Meema Mathew
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliever Teacher
Dynamic ece relievers
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted the teachers in guiding the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals
- Assisted with creating a learning environment which is appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
- Supervised and guided the children during regular play periods
- Cleaned and sanitized toys, tables, sinks, and water play and sand play areas daily
- Prepared and cleaned up after snack times and meal times.
Education Support Worker
Hohepa
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Design supervised and implemented Individual development plan
- Coordinated schedules with related services and general education
- Participated in several staff development trainings that focus on working with Autistic students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down behavioural problems , evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Art Experience Host
THE ARTS VILLAGE
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Volunteered as an art experience host in The Arts Village
- Engaged young children in different types of arts activities
- Provided proper guidance and assistance to the children in performing activities.
Coordinator and Teacher
EXODUS PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and facilitated a child-centred curriculum and a differentiated instructional approach which enhanced the learning outcomes
- Engaged with parents on a regular basis about their child's progress, addressing concerns and celebrating achievements
- Led a team of 5 co-teachers to ensure classroom management and effective lesson planning
- Coordinated with management to organize parent-teacher meetings aiming for mutual growth and understanding
- Organized community outreach events to foster relationships between families and the school, increasing enrollment
- Provided mentorship and guidance for 3 new educators on classroom management, improving the quality of education delivered.
Faith Formation Teacher
SANTHOME SUNDAY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Maintained a role of faith formation teacher for age groups 5-8 yrs
- And 12-15 yrs., on the Catholic church and its beliefs
- Prepared and helped students with their faith and prayer goals for each week
- Facilitated faith and values formation to students through various interactive sessions and activities
- Trained students to compete in diocese-based scholarship exams and bible quiz programs.
Teacher
TIME Kids Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led a classroom of 20 children, planning and facilitating educational activities that promoted cognitive development and motor skills
- Assisted in the design of an outdoor learning environment, which became a favoured element for the learners, boosting outdoor activity
- Introduced new sensory play techniques, increasing engagement in the program
- Organized group activities, field trips, games, painting storytelling, music, and plays
- Established basic disciplinary rules for effective classroom management
- Managed and updated child progress records, ensuring active tracking of development progress for parent-teacher conferences.
Education
GRADUATE DIPLOMA - MENTORING AND PROFFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP-LEVEL 7
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
12.2020
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORY TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE
NATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
12.2013
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCE
AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MG UNIVERSITY
07.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ZOOLOGY
ST ALBERTS COLLEGE, MG UNIVERSITY
07.2010
Skills
- Working knowledge of emergent curriculum and positive redirection techniques
- Proactive communication skills
- Current first aid certification
- Collaborative approach to teaching and caregiving
- Highly organized, efficient, dependable, responsive, and flexible
- Collaborative- team player and team focused
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Exodus Public School.
Professional Development workshops
- Attended one day workshop on Learning Disabilities conducted by Child Care Centre(as a part of Learning Friendly Ernakulam District, Kerala).
- Teacher Development programme conducted by-Icon training centre,Kochi.
- Attended workshop on Sensory play and Lesson planning by-Icon training centre,Kochi.
- Attended two days development programme on " Re-engineering for life and work conducted by Jyothi Training Academy.
- Attended workshop on " 21st Century Online Teaching Skills &Individualised Learning Program in Kindergarten."
- Attended workshop on classroom management and strategies.
- Participated 'The Climb' Webinar on " Smart Teaching Practices".
Timeline
Reliever Teacher
Dynamic ece relievers
01.2023 - 01.2024
Education Support Worker
Hohepa
01.2021 - 01.2023
Art Experience Host
THE ARTS VILLAGE
01.2020 - 01.2021
Coordinator and Teacher
EXODUS PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Teacher
TIME Kids Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2016
Faith Formation Teacher
SANTHOME SUNDAY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2019
GRADUATE DIPLOMA - MENTORING AND PROFFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP-LEVEL 7
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORY TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE
NATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCE
AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MG UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ZOOLOGY
ST ALBERTS COLLEGE, MG UNIVERSITY
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