Shermaine Julang James

Shermaine Julang James is a dedicated educational professional with experience in various roles aimed at addressing educational inequity in Malaysia. Currently serving as a Programme Coordinator (Senior Associate) at Teach For Malaysia, Shermaine co-founded and executed a remedial literacy program that achieved significant literacy improvements. Prior experience includes roles as an intern at MYReaders Resources, where participation in the BOLD Programme supported high-need children, and as a School-based Tutor with Teach For Malaysia, successfully enhancing academic performance among secondary school students. Additional experience encompasses program coordination in rural community development at Good Shepherd Services and roles in the food and beverage industry. Shermaine holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Birmingham, a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Northumbria University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Universiti Malaysia Sabah.