Malini Kakkar
Farnham,Surrey
Summary
Secondary School Teacher with strengths in adapting lessons for varied learning needs. Coordinates assessments, parent communication and classroom routines with care and consistency. Uses educational technology and positive reinforcement to keep pupils engaged and progressing.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
St Nicholas' School
Fleet, Hampshire
09.2025 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students.
- Motivated students to achieve maximum potential through ongoing encouragement and support, boosting academic performance.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Utilised educational technology to create interactive and inclusive lessons that catered to the digital proficiency of students.
- Set and communicated clear learning objectives with expected outcomes to students, using established goals to schedule quizzes and assessments.
- Planned, coordinated and developed lesson plans based on student development, curriculum and exam requirements.
- Stayed up-to-date on good teaching practices, skill developments and school policies by attending training seminars, conferences and workshops.
- Engaged in continuous personal and professional development to maintain high teaching standards and subject knowledge expertise.
Primary School Teacher
Potters Gate Cof E Primary School
Farnham , Surrey
09.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, applying positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies.
- Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work and recorded results for performance tracking.
- Attended parents' evenings and provided detailed assessments of their children's' progress.
- Organised classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- Led extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports, fostering pupils' talents and interests beyond the classroom curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school-wide events and activities, enhancing community spirit.
Catering Business
Curries From Home
Farnham , Surrey
06.2006 - 01.2016
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base by delivering exceptional after-sales support and handling complaints effectively.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing cost-effective deals and improving profit margins.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Delegated tasks and monitored performance and workflow to meet daily demands.
- Analysed market trends and consumer behaviour to adapt business strategies accordingly.
- Engaged in continuous learning and professional development to stay ahead in industry trends and innovations.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, Science, English
Cuity & Guilds
Guildford, SRY01-2023
Master of Arts - Political Science
Delhi University
India01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Qualification
Jamia Milia Islamia
India01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Delhi University
India01-1998
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Time organisation
- Behavioural management
- Parent communication
- Curriculum design
- Pastoral care
- Extra-curricular supervision
- Time organisation
- Behavioural management
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Food and Hygiene
Interests
- gardening
- cooking
- singing
- pottery
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
St Nicholas' School
09.2025 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Potters Gate Cof E Primary School
09.2020 - 07.2025
Catering Business
Curries From Home
06.2006 - 01.2016
GCSEs - Maths, Science, English
Cuity & Guilds
Master of Arts - Political Science
Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Qualification
Jamia Milia Islamia
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Delhi University