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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Lakshmi Chellapan

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Lakshmi Chellapan

Summary

  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Te Rito Maioha, Early Childhood Education

Senior Lecturer
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies into lectures.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
  • Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the job market.
  • Conducted research in relevant field, integrating findings into course content and enriching student understanding of subject matter.
  • Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.
  • Improved student retention rates by identifying at-risk individuals early on and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
  • Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
  • Initiated collaborative projects between students from different majors, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and problem-solving skills.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at academic conferences, raising the profile of the institution within the broader academic community.
  • Advised students on career paths and graduate school options based on their individual goals and interests.
  • Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.

Te Aratai College, Linwood

ELL Learning Assistant
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
    • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
    • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
    • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
    • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
    • Assisted with student testing and placement, recording achievement data for ESOL funding returns
    • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
    • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
    • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
    • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
    • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
    • Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
    • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
    • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.

Neemo Preschool

Head Teacher (Early Childhood)
06.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

Providing Assistance and information to Managers

  • Observation and internal assessment
  • Providing supporting learning materials and links

Facilitation and Processing

  • Welcoming and interacting with new parents and collect information about their children
  • Preparing transition documents and explain the centre policies and regulations and room procedures.

Risk-Management

  • Assessing Managers, team leaders and colleagues to formulate accurate risk assessment and recommending risk management activity for example, practicing fire-drill, earthquake, and lock-down.

Relationship Management

  • Supporting colleagues through Professional Development/Workshop

Reporting and Recording

  • Using the app to complete room planning, observation and assessment

Active Explorers

Head Teacher (Early Childhood)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

ICL Business School

Lecturer
09.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.

English Language Teaching Centre

Lecturer in English
09.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
  • Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
  • Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ

Ph.D. from Education
08.2018

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ

Master of Arts from Education
08.2012

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with Honours, First class
  • Masters' Scholarship, 2010 from Scholarship Division, Ministry of Education

National University of Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
08.2006

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with Distinction

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Recruit Students
  • Digital Marketing
  • Develop Courses
  • Recruitment Strategy Planning
  • Educational Strategies
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Academic Reporting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of five staff members completing their research study.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop health and safety tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved good teacher model by introducing blended and flipped learning for primary and secondary school teachers.
  • Collaborated with Ministry of Education, Malaysia in the development of outreach programme for Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Malaysia.
  • Achieved positive feedback and results by introducing flipped classroom for instructional tasks.

Certification

  • Certified and Registered New Zealand Teacher
  • Full Driving License
  • NZ Blood Donor
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Full Professional
Urdu
Limited Working
Indonesian
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Lecturer

Te Rito Maioha, Early Childhood Education
08.2023 - Current

ELL Learning Assistant

Te Aratai College, Linwood
04.2023 - Current

Head Teacher (Early Childhood)

Neemo Preschool
06.2022 - 11.2022

Head Teacher (Early Childhood)

Active Explorers
01.2022 - 05.2022

Lecturer

ICL Business School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Lecturer in English

English Language Teaching Centre
09.2012 - 06.2014

University of Otago

Ph.D. from Education

University of Canterbury

Master of Arts from Education

National University of Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Lakshmi Chellapan