Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Appointment
Teaching Subjects And Proficiency
Professional Roles And Contributions
Career History And Deployment
Career Progression In Moe
Awards And Scholarships
Personal Information
Timeline
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Shantini Karunagaran

Teacher
Singapore

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Possesses extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach able to work independently or as part of a teaching team. Proficient in classroom and online technologies, passionate about developing diverse curriculums. Skilled at motivating students through positive reinforcement and interactive instruction. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Professional educator experienced in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences to drive student success. Utilizes diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs. Collaborative and adaptable in ever-evolving educational settings with a focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher

Maris Stella High School (Sec)
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Teacher (Secondment)

Cl C Prison School, SPS
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

Teacher

Canberra Secondary School
12.2012 - 12.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

Officer (Holding Post)

HQ MOE
07.2009 - 12.2012
  • Pursued higher education to improve mastery of subject

Teacher

Woodlands Primary School
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Diploma in Education

MOE–NIE
07.2005 - 05.2007
  • Teacher training to obtain Diploma
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Teacher (Untrained)

Qihua Primary School
01.2005 - 07.2005
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons II Upper) - Geographical and Environmental Studies

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
03.2013

Diploma in Education - English Language and Mathematics

National Institute of Education
Singapore
01.2007 - 12.2007

GCE ‘A’ Level -

Catholic Junior College
Singapore
01.2001 - 12.2002

GCE ‘O’ Level -

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
Singapore
01.2000 - 12.2000

PSLE -

Raffles Girls’ Primary School
Singapore
01.1996 - 12.1996

Skills

    Classroom management

    Behaviour Management

    Classroom instruction

    Curriculum implementation

    Student assessment

    Collaborative learning

Current Appointment

Teacher, Maris Stella High School (Secondary), 

[General Education Officer 4] 

Teaching Subjects And Proficiency

Humanities (Geography + Social Studies) - Secondary Level

Character and Citizenship Education  

English Language – Secondary Level

Professional Roles And Contributions

Teacher Trained in Sexuality Education (since 2014), 

Current: Discipline Level Coordinator (Sec 3), 

Former: Character & Citizenship Education Committee member & Staff Well-being Committee member

Career History And Deployment

  • 01/2005 – 07/2005, Qihua Primary School, Teacher (Untrained)
  • 07/2005 – 05/2007, MOE–NIE, Diploma in Education
  • 05/2007 – 07/2009, Woodlands Primary School, Teacher
  • 07/2009 – 12/2012, HQ MOE / On No-Pay Leave - Further studies (Australia)
  • 12/2012 – 12/2018, Canberra Secondary School, Teacher
  • 01/2019 – 12/2022, Cl C Prison School, SPS, Teacher (Secondment)
  • 01/2023 – Present, Maris Stella High School (Sec), Teacher

Career Progression In Moe

  • 2005, Appointed GEO 2 (Untrained)
  • 2007, Promoted to GEO 2 (Trained)
  • 2008, Re-designated and confirmed as GEO 2.1
  • 2012, Appointed as GEO 1.1
  • 2014, Promoted to GEO 1A1
  • 2015, Re-designated as GEO 3
  • 2022, Promoted to GEO 4

Awards And Scholarships

Excellent Service Award (Silver), 2015, Excellent Service Award (Gold), 2016, Long Service Award (5 Years), 2015, Long Service Award (10 Years), 2020, MOE Diploma in Education Sponsorship, 2005–2007, Interest-Free Study Loan, 2009–2012

Personal Information


  • Citizenship: Singaporean
  • Date of Birth: 02/16/84
  • Gender: Female
  • Place of Birth: Singapore

Timeline

Teacher

Maris Stella High School (Sec)
01.2023 - Current

Teacher (Secondment)

Cl C Prison School, SPS
01.2019 - 12.2022

Teacher

Canberra Secondary School
12.2012 - 12.2018

Officer (Holding Post)

HQ MOE
07.2009 - 12.2012

Teacher

Woodlands Primary School
05.2007 - 07.2009

Diploma in Education - English Language and Mathematics

National Institute of Education
01.2007 - 12.2007

Diploma in Education

MOE–NIE
07.2005 - 05.2007

Teacher (Untrained)

Qihua Primary School
01.2005 - 07.2005

GCE ‘A’ Level -

Catholic Junior College
01.2001 - 12.2002

GCE ‘O’ Level -

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2000

PSLE -

Raffles Girls’ Primary School
01.1996 - 12.1996

Bachelor of Arts (Hons II Upper) - Geographical and Environmental Studies

University of Adelaide

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