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Deepali Mutneja

60 Palm Springs, South Church Street, Georgetown

Summary

A seasoned education professional with over 10 years of experience crafting and implementing diverse curriculums. Proficient in various learning, assessment, and behavior management strategies to cater to diverse student needs. Successful in elevating standardized test scores by 45-80%, demonstrating a strong commitment to student success. Skilled in team management, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication across academic and non-academic domains.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade 6 (Year 7) Teacher

Grace Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current

• Adept at employing differentiation strategies to address diverse learning needs, ensuring an inclusive classroom environment where all students thrive.
• Proficient in teaching Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Bible Studies, and Social Emotional Learning.
• Facilitate an inclusive setting conducive to students' success with a wide spectrum of learning difficulties, employing tailored approaches to meet individual needs.
• Successfully taught and supported students with a broad range of learning challenges, fostering an environment where every student's potential is recognized and nurtured.

Additional Duties & Contributions:
• Staff Success Committee Leader steering initiatives focused on staff recognition and morale enhancement, organizing events, fundraisers, celebrations, and morale-boosting initiatives.
• Successfully administered after-school clubs, including Chess, Sudoku, Math Enrichment, and Eco-Warriors, consistently garnering positive feedback and high participation rates.
• Organize school-wide social events such as tea parties, ice cream socials, and the annual school fair, fostering community engagement and school spirit.
• Spearheaded the proposal, planning, and execution of local and overseas class trips.
• Contribute regularly to the school magazine with inspiring articles, showcasing the vibrant academic environment and student achievements.
• Actively seek collaborations within the local community, engaging stakeholders to provide enriching learning experiences for students.
• Represent the school in various competitions and events, promoting its values and achievements to a wider audience.
• Arrange sessions with distinguished speakers and mentoring opportunities, connecting students with inspiring figures from society.

Year 5 Trainee Teacher

Red Bay Primary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Developing lesson plans, with clearly stated learning objectives, based on the National Curriculum.
  • Differentiating instruction based on ability groups, sorting and assigning classwork and homework based on the objective of the differentiation.
  • Checking for understanding, modifying instruction, teaching more than one way and devising strategies for application of acquired knowledge and reflecting the same in assessment.
  • Planning formative and summative assessment as part of the term and lesson planning, conducting them in a timely manner, identifying striving areas and providing constructive feedback.
  • Teaching 1:1 to the striving students and supporting them in the special learning needs.
  • Attending staff meetings and professional development sessions focusing on sharing pedagogical ideas, curriculum progression and pupil’s development.

KS2 and KS3 Maths and Science Specialist

Cayman Learning Centre & School
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Evidence-based teaching to Year 4 to Year 9, using the project-based learning model, driven by inquiry-led instruction in the classroom.
  • Teaching social-emotional literacy program and conducting well-being session every morning based on weekly and monthly themes.
  • Term unit planning, lesson planning, identifying and embedding activities to support the lesson objectives.
  • Liaising with learning support staff from outside agencies such as Cayman ABA and TheraPlay Cayman to support ‘in-classroom’ learning of children with varied needs.
  • Writing half-term and end-of-term reports, updating students’ logs, documenting their behavior, and tracking the overall progress through Students’ passports.

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

IQuest Education
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Conducted small group and/or 1:1 teaching lessons for Grade 2 to Grade 8 (Year 3 - Year 9) students, fostering an engaging learning atmosphere.
  • Executed daily instructional activities to optimize learner engagement, employ effective classroom management, and achieve behavior modification objectives.
  • Adhered diligently to school policies, following curriculum guidelines, and learning support plans (LSPs) to ensure the attainment of learning objectives.
  • Administered frequent academic assessments and closely monitored homework progress to assess and enhance students' academic progression.
  • Employed varied assessment methods, including regular assignments and comprehensive tests, to evaluate student performance and deliver impactful, constructive feedback.

Senior Science Faculty &Lead Curriculum Developer

Indus Academics Pvt. Ltd
08.2012 - 07.2018
  • Orchestrated top-tier instruction in biology and general science, leading to consistently high-achieving secondary students securing top ranks in competitive exams.
  • Spearheaded the development of rigorous course content and meticulously designed assessments, resulting in a track record of secondary students achieving high-ranking performance in both national and international entrance examinations.
  • Designed and led a specialized program tailored for gifted middle and high school students pursuing pre-medical and engineering paths, ultimately equipping them with skills that contributed to their outstanding academic success.
  • Undertook significant administrative responsibilities, including committee leadership and curriculum development, cultivating an environment conducive to producing high-achieving scholars among secondary students.

Education

PGCE (Primary) With Honors -

University College of Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
2021

Master of Science -

Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
2012

Bachelor of Science -

Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
2010

Skills

  • Project based learning
  • Inclusive Student-Centered Teaching
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Pupil Development
  • Learner Engagement & Assessment
  • Outdoor Learning Activities
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • After-School Support
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Accomplishments

  • Recognized and mentioned thrice by Office of Education Standards' school inspectors in the latest 2022 school inspection report at the current institution, credited for instrumental teaching and student learning leading to the attainment of a 'Good' rating in the respective category.
  • Teacher of the Month - October, 2022
  • Spearheaded the proposal, planning, and execution of impressive overseas class trips to prominent educational destinations like the Kennedy Space Centre, NASA, and Washington D.C.
  • Offered school clubs that consistently garner positive feedback and high participation rates.


Certification

National Eligibility Test for Teaching, Qualified with Merit

Year 2013 – India, Major - Environment Science

Project Based Learning (Summer Workshop), August 2020 – Buck Institute of Education, California

Outcome Based Education (OBE) and Academic Quality Assurance, May 2020, Udemy.com

Teaching students with learning disabilities - Level 2 CPD Accredited, March 2019Janets.Org, UK

Darkness to Light, Child abuse protection, December 2020 - D2L.org

Summer Teacher Certificate, May 2018Khan Academy, US

First Aid/ CPR/AED Training - 2023

Affiliations

  • Ontario College of Teachers, Canada
  • STEM Learning (stem.org.uk)

Languages

Hindi, Punjabi
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Grade 6 (Year 7) Teacher

Grace Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current

Year 5 Trainee Teacher

Red Bay Primary School
01.2021 - 05.2021

KS2 and KS3 Maths and Science Specialist

Cayman Learning Centre & School
07.2020 - 01.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

IQuest Education
10.2018 - 11.2019

Senior Science Faculty &Lead Curriculum Developer

Indus Academics Pvt. Ltd
08.2012 - 07.2018

PGCE (Primary) With Honors -

University College of Cayman Islands

Master of Science -

Panjab University

Bachelor of Science -

Panjab University
Deepali Mutneja