Margaret Theresa Rixon
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York, Ontario
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A passionate educator who was previously employed as an Elementary School Teacher
(2015-22) at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School (Kolkata, India). Besides formulating teaching strategies, I utilize my interpersonal and administrative skills to organize and coordinate extracurricular activities for students. Over the years, I continued to be deeply involved with community work- volunteering at old age homes, and assisting disadvantaged children and adults. WORK EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Teacher Jul 2015 - May 2022
St. Xavier’s Collegiate School • Kolkata, India
Prepared the curriculum for the academic year and lesson plans based on the set curriculum.
Taught students offline as well as online with the help of visual aids i.e. flashcards, blackboard and smart board.
Adapted teaching methods to meet students’ needs and interests.
Conducted activities for students to promote their physical, mental and social development.
Assigned and corrected homework.
Prepared, administered and corrected tests.
Evaluated the progress of students and discussed results with students, parents and school officials.
Participated in staff meetings and teacher training workshops. B.Ed Trainee Teacher Aug 2014
La Martiniere for Boys • Kolkata, India
Conducted regular English and History classes for 6th and 8th Grade students, respectively for two weeks as a B. Ed requirement.
Elementary School Teacher Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
Our Lady Queen of the Missions School • Kolkata, India
4th Grade Assistant Class Teacher
In charge of conducting Effective English Communication Skills and Elementary French classes
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Diploma Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
Asian College of Teachers • Kolkata, India
TESOL/TEFL Post Graduate Diploma with Specialization in Young Learners and Business English
Bachelor of Education Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
St. Xavier’s College • Kolkata, India
Secured First Division in Bachelor of Education (English and History) Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française* Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 Alliance Française du Bengale • Kolkata, India
DELF A1 & A2 (Elementary); B1.1 (Regular Course in Advanced French)
*Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française, or DELF, is an official and internationally recognized diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. Bachelor of Arts Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
St. Xavier’s College • Kolkata, India
Secured Second Division in Bachelor of Arts (English Honors) SKILLS
Adept at Microsoft Office Suite Fluid communicator Critical thinker Multilevel administrator Works well with deadlines Versatile educator
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
B. Ed Teacher
VOLUNTEER WORK
Summer Camp Director
Christ the King Parish • Kolkata, India
Between, 2010 and 2012, I was the Director for the parish summer camp. My duties involved convening meetings to plan extracurricular activities, creating time-tables, and managing children between the ages of 8-16 with varying personality traits. Working Member Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Christian Life Community (CLC) • Kolkata, India
As a CLC member, I was tasked with assisting the lunch service at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, and interacting with the aged residents.
Founding Member Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
Indian Christian Youth Movement (ICYM) • Kolkata, India
As a founding member of my parish’s ICYM chapter, I would tutor children of low-income families and visit ageing parishioners of the neighborhood. Volunteer Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Prem Dan • Kolkata, India
As a volunteer at Mother Teresa’s institution for the sick and abandoned, I helped with their daily Nutrition Service, used my basic counseling skills to interact with the residents, and conducted elementary physical exercises.
Volunteer Educator Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Missionaries of Charity • Kolkata, India
Formulated and conducted written and communicative English classes for novices from the Missionaries of Charity religious congregation.