Kaayathiri Rathinakumar
Summary
Experienced in teaching middle and high school sciences, including MYP, IGCSE, and IB Diploma. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Deeply invested in pastoral care for adolescents and committed to enhancing students' well-being. Prioritises differentiated learning and takes on the role of a facilitator in the classroom. Core belief in fostering student ownership of education. Ultimate goal is to equip students with skills to tackle challenges independently, molding them into confident learners and global citizens. Open to exploring administrative roles alongside teaching if opportunity arises.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 8 Science Teacher/Coordinator
One World International School
04.2024 - Current
- Planned curriculum and developed assessments for Grade 8 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, covering both formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with the teaching team to ensure consistency and alignment across subjects, serving as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, and parents.
- Created platforms for students to thrive in science, including organizing STEM fairs, entering national science competitions, and forming partnerships for school field trips and guest speakers.
- Delivered professional development training to enhance teaching practices across the school.
- Supported the Grade 8 pastoral care, focusing on student well-being and personal growth.
- Provided extra assistance to EAL students transitioning from Grade 8 to IGCSE Year 1, ensuring a smooth adaptation to the curriculum.
- Supervised and mentored internal assessments and Extended Essay for IB Biology students.
- Additional Responsibilities include: MUN for CCA and Head of Secondary Student Council
IBDP Biology and ESS
Private Tuition
11.2022 - Current
- Tutoring IB Diploma level Biology since November 2022 and Environmental Systems and Society (ESS) from January 2025.
- Assisting and supervising Extended Essays.
- Generated reports and provided feedback to students, supporting personal learning and development.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Taught students in person, remotely and via live video sessions.
Head of Biology & Secondary Science Teacher
GIG International School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught Grade 6, 7 and 8 Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Coordinated and taught IGCSE Biology
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Collaborated actively with management to organise school events such as STEM Day, Sports Day and Assemblies.
- Coordinated Primary and Secondary assemblies.
Substitute Science Teacher
Dimensions International School
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Secondary 1 and 2 Chemistry and Biology
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Relief Teacher
Ministry of Education
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
Assistant Teacher
Kumon Learning Centre
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Science of Learning (Neuroscience And Education)
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore05-2026
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nottingham
12-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Nottingham
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
La Trobe University
08.2021
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (with Distinction) -
Management Development Institute of Singapore
09.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project-based learning
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Singapore National Award: Total Defense Day Awardee 2024/2025
- Sony Creative Science Award: Diamond Mentor Award 2024
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Mentor Award 2023
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Mentor Award 2022
- Under my tutelage, my student’s toy was awarded “Special Award” and “People’s Choice Award” for the Sony Creative Science Awards by Singapore Science Centre, Sony and Ministry of Education (Singapore).
- My school project on “Water Saves Lives” were shortlisted in a global competition: Design for Change. Out of over 100 projects, this project was listed in the top 3 list in 2022. My team of students and I walked away with the winning trophy.
Certification
- IB Diploma Category 2 Environmental Systems and Society
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2024– Mentor and Creator
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2023– Mentor and Creator
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2022– Mentor and Creator
- Cambridge Assessment International Education: Introductory Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610) (0970) 2023-2025 Syllabus
- Cambridge Assessment International Education: Introductory Cambridge Primary Science (0097)
- Lower Secondary Math Checkpoint Certificate – Hodder Education
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Grade 8 Science Teacher/Coordinator
One World International School
04.2024 - Current
IBDP Biology and ESS
Private Tuition
11.2022 - Current
Head of Biology & Secondary Science Teacher
GIG International School
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Science Teacher
Dimensions International School
01.2021 - 07.2021
Relief Teacher
Ministry of Education
12.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Teacher
Kumon Learning Centre
01.2017 - 11.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
La Trobe University
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (with Distinction) -
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- IB Diploma Category 2 Environmental Systems and Society
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2024– Mentor and Creator
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2023– Mentor and Creator
- Sony Creative Science Award: Blue Ribbon Award 2022– Mentor and Creator
- Cambridge Assessment International Education: Introductory Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610) (0970) 2023-2025 Syllabus
- Cambridge Assessment International Education: Introductory Cambridge Primary Science (0097)
- Lower Secondary Math Checkpoint Certificate – Hodder Education
Master of Science - Science of Learning (Neuroscience And Education)
Nanyang Technological University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nottingham
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