BIMAL ALEXANDER
Science Teacher
Dubai
Summary
- Outstanding teacher with over 18 years of professional teaching experience in the UAE.
- Middle Leader as Head of Year at Al Salam Community School.
- Head of Subject - Environmental Management at The Westminster School.
- UAE Ministry of Education's Certified Licensed Teacher in Biology (Cycle 3, 9 - 12).
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2.
- TOEFL Score: Total 103/120 (February 2025) - CEFR level C1.
- IELTS Score: Overall Band of 8.5 (February 2024) - CEFR level C2.
- Exceptional skills in communication with clear diction and pleasing voice.
- Excellent presentation & mentoring skills.
- Excellent team player, dedicated and hard-working with a zeal to achieve and produce the best.
- Foster a healthy learning atmosphere and develop excellent student rapport.
- Passionate about environmental education and action.
- Organised and conducted: Professional Development Workshops for teaching faculty Extracurricular events like Quiz competitions, School Trips, Earth Day programs etc. for students Art from waste competition for students Student-led Community Clean Up program in the school vicinity Regular and ongoing recycling campaigns within school premises
- Participated in various environmental initiatives like: EEG Clean Up UAE Campaign EEG Teachers' Workshops and Students' Workshops
Professional manager with strong track record in leadership and process improvement. Proven ability to drive team performance and implement effective strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environment and delivering consistent results through adaptable planning and execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Middle Leader
Al Salam Community School
09.2019 - Current
- Currently Head of Year 8 for two years and previously Head of Year 9
- Teaching KS3 Science and KS4 IGCSE Environmental Management.
- Taught Geography (Years 7 to 11), Moral Social Cultural Studies (Years 8 - 10)
- Tech Wizard Award for expertise in IT systems, iSAMS School Management system, and integrating technology in the classroom
- Certificates of Appreciation for 'efforts and commitment to the Secondary Science Department' and 'efforts and commitment in the planning and delivery of Science lessons'
- Certificate for 10 years of Service Award
- Planned and delivered outstanding lessons with differentiation linked to Solo Taxonomy.
- Achieved 95% A
- - C in IGCSE Geography and 100% A
- - C in IGCSE Environmental Management.
- Conducted Year-level Assemblies every week based on Pastoral Themes.
- Enhanced interaction with parents for student well-being and pastoral/behavioural concerns.
- Prepared effective lesson plans and subject material adapting to individual student needs.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student performance and work collaboratively to improve achievement and progress.
- Held after-school intervention sessions to improve student outcomes.
- Organised Open Day events for prospective pupils and parents.
- Planned and conducted overnight camping trips for pupils.
- Liaised with the SEN Coordinator to ensure student well-being and academic progress.
- Well appreciated by students, parents, and colleagues for being kind, approachable, reliable, and dedicated.
- Completed Level 1 training on Fire Safety Fundamentals and Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
- Completed HSI Adult First Aid CPR AED All Ages training
Homeroom Teacher
Al Salam Private School
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Teacher of IGCSE Biology, Geography, and Environmental Management
- Taught Moral Science for Years 7 to 11
- Teacher Coordinator of 'Green Buddies', the Environmental Club
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 'commitment and dedication' to work
- Efficiently use the iPad for classroom learning
- Developed 4 workbooks in Environmental Management and three workbooks in Geography for Years 7, 8, 9 for formative evaluation and content development for delivering the curriculum
- Developed extracurricular after-school program for students in 'Learning Prezi - A zooming presentation tool for storytelling'
- Served as Coordinator of 'Student of the Month' awards
- Passion for environment-friendly initiatives of the school in cooperation with Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), a non-profit NGO based in the UAE such as their highly competitive 'Inter-School Public Speaking Competitions' and widely participated in Clean-Up UAE Campaigns in addition to their popular waste recycling campaigns
- Compered many school events such as Class Assemblies, Inter-house Sports Day, and Graduation Day.
- Participation in an in-house workshop on Teaching Mixed Ability Classes
- Participation in an in-house workshop on Sensitisation
- Completion of 'Teacher Standards for UAE' NGE training
Head of Department
The Westminster School
09.2006 - 08.2011
- Responsible for a small but effective team of teachers
- Taught IGCSE Environmental Management for Years 9 & 10 and Social Studies for Year 9
- Served as a Class Teacher for Years 9 & 10 and as Team Leader of the Environmental Club
- Won Certificate of Appreciation for 'making the best, better and adding value to the school'
- Helped progress the IGCSE results in Environmental Management from 67% to 80% (A
- To C) within 3 years
- Conducted a well appreciated Training Programme in Word 2007 for a group of about 25 teachers
- Successfully designed & edited the layout for the Term School Newsletter
- Served as a member on the Editorial Board of 'Green Living', a Termly Newsletter of GEMS Education
- Participated in Teachers and Students Workshops on Environmental Themes
- Supported and prepared students for the EEG 'Inter-School Public Speaking Competitions' in 2008
- Coordinated the 'Battery Collection Campaign' of EEG in 2007 and 2008, securing first place in both years
- Pivotal in organizing and conducting School Inter-House Quiz, Essay Writing and Debate Competitions on environmental themes
- Recognised as 'very systematic, punctual; attaining high standards of perfection in all assigned work; exemplary rapport with staff, parents and students and exhibiting all four GEMS Core Values of Leadership Qualities, Universal Values, World Citizenship and Forward Thinking'
Lecturer of Zoology
The Institute of Advanced Studies
11.2001 - 05.2004
- Taught Zoology for Years 11 & 12
Education
B.Ed. - Natural Science
GPA: 80%
M.Sc. - Environmental Biotechnology
GPA: 82%
B.Sc. - Zoology
GPA: 86%
Skills
Use of G Suite for Education, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Mentimeter, Prezi, Schoology etc
Audiovisual Projections for Content Delivery
Staff development
Time management
Team leadership
Operations management
Decision-making
Employee onboarding
Verbal and written communication
Performance management
Clear communication
Staff management
Staff training and development
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Task delegation
Coaching and mentoring
Goal setting
Performance evaluations
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Positive attitude
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Active listening
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Certification
Diploma in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing Applications, Centre for Environment and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Timeline
Middle Leader - Al Salam Community School
09.2019 - Current
Homeroom Teacher - Al Salam Private School
09.2011 - 06.2019
Head of Department - The Westminster School
09.2006 - 08.2011
Lecturer of Zoology - The Institute of Advanced Studies
11.2001 - 05.2004
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University - M.Sc., Environmental Biotechnology
University of Kerala - B.Sc., Zoology
University of Kerala - B.Ed., Natural Science