Sisilia Sekoula Tabutoa
Lautoka,Fiji Islands
Summary
On a professional level, I have been in the teaching fraternity for more than 15 years, mostly spent with upper primary classes. Making a positive impact with my students and my school community is pivotal in my personal and professional journey. I take pride in sharing my passion for learning with students and demonstrate this by being an exemplary learner myself. Helping students develop, learn, and have a positive influence on their peers is also an important task as an educator. It is important that from facilitating peer teaching and assessment with my students in class, they will equip themselves with self-reflection strategies and improve as learners. “Students teaching students” would be a model that guides students with ownership of their own learning as well as providing interaction that enhances learning. My ambition as a teacher is to inspire individual intelligence and growth in my students. I believe that students need to be consistently curious about the world and how it evolves around them. I also believe in equipping myself with the dynamics of teaching strategies that will allow me to provide and develop my students with the 21st century skills. My passion is to provide my students with the skills they need to be critical and creative thinkers and persevere in this ever-changing world.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
St. Thomas Primary School
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: St Thomas Primary School was founded in March 1925. It is managed by a board of governors and a religious ‘Padre” of the local Catholic Church.
- 2022- Homeroom Teacher-year 7
- 2021- Homeroom Teacher-Year 7
- 2020- Homeroom Teacher-Year 8
- 2017-2019- Homeroom Teacher- Year 7
- Teaching and Learning Plans and Strategies for the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Basic Science, Social Science, Healthy Living, Vernacular (Vosa Vakaviti for I – Taukei students) and Religion & Values Education.
- Filling of Official Records-Daily Attendance Register, Workplan, Unit of Work, Lesson Notes/Plans.
- Created lesson plans/notes, assessments and blueprints and assisting in curriculum development in my school.
- Applied various instructional strategies in all my subjects.
- Classroom cleanliness, set up and management in support of my daily routine, delivery plans and student safety.
- Completed student progress reports on a timely basis.
- Managed classroom activities and student behaviour.
- Provided a safe learning and living environment for my class.
- Communicated updates and important issues with students’ parents and guardians.
- Attended professional development classes and programs.
- Head of Teachers’ Social Committee - assisting teachers’ welfare.
- General school and road duties Supervision.
- Head of School’s Liturgy Committee.
- Initiated and regulated a Viber page for communication with students’ parents during COVID19 school closure. (2021)
- Conducted online lessons for Year 7 children during COVID19 school closure through video lessons, zoom classes and google classroom. (2021)
- Prepared weekly home study packages under the realigned curriculum from the Ministry of Education, Fiji. (2021)
- Realign Learning and Teaching plans to the Ministry of Education’s realigned curriculum.
- Filling out of weekly monitoring records and submission to the Head of School.
- Environment Committee member- ensured the proper and safe use of playing equipment and the safety of all students at school.
- School Support Team for Standard Operating Procedures.
- Year 8 Graduation coordinator. (2020)
- Coordinated and Established Year 8 two school projects (School sign board & customise school podium). (2020)
- Sports Committee-organizing school inter house competition. (2017 and 2020)
- Girl Guides Teacher/Coordinator for the school. (2018-2020,2022)
- Religious Education teacher for Year 8 level. (2020)
- Coordinated School Liturgy activities (Monthly Mass, Prayer Roster). (2017-2021)
- Coordinated School – based programs (Easter program & Catholic Education Weeklong Activities).
- Sports Committee member-organized school inter house competition. (2018)
- Awards Committee member-organized Prize Giving Awards program. (2018)
- Music Club Coordinator of the school. (2017-2018)
- Chairlady-School Awards Committee (2022)
- Student Council Committee Teacher (2022)
- St Thomas Primary School was founded in March 1925. It is managed by a board of governors and a religious ‘Padre” of the local Catholic Church.
Homeroom Teacher
Dreketi Sangam School
06.2009 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Dreketi Sangam School is in the Western side of Fiji. The school is managed by the local farmers through the Sangam Institute of Fiji.
- 2015-2016- Homeroom Teacher-Years 7-8 (multi-aged)
- 2009-2014- Homeroom Teacher-Years 3-4 (multi-aged)
- Teaching and Learning Plans and Strategies for Mathematics, English, Elementary Science, Healthy Living, Social Studies, Fijian Language and PEMAC.
- Language Teacher (Vernacular) for Years 1 -8.
- Filling of Official Records-Attendance Register, Workbook, Unit of Work, Exam Register.
- Created lesson plan/notes, test and exam papers & blueprints and assisting in curriculum development.
- Applied various instructional strategies.
- Classroom cleanliness, set up and management in support of my daily routine, delivery plans and student safety.
- Providing a safe learning and living environment for my class.
- Completing student progress reports.
- Managing classroom activities and student behaviour.
- Communicating with parents and guardians.
- Attending professional development classes and programs.
- Sports Committee-organizing school inter house competition. (2010-2016)
- Social Committee-assisting teachers’ welfare (2010-2016)
- Awards Committee-organizing the program Prize Giving Awards (2010-2016)
- General Duties Supervision.
- Organizing group activities for the club (Girl Guides & Brownies) (2010-2016)
- School Soccer – coach. (2010-2012)
- Dreketi Sangam School is in the Western side of Fiji. The school is managed by the local farmers through the Sangam Institute of Fiji.
