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
St. Joseph
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