PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Committed Mathematics Educator bringing demonstrated skills in teaching and student support. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Incorporates technology and creative approaches for optimal results.
EXPERIENCE
Mathematics Educator, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives, Mar 2016- current
Teaching Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics syllabus for upper secondary from (14 to 16 years old) and Cambridge International AS& A level from (16 to 19 years old) to develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of abstract and real-life contexts, and progressing them to advanced study of mathematics.
Responsibilities
• Writing creative lesson plans by using metacognition strategies and PERT’s analysis to evaluate the student’s own learning.
• Creating Materials and exercises to illustrate applications of course concepts.
• Developing unit-based projects that are centred on real-world situations to show students the importance of gaining a solid education and how math correlates with everyday life.
• Helping students to master technology such as calculators to check their answers and how to apply rounding appropriately when solving a problem.
Key achievement
• By using blended learning techniques and effective use of remedial classes, the students with learning difficulties that helped improve their final test results by 60%.
Assistant Professor and Head, Theni College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu, India, May 2015- Mar 2016.
Handled classes for the Undergraduate, Post graduate and Master of Philosophy students incorporated with Modern Algebra, Real Analysis,Topology and Statistics and Advanced Analysis.
Responsibilities
• Supported graduate students in selecting research topics, planning projects and meeting graduation requirements.
• Contributed to the department’s success by recommending successful strategies to meet academic and student needs.
• Advised students regarding education requirements for different career options and how to capitalize on studies for later success in field.
Key achievement
• Introduced a “Mathematical documentation preparation program by using Latex” and “Problem-solving by using MATLAB and OCTAVE” for students to complete their dissertation and project works; 100% of students progressed to the next level.
• Guided 5 Master of Philosophy students to complete their dissertation work, and it was awarded by the University.
Assistant Professor, Madurai Kamaraj University, Evening College, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2012- Jan 2016.
Handled classes for the Post graduate and Master of Philosophy students incorporated with Modern Algebra, Real Analysis, Topology, Numerical Analysis Statistics and Advanced Analysis.
Responsibilities
• Helped math majors explore career options and advised on optimal course choices.
• Tutored students to improve grasp of subject materials and improve performances.
Key achievement
• Introduced a “Mathematical documentation preparation program by using Latex” and “Problem-solving by using MATLAB and OCTAVE” for students to complete their dissertation and project works; 100% of students progressed to the next level.
• Guided 2 Master of Philosophy students to complete their dissertation work, and it was awarded by the University.
Assistant Professor and Head, Mary Matha College, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2010- May 2015.
Handled classes for Undergraduate Major Students incorporated with Algebra, Differential equations, Astronomy , Mechanics, Mathematical Modelling and so on , and also incorporated with other departments such as computer sciences, B.Com, BBA and M.com, Physics handled Allied subjects such as Discrete mathematics, Mathematical Foundations 1 and 2, Business statistics and Value Education.
Responsibilities
• Developed in-depth lectures based on books, personal research and course objectives to derive student learning.
• Coached and mentored team members to facilitate career development, satisfaction, and increased organizational impact.
• Helped struggling students understand the field and better grasp core topics vital to continued studies.
• Assisted students with planning their academic courses based on their vocational desires and individual strengths.
Key achievement
• Conducted 3 state level intercollegiate meet for the students growth in the research areas.
• Appointed as a University Examiner for Valuating the Examination Paper of Madurai Kamaraj University.
• Contributed to the college success as Programme officer of National Service Scheme and Youth Red Cross from July 2010- May 2015.
EDUCATION
• Master of Science (Psychology), Directorate of Distance Education, MS University, Tamil Nadu – Nov 2014 (62.70%)
• Master of Arts (Public Administration), Directorate of Distance Education, MK University, Tamil Nadu-Nov 2012 (59.62%)
• Bachelor of Education (Mathematics), Royal College of Education, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University- May 2010 (76.40%)
• Master of Philosophy (Mathematics), School of Mathematics, MK University, Tamil Nadu- July 2009(78.61%)
• Master of Science (Mathematics),Saraswathi Narayanan College, MK University, Tamil Nadu – Apr 2008 (80.27%)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, National Literacy Development Scheme, TCBS INFOTECH INDIA-Jul 2007 (69.66%)
• Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), Arul Anandar College, MK University, Tamil Nadu- Apr 2006 (75.96%)
SKILLS
• Advanced Knowledge of Multimedia
• Excellent quantitative, Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Expert in applying Mathematical principles to complex real world problems.
• Team teaching and collaboration
• Career advising
• Instructional Design
PUBLICATIONS
• A Study on the use of Problem-Posing Approach and Pre-Service Elementary Teacher’s Creativity, Anxiety and Beliefs to Teach Mathematics: A Systematic Review
• “Students Psychology towards Mathematics Learning in Collegiate level” in Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education.
• “Guidance and Counselling for the College students towards Research” in Journal of Modern Sciences
CERTIFICATIONS
• Completed the Massive Open online Course on Blended Learning Practice, offered jointly by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, Canada, Feb 2022.
• Completed Introduction to Social Media Marketing a five-week online course offered by the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, Feb 2022.
• Completed the Advanced Mobile Learning with Multimedia (AMLM) a four-week online course delivered by Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.
• Completed the online Extension Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) (0980)2020-2022 Syllabus course conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education from 03-03-2021 to 28-03-2021.
• Completed the Psychology Internship with Bee Hive Junior School (40 hours) in Dec 2020.
• Google Certified Educator (Level 1) for demonstrating the fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies need to implement Google for Education tools. Aug 2020.
• Completed the Certificate course in Online Teaching with Mobile phone, organized by Virtual Guru Academia, Aug 2020.
• Completed one month online training on MATLAB and LATEX during 4-10-2020 to 8-11-2020 organized by Aacharya Academy.
• Completed Assessment of Learning AFL course on National curriculum 2019 organised by National Institute of Education, Republic of Maldives Jan 2019.
• Completed ICT for Teachers, Devices Training organised by National Institute of Education, Republic of Maldives Sep 2018.
• Completed ICT for Teachers, Advanced Training organised by National Institute of Education, Republic of Maldives Mar 2018.
• Completed ICTs in Teaching, Fundamentals training Vaavu& Lammu organised by National Institute of Education, Republic of Maldives, Feb 2017.
SELF – LEARNING COURSES
Successfully completed the following online courses conducted by Commonwealth of Learning
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Introduction To Micro learning
• Computational Thinking For Teachers
• Introduction to Learning Analytics: A Primer
• Understanding Open Educational Resources(OER)