Profile

Self-motivated and proactive educator with a keen interest in developing creative, independent and open- minded young individuals. Highly committed and works within deadlines. Professional background and industry experience in core subjects. Non- judgmental and inclusive attitude with a strong sense of social justice. Long term interests in educational research. Seeking to contribute to educational establishments with an objective vision and approach to teaching and learning.

Key Skills

Extremely patient and empathetic, especially with slow learners, ability to manage diverse classroom learning needs and abilities, well planned collaborative teaching strategies and assessments.

Work Experience

Teaching (2014- 2020)

Head of Management Department- Vaels International School Chennai, India (June 2016- Sept 2020)

Teaching Faculty- Akshar Arbol International School, Chennai, India (June 2014- Apr 2016)

Business and Accounting faculty for middle & high school (IGCSE, AS & A Levels). Involved in lesson planning, assessment, professional collaboration. Experience in time-tabling and exam scheduling.

Key Accomplishments:

Enhanced student grades: active learning strategies, peer & self-assessments, exemplar practice.

Improved learning outcomes in slow learners: supporting children with different needs, one-on -one sessions.

Promoting critical thinking skills in middle school: Collaborated with professionals in successfully organizing “Debate Club” activity.

Promoting team work and entrepreneurial skills in high school: Hands on, business-like activities & events.

Improved teacher team performance: leading and managing department professional development sessions, peer observations and feedback.

Smooth administering & conduct of examinations: prominent role in the School Exam department.

Accounting & Audit service (2004-2011)

Worked as Partner of JVR & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kerala India handling Monthly Internal Audits of medium sized companies, review of accounting systems in organizations and reporting irregularities, inventory audits and valuations etc.

Worked as Executive Accounts in NOVAR INDIA LTD, (Currently HONEYWELL), Chennai, Tamil Nadu in charge of year end statutory audit schedules, monthly Payroll verification and disbursement, related statutory returns, personal taxation of employees etc.

Also held previously the role of audit assistant in Sharp and Tannan, Bangalore, India conducting similar audit functions as a trainee during 2003-04

Education

Associate Chartered Accountant: ACA

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: May 2003

Bachelor of Commerce: B Com

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala: May 2000

Currently pursuing Masters in Educational Studies (M.Ed.), Queens University Belfast. (Course completion Sept 2021), Dissertation: Formative Assessments

Certifications: Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) 2017-18

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