Nichola Claudia D'Cruz
40 INA Ville Drive, Pukekohe, Auckland
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Julien Day School
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher
St. Augustine Day School
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland New Zealand04.2025
Teachers' Training Certificate
Loreto House
Kolkata, India2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Loreto College
Kolkata, India2013
Higher Secondary School- ISC
Loreto House
Kolkata, India2010
Senior Secondary School- ICSE
Loreto House
Kolkata, India2008
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Child Development
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Group Instruction
- Testing and Grading
- Special Needs Students
Extracurricular Activities
I was apart of a basketball team, participated in school clubs, participated in music and dance groups, community service- helping the church, old age homes, Mother Teresa's Orphanage, volunteering in fund raising campaigns and taken part in school and college fetes.
Timeline
Teacher
Julien Day School
04.2018 - 01.2024
Teacher
St. Augustine Day School
05.2017 - 04.2018
Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Teachers' Training Certificate
Loreto House
Bachelor of Arts -
Loreto College
Higher Secondary School- ISC
Loreto House
Senior Secondary School- ICSE
Loreto House
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