Justina Serrao
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Mount Litera School International, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Adept at fostering strong parent communication and guiding staff through professional development. Recognized for enhancing student performance through innovative teaching strategies and effective interventions, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
Innovative Grade Level Team Leader with experience in creating effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, and team management. Strengths include strong leadership skills, the ability to foster positive learning environments, and expertise in conflict resolution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Level Team Leader and Homeroom Facilitator
Mount Litera School International
Mumbai
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinated professional development activities for grade-level teams, including leading discussions about best practices in teaching and learning.
- Provided guidance to new teachers on navigating the school's policies and procedures.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Reviewed lesson plans submitted by teachers each week prior to implementation in order to ensure alignment with state standards.
- Created a positive learning environment by developing relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Monitored student data to identify trends in student performance and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided feedback to teachers on classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences regarding individual student progress.
- Worked closely with counselors to provide social-emotional supports for students who needed additional assistance.
- Organized field trips for grade-level classes to enrich the educational experience outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Coached teachers on implementation of technology tools into their classrooms for enhanced instruction delivery.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Utilized effective classroom management strategies to keep students on task.
Data Entry Staff in the Pharmacy
Holy Spirit Hospital
Andheri
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted pharmacists with inventory management and restocking shelves.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Receptionist
St. Joseph’s Convent
Bandra
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
Substitute Teacher's Assistant
Marian Kindergarten
Mumbai
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers on lesson plans, projects, and assessments.
- Monitored student behavior at lunch and recess.
- Supervised small groups of students during lessons, field trips, and other activities.
Education
Diploma - E.C.C.E
St. Xavier’s Institute of Education Society
Churchgate04-2018
T.Y.B.A - Bachelor of Arts
St. Andrew College
Bandra02-2016
H.S.C -
St. Andrew College
BandraS.S.C -
St. Joseph’s Convent High School
BandraSkills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Professional development
- Parent communication
- Staff development
- Technology integrations
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/26/95
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Trekking
- Yoga
- Certified Baking Candidate, 2016
- Certified Tailoring Candidate, 2014
- Small Business in Bridal Flowers
Accomplishments
- Awarded as Teacher of the Month, 2024
- Awarded Teacher of the Month, 2023
- 5 Years Completion Award at Mount Litera School International
- Bronze Medal Certificate from Trinity College London, February 2019
- Registered Candidate Certificate from Trinity College of London, June 2019
- SAIBSA PYP Job Alike, January 2019
- SAIBSA PYP Job Alike, April 2022
- SAIBSA PYP Job Alike, January 2023
Certification
- Making the PYP Happen: Implementing agency - Category 1 IB Workshop, 2020
- PYP Leading the Learning - Category 2 IB Workshop, 2021
- Certified Apple Teacher, 2022
- Jolly Phonics, 2023
- Certified Apple Portfolio, 2025
References
- Priya Anand, Head of School at Mount Litera School International, Mumbai, India. Email - headofschool@mlsi.in
- Chandrani Banerjee, PYP Coordinator at Mount Litera School International, Mumbai, India. Email-chandrani.banerjee@mlsi.in
Timeline
Grade Level Team Leader and Homeroom Facilitator
Mount Litera School International
07.2018 - Current
Data Entry Staff in the Pharmacy
Holy Spirit Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2013
Receptionist
St. Joseph’s Convent
05.2012 - 11.2012
Substitute Teacher's Assistant
Marian Kindergarten
01.2012 - 04.2012
Diploma - E.C.C.E
St. Xavier’s Institute of Education Society
T.Y.B.A - Bachelor of Arts
St. Andrew College
H.S.C -
St. Andrew College
S.S.C -
St. Joseph’s Convent High School
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