Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Key Skills

Tutoring
Learners' Assessments
Lesson Planning
Classroom technology
Microsoft office

Professional Experience

Apr 2019
Apr 2020
Assessor (Cache UK)
Safal teacher Training Mumbai, IN
 
  • Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational needs.
  • Initiated tutoring sessions with students as and when need arise.
 
Apr 2016
Mar 2019
Faculty Instructor
Vidhya Nidhi Education Society Mumbai, IN
 
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
 
Oct 2015
Apr 2016
Primary Teacher
Universal High School Mumbai, IN
 
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
 
Feb 2014
Mar 2014
Lead Preschool Teacher
Podar Jumbo Kids Mumbai, IN
 
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
 

Education

Jun 2013
Aug 2015
Master of Commerce in University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai

Certifications

2020
Jolly phonics
jollylearninguk
2018
TEFL/TESOL
APTTI Teacher Training Institute
2016
Diploma In Early Childhood Care and Education
Vidhya Nidhi Education Society

Achievements

2014
Lead Teacher
Got promoted from assistant teacher to lead teacher at Podar Jumbo Kids.
2020
Special Phonics Teacher Trainer
I started my own "Special Online Phonics Teacher Training Program"  with the knowledge and experience that I acquired from my qualifications.

Hobbies & Interests

  • Travelling
  • Yoga
  • Teaching

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Hindi
(Fluent)
Gujarati
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

I am passionate about teaching. I aspire to impart right and quality education to all elementary teachers of private and public schools. This shall help our children to gain necessary skills to progress in their personal and professional competence.

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