominee of President’s Award for Teacher (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
  • Nominee of Outstanding Youth in Education, OYEA (2022

What Parents & Students Say

"She is always so cheerful and bubbly, and she makes the classroom feel so happy. Because of her, learning becomes fun and meaningful, and I always look forward to her lessons."
"She is always so cheerful and bubbly, and she makes the classroom feel so happy. Because of her, learning becomes fun and meaningful, and I always look forward to her lessons."
"I really appreciate Ms Atikah’s calm and nurturing presence which she brings to the classroom."
"I really appreciate Ms Atikah’s calm and nurturing presence which she brings to the classroom."
"She has helped me so much with my learning and has made me more confident. I am so grateful for all the care and support she gives me every day."
"She has helped me so much with my learning and has made me more confident. I am so grateful for all the care and support she gives me every day."
"I am very proud to call you my teacher. Thank you, Miss Atikah!"
"I am very proud to call you my teacher. Thank you, Miss Atikah!"
"Our daughter always tells us that when she sees you, it puts a smile on her face. She says you are the best teacher she ever got!"
"Our daughter always tells us that when she sees you, it puts a smile on her face. She says you are the best teacher she ever got!"
"Ms Atikah takes the time to look into my child's needs and understand how she learns. Through that, she adapts her teaching methods to allow my child to reach her best potential."
"Ms Atikah takes the time to look into my child's needs and understand how she learns. Through that, she adapts her teaching methods to allow my child to reach her best potential."
“Thank you for showing us how to do things and how to do difficult questions which we couldn't do.”
“Thank you for showing us how to do things and how to do difficult questions which we couldn't do.”
“Thank you so much for not giving up on me Miss Atikah, and when you always do your best to make me learn. Thank you!”
“Thank you so much for not giving up on me Miss Atikah, and when you always do your best to make me learn. Thank you!”
“Thank you, Miss Atikah, for making me a better student. I always look forward to your classes because you make learning enjoyable.”
“Thank you, Miss Atikah, for making me a better student. I always look forward to your classes because you make learning enjoyable.”
Our Team