Sumaiya Patwari
Teacher
Mumbai
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Teacher (CBSE - Grades 8-10)
Niyaz National School
Mumbai
05.2023 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning using educational technology and software, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital resources.
Private Tutor (IGCSE - Grades 6 -10, A Levels)
Self-employed
Mumbai
06.2015 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Used tutoring software resources for different individuals with unique learning styles.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
English Teacher (IGCSE - Grades 7-8)
Avicenna International School
Mumbai
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Delivered engaging and interactive lessons to students in accordance with the IGCSE curriculum.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment to encourage critical thinking and active participation.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literacy concepts.
Education
IGCSE -
07.2001 - 07.2011
A Levels -
08.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics And Food Nutrition
06.2014 - 08.2017
Advanced Diploma in TEFL/TESOL With Young Learners -
07.2023 - Current
Skills
Strong knowledge of IGCSE First Language English curriculum and assessment criteria
Proficient in using educational technology and software, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Classroom management and discipline expertise
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Timeline
LCT - Advanced Diploma in TEFL/TESOL With Young Learners,
07.2023 - Current
English Teacher (CBSE - Grades 8-10) - Niyaz National School
05.2023 - Current
English Teacher (IGCSE - Grades 7-8) - Avicenna International School
11.2018 - 03.2023
Private Tutor (IGCSE - Grades 6 -10, A Levels) - Self-employed
06.2015 - Current
BJCOHS - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics And Food Nutrition
06.2014 - 08.2017
Islamic International School - A Levels,
08.2011 - 07.2013
Islamic International School - IGCSE ,
07.2001 - 07.2011