Gandhimathi Kamaraj LinkedIn

Elementary School Teacher

Student-focused professional with hands-on 6 years of teaching experience promoting student agency through
implementation of restorative teaching practices. Recognized for preparing effective learning curriculums, improving
academic performance through delivery of assessments, and optimizing overall student behavior. Strengths in
inquiry-based teaching, lesson planning, and robust curriculum design. Known for devising learning experiences to
students to enable them to become independent and empowered.

Areas of Expertise
♦ Curriculum Design ♦ Inquiry Based Approach ♦ Behavior Management
♦ Lesson Planning ♦ Student Learning & Development ♦ Classroom Management
♦ Modified Instruction Delivery ♦ Learner Engagement ♦ Student Ownership

Professional Experience

Stamford American International School – Singapore, Singapore Feb 2021 – Present

Elementary Academic Support Teacher – SSD
Improve knowledge of students by providing instructional knowledge on specified subject topics. Enable consistency
of lesson plans with student learning needs through creation of personal lesson plans. Achieve major school
objectives by collaborating with other teachers and supporting staff in the team. Utilize age-appropriate classroom
management and teaching strategies to optimize student learning. Deliver valuable feedback reports to students and
teacher through effective monitoring of work to provide room for potential improvement.

• Provide Levelled Literacy Intervention and Math Intervention based on Spring Math for students from G3-5.

• Serve as a case - manager for Tier 2 students who receive Academic Support Services

• Conduct screening and benchmark assessments (Acadience Reading and Math) for students.

● Received accolade in Weekly department magazine/memo by Elementary Student Support Team for
showcasing commendable efforts to serve student needs, while serving as a long-term relief teacher.

North London Collegiate School – Singapore, Singapore Jan 2021 – Feb 2021
Relief Junior School Classroom Teacher (KG2)

• Incorporated various behavior management strategies that reflected on school’s goals for student’s
behavior and academic achievement.
• Implemented lesson plans based on National Curriculum standards and PYP framework while modifying
instruction to suit individual student needs.
• Observed and assessed student’s performance and kept record of the progress to inform instruction.

Stamford American International School – Singapore, Singapore 2019 – 2020

Student Support Teacher
Provided intensive academic and behavior support for Tier 3 students.

● Enriched student learning experience by providing effective academic support and carrying out behavior
management activities for tier 3 level.
● Restructured interventions by utilizing multiple data collection techniques, including ABC Chart, CICO, and
CBM.
● Improved student behavior by collaborating with Intervention Specialist to develop FBA for students.

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 ● Optimized educational program and curriculum based on student assessment data and students’ IEP to fulfil
needs of students with diverse learning disabilities.
● Enabled attainment of academic milestones through provision of English and Math intervention programs to
G2 students.

Nanyang Technological University – Singapore 2018 – 2019

Graduate Student – M. Ed (Curriculum & Teaching)
Singlehandedly designed curriculum, assessments, and differentiated lesson plans.

● Utilized effective profiling tools and prepared remodeled curriculum unit with custom learner profiles for
specific set of students to ensure effective learning experience.
● Improved self-esteem of primary school children from lower socio-economic backgrounds by creating and
introducing mindfulness-based intervention.

Ramana Vidyalaya, CBSE School – Chennai, India 2017 – 2018

Development Executive
Enhanced literacy growth by designing academic intervention for elementary classrooms. Conducted detailed
analysis of students to create individualized learning targets based on needs. Provided guidance to Grade 1 to 5
teachers for smooth implementation of restorative classroom practices, including morning meetings, closing circles,
and reflecting spaces by serving as teacher trainer.

● Gained insights and knowledge on best learning practices by visiting 10+ alternative educational schools to
develop and design holistic curriculum experience in school.
● Acknowledged by other teachers for modeling teaching and classroom behavior management strategies.
● Developed key insights into individual student needs and assessed factors for improving overall performance
by planning and designing, as well as executing academic interventions.

Teach for India – Chennai 2015 – 2017

Fellow
Improved academic performance by introducing student-led classrooms and Daily five learning stations for middle
school. Recognized student skills by organizing EOY exhibition at state level government conference for school.
Introduced positive and gender-neutral classroom culture through emphasis on values of teamwork, commitment,
and honesty, transforming apathetic to empathetic.

● Received nomination for classroom as one of the two Transformational Impact Journey classrooms among
100 other classrooms across the city, as well as among 14 other nominated classrooms in the country.
● Gained appreciation from other teachers, as well as CEO of TFI and TFA for showcasing best practices in
the classroom.
● Commended for achieving grade level growth of 1.5 in literacy and highest annual growth in math in the city
by implementing best practices, including restorative classroom management, routines, and structures.
● Optimized student independence and sustainability via orchestration of Daily five stations and study groups.
● Maximized students’ awareness through coordination of regular morning meetings, sharing circles, and
feedback sessions.

Education
M.Ed (Curriculum & Teaching) in 2018 – 2019
Nanyang University – Singapore
B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics) in 2008 – 2012
Pondicherry Engineering College – India

Certifications
International Educator Certificate – IB PYP Teaching and Learning – University of Windsor (Sep 2020 - 2021)
Ascentis Level 3 Award in Speech & Language Support, Elkan, UK, (19 May 2020)

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Management of Actual & Potential Aggression Foundation Program, CPI, SG, (2 Sep 2019)
ASHI First Aid, CPR & AED, 2018
Apple Certified Teacher, (9, June, 2019)

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