Teacher English

ANUPAMA VELAGAPALLI

Flat No. *F*, Raveendra Gari Ellu, Mubarak Colony, Gollala Yendada, Daspalla Layout,

Visakhapatnam- 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India.

E-mail: ************@*****.*** Mobile: (91-986-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Aim to obtain a full time employment in an esteemed organization, where I can contribute to organizational success and upkeep through the knowledge I acquired during the previous years of experience and improve the standards further. Being versatile, I am always ready to adopt, adapt and adept myself to be equipped with the standard policies and practices of the current day’s education system. I love the company of children, this is also one of the reasons why I chose teaching profession- to be in touch with children and learn more about them.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts (English Literature) from Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

Attended many In-school PD sessions to upgrade to the latest requirements of the day.

Successfully completed IB PYP Category I (In-school) Workshop on ‘Making PYP Happen’ and was certified for the same.

Successfully completed IB PYP Category II (In-school) Workshop on ‘Local and Global Perspectives' and was certified for the same.

Successfully completed Teacher Training (online) Module conducted by Education Division, People Combine Educational Initiatives.

Participated in an introductory English Etymology-based Vocabulary Workshop organized by Logophilia Education Pvt. Ltd.

SKILL SET:

Optimistic outlook and resilient

Collaborative and adaptable

Analytical ability

Punctuality

Team leadership on the front line as well as supportive

Empathetic and understanding

OTHER SKILLS:

A good knowledge of computers (standard office software) including e-mail and the internet.

Calligraphy

Interior-designing, Art and Crafts.

Participated in the Himalayan Adventure Trek 2019 to Mali Pass (@ 12,500 feet) from 24.04.2019 to 01.05.2019.

Received many certificates of appreciation for the commitment and energetic efforts shown in discharge of my duties.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Seventeen years of work experience as a Reception Teacher; KS2 Year 3 – Year 6 Teacher; KS3 Year 7 – Year 9 Teacher and KS4 Year 10 Teacher for English; Year-level Coordinator.

SILVER OAKS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Duration: April 2017 – Till date.

Working as a KS2 Year 5 Home Room Teacher as well as Grade V Year-level Coordinator under IB PYP curriculum.

[The main aim of IB is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.]

As a PYP HRT –

I teach the strands of English, Math, Science and Social Science under (the Six Transdisciplinary Theme) integrated Units of Inquiries.

While beginning an inquiry, I use significant strategies to test the prior knowledge of the students – to know where each student stands, so that I can cater to the exact requirements of each of my students.

I take up a wide range of strategies and learning engagements that are significant, relevant, engaging and challenging.

I plan exclusive learning engagements to develop the Learner’s Profile; and ensure that the students are sensitized to the importance of the same.

The students are encouraged to be curious and enthusiastic inquirers in researching using not only the books but also various resources like the library, ICT, search engines, etc.

The students are encouraged to use and develop the skills – recommended by IB – such as Social, Communication, Self-management, Research and Thinking Skills.

The learning is made more interesting through a variety of activities and strategies that the students love to have a hands on experience doing them.

On the whole, we make sure that the students balance themselves - with their scholastic and co-scholastic learning, and also putting into practice the Learner’s Profile and Skills they have acquired during their inquiries.

Apart from giving them holistic education, the children are groomed – to be responsible and sensible towards the nature, people and situations around them so that they become the better citizens of tomorrow.

As a Year-level Coordinator –

I, along with my co-teachers, collaboratively plan and ensure that we reach the desired learner’s outcome, through an array of strategies, fieldtrips, surveys and the like.

I monitor my co-teachers and ensure a smooth function of the discharge of responsibilities for a comfortable and hassle-free learning environment.

I strongly believe that leadership is not a post for a showoff but a great responsibility and teamwork. It is not ‘I’, it is ‘We’, when it comes to the successful completion of a student’s holistic education.

OAKRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Duration: April 2013 – April 2017.

Worked as a KS2 Year 3 – Year 6 Teacher; KS3 Year 7 – Year 9 Teacher for English under CIPP (Cambridge International Primary Programme), CIE (Cambridge International Examination) and CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curricula-

2013 – 2014: Secondary Teacher, taught KS2 Year 6, KS3 Year 7 and Year 8 under CIE

Curriculum; Secondary Teacher, taught KS2 Year 6, KS3 Year 9 under CBSE

Curriculum.

