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Arminder Kaur  Singha

Arminder Kaur Singha

Middle SchoolTeacher
Mumbai

Summary

Innovative Science educator bringing more than 7-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Science Teacher

Euro School, Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
04.2019 - Current
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior during PTM and meetings .
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
  • Demonstrated experiments and conducted interactive activities to engage students interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.

Teacher

The Universal School
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Junior Research Fellow

IIT Bombay
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Performance of an algal-bacterial system for treatment of biomass gasifier wastewater using Rotary Biological Contractor.
  • Used Biological oxygen demand [BOD], Chemical oxygen demand [COD] methods of investigation to research oxygen measure the quality of water and the amount of organic pollution in water.
  • Used Kjeldahl method is a laboratory procedure that uses titration to determine the nitrogen content in organic and inorganic samples.
  • Developed new method to do enzyme analysis
  • Initiated collaborations with external researchers, broadening knowledge exchange across institutions worldwide.
  • Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
  • Created techniques for assessing water quality and effects on aquatic life.
  • Managed laboratory resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of experiments and projects.

Research Assistant

IIT Bombay
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Collected samples of soil, building materials of different particle size and for testing.
  • Done characterization of soil sample by spread plate technique maintaining asepsis, observation of colonies under microscope, to study the structure and nature of the bacteria in the sample.
  • Evaluated geotechnical properties of rock and soil samples, informing engineering design processes for infrastructure projects.
  • Analysis to study the soil bacteria that help resist soil erosion.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.

Research Intern

IIT Bombay
05.2012 - 10.2012
  • Worked on Microbial degradation of Carbaryl, in which analysis of sewage sample and isolation of Pseudomonas C7 strain was done.
  • Characterization, chromatography, enzyme kinetics techniques was used to study the metabolism of the bacteria.
  • Optimized research methodologies through continuous improvement efforts based on feedback from peers or supervisors.
  • Assisted in the development of research proposals, contributing to a higher success rate in securing funding.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Managed laboratory inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Reduced contamination rates through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques and proper laboratory hygiene protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology, India

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, India

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Student Support

Accomplishments

  • Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.

Hobbies

Cooking, Fabric designing, Interiors, Art.  

 

Timeline

Middle School Science Teacher

Euro School, Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
04.2019 - Current

Teacher

The Universal School
06.2017 - 03.2019

Junior Research Fellow

IIT Bombay
02.2014 - 09.2014

Research Assistant

IIT Bombay
10.2013 - 12.2013

Research Intern

IIT Bombay
05.2012 - 10.2012

Master of Science - Biotechnology, India

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, India

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
04.2001 -
Arminder Kaur Singha Middle SchoolTeacher