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Navnita  Kumar

Navnita Kumar

Suva,Fiji

Summary

I am a resourceful and adaptable primary school teacher with seven years of teaching experience. I am passionate about meeting student needs and dedicated to helping young learners excel. My strengths include activity planning, test administration, student monitoring, facilitation, and effective communication with parents. I am attentive to individual student requirements and committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. I strive to use my skills and expertise to continually enhance my knowledge, deliver the best outcomes in any role I undertake, and secure a position that fully utilizes my abilities while contributing to both my professional and personal growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

School teacher

Ministry of Education Fiji
Suva, Central
01.2019 - Current
  • Taught students ages 5 to 13 years of age.
  • Have instructed students in year 1, 4, 5, 7.
  • Subjects taught include PEMAC, Basic Science, Social Science, Healthy Living, English, Mathematics, Art & Craft.
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans and learning strategies for primary school subjects in accordance with the requirement of the Fijian curriculum and related documents.
  • Assessing, evaluating and reporting students' progress in key learning areas.
  • Implementing effective classroom management consistent with the school’s values and behavioral policy.
  • Contributing to school programs and activities in academic, social, sporting and students’ welfare areas.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
  • Provide evidence of lesson planning in accordance with the curriculum.
  • Use effective classroom management strategies and subject relevant teaching strategies.
  • Provide evidence of improving students’ performance.
  • Provide evidence of contribution to and participation in all school programs and activities.
  • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and commitment to ongoing improvement in teaching quality.
  • Manage students’ supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectation.
  • Assist parent and staffs in developing student behavioral expectation.
  • Assist in developing programs to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies.
  • Provide extensive feedback on homework and classwork to assist with student learning development.
  • Identified clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods.
  • Supported school administration by contributing regularly to staff meetings.
  • Held parent conference to communicate student learning development, educational opportunities and improvements required.
  • Maintained strong student and parent relationship by providing ongoing student support and regularly updating parents on progress.
  • Used a wide range of successful instructional techniques, including micro learning, interactivity, and games within lessons.
  • Nurtured learners’ abilities and interests by supervising and coordinating creative activities and lessons.
  • Exercised pastoral care and executed actions to safeguard pupils’ safety and welfare.
  • Attended regular professional development programs to stay updated on best teaching practices and educational techniques.
  • Effectively managing class behavior by implementing appropriate discipline and using effective behavioral management techniques.
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities, school clubs, and field trips to help students enhance their knowledge and abilities in core subjects.
  • Upheld the school’s ideals by treating parents, teachers, and students with respect and consideration.
  • Set clear targets for future improvements using students’ prior levels of attainment.
  • Completed assessment cycles to facilitate the development of individualized learning programs.
  • I worked with teaching assistant by directing and delegating duties, preparing timetables, communicating individual learner needs.
  • Set examination and assignment, marked and graded work, and recorded results for performance tracking.
  • Organized classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environment.
  • Tracked attendance for absenteeism and reported identified pupils for intervention.
  • I attended professional seminars using knowledge to improve teaching comprehension.
  • Offered guidance and counseling services to pupils to instill norms and values for harmonious existence.
  • Independently created lesson plans and prepared teaching materials, developing based on curriculum requirements and student progress.
  • Assessed students’ classwork to monitor progress, reporting results on FEMIS for reporting purposes.
  • Set homework for students on a daily basis on topics including math, science and English to help with learning development.
  • Effectively managing class behaviors’ by implementing appropriate discipline and using effective behavioral management techniques.
  • Encourage learners to pursue academic goals through motivation, counseling, and exemplary leadership.
  • Assist students in achieving academic goals through personalized teaching methods and one-on-one support.
  • Maintain a safe and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Utilize technology and other resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Communicate with parents and other educators to ensure students receive comprehensive support and resources for success.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement school-wide initiatives and programs.
  • Attend and participate in school meetings and other school-related events as required.
  • Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, student welfare, and professional conduct.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education

The University of the South Pacific
Fiji

Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education

Fiji National University
Fiji

Certificate III - Early Childhood Educationa and Care

The University of South Pacific
Fiji

Skills

  • Interactive learning integration
  • Computer literate
  • Critical thinker
  • Adaptability
  • Trustworthy
  • Independent
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in minimum supervision
  • Ability to teach in students' comfortable environment
  • Give priority to students
  • Humble
  • Helpful
  • Friendly
  • Analytical skills
  • Work for mission and vision of the organization
  • Active listener
  • Student supervision
  • Personal care
  • Classroom setup
  • Play-based learning
  • Behavioral management
  • Effective communication
  • Learning and development reporting
  • Administrative support
  • Counselling
  • Lesson implementation
  • Resilient

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

Language Certificate International Language Certificate Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Mastery C2) 610/0798/5

Accomplishments

New Zealand Registered Teacher - Early Childhood and Primary NZQA: Level 7

Victoria Institute of Teacher Registration Number 769707 - Provisionally Registered Early Childhood Teacher & Provisionally Registered Teacher

REFERENCES

Mereadani Bia Tukana | Head Teacher –Yat Sen Primary School | Phone: +679 9368026 | Email: biatukana@gmail.com

Meli Yabakivou | Assistant Head Teacher – Yat Sen Primary School | Phone: +679 2200107 | Email: melisaukuru@yahoo.com

Manjila Singh | Head Teacher – Samabula Primary School | Phone: +679 9146853 | Email: manjila_d@hotmail.com



Timeline

School teacher

Ministry of Education Fiji
01.2019 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education

The University of the South Pacific

Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education

Fiji National University

Certificate III - Early Childhood Educationa and Care

The University of South Pacific
Navnita Kumar