Teacher Assistant
Resume:
Suchismita Das
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Mobile +971********* (UAE),
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Work Experience
Gems Westminster School, Sharjah, UAE. January 2013 – February 2018
Head of Primary
Established the Primary department of an emerging school.
Enrollment increased from 630 pupils in January 2013 to 1400 + pupils by September 2017 in the Primary section
Sharjah Education Zone, Ministry of Education rated WSS an
‘Effective’ school in November 2014
‘Learning environment in the primary was good’. ‘Primary teaching is creative and engaging’. Gems Review, February 2016
‘Planned opportunities for Learning skills-independent, collaborative-paired and group in good or better lessons’, Gems Review, November 2017
Developed a robust reading programme where students support, learn, and mentor each other
Introduced Intervention programs in Literacy and Numeracy across the primary phase, which has accelerated learning.
Developing and monitoring AFL in lesson planning and delivery throughout a lesson
Mentoring middle leaders and novice teachers
Aarsha Vidya Mandir, Chennai, India. June 2012- December 2012 Leading Literacy in KS1 & KS2
Developed the primary department of the school to adapt to the CIPP (Cambridge International Primary programme)
The Deutsche School Chennai, India. January 2012– April 2012 Teaching EFL & EAL, KS 1, 2 & 3
Education
2017: Masters in Teaching (IOE), University
College London (UCL), UK
2011: QTS, OTT University of Reading, UK
1996:B.Ed, Madurai Kamraj University, India
1988: B.Com, Calcutta University, India
1985: I.S.C. La Martiniere, Kolkata, India
1983: I.C.S.E. La Martiniere, Kolkata, India
Key Skills and Abilities
Teacher Leadership
School improvement planning
Effective Communication
Recruit & retention of staff
Pastoral care
Collaborative team building & teaching
Problem solving
Stake holder Engagement
Promotion of Professional development
programmes
Management efficiency
Theme teaching
Analysing & using data
Relationship building
Managing complexity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Integrated personalised teaching and learning structures in a bilingual school for the German and Korean expatriate community for English language proficiency
Khalsa Primary School, Wexham, UK. September 2010- October 2011 Part Time Teacher & Teaching Assistant – Year 3 & Year 4/Cover Supervisor KS 1 & 2
Supported KS 1 & 2 classes,
Intervention programmes & teaching noncore subjects in KS 1 & 2. Fox Borough Primary School Langley, UK. April –July 2010 Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor KS 1& 2
● Cover teacher for KS 1& 2 & intervention
The Westminster School, Dubai, UAE. January 2007- July 09 Head Teacher- Primary
Coordinated the work of Primary Phase Leaders by creating effective team spirit and guidance through regular team meetings and lesson observations
Implemented the National Curriculum across the Primary Section. Ensured the curriculum is understood and that there is continuity and progression
Cambridge International School, Dubai, UAE
September 1990- December 2006
Supervisor-(Primary), HOY 4, Class Teacher- Year 1, 2, 3 & 4
Member of the senior management team
Organised school and year group events and trips
Ensured planning is updated and caters to the diverse needs of the children
Supported year group team with pastoral care
Monitored student personal & academic progress
Classroom practioner
Personal Attributes
Caring & Open minded
Reflective Practioner
Proactive & self motivated
Conscientious
Balanced & principled
Areas of expertise
Curriculum Development (NC of England
& Cambridge International Primary
programme)
International Education
Leadership distribution
Staffing
Planning & organisation
Resource Management
Budgeting
Promoting learning
Interests
Reading
Yoga
Travelling
Walking
Reference
Valerie Thompson
Principal /CEO
Gems Westminster School Sharjah.
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