Sundari Victor Antony Santiago Santiago
Suzhou
Summary
Highly motivated, results-driven Biology Teacher with over nine years of experience teaching secondary school students to foster their educational growth and exchange scientific data. Articulate communicator transforming complex biology concepts into engaging lessons, including cultivating scientific literacy, critical thinking, and a passion for learning. Exceptional classroom management, curriculum design, assessment skills, and modern pedagogical techniques while contributing to a collaborative learning environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
Al Ameen Matriculation Higher Secondary School
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Teaching comprehensive biology courses to secondary school students (Grades 11–12) covering cell biology, genetics, microbiology, plant and animal physiology, and ecology.
- Engaging and implementing hands-on laboratory experiences to enhance student understanding of scientific principles.
- Preparing detailed lesson plans that align with curriculum goals and standards, and integrating technology and multimedia resources to enrich instruction.
- Assessing student performance using formative and summative assessments, and delivering constructive feedback to guide improvement.
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
Sri Sankara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered student-centered instruction in biology, incorporating real-world applications and problem-solving activities.
- Guided students in exam preparation, including external standardized tests and internal assessments, achieving high success rates.
- Monitored and supported the progress of low-performing students through targeted interventions and mentorship.
- Collaborated with colleagues to review and refine lesson plans, incorporating modern pedagogical practices.
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
CPG Sri Sankara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2006 - 05.2013
- Excellent knowledge to produce a level of scientific literacy. Expertise in the delivery of class teaching of secondary science (Biology CBSE/Matric). Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi and homework assignments. Create well-explained, step-by-step solutions to the Biology questions for secondary students.
- Conducted biology practicals with specially designed student experiments. Evaluated and graded laboratory performance, classwork, assignments, and project work for the student’s progress.
- Coordinated the Science Club and organized the Science Exhibition Project. Brainstorming and researching to generate new ideas, cognitive abilities, and identifying learning strategies.
Lecturer in the Faculty of Botany
Dharmapuram Gnanambigai Government Arts College
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Delivered engaging botany lectures, explained complex concepts, and enriched lecture room time using experiments to help learners understand scientific phenomena.
- Encourage students to be curious and to have respect for the natural world. Explored best practices and innovated new ways to enhance learning.
- Reviewed and provided feedback to ensure high quality and error-free. Open to new ideas of doing things; keen to constantly innovate for our students.
- Setting up tests, assignments, experiments, grading students fairly, updating records, and handling administrative tasks.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching License
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
04.2023
Bachelor of Education - Biological Science - Botany
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
06.2009
Master of Philosophy - Botany
Annamalai University
11.2003
Master of Science - Botany
Bharathidasan University
04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Bharathidasan University
04.2000
Skills
- Expertise in Biology curricula
- Curriculum planning and development
- Student-centered learning
- MS Office proficiency
- Digital Learning System
- Blended learning
- Behavioral strategies
- Leadership
- Laboratory supervision and safety compliance
- Data-driven assessment and reporting
- Time management
- Goal achievement
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Master of Philosophy in Botany: Research Topic: Effect of pre-sowing seed hardening treatment on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) under the different concentrations of sugar mill effluent. Research Supervisor: Dr. P. Sundaramoorthy, Professor, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Master of Science in Botany: Research Topic: Comparative study on the effect of different toothpastes on "Streptococcus mutants." Research Supervisor: Mr. M. NAGARAJAN, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, A.V. C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu, India.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse Name: Dr. Victor Antony Santiago, PhD
- Spouse Occupation: Medical Writing Manager, Suzhou MDCE Co., Ltd, Suzhou.
- Children's Name: Ms. V. Antonella (11 years), Ms. V. Alvernia (8 years)
- Linguistic Proficiency: English (Professional level); Chinese (Beginner) and Tamil (Native)
- Country Visited: Malaysia and Singapore
Publications
- Victor Antony Santiago Jesudoss, Sundari Victor Antony Santiago, Karthikkumar Venkatachalam, Parthiban Subramanian. Zingerone (Ginger Extract) and Its Antioxidant Potential for Efficacy in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases. (In Press/ Ref No: B978-0-12-805377-5.00021-7). Gastrointestinal Tissue 1st Edition Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants. Editors: Jordi Gracia-Sancho, M. Salvadó. eBook ISBN: 9780128093009. Imprint: Academic Press. 24 May 2017.
- Paper presented in "Regional Symposium on Environmental Hazard and the Way to Clean Environment" at Department of Zoology, DGG Arts College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu, India on 27, 28, and 29 September 2004
- Paper presented in "UGC National Seminar on Emerging Trends" in Plant Sciences, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India, held on 15th and 16th March 2003.
- Paper presented in the State-level seminar on "Innovative approaches to Plant Sciences," 24 and 25th February 2005. Organized by the Department of Botany, AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai.
- Paper presented in "National seminar on present scenario in plant science research," Feb 19-20, 2005, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India.
Timeline
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
Al Ameen Matriculation Higher Secondary School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
Sri Sankara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
06.2022 - 04.2024
Higher Secondary Teacher [Biology Focus]
CPG Sri Sankara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2006 - 05.2013
Lecturer in the Faculty of Botany
Dharmapuram Gnanambigai Government Arts College
07.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Education - Biological Science - Botany
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
Master of Philosophy - Botany
Annamalai University
Master of Science - Botany
Bharathidasan University
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Bharathidasan University
Master of Education - Teaching License
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University