Sharing new and effective approaches to teaching Humanities and reviewing Children's Literature through my website wwwstoriesandhumanitycom and my YouTube channel 'Let'sTalkChildren'sLit'
Arti Nair Mohanan
Curriculum Development; Teaching And Learning
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Lead with over 10 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds including Cambridge International Education affiliated schools. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired learning outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Classroom Teaching Experience in Middle and High Schools
Work History
Curriculum Design and Impact Evaluation
Kyt Academy
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2020 - Current
- Creating curricula with curriculum partners for Indian Vocals, and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs including a hybrid-learning format with one live class, and a video-based revision/practice session.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content through varying pedagogical approaches.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement in student engagement and improved learning outcomes.
Head of Department, Humanities
Avasara Academy
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed and ensured smooth and effective functioning of the Humanities department with 5 teachers teaching Economics, World History, Psychology, Leadership Entrepreneurship and India Studies (Avasara's flagship curriculum) and Global Perspectives.
- Taught a combination of these aforementioned humanities-based subjects using effective lesson plans and assessments.
- Led teachers in the Humanities department to secure outstanding results at the IGCSE, AS and A levels in the academic year 2019-2020; AS and A level Economics at 82% pass with 32 students, Psychology AS and A level 93% pass with 28 students, and IGCSE GP at 100% with 71 students with 12% scoring an A.
- Taught IGCSE Global Perspectives (2018-19) to 46 students and secured a 100% pass result, with 8 students scoring an A.
- Taught AS and A level Global Perspectives and Research (2019-20) to 21 students and secured a 100% pass, with an average score of 68%, with 7 students scoring an A.
- Provided support and evaluated teachers based on the Stronge teacher standards through regular classroom observations, teacher logs, one-on-one feedback and department meetings.
- In-charge of designing the curriculum, assessments and progression of the subjects that fall under the Humanities department, including procuring and using additional resources such as technology and books in the classroom.
- In-charge of making recruitment decisions for the department; recruited 4 teachers for the academic year.
English Teacher & Humanities Coordinator
Avasara Academy
Pune, Maharashtra
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Planned for and taught middle school (grade 7) with an emphasis on Reading and Writing Workshop and developing a habit of reading; Planned for and taught high school students (grades 9 and 10) using a genre-based curriculum including units on journalism, poetry, and literary analysis; Experience teaching ESL students with an emphasis on vocabulary building and grammar.
- Planned and led an inter-disciplinary unit titled “Young Change Makers of India” that focused on students writing a report on a national issue that plagued the country, and presenting their recommendations in an MUN styled conference; The total number of students was 139, including grades 8,9, and 10, and involved History, LEI and English; Collaborated with 5 teachers across the department.
Extra Curricular
Avasara Academy
Pune, Maharashtra
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Acted as a mentor for the student-led MUN/Debate club in school, which requires several meetings to discuss the progression of lessons and skills that need to be taught and practiced in the club.
- Under my mentorship, students have attended 5 external MUNs, and hosted our very first Avasara MUN.
- Served as a member of the Student Council working group in school, wherein the team conceptualized the structure, roles and responsibilities of the Student Council.
Curriculum Manager
The Akanksha Foundation
Pune, India, India
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Researched, created and piloted a reading program called Buckle Up and Read for Pleasure with the aim of making reading a lifelong habit, and making students independent readers capable of guiding their own comprehension in the academic year 2013-14. The program is based on the CAFE book written by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser.
- Achieved an increase in reading comprehension scores from mid-year standardized assessment to end-year by 13%, and an increase in the habit of reading by 72%( according to a parent survey).
- Monitored and provided continuous support for the expansion of the reading program in the academic year 2014-15; supported teachers in building libraries by shortlisting books for different age groups.
- Developed resources and/or reviewed thematic units of study for the English curriculum for grades 1 and 2, and 5 through 8 for all Akanksha schools.
- Supported teachers in 8 schools with the implementation of the curriculum through regular observation, feedback and training.
- Created and/or reviewed rigorous standardized skill-based assessments for English and History for grades 1 through 7 for the mid-year and end-year assessment across the Akanksha network of schools.
- Part of the core team that conceptualized, planned and implemented the yearly 10-day teacher training and induction at the beginning of each academic year for over 250 new and returning teachers.
Fellow & Lead Teacher
Teach For India
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Taught English and Social Science in grades 3,4 and 5 for two academic years between 2010-12, with 30 students in each class.
- According to the Teach for India standardized tests, students showed an improvement of 2 years in grammar, and 1.2 years in reading comprehension in the academic year 2011-12, and an overall growth in grammar, writing and reading comprehension scores by 2 years in the academic year 2010-11.
- Achieved an advanced proficiency level in planning and assessments in the Teach for India leadership framework, a rubric that is designed to evaluate and assess teaching skills in the classroom.
Education
M.Phil - Education
University Of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK 09.2015 - 07.2016
BA - Business Economics
Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai 08.2007 - 04.2010
Skills
Experience with Reading and Writing Workshops
Curriculum development and assessment
Lesson planning
Using data to guide instructions
Using technology for teaching and learning
Data collection and critical thinking
Coaching and mentoring teachers
Interests
Avid collector of critically acclaimed children's picture books and graphic novels
Timeline
Curriculum Design and Impact Evaluation
Kyt Academy
01.2020 - Current
Head of Department, Humanities
Avasara Academy
05.2018 - 06.2020
English Teacher & Humanities Coordinator
Avasara Academy
11.2016 - 04.2018
Extra Curricular
Avasara Academy
11.2016 - 06.2020
M.Phil - Education
University Of Cambridge
09.2015 - 07.2016
Curriculum Manager
The Akanksha Foundation
09.2012 - 07.2015
Fellow & Lead Teacher
Teach For India
05.2010 - 04.2012
BA - Business Economics
Ethiraj College For Women
08.2007 - 04.2010