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Skills
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication to clearly instruct students, collaborate with fellow teachers, and effectively communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress or concerns.
Collaboration: Working positively and consistently with other teachers, administrators, and staff on team planning, curriculum development, and school-wide initiatives.
Patience and Empathy: The ability to remain calm in challenging situations and to mentor and guide students through both academic and personal challenges.
Professional Development: A commitment to being a lifelong learner by staying current with new scientific discoveries, educational research, and teaching methodologies through ongoing professional training.
Organization and Time Management: Skill in planning lessons, grading assignments, organizing lab materials, and managing the various administrative tasks required for the job efficiently.
About
My name is Nalini Dhanaraj. I have been working as a Biology teacher for the past 28 years. I am an innovative and accomplished Secondary Educator and Educational Administrative professional with a strong background in leadership, skills development, and communication. I have served as a teacher in several schools. At present, I am working as Principal cum Biology facilitator in an International School. I have completed a Master of Science & Philosophy and Bachelor of Education.
A few of my highlights and accomplishments include facilitating a consistent, predictable learning environment where students are motivated and driven by their own successes and accomplishments. Between 2015 - 2017, all my students passed with good grades in the biology ‘O’ Level Cambridge University examination. In the 2018-2019 academic year, my ‘A’ Level student achieved National Level 1st place and 3rd place in the world top ten in Biology. I have proven experience of developing curricula, preparing and executing behavior plans, evaluating student progress and building relationships with parents to update them on student performance and development. I have served as a liaison between administration & staff, assisted in developing a school-wide Technology Use Policy and related training. I feel my combination of skills in administrative management and teaching is an optimal fit for this role.