Priscilla Greatorex
TEACHER
Summary
Committed educator with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
ST.MATHEW'S ACADEMY
01.2024 - Current
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Coordinator
OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL- GEMS EDUCATION AL WARQA
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Implemented data-driven strategies to track student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Increased parent involvement in school community by creating interactive workshops and informational sessions.
- Developed customized curriculums for diverse student populations, ensuring educational success for all students.
- Enhanced school programs by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify areas for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing support and guidance that contributed to their professional growth.
Primary School Teacher
THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing students with a more comprehensive understanding of topics.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development or improvement initiatives, demonstrating dedication to ongoing school-wide progress.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Primary Maths Coordinator
ST.JOSEPH'S CONVENT
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Promoted a growth mindset among students through intentional lesson planning focused on skill-building and mastery of concepts over time.
- Differentiated instruction based on each child''s unique needs, modifying materials or pacing as necessary to ensure comprehension success rates.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subject areas and promoted deeper understanding.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in curriculum development and program evaluation processes.
Primary Class Teacher
OAKRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, creating an inclusive environment where all students could thrive academically
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Dyanganga College of Education
Pune 04.2021 - 04.2023
Special Educational Needs -
National Academy
Dubai, UAE 09.2020 - 11.2020
Professional Development for Educators -
Tellal
Dubai, UAE 06.2019 - 06.2020
B. Com -
Himalayan University
Arunachal Pradesh 06.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher's Training -
St. Mary's Convent
Allahabad 06.2013 - 04.2015
ISC -
The Bishop's School
Camp, Pune 06.2011 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
The Bishop's Co-Ed School
Kalyaninagar, Pune 01.2006 - 03.2011
Skills
Curriculum Implementation
Lesson Planning
Parent Communication
Distance Learning
Faculty Collaboration
Student Support
Differentiated Instruction
Project-based learning
Group leadership
Special Needs Support
Online Teaching
Teaching strategies
Vocational Engagements
- Special Education Needs (5 years) - Counselling Sessions for children with different abilities.
- Innovation Coordinator- Headed the Primary department for EXPO school program -Young Innovators and conducted various projects.
- Microsoft Innovative Educator- Was awarded the certificate in 2021.Trained teachers to use various Microsoft applications that can be effective in classroom teaching to display the learning progress.
- Trinity College of London - Trained the students for the Trinity English Exam.
- Cedarwood, Pune, India (1 year)- After school program teaching children art, elocution, speech and drama.
- Public Speaking Coach (6 years) - After school program to teach students various skills to communicate.
- Art and Activity Co-Ordinator- Organized various art competitions, conducted activities and drills for important events and programs such as Pitch Perfect, Spellathon, Elocution, Sports Day, National day, etc.
- Educational Professional Licensure, MOE, Dubai- passed the Pedagogy exam.
Professional Development Courses
- Social engineering red flags- 12/29/18
- Your role: internet security and you- 12/29/18
- Making difference visible in classrooms - 12/11/18
- First aid essentials for international schools (level 2) - 05/25/18
- Introduction to risk assessment for international schools (level 2)- 05/20/18
- Fire safety for international schools (level 2)- 06/15/18
- Safer recruitment for international schools (level 2)- 06/15/18
- Health and safety awareness (level 2) - 06/15/18
- Microsoft- teaching sustainable development goals - 05/25/18
- Child protection for international schools (level 2)- 06/17/18
- Microsoft- training teachers to author accessible content - 05/25/18
- Microsoft- getting started with one note - 05/25/18
- Microsoft courses -2020
Linguistic Ability
English and Indian languages (Hindi, Telugu)
References
- Ms. Yamuna Natarajan, Educational Supervisor, Gems OOEHS, DUBAI, Yamuna.n_ood@gemsedu.com, +971558627746
- Ms. Saba Parveen, English Co-Ordinator, Gems OOEHS, DUBAI, Sabaparvin.sp@gmail.com, +971561762377
- Ms. Sreeparna Chatterjee, English Head of Department, Gems OOEHS, DUBAI, sreeparna.c_ood@gemsedu.com, +971562642981
Timeline
English Teacher
ST.MATHEW'S ACADEMY
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
Dyanganga College of Education
04.2021 - 04.2023
Special Educational Needs -
National Academy
09.2020 - 11.2020
Professional Development for Educators -
Tellal
06.2019 - 06.2020
Coordinator
OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL- GEMS EDUCATION AL WARQA
04.2018 - 06.2023
Primary School Teacher
THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL
06.2017 - 04.2018
Primary Maths Coordinator
ST.JOSEPH'S CONVENT
08.2016 - 04.2017
Primary Class Teacher
OAKRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
05.2016 - 08.2016
B. Com -
Himalayan University
06.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher's Training -
St. Mary's Convent
06.2013 - 04.2015
ISC -
The Bishop's School
06.2011 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
The Bishop's Co-Ed School
01.2006 - 03.2011