School Staff

For the attention of: The HR Department

Subject: Application for the position of Math Teacher

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Nishi Mary Francis and I am currently working as Elementary Math Coordinator (Grades1-5)/Math Teacher Grade 5 at Al Dhafra Private School, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. I am applying for the position of Math Teacher in your institution. I have enclosed my CV for your consideration.

I have full confidence that my qualifications and experience will match the quality your esteemed institution expects of its employees. I am submitting my resume along with for your kind perusal. Please review my resume and grant me an interview.

Sincerely,

Nishi Mary Francis

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Enclosures: Resume

NISHI MARY FRANCIS

C/O FRANCIS JOSEPH P.O BOX 30523 (TGPC) MUSSAFAH, ABUDHABI

Telephone number mobile-050-*******, 050-******* office-02-5552855 ext274

PROFILE:MATH COORDINATOR GRADES 1-5/MATH TEACHER:GRADE 5

e-mail: *****.****.*******@*****.***

2014 September-till date

SCHOOL NAME- Al Dhafra Private School, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

Job Title

Elementary Math Coordinator

Maths Teacher Grade 5 (Common Core Curriculum)

2009 SEPTEMBER- 2014 September

SCHOOL NAME-Al Nahda National School, Mushriff

Job Title

Maths and Science Teacher Grades 4-6 (UK National Curriculum)

2006 SEPTEMBER-2009 JUNE

SCHOOL NAME: The Cambridge High school, Abu Dhabi

Job Title

Primary Mathematics Teacher grade 2 (UK National Curriculum)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry (B.Sc.) with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries

Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.) covering the following subjects

●Educational Psychology

●Educational Technology

●Educational Philosophy

●Pedagogical Analysis

●IT skills to be used in teaching

●International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

●English as Second Language in Mainstream(ESLM)

Areas of expertise

Technology integration - Creative questioning - Creative lesson planning- Heterogonous grouping rubrics - Student motivation - Team teaching approach-Multiple intelligences - Classroom management - Assessment tools - - Using manipulatives - Critical thinking - Cooperative learning strategies-Learning Management Systems(LMS Moodle).

Responsibilities and Experience Elementary Math Coordinator

Responsible to: Head of Elementary, Principal

Responsible for: 1-5 Math curriculum area.

Responsibilities

a) Climate for learning

Ensure that school in relation to effective learning, are successfully implemented to secure a well ordered and disciplined teaching and learning environment that leads to students making outstanding progress.

b) Provision

Provide overall direction for student learning, ensuring that provision is made for

students of all abilities, that they are effectively taught and that learning and

achievement over time are evident. Work with other staff in contributing to the total

learning of students including extension and enrichment activities.

c) Curriculum Planning and Development

Follow the principles of the school’s curriculum planning and development framework

in preparing, delivering and developing with others (staff and partners from industry

and commerce) aspects of the curriculum. Ensure that the curriculum incorporates

contextual learning, using a range of educational and business partners which

engage and enthuse pupils.

d) Standards

Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and

students, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect, and that they

receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.

e) Planning of Teaching and Learning

Ensure the preparation, planning and delivery of the agreed learning programmes,

utilising flexible approaches to learning including the application of E learning. Be a

role model in the teaching of classes.

f) Effective Teaching and Learning

Ensure that teaching and learning meets the needs of learners impacting significantly upon student attainment and achievement.

g) Contributing to the DPS Family

Through mentoring and support of pupils, coupled with a deep knowledge of their

family and background, develop every pupil as an individual who is part of this unique family.

h) Monitoring

Develop and implement school evaluation procedures to monitor and evaluate the

quality of planning, teaching and learning and assessment. Evaluate levels of

attainment and achievement of all areas within your remit against both school targets and nationally recognized benchmarks.

i) Contribute

Contribute to the delivery of exciting and innovative project-based experiential learning through

developing schemes of work and delivering curricular content.

j) Mentor

Act as a form tutor and personal mentor to pupils to ensure they review and reflect on their learning needs in the broadest sense. Teach Personal, Social Education, Careers Education and Guidance and other appropriate learning to form groups.

k) Liaison

Ensure that effective relationships and communications are developed and maintained with all stakeholders including parents and guardians, governors, primary schools and others.

2.Responsibilities in Leading Numeracy

a) Data

Use data to establish numeracy levels of all new pupils and regularly monitor, evaluate and plan effective intervention for all pupils below expected levels.

b) Create and Implement a Whole School Numeracy Policy

Ensure that it is the responsibility of all staff in the school to raise standards of numeracy. Monitor the policy and its effectiveness and take action to constantly improve standards.

c) Numeracy across the curriculum

Ensure that every subject area contributes to numeracy development in a planned and effective way.

d) Inspire

Through innovative approaches to numeracy development, inspire pupils to have a love of mathematics.

e) Resources

Use both staff and other resources for maximum impact on pupils’ progress in numeracy. Provides individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive program, including modeling of best teaching practices.

f) Staff Training

Be responsible for all staff having the necessary expertise, knowledge and understanding to successfully and actively. Research-validated information regarding a range of effective and innovative Mathematics practices through various activities such as; individual discussions (formal or informal); coaching sessions; demonstrations of lessons with pre/post discussions and analysis; study groups; staff meetings; and professional development program.

Responsibilities and Experience as Math Teacher

●Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the Common CoreState Standards (CCSS)/Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

●Appropriate planning includes:

a)Develop a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the (CCSS/CIE)

b)Design unit or weekly lesson plans that support the yearly plan.

c)Differentiate instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.

●Plan for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.

●Prepare clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.

●Deliver well-organized, well-connected, smoothly flowing lessons that require active student participation and that students understand.

Analyze test data and other diagnostic information and use this information in planning.

●Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.

●Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.

●Work cooperatively with all staff members, consistently maintain a professional attitude and work as an effective member of the high school “team”.

●Effectively manage student behavior by developing, teaching, and implementing a classroom management/student behavior plan.

●Create a “respect for all” environment in the classroom and throughout the school and monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes, lunch, and recess.

●Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.

●Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.

●Realize that student behavior issues are additional OPPORTUNITIES to teach a student.

●Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.

●Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely manner.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Deeper Learning in Math

Kagan Instructional Strategies for Cooperative Learning

Scott Pearson's workshop for teaching Maths

Nelson International workshop for Maths and Science

New Heinemann workshop for Maths

Differential Strategies

Demonstrating real world connections

Maths can be fun

Concept mapping in teaching Science

First Aid training certificate

References

Will be provided on request.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality : Indian

Date of Birth : 13-04-1979

Marital Status : Married

Languages known: English, Hindi

Current Employer: Al Dhafra Private School, Mohammed Bin Zayed City,

Abu Dhabi

Current Location: Mussafah, Shabiya Khalifa Sector 10, Abu Dhabi

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