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Apurva Sarkar
IBDP/IGCSEPhysics Teacher
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
Dedicated Physics Teacher with 6 years of experience, focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in inquiry-based teaching approaches.Eager to parlay teaching expertise to new position
Overview
6
6
Years of Teaching Experience
4
4
Years of post-graduate education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
3
3
National & International Curriculum Schools
Work History
IGCSE/IBDP Physics Teacher
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2018 - Current
· Plan lessons which adhered to the objectives of the curriculum while utilising a variety of teaching methodologies.
· Establish positive relationships with students to facilitate learning.
· Use an effective teaching style to ensure students remain disciplined and attentive.
· Provide the parents of students with feedback at meetings.
· Act as a Service supervisor. In 2018-19 , I, along with my students, have worked at Advitya, which is an organization for adults with Down’s syndrome, autism and various other conditions. In 2019-20, we were involved with Dr. Ernest Borges’ Memorial Home for Cancer patients.
· Act as Creativity Supervisor for Dance Club for 2020-2021
· Act as an Extended Essay (Physics) Supervisor
· Contributed constructively to staff and departmental meetings.
Senior School Physics & Math Teacher(ISC/ICSE)
The Cathedral and John Connon School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in science education.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Planned, developed and executed mathematical lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
High School Physics Teacher(C.B.S.E)
Delhi Public School, Ruby Park
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2014 - 11.2014
Research Scholar
Max Planck institute for Dynamics and Self -Organisation
Goettingen, Germany
02.2013 - 02.2014
Worked on a project titled “Mesoscopic approach to colloidal suspensions"
Research Scholar
University of Rostock
Rostock, Germany
09.2012 - 01.2013
Worked on a reading project titled “Reaction- Diffusion Model for the adhesion of osteoblasts on metallic implants”
Education
M.Sc. - Physics
08.2010 - 07.2012
Received the Prof Chilukuri Ramasastry Memorial Prize for the best academic record in M.Sc. Physics [2010-12]
GPA: 8.94/10
Special project on Theoretical Condensed matter
B.Sc. Physics - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
06.2007 - 05.2010
Ranked 1st and awarded Gold Medal for Best Student in Physics
Score: 82.5% in all 6 semesters
I.S.C ( Grade 12) -
04.2005 - 05.2007
96.5%
Studied English, Bengali, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Env. Sc,
‘INSPIRE’ Scholarship Holder,, Department of Science and Technology, for ranking among top 1% highest scorers in C.I.S.C.E
High School Diploma -
04.1998 - 03.2005
Scored: 93.8%
Subjects: English,Bengali, Maths,Science,History, Geography,Computer Applications
Bachelor of Education - Science, Maths
08.2017 - 06.2019
GPA: 9.22/10
- Graduated in Top 1% of Class
- Awarded Merit Certificate as 2nd highest Rank Holder
M.S. IET - Innonative Education & Teaching
09.2020 - Current
Skills
Curriculum compliance with CIE/IB
Accomplishments
1. National Topper in Senior Secondary level Physics in Teaching Professionals’ Olympiad (TPO) 2019 (annual national competition) organized by CENTA ( Centre for Teacher Accreditation). This is held over 50 cities in India and UAE with tens of thousands of teacher participants
2. Recipient of Reliance Foundation Teacher Award 2019-20 ( ranked 26 out of top 1000 teachers in the country)
3. Selected for High School Teacher (HST) program at CERN, Geneva for July 2022, as one of the 48 participants from 34 different countries.
Certification
Adobe Certified Educator Level 1
Software
Microsoft Teams
One Note
Adobe
Workshop & Training
1. Application of Light” held at Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on August 8, 2015.
2. “A Holistic Approach to teaching and learning Mathematics, held on 12th September, 2015, held at Gateway School of Mumbai
3. “Forces in Sciences” held at TIFR, Colaba, Mumbai by Bombay Association for Science Education (BASE) on 25th June, 2016.
4. “Exploding Dots- Uniting Mathematics in One Astounding Fell Swoop, held on 20th January, 2017
5. Workshop in Physics (Cat. 1) Diploma Programme in online mode from 10th May to 7th June, 2017
6. “ Energy in Science” at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai on July 8, 2017.
7. Workshop on Active Learning (ALOP) and Experimental Problem Solving in Physics, Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), from 10th to 12th January, 2018
8. Workshop on Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry By Kath Murdoch held in Dhirubhai Ambani International School on 18th-19th August, 2018
9. Workshop in Physics (Cat. 1) Diploma Programme in face-to-face mode from 22nd November to 24th November, 2019
10. IGCSE Phyics (0625) Marking Workshop from 1st - 26th July 2020
In house professional workshop leader on “ Teaching Strategies” held on 5th and 6th June 2017 at Cathedral and John Connon School
Timeline
Adobe Certified Educator Level 2
05-2021
Microsoft Certified Educator
03-2021
European International University (EIU) - M.S. IET, Innonative Education & Teaching
09.2020 - Current
Adobe Certified Educator Level 1
09-2020
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
08-2020
IGCSE/IBDP Physics Teacher - Dhirubhai Ambani International School
07.2018 - Current
University of Mumbai - Bachelor of Education, Science, Maths
08.2017 - 06.2019
Senior School Physics & Math Teacher(ISC/ICSE) - The Cathedral and John Connon School
03.2015 - 07.2018
High School Physics Teacher(C.B.S.E) - Delhi Public School, Ruby Park
06.2014 - 11.2014
Research Scholar - Max Planck institute for Dynamics and Self -Organisation
02.2013 - 02.2014
Research Scholar - University of Rostock
09.2012 - 01.2013
Indian Institute of Technology Madras - M.Sc., Physics
08.2010 - 07.2012
St. Xavier's College - B.Sc. Physics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
06.2007 - 05.2010
La Martiniere For Girls - I.S.C ( Grade 12),
04.2005 - 05.2007
La Martiniere For Girls - High School Diploma,
04.1998 - 03.2005
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