Pandikumari M
Middle School English Teacher (MA, B.ED, English Literature)
Gate No:1,Plot No:2, Zungulu Road, Emmasdale,Lusaka
Summary
Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Seventh day Adventist Higher Secondary School
Pondicherry
06.2011 - 04.2021
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
School Teacher
STANSFORD INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Elementary
Pondicherry
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
Elementary Teacher
CRESCENT SCHOOL
Pondicherry
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Primary Teacher
SIGMA ENGLISH SCHOOL
Pondicherry
03.1999 - 06.2000
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Masters of English - English Literature
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelors of English - English Literature
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.1992 - 04.1995
Bachelors of Education - English Language And Literature
Pondicherry University
01.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
Behavioral improvements
Accomplishments
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Seventh day Adventist Higher Secondary School
06.2011 - 04.2021
School Teacher
STANSFORD INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Elementary
08.2009 - 04.2010
Masters of English - English Literature
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelors of Education - English Language And Literature
Pondicherry University
01.2008 - 04.2009
Elementary Teacher
CRESCENT SCHOOL
07.2007 - 08.2008
Primary Teacher
SIGMA ENGLISH SCHOOL
03.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelors of English - English Literature
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.1992 - 04.1995
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