Chaleeda Som Sak

Position: Senior Lecturer (DM51), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah

Location: Sungai Petani, Kedah

Objective

Passionate academician with a Ph.D. in Finance from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) and a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, delivering high-quality lectures, and fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Finance)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
2015 – 2019

Professional Experience

Senior Lecturer (DM51)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah
Taught 9 different courses spanning undergraduate and postgraduate levels, impacting over 500 students annually.

Achievements:

• Achieved an average student satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 across all courses taught.
• Provided mentorship and guidance to students for academic and professional development.
• Fostered an engaging and interactive learning environment with innovative teaching methodologies.

Part-Time Full-Time (PTFT) Lecturer
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah
June 2020 – Present

Responsibilities:

• Conducted lectures and tutorials in finance-related subjects.
• Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi and assessments.
• Encouraged student engagement through discussions and interactive learning.
• Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments.

Courses Taught

• MGT646: Quantitative Research Methods
• FIN242: Fundamentals of Finance
• FIN323: Finance of International Trade
• FIN333: Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
• FIN370: Commercial Bank Operations and Digital Banking
• FIN430: Introduction to Corporate Finance
• FIN534: Business Analytics and Financial Modelling
• FIN533: Personal Financial Planning
• FIN552: Investment and Portfolio Analysis

Teaching & Learning Innovation

Developed a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled Business Analytics and Financial Modelling to enhance student accessibility to advanced financial modeling techniques.