- Rural experience was very challenging but made me adaptable to my calling as an educator and to the needs of the community from which my students belonged. It was a 3km walk to the school which was located further inland from the main road. The rich experience had enabled me to be flexible and committed to my students’ needs. There were many occasions of cross-cultural learning between my students and I. Many of the students were from farming backgrounds of Indo-Fijian ethnicity. English was indeed a challenge for them and their parents who were mostly humble farmers. I was enriched in their cultural background and challenged myself to learn the Hindi language to improve communication with the parents of the students I taught. Because the school was small in size and roll, some sense of 'quality learning' took place. This was proven in the annual national exam results. Despite the challenges, the parents worked hard for their children. The students and their parents valued the teachers that taught at this school. It was a fruitful experience, to say the least.
Homeroom Teacher
St. John Bosco Primary School
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Company Overview: Saint John Bosco School is in Suva, the capital city of Fiji. It is a co-educational primary school for Year 1 to Year 8 students. The school places a great importance on developing the personal skills of teachers and students.
- 2009- Homeroom Teacher-Year 3
- 2007-2008- Homeroom Teacher-Year 4
- Mathematics, English, Elementary Science, Healthy Living, Social Studies, Fijian Language and PEMAC.
- Language Teacher (Vernacular) for Year 3 (2009).
- Language Teacher (Vernacular) for Year 4 (2007-2008).
- Filling of Official Records-Attendance Register, Workbook, Unit of Work, Exam Register.
- Creating lesson plan/notes, test and exam papers & blueprints and assisting in curriculum development.
- Applying various instructional strategies.
- Classroom cleanliness, set up and management in support of my daily routine, delivery plans and student safety.
- Providing a safe learning and living environment for my class.
- Completing student progress reports.
- Managing classroom activities and student behaviour.
- Communicating with parents and guardians.
- Attending professional development classes and programs.
- Sports Committee-organizing school inter house competition.
- Awards Committee-organizing the program Prize Giving Awards.
- General Duties Supervision.
- Organizing group activities for the club (Brownies) (2007-2009).
- Formed a School Hockey Team (2008).
- Saint John Bosco School is in Suva, the capital city of Fiji. It is a co-educational primary school for Year 1 to Year 8 students. The school places a great importance on developing the personal skills of teachers and students.
- As a new graduate, I was excited and privileged to be taking my first teaching post at St. John Bosco Primary School. It was both a blessing and a challenge as I was a part of the church community that managed the school. My class roll was huge with students from different ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. I learned to vary my attention and commitment to accommodate the learning needs of all my students with the help of the school administration.
Education
Diploma of Primary Education -
Lautoka Teachers College
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Fiji National University
Skills
- Proficient Level of English
- Communication skills
- Computer Literate
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organization skills
- Leadership experience
- Confidence building
- Performance reviews
- Learning goals development
- Teaching strategies
- Creating learning materials
- Lesson planning
- Formative assessments
- Summative assessments
- Multi-tasking
- Correspondence skills
- Filing skills
- Reporting skills
- Time Management Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Online learning
- Video classes
- Zoom classes
- Google Classroom
- Home study packages preparation
- Parent guidance
Employment Detail Profile
82670
Teaching Registration Number
6836
Village
Vanuavatu
Province
Lau
Phone Contacts
(+679) 6660945, (+679) 8736953
Denomination
Roman Catholic
References
- Mrs. Elenoa Vunitabua, Head of School, St. Thomas Primary School, +679 8608769, tabuatree@yahoo.com, stps1005@gmail.com
- Mrs. Dionisia Uluilakeba, Retired Head Teacher, St. Thomas Primary School, +679 23063301, dioniseba87@gmail.com
- Rev. Father Veremo Dovarua, Parish Priest / School Manager, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish - Lautoka, +679 8399671, +679 6660246, GPO Box 153, Lautoka, fr.veremodovarua@yahoo.com
Languages
Proficient in the English and Fijian languages.
Educational Background
Lomary Primary School, 1992-1997, Successfully passed all in-school Mid-Term and Annual Summative Assessments from Year 1-6., Participated in the school inter house Athletics Meet (1995), St. John Bosco Primary School, 1997-1999, Successfully passed all in-school Mid-Term and Annual Summative Assessments from Year 6-8., Fiji Intermediate Examination (FIE) - 1997, Fiji Eighth Year Examination (FEYE) - 1999, Represented the school in oratory contest for the National Road Safety Council (1998), Represented the school in organizing the Catholic Youth camp (1998-1999), Cathedral Secondary School, 2000-2003, Successfully passed all in-school Mid-Term and Annual Summative Assessments from Year 9-10., Fiji Junior Certificate Examination (FJCE), Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination (FSLCE), Academic Awards for 1st and 2nd place from 2000-2003, Suva Grammar School, 2004, Fiji Seventh Form Examination (FSFE), Merit Award for 1st place, Lautoka Teachers College, Diploma of Primary Education, 2005-2006, Fiji National University, Bachelor of Education (Primary), 2019-2021, Disaster Management Plan, 01/18/22, Safe School Reopening – Standard Operating Procedures, 12/15/21, Child Protection (Empower Pacific), 09/14/21
Personal Information
- District: Totoya
- Passport Number: 1125987
- Title: Primary School Teacher
- Date of Birth: 12/09/85
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: iTaukei
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher
St. Thomas Primary School
01.2017 - Current
Homeroom Teacher
Dreketi Sangam School
06.2009 - 01.2017
Homeroom Teacher
St. John Bosco Primary School
05.2007 - 06.2009
Diploma of Primary Education -
Lautoka Teachers College
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Fiji National University