Skillful Senior Class Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
Focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lessons, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning.
Mentored and coached newly qualified and experienced teachers and developed new in school and district wide approaches to assessment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic School, Slough
Slough, England
06.2018 - Current
Mentored both newly qualified and experienced teachers, observed their practice and helped develop their pedagogy
Managed teachers and teaching assistants, led team and one on one meetings and regularly presented to staff on subject specific developments, particularly in science.
Provided feedback, identified areas for progression and modeled best practice to staff across all grades
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed
Attended and presented at weekly staff, grade and leadership meetings.
Contribute significantly, where appropriate, to implementing workplace policies and practices and to promoting collective responsibility for their implementation.Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
I led a team of A-level students and staff members to develop a CanSat solution and successfully represented the school in the Regional CanSat competition. My proactive engagement and collaboration with various stakeholders paved the way for this success. This is the first time St Joseph School has participated in such a regional event.
I have extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the subjects/curriculum areas they teach, including those related to public examinations and qualifications.
Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Conferred with Senior Leadership Team and administration about student progress.
Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
I have extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.I worked with other teachers for a comprehensive approach to education.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Private Physics Tutor
Private Tutoring
Fareham, England
05.2014 - 07.2018
Held regular open tutoring hours in addition to providing appointment-based services.
Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
Applied diverse instructional strategies in order to accommodate various learning styles among students, ensuring no student was left behind.
Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop and implement effective tutoring strategies, resulting in improved student performance.
Helped students develop and utilize analytical approaches to solving physics problems.
Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of course material.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Classroom Assistant
City of Portsmouth Girls School
Portsmouth, England
09.2009 - 06.2010
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Managed attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of each student''s presence or absence from class sessions.
Contributed to teacher-parent conferences by providing insights on individual student progress and achievements.
Coordinated various extracurricular activities such as clubs and after-school tutoring programs for student enrichment.
Secondary Science Teacher
Hyderabad Saink School
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
11.1999 - 03.2004
Assisted in the development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Contributed to the development of the school''s science curriculum, ensuring alignment with state/national standards and best practices.
Taught science to students in years 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (CBSE syllabus).
Delivered lectures and tutorials using a range of appropriate teaching aids
Organised and collaborated with the students to conduct science fair, which resulted in In a delightful collection of outstanding student’s work
Liaison with other professionals, communication with parents, assessment of Students and convening staff meetings
Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
Assisted in the development of extracurricular activities and special events.