Swati Chandel
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Ardent Science teacher with 10+ years of experience managing classrooms of about 40 students from grades 3 to 9 in India. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
DAV Senior Secondary Public School Barmana
07.2011 - 04.2022
- Managed classrooms of about 40 students (Grades 3 to 9).
- Gave exclusive attention to the growth and development of the personalities of children under my charge.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Effective lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction.
- Inquiry based learning.
- Experiential learning.
- Demonstrations and laboratory activities.
- Interdisciplinary approach.
- Use of ICT-pictures, ppts, videos, animations, smart board and Augmented Reality technique.
- Correlating concepts with real life situations.
- Teaching with humour and story telling method.
- Mind maps.
- Mnemonics.
- Project based learning.
- Art integration in teaching-learning process.
- Role plays, integration of dance and music in learning of concepts, charts, models etc.
- Gamification.
- Field trips and surveys.
- Peer learning.
- Value based learning.
- Home assignments/practice worksheets.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behaviour.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners; provided personalized support that contributed to marked improvements in overall understanding of course material.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in Science education.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Himachal Pradesh University
India2011
Bachelor of Science -
Himachal Pradesh University
India2009
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Positive attitude
- Adaptability
- Good learning ability
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Organization and time management
- Decision making
- Patience
- Work ethic
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Technology integration
- Subject matter expertise
Accomplishments
- Named "Best Teacher of the Year" at DAV Senior Secondary Public School Barmana in 2020-21.
- Won “The Best Lesson Delivery” award at DAV Senior Secondary Public School Barmana in 2019-20.
- Won “Best Notebook Correction” and "Most Regular Teacher" awards at DAV Senior Secondary Public School Barmana in 2017-18
- Got appreciation for the progress of school through subject Olympiad achievement ( as Olympiad Convener) in 2017-18.
- Selected to get trained as Master Trainer in General Science at Primary Level.
- Served as a Resource person in Science workshops and seminars for primary and intermediate levels.
- Selected as an Observer ( Academic Audit Team) and observed Science teachers of other DAV schools in their classrooms.
- Guided students as Guide Teacher for Scientific project Report, Activity Corner and Quiz (National Children Science Congress); the students won prizes.
- Guided girls about adolescence stage (Youth Advocacy Programme).
- Created awareness about health, nutrition and personal hygiene among students (Health and Wellness Programme).
- Trained and mentored students for various activities like declamation and debate, elocution, quiz, skit, singing and dance performances and house board competition.
Certification
- NZQA Level 7 (January 16, 2024).
- SWAYAM online course entitled 'Pedagogy of Environmental Studies' during 2020-21 (duration was 16 weeks).
- H.P. TET(Teacher Eligibility Test) with 69.3% in 2020.
- Professional Development Programme for Elementary Teachers (PDPET) with 83.1% in 2019 (duration was 6 months).
- State Level Advance Training Course for Guide Captain (Scouts and Guides) from 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018.
- Master Trainer in General Science at Primary Level 2018 (26/03/2018 to 28/03/2018).
- Basic Training Course for Guide Captain (Scouts and Guides) from 05/11/2014 to 11/11/2014.
- CTET(Central Teacher Eligibility Test) with 66% in 2013.
- H.P. TET(Teacher Eligibility Test) with 76% in 2012.
Hobbies
Reading books, listening to music, enjoying the beauty of nature, dancing, singing, watching T.V., painting and learning new things.
Additional Information
- Worked as a House Master for two years.
- Scanning Head of canteen items.
- Member of Science Club, Eco Club, Examination Department, Cyber Congress committee, Campus Beautification Committee, Decoration Committee, Display Board Committee, Health and Sanitation Committee, G.K. Cell and Database Committee.
- Escorted students to Scouts and Guides camp, NCC camp and National Children Science Congress at district and state levels.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Science Teacher
DAV Senior Secondary Public School Barmana
07.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Education -
Himachal Pradesh University
Bachelor of Science -
Himachal Pradesh University
- NZQA Level 7 (January 16, 2024).
- SWAYAM online course entitled 'Pedagogy of Environmental Studies' during 2020-21 (duration was 16 weeks).
- H.P. TET(Teacher Eligibility Test) with 69.3% in 2020.
- Professional Development Programme for Elementary Teachers (PDPET) with 83.1% in 2019 (duration was 6 months).
- State Level Advance Training Course for Guide Captain (Scouts and Guides) from 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018.
- Master Trainer in General Science at Primary Level 2018 (26/03/2018 to 28/03/2018).
- Basic Training Course for Guide Captain (Scouts and Guides) from 05/11/2014 to 11/11/2014.
- CTET(Central Teacher Eligibility Test) with 66% in 2013.
- H.P. TET(Teacher Eligibility Test) with 76% in 2012.
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