Shanthi Shanker, Headmistress of Gulf Indian High School- Girls ‘ Section

Shanthi Shanker

Headmistress of Gulf Indian High School- Girls ‘ Section

Gulf Indian High School

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Education
Experience
28 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 1 Months

Headmistress of Gulf Indian High School- Girls ‘ Section at Gulf Indian High School
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2017 to February 2019

• Ensure smooth running of the morning section daily in Coordination with Principal and Vice-Principal.
• Observe lessons of teachers regularly together with HODs and Middle leaders and help in improving the teaching/learning in classes.
• Ensure the quality of teaching and learning across the session through regular lesson observations, notebook scrutiny and learning walks and give feedback to staff and inform them of the next step and discuss with HODs and Vice Principal the ongoing CPD needs for the Phase.
• Ensure effective implementation of IEP, ILP and PEP in coordination with the SEND departments.
• Ensure smooth conduct of academic and non-academic activities in all Phases in Coordination with respective Phase Heads.
• Induct new teachers of my Session into School guidelines and policies.
Ensure smooth functioning of School internal and External Exams.

Deputy Headmistress (Academics) at Shaaban Robert Secondary School - www.shaabanrobert.ac.tz
  • Tanzania
  • September 2002 to May 2016

• Supervision, invigilation & management of all academic activities.
• Mentoring, monitoring & appraising teachers on their performance.
• Teaching, conducting & evaluating examinations.
• Addressing grievances of teachers, parents & students.
• Recruitment & training of new staff.
• Reviewing academic reports and monitoring overall school performance.
• Facilitating interschool competitions.
• Managing new admissions and facilitating qualifying exams.
• Organizing & managing department meetings and constantly improving team building, participation and interaction between various school departments.
• Providing career counseling and organizing career fairs.
• Organizing fund raising events.
• Conducting seminars & training for teachers to enhance their skills.

Principal at Al Muntazir Academy - www.almuntazir.org
  • Tanzania
  • March 2000 to February 2002

• School administration & management.
• Conducting In-Service training programs and workshops for the Primary and Secondary Staff.
• Developing school curriculum in coordination with education board.
• Monitoring, supervising & improving overall school performance.

Senior School Teacher at Borivali Education Society
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 1993 to November 1999

• Teaching English, History, Geography & Economics.
• Examiner in the State Board Exams.

Teacher at Sardar Vallabhai Patel High School
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 1981 to February 1985

• Teaching primary grade.

Education

Master's degree, Education
  • at University of Bombay
  • June 1995
Bachelor's degree, Education
  • at University of Bombay
  • April 1993

Majoring in methods of teaching for English and History.

Master's degree, Sociology
  • at University of Bombay
  • January 1987
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
  • at University of Bombay
  • January 1985
Diploma, Education
  • at University of Pune
  • January 1981

Methods of Teaching in all subjects.

Specialties & Skills

Teacher Training
Team Leadership
Academic Administration
Career Counseling
Service Coordination
CAREER COUNSELLING
EVENT MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
MENTORING
TEACHING

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert
Marathi
Expert
Gujarati
Expert
Swahili
Beginner

Training and Certifications

IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2019
Advanced Effective Communication Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Duration:
25 hours
Advanced Report Writing (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Duration:
25 hours
Diploma in Information and Systems Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1997

Hobbies

  • Singing, Dancing, Mountaineering
    Have climbed the highest mountain in Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011, 5845 mts high. Been a part of number of cultural events as a singer / dancer.