Nexus Malaysia Staff

Neil is an experienced Spanish teacher who currently serves as Head of Languages at Nexus. He has taught and led departments in the UK, the Middle East, and Asia, with a sustained track record of raising attainment and strengthening teaching and learning.

Neil’s passions include curriculum design, innovative pedagogy, and helping develop both teachers and students. Prior to joining Nexus, he led Modern Foreign Languages at Dulwich College Suzhou and held senior pastoral responsibilities at Brighton College Abu Dhabi.

Wenyi has worked as a professional Chinese language teacher since 2008, teaching at St.Timothy’s School in the U.S.A and Tanglin Trust School in Singapore. Wenyi also worked at the University of Virginia and Brown University in the U.S., and led Chinese immersion summer programs in Shanghai for six years. Her hobbies include hiking, Chinese calligraphy and meditating.

Anna is a language specialist with 17 years of experience teaching in the U.K. and Malaysia. Originally from Spain, she has lived and worked across Spain, France, the U.K., and Malaysia, supporting learners of all abilities, including those with learning difficulties, from primary through to A-level and the International Baccalaureate.

She has experience working with deaf children in a London primary school and holds British Sign Language (Stage 1+). Anna earned a degree in Creative and Media Writing from the University of Middlesex and Qualified Teacher Status in Spanish and French from Kingston University. She is deeply passionate about communication and the written word.

In London comprehensive schools, Anna taught French at KS3 and Spanish at KS4 and KS5. She has also been a form tutor from Year 7 to Year 11, mentoring colleagues and organising GCSE language immersion trips. She believes language learning fosters independence and global awareness.

As a former EAL learner, Anna understands the challenges bilingual students face. In 2023, she completed the NASSEA Language, Literacy and Learning course to better support EAL and minority pupils.

Anna values holistic education, contributing to mentoring and well-being initiatives, the DEI working group, and serving as a CAS supervisor. Now in her 10th year at Nexus, she has taught across Year 3 to Year 13 and led service-learning initiatives, including environmental projects, animal welfare programmes, and community outreach. She remains committed to supporting both student development and charitable causes.

Nurhidayah joined Nexus International School in August 2011. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Malay Studies and a Master’s Degree in Malay Linguistics, both from the University of Malaya, and successfully completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT) in 2023.

With over sixteen years of experience teaching Malay Language in school and university, Nurhidayah has also built strong expertise in assessment. She currently serves as a Principal Examiner for IB Malay and a Senior Assessment specialist for IGCSE First Language Malay and Foreign Language Malay. In 2025, she was also appointed as one of the authors of the IGCSE Foreign Malay textbooks for HarperCollins UK, contributing to high-quality learning materials used internationally.

Nurhidayah strongly believes in developing effective learning through technology and 21st-century learning skills. The multinational and multicultural community at Nexus provides an ideal platform for her to apply interactive ICT-based strategies and make Malay learning meaningful for international learners.

She consistently embeds the principles of the Nexus Way in her teaching practice. Dedicated, energetic, and learner-focused, Nurhidayah enjoys working closely with her students and witnessing their growth. She believes that the greatest reward as an educator is helping learners reach their full academic and personal potential.

Steve has been in the education field for 15 years, with extensive experience in the Cambridge syllabus for Mandarin as a Foreign Language and Mandarin as a Second Language. Many of his learners have achieved strong academic success under his guidance.

As a language teacher, his goal is to show that mastering more than one language is truly possible. Steve doesn’t like boring language classes, so he is dedicated to gamifying his lessons. Don’t be surprised if you see his learners shooting a suction-cup arrow during a vocabulary activity. Alongside his Mandarin teaching, he also nurtures learners in vocal singing, helping them build confidence in stage performing.

Cheryl has more than a decade of teaching experience across various international school settings, with expertise in Cambridge First Language Chinese, Chinese as a Second Language, Mandarin Chinese, AS Level Chinese Language, and IBDP. She also serves as a Cambridge IGCSE Assessment Specialist for Chinese as a Second Language, a role that deepens her understanding of assessment standards and enhances the quality of feedback she provides to learners.

Cheryl is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and culturally rich learning experiences. She regularly organises international exchange programmes, cultural immersion activities, and coordinates student participation in competitions. Her commitment to nurturing learners’ confidence and creativity has contributed to numerous student achievements at both regional and international levels. Beyond the classroom, Cheryl supports the wider educational community as a judge for international language competitions that promote excellence in communication and cultural appreciation.

Cheryl is also currently pursuing postgraduate research studies, further strengthening her academic foundation and advancing her professional expertise.

Cassie is a Mandarin teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. Her expertise is in IGCSE Mandarin Foreign Language and Mandarin as a Second Language, and she also taught students across a range of Key Stage 3 levels.

She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University in 2013. Her experience studying abroad strengthened not only her language proficiency but also her cultural understanding and adaptability as an educator. She believe in student-centred learning and strive to make lessons engaging, meaningful, and relevant to students’ lives.

She is passionate about helping students develop confidence in language learning and communication. As an educator, she is committed to continuous professional growth and enjoy exploring new ideas and teaching approaches that enhance student learning and engagement.

Syahirah is a dynamic and passionate language teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching Malay as a First Language, Malay as a Foreign Language (IGCSE) and Malay B for the IB Diploma Programme. Beyond the classroom, she contributes to international education as an Assessment Specialist for Cambridge IGCSE Malay Foreign Language.

Holding a Master of Philosophy in Plant Biotechnology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, Syahirah is committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence. She brings innovation into her lessons through modern pedagogical approaches and educational technology, creating learning experiences that are both meaningful and inspiring.