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Research Publication
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Lima Kidwai

Lima Kidwai

Delhi

Summary

Accomplished educator with recognition as ‘Mentor of the Year’ at Planetspark for innovative teaching strategies. Proficient in creating engaging lesson plans and delivering impactful teacher training. Strong communication skills and phonic certification contribute to fostering a supportive learning environment, enhancing student success and engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Subject Matter Expert-English

Canary School
Bhopal
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Created training materials for educators at Canary School, leveraging subject proficiency to improve instructional quality.
  • Conducted weekly training for educators on phonics and Montessori instructional techniques.
  • Conducted engaging phonic classes for children to enhance their reading skills.
  • Developed curriculum for next academic year, balancing textbook teaching with age-appropriate hands-on activities to enhance student engagement.
  • Organized workshops for parents to equip them with strategies and knowledge to effectively support their child's learning journey.
  • Weekly meetings to assess the overall progress.

Teacher

Planetspark
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Teaching creative writing along with English grammar to the students enrolled.
  • Tailored and developed curriculum to align with individual student understanding.
  • Catering to the needs of the children according to their age (from 7 years to 14 years).
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing quizzes and feedback sessions to enhance learning.
  • 10 children have graduated from the program comprising of 100-165 classes according to their learn plan.
  • Communicated student progress to parents to ensure engagement and support.
  • Recognized as ‘Mentor of the Year’ in 2023.
  • Recognized with the ‘Platinum Milestone’ for outstanding teacher performance over 2 years.
  • Utilized an online platform to deliver interactive classes for students.

Senior Montessori Directress

La Joie Early Learning Habitat
Lucknow
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed Pre-Nursery division, overseeing daily operations and enhancing educational activities to support child development.
  • Attended Montessori Teacher trainings at school to understand the 5 principles of Montessori and Implemented Montessori materials and resources effectively to enhance experiential learning.
  • Also worked as a Program Coordinator- Planning of the monthly curriculum and kit, including designing worksheets, listing activities with special attention to cover all the aspects of Montessori.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities to promote cognitive and social development in young learners.
  • Utilized various teaching aids to enhance engagement and learning during sessions.
  • Monitored student progress, conducting periodic care calls to parents to discuss development and address individual needs.
  • Preparing monthly progress reports for all the students.
  • Arranging Quarterly Coffee Meets (online/offline) to interact and discuss progress and also to understand the area of focus for each child.
  • Also, taking weekend story sessions to foster a child’s imagination.

EYP Co-ordinator and TGT English

Gems Public School
Bhopal
08.2019 - 02.2020

Duties of the coordinator-

  • Managing the whole Early Years division, including the lesson planning for the terms, preparing yearly event calendar, etc.
  • Manage the academic performance of academic staff and the learners’ progress.
  • Reported weekly on staff performance and academic progress to principal.
  • Assisted principal in sourcing and recruiting qualified teachers, including candidate searches, interviews, and preparation of baseline test papers.
  • Addressed concerns from parents in the Early Years division.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with teachers and staff to assess performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements.

Duties as TGT-English

  • Teaching English Literature and Grammar to Grade VI to VIII.
  • Preparation of Lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum.
  • Using teaching aids to the maximum to make classroom teaching more interesting.
  • Making correlation between a chapter to a real life value or connect for better understanding.
  • Prepared periodic quizzes practice tests and tests to test proficiency.
  • Included digital media along with traditional classroom materials.

Recruiter

Actionrich Business Solution
Cochin
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Performed full cycle recruiting on 10-15 job requisitions, averaging 1- 2 hires per month.
  • Performed full cycle recruiting on 10-15 job requisitions, averaging 1- 2 hires per month.
  • Conducted targeted candidate searches through employee referrals, networking, cold calling, Linkedin, and industry associations to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Successfully met affirmative action goals.
  • Successfully met affirmative action goals.
  • Conducted telephone interviews to assess candidates' motivation, interest, and qualifications for various programs.
  • Worked on positions from executive level to senior manager level from industries like IT, Finance, Business Development, HR and Manufacturing.

Teacher

Brains Convent School
Lucknow
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Taught English (Literature/Language) and Science to class 6, 8, 9 and 11 for ICSE board.
  • Developed daily lesson plans tailored to engage students in activities.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
  • Built strong relationships with students and parents through effective communication during PTMs.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Created a supportive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles.
  • Administered tests; provided feedback on learning achievements and needs for improvement.
  • Lucknow

Education

Bachelors of Education -

Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Meerut
01.2015

Master of Philosophy - Zoology

University of Delhi
Delhi
01.2014

Master of Science - Zoology

Department of zoology, university of Delhi
Delhi
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

MIranda house, university of Delhi
Delhi
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Queen Mary’s School
Delhi
01.2007

Skills

  • Phonic Certified
  • Teacher Training
  • Child Assessment
  • Educational assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Learning environment
  • Time Management Skills
  • Computer Savvy
  • Innovative mindset
  • Communication skills
  • Team Player

Accomplishments

  • Secured Rank 'First' in the college for B.Ed examination from the Chaudhary Charan Singh University.
  • Secured Rank 'First' in the M.Phil examination from the Department of Zoology, University of Delhi.
  • Participated in the Indo-Swiss Collaboration in Biotechnology (ISCB) International Conference, 'Recent trends in Developing Bioremediation strategies for Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and other chlorinated contaminants' organized by University of Delhi, held from 02/09/11 to 02/11/11.
  • Volunteered in Inspire internship Programme, innovation in science pursuit for inspired research, an initiative of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Organized by D.S. Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science and Education, held in Miranda House, University of Delhi from 07/12/10 to 07/16/10.
  • Editor of Miranda House Zoological Society Annual Magazine, 2009-10.

Training

School of Studies in Neuroscience, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Prof. Ishan Patro (Professor, School of studies in Neuroscience, Jiwaji University, Gwalior), 06/06/11, 07/07/11, Learnt all the basic techniques of tissue handling for molecular histology (perfusion, cryptomy, etc); multiple antigens labeling through immunofluorescence, behavior and cognitive biology gadgets like animal activity monitoring (motor function), hole poke (exploration), Barnes Maze (learning and memory), elevated plus maze (anxiety), light and dark chamber (anxiety); molecular biology methods like genomic DNA isolation, ligation and gel electrophoresis.

Research Publication

Molecular Basis of Infertility-II: Related to defective biosynthesis, secretion and action of follicle stimulating hormone., L. Kidwai, I. Moin, S. S. Hussain, K. Muralidhar, International Journal of Bioassay, 02, 01, 227-242, 2013

References

Dr. Reenu Bajpai                                          Mr. Rohan Mehra

Principal                                                       Director- Operations

Canary School (Bhopal)                              La Joie Early Learning Habitat (Lucknow)

+91-7869396349                                          +91-9971742886

Timeline

Subject Matter Expert-English

Canary School
04.2023 - 03.2025

Teacher

Planetspark
05.2022 - 09.2024

Senior Montessori Directress

La Joie Early Learning Habitat
03.2020 - 03.2022

EYP Co-ordinator and TGT English

Gems Public School
08.2019 - 02.2020

Recruiter

Actionrich Business Solution
11.2017 - 03.2019

Teacher

Brains Convent School
04.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelors of Education -

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Master of Philosophy - Zoology

University of Delhi

Master of Science - Zoology

Department of zoology, university of Delhi

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

MIranda house, university of Delhi

High School Diploma -

Queen Mary’s School
Lima Kidwai