Debby Lim

I'm an educator with a solid record of improving student achievement, designing effective curriculum, and creating engaging, inquiry-driven learning experiences. I also coach competition teams, mentor student leaders, and contribute actively to school-wide programmes and initiatives.

Homeroom Teacher / English & Science Educator at NationalHigh Jakarta School (2023-02 – Present)

• Lead homeroom operations, supporting student learning, well-being, and leadership.
• Teach English (Years 3-5) and Science (Years 3-4) aligned with IPSLE standards.
• Strengthen academic quality through consistent curriculum and assessment review.
• Serve as IPSLE Oral Examiner and School Oral Examiner for Years 5-6.
• Coached students for JISMO, ICAS, and KidPublish, achieving 7 competition awards.
• Raised English A/A* rates from 10% to 50% through targeted instruction.
• Mentored 100+ prefects through interview, selection, and leadership training.
• Organized school-wide English Week literacy events.
• Enhanced staff morale through wellbeing initiatives.
• Supported school branding by contributing to yearbook content.
• Coordinated Year 3 Field Trip and Year 4 Singapore Online Immersion Programme.

Senior Teacher at Agape Paradise (2017-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered multi-subject instruction (English, Science, Social Studies) across Grades 3-6.
• Designed differentiated lesson plans, including support for learners with special needs.
• Increased examination readiness for Malaysian High School from 30% to 40%.
• Led Royal Rangers programmes as Logistics Head & Treasurer, overseeing operations and training.
• Organized large-scale school events including concerts, camps, sports days, field trips, and charity drives.
• Fostered a supportive classroom environment that strengthened student confidence and engagement.
• Applied Reggio Emilia approach to foster inquiry, creativity and self-directed learning.
• Integrated digital tools such as Google Classroom and Moodle.

Part-Time Cambridge English Teacher at Achievers Learning Center (2020-01 – 2022-04)

• Taught Cambridge English (Preparatory - Pre-Intermediate, Grades 1-7).
• Adapted instruction for effective live online teaching during COVID-19.
• Created customized Schemes of Work and digital learning materials.
• Built dynamic, gamified online activities using leading EdTech Platforms.
• Enhanced programme materials through close collaboration with management.

Bachelor of Education in Teaching of English As A Second Language