Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Ministry of Education Heritage and Arts Fiji, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in differentiated instruction, I effectively enhanced literacy development and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and collaborative learning, creating a supportive environment that nurtured student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ministry of Education Heritage and Arts Fiji
01.2012 - 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.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
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.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor In Primary Education - Primary Education
Fiji National University
Lautoka
04.2015
Diploma - Primary Education
Fiji National University
Lautoka
12.2011
Fiji Seventh Form Education -
Tilak High School
Lautoka
12.2009
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model and mentor
Growth mindset
Public speaking
Classroom instruction
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative learning
Student-centered learning
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum implementation
Student assessment
Learning strategies
Innovative lesson planning
Technology integration
Social-emotional learning training
FLUENT IN English
Community involvement
Cultural sensitivity
Student records management
Literacy development
ESL- english as second language
Verbal and written communication
Lesson delivery
Team building
Educational activities
Visual aids utilization
Digital literacy
Clear public speaking skills
Effective listening
Accomplishments
Certification in OHS And First Aid
Completed and participated in all ministry organised professional developments