MADHU NAND
Suva,Fiji
Summary
Dynamic Student Success Specialist at Fiji National University with proven leadership abilities and analytical skills. Developed impactful support programs that enhanced student retention and completion rates. Expert in assessment and evaluation, fostering academic growth through individualized coaching and strategic interventions. Committed to driving educational excellence and collaboration among stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Specialist
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with Associate Deans, heads of departments, and teachers to develop, implement, and assess support programs that improve student learning outcomes
- Conduct and analyze students' needs assessments
- Develop and provide early and appropriate interventions, solutions, guidance, and follow-up to improve student retention, persistence, and completion
- Provide individual coaching to help foster student success and academic development
- Maintain documentation of all student interactions and generate regular performance reports summarizing student progress
- Make and receive referrals through the Flexible Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office's Early Alert and Response System, provide intervention strategies and assist with the development of plans for students who receive early alerts
- Research, compose, design and facilitate online enrichment courses on Moodle
Consultant
Community of Practice: Wisdom Community of Pasifika Teachers
Suva, Fiji
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated professional development for approximately 4,000 teachers in Pacific region through workshops and courses.
- Developed English language courses on Moodle to improve written and verbal communication skills for teachers.
Teacher
Ministry of Education
, Fiji
01.2001 - 04.2019
- Facilitated English and Economics instruction for students in Years 7 to 13.
- Prepared examination papers and departmental blueprints to align with curriculum standards.
- Coordinated extra-curricular activities, including oratory, magazine, essay competitions, and fundraising events.
- Liaised with stakeholders to monitor and enhance learner progress.
- Participated in professional development sessions organized by Ministry of Education.
Head of Languages Department
Ministry of Education
Suva, Fiji
01.2008 - 03.2019
- Managed administrative tasks, organized exams, and served as Year 13 dean.
- Assessed Language department teachers through lesson observations and monitored syllabus coverage.
- Prepared internal exam papers to ensure originality, quality, and blueprint alignment.
- Conducted performance analysis post-exams to evaluate learner progress and facilitated departmental meetings.
- Liaised with parents and stakeholders for timely interventions supporting student needs.
- Attended Ministry of Education workshops to remain informed about curriculum changes.
- Contributed editorial expertise to 'FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH' publication for Years 12 and 13.
- Resolved issues efficiently, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Fiji
Suva12.2021
Technology Enabled Learning - Massive Open Online Course
Athabasca University
Canada11.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Fiji
Suva06.2018
Secondary Teacher Training Certificate -
Fiji National University
Nasinu12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/ English
University of Pune
India07.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership abilities
- Multitasking proficiency
- Classroom management
- Assessment and evaluation
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Hindi, Proficient
References
- Ms Alena Meo, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji, 679 9311154, alena.meo@fnu.ac.fj
- Dr. Valentine Hazelman, Kiribati Institute of Technology, Tarawa, Kiribati, 679 997 0862 or 686 73052785, varh2000@gmail.com
- Mr. Mohammed Feroz, Ministry of Education, Suva, Fiji, 679 9950760, feroz8774@gmail.com
Timeline
Consultant
Community of Practice: Wisdom Community of Pasifika Teachers
07.2021 - 12.2023
Student Success Specialist
Fiji National University
04.2019 - Current
Head of Languages Department
Ministry of Education
01.2008 - 03.2019
Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2001 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Fiji
Technology Enabled Learning - Massive Open Online Course
Athabasca University
Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Fiji
Secondary Teacher Training Certificate -
Fiji National University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/ English
University of Pune
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