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Canada

Posted:

March 26, 2011

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Name: Shardha Sandapen

Age: ** years old Sex: Female

Date of Birth: 22.01.1970

Marital Status: Married (Mother of 3 children - aged 14, 12 and 8 respectively)

: *** 230-***-**** (Home) : 011 230-***-**** (Mobile)

: **********@*******.***

Address: 243, Hugnin Road, Rose Hill.

Mauritius.

Nationality: Mauritian.

Education - Academic background

MA Education (Distance Learning) 2009 -2011

University of Brighton – UK / Mauritius Institute of Education

Bachelor of Education in English (with Honours) 2004 – 2008

University of Mauritius/ Mauritius Institute of Education

(The University of Mauritius – Humanities Department is affiliated to Durham University- UK)

Teacher’s Diploma (English) with Distinction 2000 – 2002

Mauritius Institute of Education

(The Mauritius Institute of Education is affiliated to the University of Brighton – UK)

Higher School Certificate 1989

English, French, Accounting at Principal Level and General Paper (3rd Mauritius wise) at Subsidiary Level

University of Cambridge – UK/ Local Examination Syndicate – International Examinations

School Certificate 1987

English, Literature in English, French Language, French Literature, Economics, Mathematics and Principles of Accounts

University of Cambridge – UK/ Local Examination Syndicate – International Examinations

Additional awards

Attestation pour Educateurs à la sexualité et à l’amour 1999

(Centre de Formation EVA Ile Maurice- Education à la vie et à l’amour)

Certificate in Basic Pedagogy 1996 – 1997

(Diocese of Port Louis – Republic of Mauritius/ Bureau of Catholic Education)

Certificate in Language Development Through Drama 1996

(English Speaking Union – Mauritius/ Language Alive – Birmingham, UK)

Certificate in Hinduism 1995

(Roman Catholic Education Authority)

Diplôme de Poésie 1984

(Société des Ecrivains Mauriciens D’expression Française- Ile Maurice)

Career Summary

A highly energetic, enthusiastic and accomplished bilingual educator with demonstrated ability to teach English Language and Literature in English at secondary level. Dedicated in providing the best education and care to students through guidance and motivation while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with students of diverse ethnic\ cultural backgrounds and a variety of academic levels. Consistently maintain excellent relations with students, parents, school board and administrators. Self-motivated with strong planning, organisational and leadership skills.

Loreto College Saint Pierre Mauritius:

HSC (Higher School Certificate) Coordinator 2011

Secretary PTA (Parents Teachers Association) 2009 - 2011

Head of English Dept 2005-2011

English Language and Literature in English teacher1995 – 2011

Teacher of Moral Values (medium of instruction French Language) 1990 – 2011

Teacher of Sex Education-EVA (medium of instruction French Language) 1990 – 2011

Form Mistress of Form IV and V (aged 14 -18 approximately)1990 -1999

French Language Teacher1990 – 1996

Supply Teacher 1990 - 1994

Loreto College Saint Pierrre and other Loreto Colleges (Rose Hill and Curepipe) in Mauritius.

Additional Work Experience

Freelance Journalist 2007 - 2010

Educational column in English (known as Teaching tips) for L’express (0ne of the most prestigious newspaper in Mauritius)

Oral English Examiner (National Level) for School Certificate Examinations 1990 – 2010

University of Cambridge – UK / Mauritius Examinations Syndicate

Private Tutoring in English and French Languages to:

• Primary School pupils (on a voluntary basis)

• Lower and higher secondary students

• Adults

Professional Excellence Summary

Extensive experience in teaching in a highly bilingual/multilingual environment

Excellent proficiency and an outstanding performance in both English and French Languages and in Literature in English (with student ranking first in the world-2007) and coming out among the ten best candidates – Mauritius wise for Cambridge School Certificate Examinations

Exceptional experience in Curriculum Development at school level, lesson planning, use of innovative teaching techniques and assessment strategies

Extensive experience in Alternative Teaching and Assessment Strategies based on

- Mixed-ability teaching

- Multi-age grouping

- Multi-ethnic and cultural grouping

- Cooperative learning

- Multiple intelligences

- Learning styles

- Emotional intelligence

Extensive experience in teaching based on democratic and universal values

First Mauritian who is actually carrying out a research (case study) on the impact of multilingualism on the teaching of English Language (ELT) at secondary level for the completion of a Masters degree in Education

First Mauritian to carry out an action research (B.Ed Hons dissertation) on Professor Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences Theory for the teaching of Drama at secondary level

Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills

Excellent critical thinking and reflective teaching skills

Exceptional counseling experience

Extensive experience as school and HSC coordinator

Extensive experience in peer/team teaching

Extensive experience in cross-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Extensive experience in handling of students disciplinary problems

Extensive participation in school’s social events and their organisations

Referrals

Carole Raynal - Rector Loreto College Saint Pierre, Mauritius

011 230-***-**** (School number – Loreto College Saint-Pierre)

011 230-***-**** (Home) 011 230-***-**** (Mobile)