Maheswari Supramaniam

• Providing guidance on holistic development: Helping students navigate various aspects of student life, including academic, social, and personal development.
• Organized professional development workshops for staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment among colleagues.
• Created a welcoming campus atmosphere by promoting diversity and inclusivity initiatives.
• Championed student leadership development, cultivating a strong sense of community and civic responsibility among the student body.
• Managed department budget responsibly, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources toward key priorities.
• Collaborated with faculty to develop curricula that promoted holistic student growth and success.
• Increased student retention rates by closely monitoring academic progress and providing timely interventions.
• Championed mental health awareness on campus, coordinating events and activities aimed at reducing stress and promoting emotional wellbeing.
• Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on best practices regarding student success strategies.
• Initiated regular parent engagement sessions to foster open dialogue between families and school staff about student progress.
• Oversees the development and implementation of character education programs within a school. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teacher training, and assessment of program effectiveness.
• Mentoring student leaders. Guiding and supporting student leaders in their roles and responsibilities within student organizations and clubs.
• Counselling: Providing counseling services to students struggling with academic, personal, or social challenges.
• Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
• Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
• Planning and coordinating events: Organizing and overseeing various student activities, including cultural events, social gatherings, and leadership training workshops.
• Developing and implementing programs: Creating and implementing programs that address specific student needs, such as leadership development, well-being initiatives, or academic support programs

• In 2023- 2024, as the Criterion Owner of EduTrust Compliance, I spearheaded all aspects of ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and accreditation requirements. This included overseeing policy development, implementation, and evaluation processes of student conduct and attendance and Student Development. A pivotal aspect of my role was guiding the collection of evidence and data to substantiate compliance with EduTrust criteria, meticulously aligning with established standards. I crafted and upheld comprehensive policies and procedures aimed at facilitating stakeholders throughout the institution in effectively meeting EduTrust compliance mandates. Collaboration with cross-functional teams played a vital role in ensuring the seamless implementation of compliance measures across diverse departments, nurturing a culture of adherence and excellence institution-wide.

• Leading and Managing: Overseeing a team or specific area, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and standards.
• Disciplinary Matters: Handling disciplinary cases, recommending courses of action, and implementing disciplinary policies.
• Policy Implementation: Developing, implementing, and operationalizing policies and procedures related to discipline, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to the strategic planning process, ensuring that the specific area or function is aligned with the overall goals of the organization.

• Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
• Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
• Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
• Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
• Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
• Consistently provided timely feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and written evaluations.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying learning needs.
• Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality across content areas.
• Actively engaged in ongoing curriculum development efforts to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance for all learners.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas and promoted critical thinking skills.
• Utilized data-driven instruction methods to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Maintained full credentials and up-to-date understanding of trends in education.
• Designed inquiry-based lessons that challenged students'' critical thinking skills while addressing various learning styles.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for students.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Special projects:

• Led, coordinated, and organized an international service-learning school trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2019.Supervised a team of 10 students during community service activities at Chua Ky Quang (2) temple, overseeing the construction of a library corner and the transformation of a handicap-accessible bedroom with new paint and artwork
• Spearheaded the creation and implementation of Appreciation Day, a pioneering initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organized a school-wide effort to design and write thank-you cards, boards, and art pieces for school cleaners, security guards, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and National University Hospital (NUH) staff. Oversaw the entire event from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring the achievement of desired outcomes. Facilitated meaningful teachable moments for students and staff, fostering a sense of community and empathy during challenging times.

• · In 2023, I orchestrated a workshop named "Leader in Me," meticulously crafted for Student Councillors and class leaders, centering on Stephen Covey's renowned "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" framework. This immersive workshop was meticulously structured, focusing on empowering participants with the skills and mindset pivotal for impactful leadership roles. Delving into Covey's timeless principles.

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Scored among top three instructors in the department on student opinion surveys Acknowledged by the Head of School Dr. Steve Frankel with a letter of commendation for ‘Good Teaching Service'
• Part time Research Assistant to the Assoc. Dean of Education

Assisted in initiating reports for accreditation for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Reviewed student scripts and general marking score lines. Developed evaluation criteria and conducted peer evaluations to assess if the criteria are met.

Cranebrook Technology is one of several community projects managed by Barnardos Charity.

Project Scope:

Introduce a ‘Business Centre’ at Cranebrook Technology Centre. The aim of this business centre was to create profits with its limited infrastructure so that Barnardos Charity could boost operations and sustain other charitable projects. Cranebrook Technology Centre would offer IT & Printing services to MNCs and local businesses within the CBD in Sydney and neighbouring suburb Penrith. (4 team members worked on the project.)

Role:

• Handled Marketing & Product development for the project
• Focused on expanding scope of services, creating business mechanisms, foster network relationships and optimizing current market position
• Estimated cost and researched on short and long term implications of this project
• Developed and implemented an instrument to establish a new business venture with the current limited infrastructure
• Determined respondents’ needs and interests in joining client’s new venture – this venture was designed to provide expertise in practice management, managed care administration and population-based management.

Results:

• Suggested creating a website for the centre that would establish an internet presence, automatically marketing it to a new segment of the market
• Also suggested a new source of revenue - printing business cards – which was possible without having to spend on augmenting the infrastructure
• Proposed training programs for their target groups which were well within their budget
• Designed the program to link staff with volunteers to foster and expand scope of services

Achievement:

The team was awarded “Best Business Proposal” jointly from Barnados Charity, Australia and University of New South Wales.