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Positive, well organised and self-motivated secondary school science and mathematics teacher, experienced in 2 different countries, including the US. Thorough understanding of intercultural and inclusive learning environments and well-versed in using differentiated teaching to meet the needs of both mainstream and special needs students. Qualified with an MSc in Chemistry and a BSc in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Registered with the New Zealand Teaching Council
▪ Trained 100+ students for Engineering and Medical entrance examinations, more than 80% of them secured places in the best universities in India after high school.
▪ Trained new Chemistry teachers, emphasising the importance of classroom management
▪ Created and implemented bridge courses to help students prepare for an integrated curriculum
▪ Ran after-school tutoring for students with learning difficulties that helped improve final test results by 30%
▪ Initiated research based teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
▪ Encouraged students to develop critical thinking and focus on over all development, not only strengthening students’ subject knowledge but also their social and emotional skills
▪ Created and implemented university preparation courses
▪ Developed high-quality differentiated lessons to reach all kinds of learning styles in US schools to ensure inclusiveness for special needs students in regular classrooms
Key Competencies
▪ Smart board teaching, PowerPoint /Google presentations, and Thrillshare to manages online interactions
▪ Online teaching via Google classroom and Power School
▪ Use Nearpod for online simulation games, activities, virtual field trips etc to make science classes more engaging and fun. This helped with classroom management and effective delivery of instruction.
▪ Curriculum and content development for integrated syllabus
▪ As an overseas trained teacher, I was required to take Praxis II General Science Test and Core Academic Skills for Educators, and course work in Special Education, passing these with more than 95% scores.
▪ Used online simulation games, Activities, Nearpod, Virtual field trips etc to make my science classes more engaging and interesting and fun. This helped with classroom management and effective delivery of instruction.
Science Teacher (Year 9, 10 & 12)
▪ Prepare lesson plans and learning activities for students following ESPB, ND standards in science education.
▪ Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, and demonstrations
▪ Use Google Classroom, Kahoot, Near pod, Online simulation games, Pixel art, worksheets, Science doodles, labs, dissections to reach every type of learning style using differentiated lessons
▪ Evaluate students' performance using different methods such as observation, and performance-based tasks
▪ Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive learning environment
▪ Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential and behaviour
Science Teacher (Year 8-10)
▪ Created and graded tests, quizzes, and homework assignments
▪ Facilitated group discussions, labs, and presentations
▪ Wrote and implemented a new technology curriculum
▪ Supervised and conducted science trips and science fairs
▪ Organised parent-teacher conferences to maximise the effectiveness of the parent-teacher-student triangle
Accomplishments
▪ Encouraged and trained 50+ students for Olympiads, 80% achieved good overall ranks which boosted their confidence tremendously
▪ Prepared and ran after-school tutoring for students with learning difficulties that helped improve their final test results by 30%.
▪ Initiated research based teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
▪ Made science fun with innovative and creative examples and experiments
▪ Established a reward system to manage inappropriate classroom behaviour, resulting in a marked decrease in detentions
▪ Encouraged students to develop critical thinking by focusing on over all development of the students, not only strengthening their subject knowledge but also their social and emotional skills.
▪ Created and implemented university preparation courses
Senior Teacher and Faculty Coordinator
▪ Curriculum and content development and conducted departmental meetings
▪ Coordinator for the chemistry department, established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
▪ Promoted student engagement to inspire and encourage progress
▪ Prepared and delivered daily lessons to students on standard chemistry topics
▪ Organised parent-teacher conferences to communicate learning development of the students
Accomplishments
▪ Trained the 100+students for engineering and medical entrances examinations, more than 80% secured seats in best universities in India after high school
▪ Trained new Chemistry teachers, emphasizing the importance of classroom control.
▪ Created and implemented bridge courses for CBSE students to cope up with integrated curriculum during summer vacation
Master of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Education, Mathematics/Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Additional Training/Courses
▪ Special Education (2020)
▪ Classroom Culture (2023)
▪ Native American Best practices (2019)
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research from I.C.R.I, Hyderabad (2009)
▪ Yoga teacher trained
▪ Conducted free positive thinking workshop for yoga students
▪ Reading, especially science-themed books and nonfiction
▪ Keep fit by going for walks and practice meditation and affirmation techniques
▪ Enjoy searching Google for online academic simulation games and activities that make the science class engaging and interesting
▪ Love to use technology as much as possible in my classroom to reach Gen Alpha kids
