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SIMMIKA SEECHARAN

Houston

Summary

I am an experienced Biology teacher with a proven track record in primary and secondary education. My skills include educational technology, team building, organizational abilities, and report writing. I hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a Diploma in Education with Distinction from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Biology Teacher

St. Joseph's Convent
09.2011 - Current

Lesson Planning and Delivery:


- Conduct lessons on a scheduled basis.

- Deliver the Biology curriculum to students in 9th grade and above.

- Deliver the Environmental Science curriculum to students in 9th grade and above.

- Utilize online platforms such as Google Classroom, Zoom, and Edmodo for virtual lesson delivery, exam preparation, and assessment corrections.


Additional Duties:


- Prepare examinations and grade exam scripts.

- Conduct homeroom periods where students learn life skills.

- Plan and oversee activities for the Environmental Club, including student participation in regional competitions.

- Organize field trips and accompany students to competitions and seminars.

- Perform lab demonstrations for school-based assessments.


Achievements:


- Received a Green Leaf Award for merit for constructing a water filtration system on the school’s grounds.

- Students have earned several scholarships and achieved regional placement in their Caribbean Secondary Examination (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

- The school has been awarded two Young Leader Awards during my tenure as a supervising teacher for the Canadian-based Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) program.

Biology Lab Instructor

University of the West Indies
09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Guide students during their execution of Biology and Environmental Science labs.
  • Mark examination scripts on a weekly basis.
  • Prepare live and preserved material for the demonstration of biology labs.
  • Tutor students in preparation for their final year, and end-of-semester examinations.
  • Demonstrate air and water quality testing using appropriate equipment.

Education

Diploma In Education (Distinction) - Teaching of Science (Biology)

University of The West Indies
St. Augustine
10.2021

Master Of Science (Distinction) - Environmental Engineering

University of the West Indies
06.2011

Bachelor's (Honors) - Biology And Environmental Science (Joint Major)

University of the West Indies
06.2008

High school diploma - Natural Sciences

St. Joseph's Convent. St. Joseph
07.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Children
  • Project Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Formative Assessment
  • Summative Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Research
  • Online teaching
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Data Collection
  • Presentation Skills
  • Tutoring
  • Project Coordination
  • STEAM Education

Personal Information


  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Assessments

  • Analyzing Data, 2020-08-01, Proficient
  • Work Style: Conscientiousness, 2020-08-01, Proficient
  • High School Classroom Management, 2020-07-01, Highly Proficient


Based on Indeed.com Assessments, 2020

Awards

Dean's Honor Roll, July 2009, Awarded for academic excellence during year 2 of the BSc. in Environmental Resource Management and Biology degree programme.

References

*Linda Atwaroo-Ali- Retired Biology Teacher- Contact #: 18686823082

*Phyllis Moolchan- Current Principal at St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Joseph, Trinidad-

Contact #: 18687848692

Timeline

Biology Teacher

St. Joseph's Convent
09.2011 - Current

Biology Lab Instructor

University of the West Indies
09.2008 - 06.2011

High school diploma - Natural Sciences

St. Joseph's Convent. St. Joseph

Diploma In Education (Distinction) - Teaching of Science (Biology)

University of The West Indies

Master Of Science (Distinction) - Environmental Engineering

University of the West Indies

Bachelor's (Honors) - Biology And Environmental Science (Joint Major)

University of the West Indies
SIMMIKA SEECHARAN