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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
Software
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Kanika Jain

Educator
Kanika Jain

Summary

A creative, versatile, and passionate teacher with extensive classroom and tutoring experience in History, Geography, and Social Sciences and a background in instructing creative mathematics and coding on online education platforms. Proficient in using Google Classroom, smartboard, and various presentation technologies, alongside expertise in leveraging multimedia and digital teaching materials, allows effective fostering and achievement of diverse learning goals.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

volunteer
Singapore

Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)

Job overview

  • Youths' Career Exploration - Mission X: motivated youths to actively participate in sessions and provided assistance in answering questions.
  • Coordinated volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping for program success.

Volunteer

Budding Minds

Job overview

  • Provided tailored academic support to students, aiding them in overcoming challenges in English and Social Studies subjects.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of curriculum materials, making recommendations for updates or revisions as needed to maintain relevance in today''s rapidly changing world.
  • Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
  • Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.

Volunteer

United Women of Singapore (UWS)

Job overview

  • STEM Fest 2023: contributed to building awareness of emerging STEM areas and future career paths through talks, interactive workshops, and mentoring sessions.
  • SNOW Gala 2023: facilitated payment processes, interacted with event guests, managed online auction systems, tracked raffle items and tickets, and assisted with venue setup and logistics arrangements.
  • BuyToSave 2024: assisted with packing and sorting of stocks during the event.

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Volunteer

Job overview

  • Served as a volunteer buddy and facilitated engagement between youths and the Art-Craft programme.

Volunteer

Friends of the Disabled Society

Job overview

  • Sorted greeting cards as needed for the society's initiative.

WhiteHat Jr.

Teacher & Mentor
08.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Taught students core educational principles, providing in-depth instructions in coding and creative mathematics.
  • Leveraged web-based applications to enrich students' technological proficiency, making learning more engaging and relevant.
  • Maintained clear communication with parents, students, and faculty, implementing integrated teaching strategies
    to nurture overall educational development.
  • Offered constructive feedback to inspire students, emphasizing strengths and positive progress.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Private Practice

Teacher
06.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Provided tailored support in history, geography, and social studies, pinpointing weaknesses, and implementing effective strategies to ensure student success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

R.N. Podar School

Trained Graduate Teacher
06.2013 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Designed and delivered interactive lessons encompassing history, geography, and social studies, promoting a well-rounded understanding of historical events, global landscapes, and societal contexts.
  • Administered examinations and expertly evaluated and graded assignments, ensuring fair assessment practices in
    compliance with the school's policies and mandates.
  • Maintained effective communication with parents and students, encouraging a supportive learning environment.
  • Provided valuable feedback and engaged in discussions on instructional strategies.
  • Utilized diverse teaching strategies for an engaging and interactive educational experience, cultivating an inquiry based classroom environment to encourage critical thinking and real-world connections.

Education

K J Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education
Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Education from History & English
06.2012 - 05.2013

Jai Hind College
Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & Psychology
06.2009 - 05.2012

Skills

Curriculum Delivery

Certification

International Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL from the Asian College of Teachers

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as a mentor among 12,000 teachers, contributing to peer performance improvement in the online teaching community.
  • Coached four teacher mentees to improve performance metrics, raising individual feedback scores from a low 50% to consistently surpassing the 70% mark. This effort led to a noticeable elevation in the overall quality of lesson delivery and student engagement, contributing to a more enriched and effective learning experience.
  • Achieved national rank (All India Rank) of 435 in the prestigious CENTA Teaching Professionals' Olympiad.
  • Recognized as one of the top 50 educators in India, awarded Google Certified Educator by Google for exemplary contributions to education and technology.
  • Led implementation of Google Classroom, effectively digitalizing the organization, distribution, and collection of assignments, course materials, and student work, further enhancing the educational experience for both teachers and students.
  • Spearheaded successful implementation of ASC software to streamline and optimize secondary school timetables, improving efficiency and organization.
  • Co-planned and executed the administration of highly acclaimed competitions, including the Science Olympiad Foundation's National Science Olympiad, National Mathematics Olympiad, and National Cyber Olympiad.

Software

Google Classroom

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Asc Timetable Software

HTML Coding

Video Editing

Timeline

Teacher & Mentor

WhiteHat Jr.
08.2020 - 06.2022

Teacher

Private Practice
06.2018 - 01.2020

Trained Graduate Teacher

R.N. Podar School
06.2013 - 03.2018

K J Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education

Bachelor of Education from History & English
06.2012 - 05.2013

Jai Hind College

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & Psychology
06.2009 - 05.2012

Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)

volunteer

Budding Minds

Volunteer

United Women of Singapore (UWS)

Volunteer

Volunteer

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Friends of the Disabled Society

Volunteer
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