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NISHALINI D/O SARALATAN

Summary

English Language Teacher with 12 years of experience. Proficient and passionate in four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. Applies innovative methods and materials for effective teaching and learning experiences. Driven individual with strong pedagogical knowledge, communication skills, mentoring and organisational abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Flexi Adjunct Teacher

Ministry Of Education
03.2025 - Current
  • Serve as a mentor to struggling students, offering guidance and support to increase their academic confidence.
  • Participate in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on the latest teaching methodologies and best practices.
  • Utilise various assessment methods to track student progress, adapting instructional approaches accordingly for optimal success.
  • Effectively manage classroom behavior by implementing consistent expectations and consequences while maintaining open communication with parents.
  • Contribute to departmental meetings by sharing insights from ongoing research or experience working with specific student populations.
  • Assist in curriculum design efforts, ensuring alignment with MOE standards and incorporating innovative teaching strategies.

Journalist

Singapore Press Holdings Media (Secondment)
01.2023 - Current
  • Wrote stories for The Straits Times, the leading news publication in Singapore, both online and in print.
  • Worked specifically for The Straits Times Schools team, that focuses on weekly student publications, namely IN (for teenagers in secondary schools and junior colleges) and Little Red Dot (for children in primary schools).
  • Contributed in conducting workshops for teachers and students with regards to using news effectively in the classroom for teaching and learning.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories in areas of youth culture, careers and causes.
  • Worked with a teaching specialist to curate teaching pages and lesson activities for students and teachers in schools.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to refine story angles and create compelling content.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.

Flexi-Adjunct Teacher

Ministry of Education Singapore
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Took over the classes and teaching duties of teachers who had left in the mid-year, in the areas of English and Science.
  • Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare lesson materials and lesson plans for students for the rest of the academic year.
  • Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to the subjects to boost student learning and retention.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods to capture the attention of slow-progressing students.
  • Scored tests and graded student performance fairly.
  • Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.

Beacon Primary School

Ministry Of Education Singapore
01.2013 - 12.2021
  • Specialisation in teaching English to graduating classes (Predominantly High Ability learners).
  • Setting and vetting of examination materials across levels.
  • Creating teaching and learning packages for use at school and nation-wide level.
  • Training and assessing student teachers from National Institute of Education (NIE) and MOE scholars.
  • Sharing of successful pedagogical practices at school-wide level.
  • Testing and marking responsibilities for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) - English Language.
  • Cultivating relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Liaising with staff, students and external vendors for publication of yearly school newsletters and P6 Graduation Magazines.
  • Managing the Share-A-Book, Super Reader, Spelling Bee, Current Affairs and Speak Good English Programmes which were designed to improve readership and literacy in all pupils.
  • Planning and execution of learning journeys and school events such as Beacon Awards Ceremony, Total Defence Day, National Day, Open House, Parents' Conference, Deepavali.
  • Managing Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) such as Choir, Environmental Science Club, Indian Dance and Tchoukball.

Marsiling Primary School

Ministry of Education Singapore
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assuming full responsibilities of a Form Teacher even before teacher training.
  • Creating and developing lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Quickly learning new skills and applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Demonstrating willingness to help execute programmes wherever needed.
  • Maintaining energy and enthusiasm to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Education

CELTA - Teaching English To Adults

CA International College Cambridge
08.2023

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

National Technological University
06.2017

Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Specialisation in Teaching At Primary School Level

Nanyang Technological University
07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

National University of Singapore
06.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Lesson Planning
  • Good Team Player
  • Curriculum Design
  • Time Management
  • Writing and Editing
  • Digital Education Trends
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Cross functional communication
  • Observations and Assessments
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Classroom Management Techniques

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Flexi Adjunct Teacher

Ministry Of Education
03.2025 - Current

Journalist

Singapore Press Holdings Media (Secondment)
01.2023 - Current

Flexi-Adjunct Teacher

Ministry of Education Singapore
08.2022 - 12.2022

Beacon Primary School

Ministry Of Education Singapore
01.2013 - 12.2021

Marsiling Primary School

Ministry of Education Singapore
06.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

National Technological University

Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Specialisation in Teaching At Primary School Level

Nanyang Technological University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

National University of Singapore

CELTA - Teaching English To Adults

CA International College Cambridge
NISHALINI D/O SARALATAN