Ms. Steefni Ema Cruz
Margao
Summary
Inspirational Educator dedicated to improving students personality, resulting in achieving outstanding results. Expert in course delivery and developing engaging lectures for pupils, increasing student satisfaction and course enjoyment. Strong initiative and exceptional organizational skills, combined with the ability to work well under pressure enables me to contribute significantly and effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Manovikas English Medium School
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students when faced with course difficulties
- Relied on team work for betterment of students.
- Completed syllabus in interactive and engaging manner.
- Taught English Language and Literature to students of class 6,7,8,9 and 10.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Don Bosco College of Engineering
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Delivered engaging lectures, seminars and tutorials, increasing class productivity
- Implemented strategic lesson planning, monitoring progress and performance against set targets
- Role-modeled exemplary behaviour and established lasting relationships with students
- Nurtured students' social, emotional and academic development by providing in-class support
- Trained students in preparation for their placements thereby substantially increasing the placements rate
- Encouraged the students to participate in class discussions and extra-curricular activities
- Verified documents during the admission processes
- Conducted institute level activities as part of the Cultural Committee
- Organized Department Cafe Sessions
- Designed the Department Newsletter along with writing reports for the Provincial, College Magazine 'Beacon' and the college prospectus
- Wrote the Minutes of the Department Meetings
- Accompanied students for workshops or seminars.
LECTURER
Government Higher Secondary School
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking
- Set papers to analyze the capacity of the students to retain taught lessons
- Was a part of the cultural team.
INTERN REPORTER
Goa - India
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Followed a lead given by the mentor
- Interacted with people to gather information
- Filed the story/news report with accurate information.
Education
MA -
Goa University
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science
01.2014
Higher Secondary School Exam - Arts
Rosary Higher Secondary School
01.2011
Secondary School Certificate -
Fatima Convent High School
01.2009
Skills
- Literature analysis
- Classroom management
- Lecture planning
- Paper grading
- Proofreading and editing
- Individual mentoring
- Report Writing
- Interactive teaching
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Attended a One day Coordinators' Workshop on Moodle Learning Management System at IIT, Bombay on March 01, 2019 organized by IIT, Bombay in Powai
- Conducted a One day Coordinators' Workshop on Moodle Learning Management System at Don Bosco College of Engineering on March 15, 2019 organized by IIT, Bombay
- Delivered a Cafe Session on 'Grammar Nazi's Master class'' on 12 April 2021
- Delivered an R&D session on 'How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie: An Overview' on 23 September, 2021 via Google Meet
- Conducted a Communication Skills Workshop for the students during Student Induction Programs
Certification
- Successfully completed a 5-week online course on "Business English Communication: Networking" offered by University of Washington through Coursera from May-June, 2020
- Completed a 4-week online course, "Tricky English Grammar" offered by Division of Continuing Education, University of California through Coursera in June, 2020
- Completed a 4-week online course, "How to Write a Resume (Project Centered Course)" offered by The State University of New York through Coursera in May-June, 2020
Languages
Fluent in English, Konkani and Hindi
Beginner in French
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Manovikas English Medium School
08.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Don Bosco College of Engineering
07.2018 - 07.2022
LECTURER
Government Higher Secondary School
06.2016 - 04.2018
INTERN REPORTER
Goa - India
05.2015 - 06.2015
MA -
Goa University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science
Higher Secondary School Exam - Arts
Rosary Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate -
Fatima Convent High School
- Successfully completed a 5-week online course on "Business English Communication: Networking" offered by University of Washington through Coursera from May-June, 2020
- Completed a 4-week online course, "Tricky English Grammar" offered by Division of Continuing Education, University of California through Coursera in June, 2020
- Completed a 4-week online course, "How to Write a Resume (Project Centered Course)" offered by The State University of New York through Coursera in May-June, 2020
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