Shilpa Singh
Biology Facilitator
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Biology educator with over 13 years of teaching experience across diverse curricula, specializing in inquiry-based learning and differentiated assessments. Currently teaching Biology under the Cambridge IGCSE framework, consistently promoting higher-order scientific thinking and guiding students to achieve exceptional board results. Proven leadership as Head of Department, with expertise in curriculum planning, assessment design, and teacher mentoring. Additionally skilled in content development with a comprehensive understanding of the K-12 science segment, dedicated to enhancing student engagement and academic success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Biology Facilitator
Wellsprings academy
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitate dynamic biology lessons for primary and secondary students, aligning with Cambridge curriculum
- Design and assemble lesson plans, instructional resources, and evaluations.
- Implement a range of instructional techniques to address different learning styles.
- Utilize hands-on experiments and demonstrations to reinforce theoretical understanding
- Adapt lessons to fulfill requirements of students with diverse skill sets and experiences.
- Facilitate enhanced learning for students needing extra guidance by presenting challenging activities to advanced learners
- Amplified program effectiveness via teamwork with colleagues to routinely assess and enhance curriculum content
Academic validator
Embibe
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Review content for students preparing for school level Science for all boards of education (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards) along with foundation courses for competitive exams.
- Ensure continuous quality review of academic content and questions bank ensuring error-free content (questions, concepts, theory and learning map).
- Validations of the content academically, check relevance and give academic feedback to help improve the content.
Master teacher
Vedantu
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Using current technologies to convey online course content and in the classroom.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
PGT Biology
Vibgyor high, marathalli
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
Secondary School Science teacher
Sunbeam Group of Educational Institution
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
PGT Biology
Bal Bharati Public School
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
- Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
- Using current technologies to convey online course content and in the classroom.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
PGT Biology
ABS Rowland School
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
PGT Biology
SOS Children Village of India (Hermann Gemeiner School)
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Education - General Science
Kashi Vidyapeeth University
01.2014
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Nirma University
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
North Maharashtra University
01.2010
Skills
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Knowledge of effective organizational development strategies
- Course content creation
- Versatile in dynamic environments
- Evaluation of learning outcomes
- Proficient in strategic lesson planning
Certification
Attended workshop of advanced teacher training organized by Sunbeam Eduserve and achieved 80% in qualifying exam.
Accomplishments
- Named 'Best QCT Teacher of the Year' at SUNBEAM Varuna in 2016.
- Various research article published in published in DIABETES MELLITUS and For Fall 2013 HUMAN HEALTH CARE and Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology with an impact factor of 2.431.
- Research article published Cathepsin D: A Novel Target for Apoptotic Induction, as a Future Anti-Cancer Therapy: a Review.
- Mentored group of students for various science quiz and biotech fest.
Achievement
- Trained by CBSE for Capacity Building Program on co-scholastic aspects of CCE for teachers.
- Participated in the 'Workshop on ICT for Schools' by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
- Secured first rank in overall college with 85.2% in BSc.1st year and was a university topper.
- Secured third rank in B.Ed.
- First prize elocution by RC Patel college, Shirpur,2008
- Second prize in State level microbiology contest by RC Patel college, Shirpur,2008, 2009
- Third prize in debate in youth fest, north Maharashtra university,2010
- First prize in debate, cricket and kabbadi, NIRMA University Ahmedabad,2010 and 2011
- Presented a poster in an international seminar on emerging trends in microbial interaction and challenges in human health in NIRMA University 2011.
- Second prize in MANTHAN-2012(model united nation assembly) organize by rotaract club of institute of management, NIRMA University.
- First prize in throw ball, tug of war in intra institute sports at NIRMA University Ahmedabad, 2012.
Timeline
Biology Facilitator
Wellsprings academy
06.2023 - Current
Academic validator
Embibe
07.2020 - 06.2023
Master teacher
Vedantu
07.2017 - 05.2019
PGT Biology
Vibgyor high, marathalli
02.2017 - 05.2017
Secondary School Science teacher
Sunbeam Group of Educational Institution
02.2015 - 11.2016
PGT Biology
Bal Bharati Public School
07.2013 - 01.2015
PGT Biology
ABS Rowland School
11.2012 - 06.2013
PGT Biology
SOS Children Village of India (Hermann Gemeiner School)
08.2012 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Nirma University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor of Education - General Science
Kashi Vidyapeeth University