DHARNIA DAVE

IBDP Language A: Language and Literature

• Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans aligned with IBDP curriculum standards, focusing on literary analysis, language skills, and cultural context.
• Facilitated discussions and debates to enhance students' understanding of texts and improve their oral communication skills.
• Assessed student performance through various methods, including essays, presentations, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and enhance the overall curriculum.
• Organized extracurricular activities, such as literary clubs and workshops, to foster a love for reading and writing among students.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of novels and literary concepts.
• Expertise in diverse literary and non-literary genres and critical theories under the IB prescribed reading list
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

IBDP Psychology

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Developed and delivered rigorous IBDP Psychology curriculum, aligning with IB standards and fostering student understanding of psychological concepts.
• Employed diverse teaching methods, including project-based learning, discussions, and assessments, to accommodate different learning styles.
• Guided students in their Exploration (Internal Assessment) projects, providing support in research methodology and ethical considerations.
• Facilitated classroom discussions that promote critical analysis of psychological theories and real-world applications.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning and share best practices in teaching psychology.
• Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and IB updates.

Achievements:

• Fostered a high pass rate in IBDP Psychology exams, with students achieving top scores and demonstrating strong analytical skills.
• Implemented innovative assessment strategies that improved student engagement and performance.
• Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and psychological well-being for CAS.

• Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with IBDP Language B objectives, emphasizing communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary development.
• Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
• Facilitated interactive activities, including group discussions, presentations, and language immersion experiences, to cultivate students' linguistic proficiency and confidence.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary approaches and support students in their overall academic development.
• Provided guidance and support for students in their preparation for examinations, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards of the IBDP.
• Strong understanding of IBDP curriculum and assessment criteria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance language learning.
• Developed activities and integrate technology to diversify instruction
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests preparing them for IBDP Examinations.
• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics according to the curriculum
• Increased students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
• Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
• Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
• Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies
• Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment
• Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
• Reviewed course material and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements
• Personalized instruction based on need, interests and capabilities of individual students
• Prepared students for assessments by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
• Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students
• Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps
• Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities
• Taught I-Science and prepared young learners for their projects

• Taught 7th and 8th grade English (IB MYP and Cambridge Curriculum)
• Actively engaged with the English Department in learning committees to foster curriculum development and student learning
• Collaborated with Special Education to best promote student learning and development in the classroom
• Regularly communicated with both parents and students about students' development and progress
• Mentored student teachers from Japan
• Partnered with Rikkyo University in helping them to create their Global Programme on their University website
• Proof reading and copy-editing content for Japanese Interactive learning Software

• Conduct ESL lessons for non-native students
• Teaching and facilitating English lessons for non-native University students
• Proof reading university students' essays and assignments
• Help students improve their English Oral presentation skills

• Planning, preparing and delivering English lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners
• Preparing teaching materials
• Checking and assessing pupils' work
• Helping pupils improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions

• Planning, preparing and delivering English lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners
• Preparing teaching materials
• Checking and assessing pupils' work
• Helping pupils improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions