Ritu Sharma
Delta
Summary
Dedicated UCAS (University College Admission services) lead and science and psychology teacher with 20 plus years of experience delivering sound and personalized academic advice to incoming, current, and graduating students. University standards expert educator with proven success at guiding students with diverse credentials and interests to productive academic plans. Proactive and approachable resource to students and colleagues with focus on creating and communicating clear academic paths for advisees. Works to understand advisee needs and passions, resulting in informed and workable academic plans.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of UCAS
Haringey, 6th form College
09.2020 - 03.2023
- HEAD OF UCAS until recently have worked at Haringey 6th form as a UCAS coordinator, and a science teacher
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- I have dealt with 356 candidates and their admissions to universities national and international
- Along with delivery of curriculum material, maintaining SOW (schemes of work) and other administrative duties, I coach students for interview preparation
- Prepared approximately 37 students for medicine, dentistry, law and architectural college interviews
- Identified individual student areas of challenge and used available resources to improve student success
- Advised students to make informed decisions regarding their choice of major, dropping or adding classes, and satisfactory academic progress
- Formulated graduation plan templates for traditional, undergraduate students
- Evaluated transfer and advanced placement credits of incoming students and advised students on academic admittance requirements
- Curriculum design and delivery
- Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free
- Volunteered for and tackled new assignments and tasks to ease staff member burden
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
Tutor
Ms Sharma's A-level and GCSE Tuitions
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
Biology Examiner
AQA, Edexcel Pearson
09.2003 - 01.2023
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
BTEC and STEM Coordinator
Shooter's Hill Sixth form College,
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsibility of QIP and SAR for science department.
- Performance managment
- I gained OSCA and was a lead IV and had successfully achieved and delivered external sample verification for BTEC level 2 and level 3
- Spearheaded all administrative functions, ensuring smooth running of all programs by providing visionary leadership
- Handled budgets, logistics, disciplinary actions, evaluations, public relations, and event planning, ensuring adherence to all regulations
- Improved the performance of faculty across the science department with close monitoring and enhanced training
- Kept the institution moving forward with strategic plans based on trends on the field and student preferences
- Worked with other Administrators to coordinate times and locations for class meets, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring all teaching staff members were assigned classes based on specific qualifications
- Continuously evaluated and improved operations, strengthening policies and streamlining structures to keep the school adaptable to changing conditions
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Head of BTEC Applied Science
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
HEAD, Head of Biology
Elutec UTC
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Effectively set up Chemistry and Biology A level courses and department.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
TEACHER of Science
New Vic Sixth Form College
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Teacher of A-level, AP-Biology, GCSE Science, BTEC Science
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Secondary Science Teacher
Ilford Ursuline High School
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Teacher of Hindi
Communicaid
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Language with the training organization Communicaid
- Wrote, assessed, and trained candidates in the Hindi language
- Tracked news and cultural trends to proactively adapt lessons for changing conditions
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
QTLS - Qualified Teacher
IFL, Institute For Learning
London01.2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - EDUCATION
University of East London
London01.2004
Master of Science - Genetics
Imperial College London
London07.1997
Master of Science - Human Biology
Punjabi University Patiala
India07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Punjab University Chandigarh
India07.1992
Skills
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Technology Integration
- Public Speaking
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Training Manuals
- Staffing Requirements
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
Certification
- BC Teaching License: L217145.
- England Teaching License: AE006638
Timeline
Head of UCAS
Haringey, 6th form College
09.2020 - 03.2023
BTEC and STEM Coordinator
Shooter's Hill Sixth form College,
11.2016 - 08.2019
Head of BTEC Applied Science
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 08.2016
HEAD, Head of Biology
Elutec UTC
09.2014 - 08.2015
TEACHER of Science
New Vic Sixth Form College
01.2009 - 08.2014
Secondary Science Teacher
Ilford Ursuline High School
09.2006 - 12.2008
Teacher of Hindi
Communicaid
09.2006 - 12.2008
Tutor
Ms Sharma's A-level and GCSE Tuitions
01.2005 - 01.2023
Biology Examiner
AQA, Edexcel Pearson
09.2003 - 01.2023
QTLS - Qualified Teacher
IFL, Institute For Learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - EDUCATION
University of East London
Master of Science - Genetics
Imperial College London
Master of Science - Human Biology
Punjabi University Patiala
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Punjab University Chandigarh
- BC Teaching License: L217145.
- England Teaching License: AE006638
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