Sangita Thakrar
Educator
Dubai
Summary
A natural leader, a visionary who has successfully implemented academic programmes and educational concepts within the curriculum, leading and rescuing underperforming departments in the UK, UAE and China. With extensive experience in UK Curriculum, MYP and DP, and SEN schools, my leadership has resulted in incredible results. Demonstrated by over 22 years of experience. An exceptional communicator at all levels and is dedicated to supporting learners to contemporary standards of excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MYP and DP Science Teacher and Grade Leader
Gems International School
Dubai Hills, Dubai
08.2019 - Current
- DP Environmental Systems and Societies and Grade 8 Leader
- My role as an MYP Sciences teacher for Grades 6 -10 and DP teacher following the IB MYP framework and Diploma program is to lead in constructing and developing units and assessments across grades to cover students' vertical subject knowledge and prepare them for their DP studies
- Areas covered and taught include Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Earth Sciences
- As a grade leader, I am also committed to providing ongoing holistic social/emotional /behavioural support to children, supporting them during their educational journey and being a listening ear, as well as supporting the school improvement plan on pastoral care and supporting homeroom teachers.
Head of Academics and Head of Science
ISA international school Guangzhou China
08.2017 - 08.2019
- My responsibilities at the school included engaging with the Head of School and stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the MYP framework, IB Principles and practices
- Additionally, I obtained accreditation from exam boards for IGCSE and IB accreditation for MYP
- To ensure that all staff were up to date with the MYP framework, I provided Professional development sessions and lesson observations
- Furthermore, I conducted data analysis, mentoring, staff training, student admissions, behaviour management, and writing curriculum and unit plans for each department
- Through my efforts, I contributed significantly to the overall school development.
Science Coordinator and Head of Grade 7
ADEC School. Al Makka School
Abu Dhabi
08.2014 - 08.2014
Head of Science and ICT, Teacher and Academic Lead
The Chiltern Way
, Buckinghamshire
01.2008 - 07.2014
- My success has seen a successful federation of the school, with high-performing departments and Excellent GCSE results
- I have implemented functional skills in maths and science, GCSE EDEXCEL ICT qualifications and GCSE AQA Science qualification
- To improve the use of ICT in the classroom and introduce iPads into the school (revolutionary at the time)
- I have contributed to the day-to-day management of my school and department by managing budgets and developing strategies to encourage our learners and raise the school's profile
- My improvements have proven to be a great success.
Head of Science and Autism Spectrum Specialist
The Walnuts School
Milton Keynes
04.2007 - 01.2008
- My primary objective was to develop a strategy to introduce inclusive education to primary, secondary and local secondary schools
- To do this, I created a science curriculum suitable for students with autism and a life skills program, and I also played an integral role in developing individual living flats
- By focusing on these critical objectives, I am proud to say that I have successfully created an inclusive education system across both primary and secondary schools.
Leader of Key Stage, Stage 4 teacher
Denbigh School
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
04.2004 - 04.2007
- Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and Special Educational Needs and EAL Coordinator, I am very proud of my success in improving SAT and GCSE results within the department
- I developed intervention programs to ensure that all students obtain the highest possible attainment in their SAT's exams
- I mentored newly qualified teachers and trained teachers, coordinated SEN, EAL and G&T training for staff within the school and also developed programs for these students
- I introduced STEM within the school and worked cross-curricular with other departments to help improve results further
- My hard work was part of a high-performing team who achieved excellent SATs results for the school, and I also developed a staff mentoring program
- My improvement initiatives have genuinely made a difference.
Science Teacher
Sidcup School for boys
Kent
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Key stages 3, 4, and 5, Teaching science key stage 3 and 4
leader
- In the department, I have successfully implemented a behaviour policy and monitoring system and have achieved EMSA scores above the national average
- Additionally, I have improved student attainment levels and IRTIQA rating from B5 to an A
- My efforts towards school development also extend to organising Professional Development programs for staff of the school and nearby area, collating data regarding student progress, delivering training to the whole school and Science Teacher, engaging in staff training and observations as well as planning, preparing and delivering lessons to an exceptional standard.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
University of Roehampton
6.2019
PGCE - Science Specialism Chemistry
University of Greenwich
5.2002
BSC Hons - Pharmaceutical Science
University of Greenwich
5.2000
MYP Science Cat 1 and 2. DP ESS Cat 2 -
Science University of Greenwich
5.2017
Skills
- Management Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership Experience
- Relationship Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Quality Assessment
- Key Relationships
- School Administration
- Classroom management
- Student Development
- Academic Intervention
- Staff Development
- Leadership and team building
- Leadership and supervision
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Team collaboration and leadership
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” —Elin Nordegren
Elin Nordegren
Timeline
MYP and DP Science Teacher and Grade Leader
Gems International School
08.2019 - Current
Head of Academics and Head of Science
ISA international school Guangzhou China
08.2017 - 08.2019
Science Coordinator and Head of Grade 7
ADEC School. Al Makka School
08.2014 - 08.2014
Head of Science and ICT, Teacher and Academic Lead
The Chiltern Way
01.2008 - 07.2014
Head of Science and Autism Spectrum Specialist
The Walnuts School
04.2007 - 01.2008
Leader of Key Stage, Stage 4 teacher
Denbigh School
04.2004 - 04.2007
Science Teacher
Sidcup School for boys
03.2002 - 04.2004
leader
Masters - Educational Leadership
University of Roehampton
PGCE - Science Specialism Chemistry
University of Greenwich
BSC Hons - Pharmaceutical Science
University of Greenwich
MYP Science Cat 1 and 2. DP ESS Cat 2 -
Science University of Greenwich
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