Hi, I’m
Margina Dalbanjan
Mumbai
Summary
Compassionate Middle and Secondary School Teacher with 26 years of History and English instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 60 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success. Excellent with structuring individualized lesson plans to accommodate students' learning styles with the new technology .
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
St John the Baptist High School & Jr College., Mumbai
Middle and Secondary School Teacher
2009.06 - Current (15 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
St Pius X High School (Boys convent)., Mumbai
Primary School Teacher
1998.08 - 2009.05 (10 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
R.J Thakur English Medium School., Mumbai
Primary Classroom Teacher
1995.05 - 1996.06 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
University of Mumbai , Mumbai
Master of Arts from Masters of Arts (MA) in History,
University of Mumbai , Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in History,
St .John The Baptist High School And College , Mumbai
High School Diploma
St.John The Baptist High School And College
Secondary School Certificate,
Skills
- Middle School Education
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Digital Literacy
- Group Leadership
- Tracking Student Progress
- Group and Individual Instruction
- School Administration
- Time Management
- Quality Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Technological Integration
- Smart Classroom
- Student Needs Assessments
- Learning Management Systems
- School Programs
- Communication Expertise
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Middle and Secondary School Teacher
St John the Baptist High School & Jr College.
2009.06 - Current (15 years & 3 months)
Primary School Teacher
St Pius X High School (Boys convent).
1998.08 - 2009.05 (10 years & 9 months)
Primary Classroom Teacher
R.J Thakur English Medium School.
1995.05 - 1996.06 (1 year & 1 month)
University of Mumbai
Master of Arts from Masters of Arts (MA) in History,
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in History,
St .John The Baptist High School And College
High School Diploma
St.John The Baptist High School And College
Secondary School Certificate,
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