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Mr.
david
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David is the Director of Behaviour Matters, a consultancy dedicated to providing training and leadership in Restorative Practices across all educational sectors – to get the best out of what they do, by improving the way people relate to each other.

His style is engaging, humorous, and honest. David provides practical examples and uses storytelling in his training. His wide experience of school organization and management culture allow him to apply best practices to policy and processes which result in increased learning outcomes, safer schools, and improved relationships.

A recognised world leader in the development of Restorative Practices, he has trained teachers and administrators in Singapore and Australia and more recently in Japan and Brazil. David has expanded the application of RP to tackle cyber-bullying and problems arising from social networking across a diverse range of school communities. As a teacher and counsellor working in a range of international schools, David applies RP daily in his classrooms.

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Margaret Thorsborne
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Margaret, with a strong background in education, counselling & change management, has highly developed skills as a facilitator, trainer, & presenter. She is widely recognised as an international expert on school & workplace bullying, & has played a major role in the introduction of restorative practices into schools & workplaces in Australia and internationally. She is an experienced mediator & has expertise in the management of trauma & critical incidents. Her work is informed by a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & social, organisational & management theory.

She has presented papers & workshops & conducted training across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Canada, UK & the USA. She is a published author in the area of restorative practice in schools & workplaces and the development of leadership integrity and organisational change.

Margaret holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Diploma in Education (University of Queensland), & a Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Queensland University of Technology). She is a founding Director and current Chair of Restorative Practices International (RPI), and Chair of the Queensland Chapter of RPI. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

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goMathi
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Gomathi, an accomplished and ACLP qualified trainer, boasts over two decades of corporate experience. Her extensive background includes training diverse audiences, ranging from school leaders, middle managers, teachers, and parents in educational settings to corporations, both MNCs and SMEs, as well as government entities like Singapore Prison Services, NCSS, and FSCs. Specializing in leadership, strategic planning, teamwork, conflict resolution, and coaching, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her sessions.

For over 15 years, Gomathi has been a prominent trainer in Restorative Practices and positive relationships. Her expertise extends to facilitating Restorative Conferences in both school and corporate environments, emphasizing the importance of human connections and building quality relationships. Gomathi's training style is eclectic, leveraging her varied experience to engage and empower participants. Notably, she incorporates visual and artistic resources into her hands-on training sessions.

Gomathi holds a spectrum of qualifications, including Transformational Leadership, Mediation, Coaching, Restorative Practices, Artistic Therapy, Education (Special Needs), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Grief and Loss (Trauma), and the Strengths Approach. Notably, she has received training from IIRP for Restorative Practices for Educators, further enriching her expertise in the field.

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Vaddi
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With over 10 years of training experience, Vaddi stands out as a dynamic and engaging trainer, skilfully establishing meaningful connections with her participants. Armed with a background in creative media, she leverages her creative prowess to not only captivate her audience but also to effectively deliver training programs. Her vibrant energy and sincere approach create an enjoyable learning experience, making her a go-to resource for students seeking additional support in their educational journey.

 

Students appreciate Vaddi's bubbly and approachable demeanour, which plays a pivotal role in fostering an environment where they feel comfortable seeking clarification and guidance during her workshops. Her unique ability to adapt her workshop delivery to suit the dynamics of the participants ensures that the training content is not only comprehended but also internalized. This flexibility contributes to a more effective transfer of knowledge, enhancing the overall learning experience for those under her guidance. Vaddi's passion for education and her creative approach make her a valuable asset in empowering and inspiring participants to excel in their learning endeavours.

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ayuri
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Ayuri is a very open and straight-forward person which is why students can relate well with her.She believes in letting students enjoy the journey of learning so her lessons and workshops are often fun-filled and meaningful.

Given her 9 years of experience working with children and teens of different backgrounds,she can guide students to develop their fullest potential and to acknowledge their unique talents.She has been to various primary and secondary schools to conduct different programmes and received positive feedbacks from the students. She has been doing the WhyTry training and is well sought after by schools.

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kavita
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Kavita is a very passionate trainer and has been conducting training over the past 5 years in many different primary and secondary schools. Being a mum of 2 boys who have studied in Raffles Institution, she is fully aware of the education system and the supports the students to excel both academically and emotionally. She is very well versed in the area of Restorative Practices, Strengths, Study Skills and Relational Circles.

She connects well with her participants and builds a positive connection with them. She can guide students and adults to develop their fullest potential and to acknowledge their unique talents.She also believes in letting them enjoy the journey of learning so her lessons and workshops are often fun-filled and meaningful. She has been doing relief teaching over the past 9 years in various schools in Singapore. Trainings she has conducted include Relational Circles, Strengths, At-risk student programmes, Leadership trainings, Enrichment trainings, Restorative Practices Trainings and many more. 

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reena
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While pursuing her ACTA course from IAL, Singapore, Reena started working as Trainer for a variety of School Enrichment programmes. She thus honed her training skills and experience with students from different age groups. Till now she has delivered training programs in over 50+ Primary, Secondary and Polytechnic schools in Singapore on Financial Literacy, Life Skills,Career Readiness, Leadership, Public Speaking, Communication skills,Debating skills, Project/Event Management and Service Learning.

With high capacity for learning and self-growth and with her excellent oral and inter-personal skills, Reena has gained much appreciation and very good evaluation ratings for her exemplary classroom engagement skills from her mentors, students and school teachers in the recent projects that she has spear-headed.

Reena hopes to translate her experience into more similar training projects hoping to tap on the huge potential in our youth and empowering them to become successful innovators, leaders and speakers.

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