Nisha Mehraj

I am a teacher and writer, looking for part-time gigs to support myself.

Writer, published novelist at Self-employed (2020-01 – Present)

• Sati (2026)
• We Do Not Make Love Here (2022)

Flexi-adjunct teacher (MOE schools) at Ministry of Education (2024-12 – Present)

Private tutor at Self-employed (2020-01 – Present)

Teaching secondary and tertiary students Language arts, Literature and English (O and A Levels/IGCSE/IB).

Sole proprietor, Tuition Centre at Ms Nisha's Classroom (2020-01 – 2020-12)

Teacher at Crest Secondary School (2016-01 – 2019-12)

Carefully worked on Scheme of Work to infuse Literature into the curriculum through the English Language syllabus. Students became less averse to reading and participated in the National Schools' Literature Festival's debate segment. Created multi-media interpretations of literary works with students, including a rap music video showcased on Teachers' Day. Collaborated with students to teach drama in a special needs school using original script.

• Coach/Teacher, 2nd IC Arts and Events Management Club (Co-curricular Activity) (2016-2019)

Teacher at Bedok View Secondary School, Ministry of Education (2011-12 – 2014-12)

• Ran a Book Club and Writers Club
• Participant, Mentor Access Project (Fiction writing - short stories) (2012)
• Writers Circle, The Writers Rectangle (2013-2013)
• Book Club, The yada yada Club (2013-2014)

Master of Education in English Literature – National Institute of Education (NTU) (2018-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Education – National Institute of Education (NTU) (2011-11)

Bachelor of Arts in English (with honours and a minor in Creative Writing) – Nanyang Technological University (2010-04)

Diploma in Film Studies in majoring in photography – Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2005-04)