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Apeksha Gandhi

Apeksha Gandhi

Head Of Grade And PYP Homeroom Teacher
Dubai,UAE

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in PYP education environment. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Enthusiastic head of grade, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in every aspect of teaching and learning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Head of Grade_Grade 4

Ambassador International Academy
Dubai
08.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely and cooperatively with Senior Leadership Team and other school staff members to facilitate team problem solving and student success;
  • Maintained notes/data/records for successful operation of team;
  • Collaborative decision making within both team and school environments;
  • Responsible for curricular supplies and inventory within team.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborating to develop vertical and horizontal articulation of curriculum across school and disciplines.
  • Communicating with parents of pupil pertaining to Grade
  • Sharing best practices and modelling best examples for enhancements.
  • Professional development: Planning and conducting PDs for faculty.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Planned and conducted induction for new teachers.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

PYP Homeroom Teacher_Grade 4

Ambassador International Academy
Dubai
08.2021 - Current

Roles and Responsibilities as the Homeroom Teacher

  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student attention.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained working and effective tracker to show students' progress and attainment.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Assessing, recording, and reporting on development, progress, and attainment of pupils.

Homeroom Teacher

Oberoi Internationaal Academy
Mumbai
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Developing Zones of regulations across school for systematic, cognitive-behavioural approach used to teach self-regulation.
  • Elected faculty representative for CIS and NEASC accreditation.
  • Facilitated Guided Reading across school.

Homeroom Teacher

Ajmera Global School
Mumbai
05.2013 - 04.2018

Worked as a full time PYP homeroom teacher for Grade 1, 2 and 3 during tenure.

Teacher Intern

Rustomjee Cambridge International
Mumbai
06.2011 - 03.2012

Worked Intern Teacher in Secondary School , while pursuing

Cambridge International in Teacher Training Programme.

Education

Master of Commerce -

Mumbai University
Mumbai,India
06.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Education - Education

Hansard Jivandas College of Eduction
Mumbai,India
09.2012 - 05.2013

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Cambridge International Diploma In Teachers Training (CIDTT) – Cambridge University.
  • Certified Apple teacher and Seesaw Pioneer

Certification

Category 1 Making PYP Happen

Interests

Travelling

Reading

Performing Zumba

Cooking

Additional Information

I took the IELTS test and received a band of CLB 9.

Reference

Talia Nicholas Lazarus: PYP Co-ordinator

Ambassador International Academy

(M): +971 581069837


Krshma Mehra: Grade Level Co-ordinator

Oberoi International School

(M): +91 9870279508


Timeline

Head of Grade_Grade 4

Ambassador International Academy
08.2022 - Current

PYP Homeroom Teacher_Grade 4

Ambassador International Academy
08.2021 - Current

Homeroom Teacher

Oberoi Internationaal Academy
07.2018 - 06.2021

Master of Commerce -

Mumbai University
06.2014 - 04.2015

Homeroom Teacher

Ajmera Global School
05.2013 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Education - Education

Hansard Jivandas College of Eduction
09.2012 - 05.2013

Teacher Intern

Rustomjee Cambridge International
06.2011 - 03.2012

Category 1 Making PYP Happen

Category 2 Teaching and Learning

Category 2 Differentiation in Teaching and Learning

Category 3 Inquiry in PYP

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