Listening to Music
Ivan Dominic Saldanha
Experienced Teacher
4/1 Dr S P Mukherjee Road, Dum Dum Cantonment,Kolkata
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Teacher
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School
04.2018 - Current
- Subjects (Present Academic Session) - English Language, English Literature, Social Studies, Commercial Studies
- Edited and provided valuable inputs as the Sub-Editor of the school magazine, Glimpses.
- Have been a member of the core committee which organizes the youth fest (St Mary's Youth Meet) hosted by the school. (2019, 2021, 2022)
- Have been a member of the core committee which was in-charge of organizing and planning the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the school during the academic session 2022-2023.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to help the students during the pandemic.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials particularly for online learning during the pandemic.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attended and participated in various professional development workshops.
Assistant Teacher
Julien Day School
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Scripted and directed the nativity play for the Annual Concert.
- Led and conducted choir sessions for the Annual Concert
- Was runner-up at the Lead By Example contest (Best Teaching Practice) at the regional level which was organized and conducted by the Pearson Group.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attended and participated in various professional development workshops.
Substitute Teacher
Julien Day School
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Methods - Social Studies (Commerce) And English
University of Burdwan
Burdwan, West Bengal 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
St Xavier's College
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
Indian School Certificate Examination - Higher Sec -
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School, CISCE
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School, CISCE
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Student Engagement
Curriculum Implementation
Faculty Collaboration
Public Speaking
Choir Singing
Accomplishments
- Was awarded the 'Student of the Year' award in school in the year 2010.
- Was runner-up at the Lead By Example (Best Teaching Practice) contest conducted by the Pearson Group in the year 2016.
- Was a core committee member on various school programs and projects.
- Animator for the CSE (Comprehensive Sexuality Education) program since 2019.
- Internal Committee member for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace since 2023.
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting System
Interests
Travelling
Playing with my pets
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Julien Day School
04.2015 - 03.2018
Substitute Teacher
Julien Day School
11.2014 - 02.2015
Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting System
06-2013
Bachelor of Education - Methods - Social Studies (Commerce) And English
University of Burdwan
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
St Xavier's College
04.2001 -
Indian School Certificate Examination - Higher Sec -
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School, CISCE
04.2001 -
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Mary's Orphanage And Day School, CISCE
04.2001 -