Dr. Rahana V K (Biology Teacher)
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Biology Teacher committed to delivering high-quality instruction to varied ages, abilities and backgrounds. Passionate teacher, builds positive- productive classroom environments through good behavior and increasing engagement and attainment. In-depth knowledge of active learning, cooperative learning and distance learning. Expertise in Zoology and human anatomy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary Biology Teacher
New Indian Model School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through experiments and class discussions.
- Taught Biology at grades 11 and 12 through CBSE curriculum
- Organized biology field trips to zoos and museums for multiple classes.
- Increased A-Level uptake by relating biology to everyday life.
- Shared teaching strategies to elevate attainment across disciplines.
- Created tangible and relevant learning experiences through hands-on activities.
- Delivered interactive classes to drive student engagement.
- Researched new topics and teaching styles to incorporate into lesson plans.
- Tailored lesson plans to target student needs, learning difficulties and examination specifications.
- Adapted teaching resources to multimedia platforms to reach students with diverse needs.
- Prepared students for exams using thorough revision and sample exam exercises.
- Established and led weekly extra-curricular science club.
Assistant Lecturer at Department of Zoology
Malabar Christian College
Calicut, India
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Taught graduate and post- graduate classes per semester in Zoology as per University Syllabus.
- Worked with graduate and post- graduate students and teaching assistants on the development of classroom material and teaching practicums.
- Supervised complex research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge to facilitate the achievement of optimum academic results among students.
- Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction including video, online content and use of distributed learning capabilities.
- Delivered seminars, tutorials, workshops and other small group learning activities to develop students' innovative research skills.
- Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into an online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
Secondary Biology Teacher
Holy Spirit School
Bangalore, India
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Shared teaching strategies to elevate attainment across disciplines.
- Created tangible and relevant learning experiences through hands-on activities.
- Delivered interactive classes to drive student engagement.
- Researched new topics and teaching styles to incorporate into lesson plans.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through experiments and class discussions.
- Tailored lesson plans to target student needs, learning difficulties and examination specifications.
Secondary Biology Teacher
Phoenix College
Kannur, India
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Shared teaching strategies to elevate attainment across disciplines.
- Researched new topics and teaching styles to incorporate into lesson plans.
- Motivated students by demonstrating deep subject knowledge and passion for scientific practice.
- Introduced innovative science games to encourage variety in class formats.
Doctoral Researcher
Biopesticides & Toxicology Laboratory
University of Calicut, India
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Conducted primary source research on bioepsticides to control vector mosquitoes
- Examined the phytosterilant efficacies of certain plant products on the most dangerous filarial vector mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus
- Isolated certain bioactive compounds from the plants selected and demonstratedthe field efficacies of phytosterilant properties on filarial vector mosquitoes.
- Carried out experiments and research following protocols laid out by primary researchers.
- Maintained quality standards to preserve integrity of data findings.
- Reviewed print and online resources to gather information.
- Completed documents associated with local regulatory guidelines, laws and research protocols.
- Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings.
- Conducted literature reviews to avoid duplication and give credit to other researchers.
- Set up and maintained research database to avoid loss of information.
Education
Ph D - Zoology, Biopesticides and Toxicology Laboratory
Dept. of Zoology, University of Calicut
India 12.2012 - 07.2019
MSc - Zoology
University of Calicut
India 06.2005 - 03.2007
B.Ed - Natural Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 06.2008 - 03.2009
BSc - Zoology
Kannur University
India /2001 - /2004
Qualified UAE Teacher Licensing Test (TLS) for both Pedagogy and Specialization - Biology
Ministry of Education
UAEQualified National Eligibility Test (NET) - Eligibility - Life Science
Council of Scientific & Industrial research (CSIR)
UGC, Delhi, IndiaQualified State Eligibility Test (SET) - Zoology
Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala
India2008
Skills
- Accomplished Biology/ Zoology Teacher with outstanding classroom management skills and a genuine passion for teaching and helping children for all abilities reach their potential
- Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational and negotiation strength as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals and attain results
- Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student
- Being resourceful, innovate and flexible, plan effective ways to monitor and keep up with the distance education students' progress throughout their tenure to include taking Comprehensive Exam
- Organized and driven with the innate ability to stay on task
- Internet Literacy and Technology integration
- Expertise in Resource management and Assessment tools
- Up gradation of knowledge and Interdisciplinary reading
- Comprehensive classroom management with Student motivation, innovative scientific teaching and learning skills
Additional Information
- Visa Status: Resident Visa
References:
1.Ms. Bindu Marina Shaji
Supervisor (FN Session),
New Indian Model School (NIMS), Al Garhoud, Dubai
Email: bindumshaji@nimsdxb.com
Contact: +971 503482821
2. Dr. E Pushpalatha
Associate Professor,
Division of Biopesticides and Toxicology,
Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
Email: drepushpalatha@gmail.com
Contact: +91 9495927507
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Timeline
Secondary Biology Teacher
New Indian Model School
04.2019 - 04.2023
Assistant Lecturer at Department of Zoology
Malabar Christian College
06.2018 - 03.2019
Doctoral Researcher
Biopesticides & Toxicology Laboratory
12.2012 - 03.2018
Ph D - Zoology, Biopesticides and Toxicology Laboratory
Dept. of Zoology, University of Calicut
12.2012 - 07.2019
Secondary Biology Teacher
Holy Spirit School
06.2009 - 03.2011
B.Ed - Natural Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2008 - 03.2009
Secondary Biology Teacher
Phoenix College
06.2005 - 03.2008
MSc - Zoology
University of Calicut
06.2005 - 03.2007
BSc - Zoology
Kannur University
/2001 - /2004
Qualified UAE Teacher Licensing Test (TLS) for both Pedagogy and Specialization - Biology
Ministry of Education
Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) - Eligibility - Life Science
Council of Scientific & Industrial research (CSIR)
Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) - Zoology
Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala
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