Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Timeline
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Ruchi Thapar

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated professional and visionary educational leader with 15 years of experience in IGCSE, IB, CBSE, and ICSE curriculum. Privileged to have worked with different age groups (Key stages 1 and 2) in India, Indonesia, and the Middle East.

Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with a talent for leading, and motivating a team, Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Coach/Mentor

GEMS
  • Cultivated a collaborative and supportive culture within the school community, fostering a spirit of continuous learning, reflection, and innovation
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers on Classroom management, Data analysis, Creating assessment papers, and Active learning sessions.

Head of Department -English (key stage 1 &2)

GEMS Winchester Jebel Ali
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Redesigned curriculum by adopting integrated approach (Cross Curricular links) which helped in stimulating interest and increasing student engagement by 25%
  • Improved attainment (both boys and girls) by strategic implementation of English Labs and Project Based Learning which enhanced critical thinking skills amongst different abilities and catered to a range of learning styles (VAK)
  • Accomplished significant progress in student's performance score in NGRT, Progress Test and Internal Assessments through aligning the assessment style, strategic planning of lessons, executing Reading programs (ORT, Peer reading, Chevrolet Cup, clubs) with emphasis on raising proficiency in language and comprehending skills across Key stages 1and 2
  • Conducted observations and comprehensive teacher training for 50 teachers on Active Learning Strategies, Marking Policy, Lesson Planning and Curriculum Enrichment intended to empower staff to design innovative and engaging lesson to ensure 75% students make progression during lessons
  • Raised English proficiency in low-performing students by 30% through differentiated instruction and sustained literacy initiatives
  • Provide required support and intervention (based on NAP) to ensure progression in line with the SEF and SDP.

Form Tutor Year 3/4/5/6

GEMS Winchester /Cambridge International School
01.2007 - 01.2022
  • Supported and focused on high standards of social, personal and academic development of students
  • Ensured maximum progress during lessons through strategic application of active learning methods, peer teaching, use of ICT, differentiation in lessons for maximizing learning
  • Monitored academic progress by analyzing data to ensure 2 level progress and achievement of attainment targets
  • Acquired invaluable expertise and refined strategies through participation in Tellal workshops, rigorous IELTS preparation, and dedicated teacher licensing training and examinations
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a supportive and accountable environment conducive to the school's overall success
  • Quality assurance through self and peer evaluation of books, peer observations, team teaching, book scrutiny.

Head of Year (Year 5)

GEMS Winchester Jebel Ali
08.2014 - 01.2015

Create a clear and positive ethos for the future, which embraces the purpose, mission and strategic targets set in the school’s mission and as detailed in the school’s development plan

  • Led team by demonstrating high-quality pastoral care and academic monitoring of students, continuous professional development, and professional presence in the year team
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure proper care and guidance for students. E.g Learning mentor, SEND, teaching assistants, external agencies e
  • Contributed to the management of key school events, for example, induction, transfer arrangements, field trips, extra-curricular and social events
  • Reviewed the effectiveness of strategies related to planning and pastoral care that were put into action
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to lower class disruptions by 15%
  • Ensured involvement of team members in improvising planning and incorporating changes within academic and non-academic areas
  • Quality assurance through observations, team teaching, weekly learning walks, book/work scrutiny.

Education

Certification

Bachelor of Education - English and Social Studies

Annamalai University
08.1996

Advertising and Public Relations Diploma -

YMCA College
06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Hons.

Hindu College, Delhi University
06.1995

ARTS Stream -

Holy Child Senior Secondary School
01.1992

Skills

Skills

  • Pedagogical Skills: Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Student Evaluations, Teacher Mentoring, Literacy Strategies, Differentiated Instructions, Conflict Resolution
  • Teaching Techniques: Constructive, Integrated, Collaborative, Reflective and Inquiry-Based Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Active Learning, Flip Classroom, Demonstration Lessons, Gamification, Project Based Learning, VAK Style Learning
  • Software & Platforms: Microsoft Office , Google Classroom, Phoenix, Classkick, Google Classroom, Kahoot, Class Dojo , Class Kick, Teams, Zoom
  • Assessment & Evaluation:
  • Diagnostic Book Marking and Moderation of Asst
  • Reading Assessments(NGRT), International Benchmark Assessments (PIRLS, Progress Test, CAT 4 Assessment), Create Rubrics
  • Languages: English (Non-native), Indonesian Bahasa (Conversational), Hindi (Native)
  • Leadership :
  • Set objectives and establish actions contributing to the school’s response to its self-evaluation process in its school improvement planning (SIP)
  • Ensured alignment of planning with Schemes of Work and the National Curriculum of England
  • Monitored teaching and learning practices, setting measurable targets for continuous improvement
  • Organized and executed Curriculum Enriching Events (OSCARS, Poetry Competition ) to boost student engagement and learning outcomes
  • Coached and mentored staff to develop and refine their skills
  • Streamlined the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members
  • Analyzed triangulated data to track and evaluate student attainment and progress
  • Led impactful training sessions and workshops to foster professional development
  • Prepared and evaluations of internal and external assessments
  • Performed detailed observations and appraisals to uphold high teaching standards
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff for skill enhancement and professional growth
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of internal and external assessments to ensure accurate measurement of student learning, inform instructional improvements, and enhance student attainment and progress

Personal Skills

  • Eloquent communication and methodical approach to curriculum development
  • Astute in identifying growth opportunities and driving departmental improvement
  • A conscientious and exuberant practitioner with innovative pedagogical practices seeking opportunities to continuously expand skills to foster independent learners with varied educational needs (including SEND) and improve the students' attainment and progress
  • Adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders and leveraging resources to optimize departmental performance and student outcomes

Awards

  • Above and Beyond (Year 2015, 2017,2020) at Winchester School
  • Implementation of Active Learning Strategies
  • Effective Personalization
  • Talented Teacher

Timeline

Head of Department -English (key stage 1 &2)

GEMS Winchester Jebel Ali
06.2023 - 01.2024

Head of Year (Year 5)

GEMS Winchester Jebel Ali
08.2014 - 01.2015

Form Tutor Year 3/4/5/6

GEMS Winchester /Cambridge International School
01.2007 - 01.2022

Learning Coach/Mentor

GEMS

Certification

Bachelor of Education - English and Social Studies

Annamalai University

Advertising and Public Relations Diploma -

YMCA College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Hons.

Hindu College, Delhi University

ARTS Stream -

Holy Child Senior Secondary School
Ruchi Thapar