Meenakshi Kumbeswaran, Teacher of Biological Sciences, Curriculum Lead, Mentor

Meenakshi Kumbeswaran

Teacher of Biological Sciences, Curriculum Lead, Mentor

Gems Education

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences
Experience
13 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 10 Months

Teacher of Biological Sciences, Curriculum Lead, Mentor at Gems Education
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2018

Teach and assess assigned students according to their educational needs and deliver the relevant curriculum, ensuring that each student achieves academic success. Contribute to the wider school community.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Deliver the required curriculum, demonstrating accurate knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Mentoring the members of staff and new teachers to look in with alignment to the national curriculum of England.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching.
• Set and mark work. assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences
• Received the certificate of ‘Above and Beyond’ for dedicated and impressive teaching methodology in GEMS Winchester school.
• Awarded with ‘Best Teacher of the Month’ for effective teaching and learning among IGCSE AND A Level Biology

Head of Department at Zakher Private School
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • August 2016 to December 2017

Successfully led Primary Science to attain a V. GOOD with OUTSTANDING FEATURES
• Develop and review syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the primary and support the same in secondary.
• Data analysis
• Write the School Evaluation (SEF) and School Development Plan (SDP) for Science in partnership with the senior leadership team (SLT) taking into account the ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge) inspection report and their recommendations.
• Liaise with the senior leadership team to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality curriculum programme which complements the School Development Plan/School Evaluation.
•Changes in the National Curriculum of England’s framework and catering to the requirements of TIMSS and PISA.
• Liaise with the head of secondary Science to ensure progression across key stages.
• Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and act as reviewer for a group of staff within the school.
• Ensure monitoring processes are regularly and effectively implemented in line with the requirements of Self Evaluation and the School Development Plan.
• Received the ‘Best Performer of the Year 2017’ in Zakher Private School for achieving dedicated and impressive teaching practices among the learning fraternity.

PGT Biology teacher at Bala Vidya Mandir sr.sec.school
  • India - Chennai
  • January 2013 to July 2016

Bala vidya mandir sr.sec.school (Jan 2013 - Present)

 Handling biology for classes 6-12
 Handling practical sessions for classes 9-12
 Prepared curriculum development for practical sessions
 Preparing online report cards and documenting CCE for CBSE
 Expertise hands on experience on smart board lessons (educomp)
 Involved in preparing curriculum content for Einstein Tab Mate

academic facilitator at St.John's sr. Sec.school & junior college
  • India - Chennai
  • June 2010 to December 2012

(June 2010 -Dec 2012)

 Handled science for classes 3-8
 Was working as a Primary coordinator
 Was a part of textbook committee for primary classes

Education

Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences
  • at Apollo college of Education
  • January 2010

S.No Educational Qualification Name of the Board/ University Percentage (%) Year of Passing 01. B.Ed (Biological Sciences) Apollo college of Education (Tamil Nadu Teachers Edu. Univ.) 80 ( College Topper) Medal holder 2009-2010

Master's degree, Biotechnology
  • at SRM Arts and Science College
  • May 2009

02. M.Sc (Biotechnology) SRM Arts and Science College (University of Madras) 74 (College Topper) Univ Rank Holder: 22 2007-2009

Bachelor's degree, Microbiology
  • at SRM Arts and Science College
  • May 2009

03. B.Sc (Microbiology) SRM Arts and Science College (University of Madras) 75 (College Topper) 2004-2007

Specialties & Skills

Teaching
Tutoring
Mentoring
Teacher Training
AGROBACTERIUM
ANTIBIOTIC
BACTERIA
BACTERIAL
BIOCHEMICAL
BIOENGINEERING
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CHROMATOGRAPHY

Languages

Tamil
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate