Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Inter Agency Initiatives
Recent Trainings Workshops Conducted
Recent Professional Development
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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MANIESH CHAND

Lautoka,Fiji

Summary

Experienced Education Advisor with expertise in program development and fostering inclusive educational strategies. Skilled in conflict resolution and data analysis to enhance school performance. Proven track record in conducting impactful workshops and mentoring for positive educational outcomes

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Advisor

Ministry of Education Lautoka
04.2021 - Current
  • Delivered professional guidance and administrative support to district office.
  • Coordinated workshops and seminars for school leaders, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
  • Resolved grievances and conflicts within schools according to industrial frameworks.
  • Liaised with school management on organization and relations using effective communication skills.
  • Strengthened teaching of moral values and virtues in schools.
  • Conducted monitoring and evaluation of schools and community awareness initiatives.
  • Performed Performance Conversations and Assessments for Heads of School.
  • Managed Fiji Education Management Information System (FEMIS) updates and utilized Microsoft Office for daily activities.

Teacher Primary

Ministry of Education Suva
Suva
02.2013 - 04.2021
  • Developed and implemented teaching strategies aligned with Fijian curriculum specifications.
  • Assessed and reported student progress in key learning areas to inform instructional adjustments.
  • Managed classroom environments effectively, promoting school values and behavior standards.
  • Contributed to academic, social, sporting, and welfare programs within the school community.
  • Mentored Assistant Teachers and Classroom Assistants on effective planning and classroom management.
  • Established strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders.

Education

Master of Environmental Law - Environmental Law

The University of The South Pacific
Lautoka
09-2027

Master of Education -

The University of the South Pacific
Suva
10.2022

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

The University of the South Pacific
Suva
03.2018

Bachelor of Education -

Fiji National University
Suva
05.2017

Higher Education Diploma in Education -

Fiji National University
Lautoka
12.2012

Skills

  • Decision making
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Data analysis
  • Performance assessment
  • Program development
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum design
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Pressure resilience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Academic policy knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Project management
  • Educational policy knowledge
  • Inclusive education strategies
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Academic advising skills
  • Adult education expertise
  • Multicultural competence and awareness
  • Public speaking skills
  • Team building

Inter Agency Initiatives

  • National Girmit Day Celebration, Lautoka, Fiji, 05/01/24
  • World Food Safety Day, Lautoka, Fiji, 06/01/24
  • Believe Global - School Tour, Lautoka, Fiji, 08/01/24

Recent Trainings Workshops Conducted

  • Strategic planning and costed operational planning for heads of schools, Nadi, Fiji, 02/01/24
  • Student leaders leadership training, Nadi, Fiji, 07/01/24
  • Head of Schools training on code of conduct, school monitoring, and free education grant monitoring, Nadi, Fiji, 05/01/24

Recent Professional Development

  • NDC Climate Change Work, Nadi, Fiji, 27/07/2025
  • Intermediate Excel training, Suva, Fiji, 27/05/2025
  • Fiji Head Teachers Conference, 08/01/2024
  • CommBox Training Workshop, Lautoka, Fiji, 06/01/24
  • Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, Suva, Fiji, 05/01/24
  • Revised secondary English curriculum, Lautoka, Fiji, 05/01/24
  • Year 9 revised mathematics curriculum awareness, Nadi, Fiji, 04/01/24
  • Strategic planning in schools: training of trainers, Suva, Fiji, 01/01/24
  • Literacy and numeracy monitoring training, Rakiraki, Fiji, 05/01/23
  • Fiji Education Management System training, Rakiraki, Fiji, 05/01/23
  • Child protection in emergencies, Suva, Fiji, 05/01/23

Affiliations

  • Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Agri- Food Systems, Head of Education.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Fiji Teachers Registration Authority - Teacher Administrator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Education Advisor

Ministry of Education Lautoka
04.2021 - Current

Teacher Primary

Ministry of Education Suva
02.2013 - 04.2021

Master of Environmental Law - Environmental Law

The University of The South Pacific

Master of Education -

The University of the South Pacific

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

The University of the South Pacific

Bachelor of Education -

Fiji National University

Higher Education Diploma in Education -

Fiji National University
MANIESH CHAND