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Kruti Pandya

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience as an Academic Coordinator at CMR National PU College, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through innovative lesson planning and effective academic assessment. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment while supervising laboratory activities to ensure comprehensive understanding of biological concepts.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online and Offline Science and Biology Tutor

Self employed
06.2024 - Current
  • Teaching Science in grades 9 and 10, Biology in grades 11 and 12
  • Teaching students of all boards - CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE and IB

Academic Coordinator, Biology Lecturer and Head

CMR National PU College
Bangalore
05.2014 - 04.2024
  • Complete planning, implementation and execution of Academic programs for the Academic year
  • Training teachers for enhancement of teaching-learning process and content delivery in the classrooms
  • Setting question papers of various difficulty levels as per the Board guidelines
  • Helping teachers in designing effective Lesson plans which include usage of diverse teaching-learning tools for effective content delivery
  • Conducting teacher observations regularly and giving effective and timely feedback to the teachers
  • Ensuring smooth conduction of all internal and final examinations as per the Board guidelines
  • Arranging and conducting Career guidance sessions
  • Responsible for teaching Biology to I and II PU students (Grades 11 and 12) which includes diverse topics in botany, zoology, genetics, biotechnology, human physiology, evolutionary biology, ecology and conservation, taxonomy etc
  • Plan and implement a continuous evaluation process to enhance academic performance of the students of various learning levels
  • Organize biology lab for all the students and give them the opportunity to work individually as well as in groups for better and thorough understanding of concepts
  • Supervise laboratory examinations as an external examiner for other schools
  • Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real- world, application-based examples along with integration of technology in the classroom
  • Conduct remedial sessions for students who need extra attention and special guidance on a one-to-one basis

Biology and Science Teacher

Ryan International School
Bangalore
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • Worked as Science Teacher for grades 5 and 6 teaching ICSE curriculum
  • Taught Biology in grade 7 and grade 8 for ICSE curriculum
  • Undertook responsibilities as a class teacher for grade 6
  • Undertook various other responsibilities in the school including interaction with parents, encouraging and motivating students to participate in extracurricular activities etc

Biology and Chemistry Teacher

Private Coaching Institute
Bangalore
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Worked as Biology and Chemistry teacher with a renowned coaching institute in Bangalore and conducted classes as well as tests for students of standards 8th, 9th and 10th studying State, CBSE and ICSE curriculum
  • Conducted personal coaching of Biology for 1st and 2nd PU curriculum
  • Training students for practical examination

Biology Teacher

Private Coaching Institute
Ahmedabad
04.2004 - 10.2006
  • Worked as Biology teacher at a renowned personal coaching institute teaching Biology to the students of class 9th and 10th studying CBSE syllabus
  • Worked on plan for everything: procedures, discipline, rewards, lessons, assignments, tests and activities

Education

B.Ed. - Biology and Chemistry

Bangalore University
06.2011

M.Sc. - Microbiology

Gujarat University
06.2002

B.Sc. - Microbiology

Gujarat University
06.2000

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Academic assessment
  • Laboratory supervision
  • Teaching strategies

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/18/80
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • Level 1 French Language, Alliance Franchise, India, 2001
  • Advanced Software Engineering (HDSE), Aptech Computers, India, 2001
  • Molecular basis of Drug Discovery, Davidson X University with edX platform, 2016

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

Administrative And Co Curricular Expertise

  • Heading Examination and Evaluation Committee.
  • Committee member for hiring new faculty and support staff.
  • Driving initiatives like club activities, compering events, preparing teams for inter-school competitions.
  • Conducting Parent-Teacher meetings in every quarter and keeping parents informed about their wards’ performance.
  • Make a plan for the wall space so as to coordinate and accommodate the curricular topics or themes.
  • Encouraging students to be a part of community service projects and service learning programs.
  • Part of the TEDx team for organizing TED talks.
  • Motivating students to organize and participate in ‘learning by doing’ in activities conducted during Space club, Art club, Music and Dance club, Literary club sessions.

Academic Expertise

  • Teaching Biology in Pre University (Grades 11 and 12) as well as Secondary school in the ICSE and CBSE curriculum.
  • Responsible for curriculum design, lesson plans, assignments and resource materials.
  • Consistently achieved 99% student passing ratio with 90+ % distinction holders in Biology throughout my career.
  • Creating question papers of various levels for Middle school and Senior School Science and Biology subjects.
  • Leading research involving teams of students using 'Foldscopes' provided by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
  • A talent for involving and motivating students of all ability levels.
  • The ability to relate effectively to students of diverse cultural backgrounds and to tailor teaching methods to suit their individual needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey subject material in an accessible and compelling manner.
  • In-depth experience of utilizing technology in the classroom to maximize the learning experience.
  • Ability to manage challenging behavior calmly and effectively.
  • The ability to establish positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents.
  • A passion for my subject and a commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in my field of specialization along with widening my horizons in related fields.

Timeline

Online and Offline Science and Biology Tutor

Self employed
06.2024 - Current

Academic Coordinator, Biology Lecturer and Head

CMR National PU College
05.2014 - 04.2024

Biology and Science Teacher

Ryan International School
10.2011 - 05.2014

Biology and Chemistry Teacher

Private Coaching Institute
01.2009 - 09.2011

Biology Teacher

Private Coaching Institute
04.2004 - 10.2006

B.Ed. - Biology and Chemistry

Bangalore University

M.Sc. - Microbiology

Gujarat University

B.Sc. - Microbiology

Gujarat University
Kruti Pandya