2014 – 2015: Primary Teacher, taught KS2 Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 under CIPP

Curriculum; Secondary Teacher, taught KS2 Year 6 and KS3 Year 8 under

CBSE Curriculum.

2015 – 2017: Primary Teacher, taught KS2 Year 4 and Year 5 under CIPP Curriculum.

As a Primary Teacher for English, taught KS2 Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5; taught KS2 Year 4 and Year 5 under CIPP Curriculum –

I ensured that I catered to all the requirements of all groups of students- visual, audio and kinesthetic- through a wide range of activity-based learning that’s innovative as well as effective in a hassle-free learning environment.

I took great care to foster a classroom environment of mutual respect and peer collaboration. The students were encouraged to work in a friendly and cooperative way not only with their team mates but also their teachers.

Proper care was being taken where the students were engaged as active learners.

Being inclined towards art and craft, I captured students’ attention by introducing wide range of art works into the topics I taught- accordingly.

I continually attended voluntary professional development courses to enhance my expertise in teaching.

Regular assessments and evaluations were done to keep a check on the students’ learning.

As a Secondary Teacher for English, taught KS2 Year 6, KS3 Year 7 and Year 8 under

CIE Curriculum-

The students were rigorously and meticulously trained for the Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations that they take each year. A lot of exposure had been initiated in such a way that the student was ready to give his/ her best in the examination and come out with flying colours- with ease.

Besides training them for the examination, the students were passionately motivated to express themselves through debates, role plays, elocutions and the like.

As a Secondary Teacher for English, taught KS2 Year 6, KS3 Year 8 and Year 9 under

CBSE Curriculum-

Being well-versed in accommodating special needs of students in an innovative and activity- based learning, great care had been initiated to guide the students through enthusiastic and effective ways.

Active-learning and Student-centred learning is the motto of my classes, where each student is offered a chance to express himself/ herself in delivering the said topic.

Being creative, handled many cultural programmes and project works for which I was showered with applauses and appreciations - not only by the management but also by the students and their parents.

THE SUN SCHOOL, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Duration: June 2008 – April 2013.

Worked as a KS3 Year 9 and KS4 Year 10 Teacher for English.

I had taught KS3 Year 9 and KS4 Year 10 (English), under S.S.C (Andhra Pradesh State Board Curriculum).

The students were meticulously prepared for the board examinations- considered the first major educational milestone in a student’s life.

The students were trained to attempt any given questions in terms of literature, grammar and writing skills.

The students were encouraged with extra learning skills like Spell Bee competitions, elocutions, debates, etc.

Handled many cultural programmes, which were a phenomenal hit and well appreciated.

HEBRON ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Duration: June 2005 – April 2008.

Worked as a KS2 Year 5 and Year 6 Teacher for English; and KS3 Year 7 – Year 9 Teacher

for English.

I had taught KS2 Year 5 and Year 6; KS3 Year 7 – Year 9 under S.S.C Curriculum.

Though the teaching was majorly teacher-centred, the students were encouraged in many ways to express themselves like- role plays, debates and elocutions.

Handled many cultural programmes as I was inclined towards creativity and art.

DR. BESANT ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Duration: October 2002- April 2005.

Worked as a Reception Teacher (Mother Teacher).

Being a fresher, learnt a lot from my peer group and put in my best efforts to be on par with the expectations of the day.

The little ones were given utmost care in such a way that they felt school as home away from home.

Every minute detail was taken into consideration to make the little ones feel secured and warm- apart from activity- based learning.

LANGUAGES KNOWN:

Fluency in English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

AIM IN LIFE:

To become a ‘Mother’ to at least few of the many orphans.

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Love nature.

Interior decoration and Art. Won many awards and prizes for the same.

Philately and Numismatics- won III prize in the district level Postal Philately Celebrations-2003; won I prize in the Rotary (Philately) Celebrations-2006.

Playing Chess and Badminton.

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Name in Full : Anupama Velagapalli

Maiden Name : Anupama Thota

Age and Date of Birth : 41 years; 03rd May, 1978

Marital Status : Married, with 2 children

Mother Tongue : Telugu

Nationality and Religion : Indian; Christian

DECLATATION:

I, Anupama Velagapalli (Thota), hereby declare that the information furnished above is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thank you.

Anupama Velagapalli (Thota)

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