Nirma Banee
Mount - Ory, Moka
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Secondary Teacher with 9 years of expertise in teaching Home Economics, Food & Textiles, Food & Nutrition, Food Studies, and Food Science across a diverse range of educational settings, including state, roman catholic, private, and international schools. Passionate about classroom teaching, with a proven ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
Proficient in English, French and Creole, and experienced in adapting teaching strategies and delivering lessons to meet the requirements of international curriculums such as IMYC, CLS, IGCSE, 'O' level, 'A' Level and IB. Committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment that inspires students to achieve their full potential. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Nutrition and Food Studies Educator
Beau Bassin State Secondary School
Beau Bassin
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
IMYC Year Level 2 Coordinator
Westcoast International Secondary School
Cascavelle
04.2021 - 11.2024
- To provide leadership and support for the team of year level 2 homeroom teachers and students for the nourishment of a positive, safe, and respectful teaching and learning environment.
- To work with the IMYC coordinator and other year-level coordinators to identify and maintain exemplary standards for homeroom teachers in their responsibilities to students, staff, and parents/guardians/caregivers.
- To work in collaboration with the wellbeing team, with particular responsibility for students who are at risk.
- To effectively plan, lead, and manage the year level's co-curricular activities throughout the year.
Food Science and Food & Nutrition Educator
Westcoast International Secondary School
Cascavelle
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Designed curriculum aligned with the school and UK's International School's standards.
- Planned, developed, and taught lessons on nutrition, food science, food safety, technology, and preparation techniques.
- Implemented engaging activities that enhanced students' understanding of food nutrition.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in order to monitor their development.
- Incorporated technology into instruction to enhance learning experiences.
- Encouraged student participation through discussions and hands-on activities.
- Facilitated experiential learning opportunities through organizing field trips in the area of food sciences and nutrition.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new ideas for teaching methods.
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools such as quizzes, tests, and projects to evaluate student understanding of course material.
- Integrated cultural aspects into lessons about global cuisines.
- Adapted instructional materials according to individual student needs.
- Conducted lab experiments that demonstrate principles of food chemistry.
- Facilitated team building exercises among classmates by assigning group projects.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Home Economics Educator
Labourdonnais College Valles Des Pretres
Valles Des Pretres
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes and performance information to boost comprehension.
Home Economics Educator
B.P.S FATIMA College Goodlands
Goodlands
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
Home Economics & Food Studies Trainee Educator
Mahatma Gandhi Institute Secondary School
Moka
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Observed other teachers' classes and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans that met curriculum requirements.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
Home Economics and Food & Nutrition Educator
Saint Esprit College
Riviere Noire
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Planned and developed lesson plans for teaching food safety, nutrition, and preparation techniques.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Recognized by management for helping to make the school a center for Food practical exams to be conducted.
Home Economics & Food & Nutrition Trainee Educator
Ebene (Girls) State Secondary School
Ebene
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Home Economics and Food & Nutrition lessons.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties at school.
- Participated in extra curricular activities held at school.
Education
Stand-Alone Module: ‘Shifting From The Reflective Practitioner To The Practitioner Researcher’ - EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
Reduit, Mauritius07-2024
PGDIP Post Graduate Diploma - EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
Reduit, Mauritius03-2019
Bachelor of Education - HOME ECONOMICS AND FOOD STUDIES
University Of Technology, Mauritius & M.I.E
Reduit04-2017
Teacher's Diploma Secondary - HOME ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
Reduit 09-2013
Skills
- Student relations
- Program/ Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Peer Mentoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Interaction
- Project-based learning
- Online Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Academic discipline
- Class Instruction
- Peer interaction
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Class, infrastructure and resource planning
Affiliations
- I enroll myself in webinars to learn and train myself to become a Google certified educator.
- I extend my help by giving free tuition to needy students of my community whenever free.
- I love swimming and snorkeling in the lagoon of Flic en Flac quite regularly.
- I enjoy cooking, innovating and creating new vegan recipes and read in my spare time.
- I like reading spiritual books as a source of guidance, inspiration, and support on my journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration.
- I relish spending time in devotional service, engaging with the sacred texts such as the ‘Bhagwad Gita – as it is’, attending classes and listening to lectures, cooking and distributing food.
- I am working on a personal project of writing a recipe book.
Certification
Aug 2020 - Communication Essentials by Dale Carnegie & Associates
Jan 2020 - Youth Mental Health Essentials by Sapere Ltd
Nov 2019 - Creative Leadership and Problem Solving by Edventr Ltd
Sep 2019 - New Award Leaders Training for Duke of Edinburgh’s by Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation
Apr 2011 - Practical course, 'Formation Orientale' in breadmaking at Les Moulins De LA Concorde LMLC
Jun 2010 - IC3
Aug 2009 - Practical course,'Formation en Boulangerie et Patisserie' in Bread making and Pastry making at Les Moulins De LA Concorde LMLC
References
1. WESTCOAST INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Head of School
Name: Mrs. Marie-Hélène Ulcoq
Email: mh.ulcoq@westcoast-schools.com
2. WESTCOAST INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Head of Academics
Name: Mr. Flavio Jacquin
Email: f.jacquin@westcoast-schools.com
3. MIE (Mauritius Institute Education)
Senior Lecturer
Name: Mrs. SWALEHA BEEBEEJAUN ROOJEE
Email: b.beebeejaun@mie.ac.mu
4. NPCC (National Productivity & Competitiveness Council)
Executive Officer
Name: Mrs. BUSGEET PADMINI
Work Availability
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Food & Nutrition and Food Studies Educator
Beau Bassin State Secondary School
06.2024 - Current
IMYC Year Level 2 Coordinator
Westcoast International Secondary School
04.2021 - 11.2024
Food Science and Food & Nutrition Educator
Westcoast International Secondary School
08.2018 - 05.2024
Home Economics Educator
Labourdonnais College Valles Des Pretres
08.2017 - 08.2018
Home Economics Educator
B.P.S FATIMA College Goodlands
01.2017 - 07.2017
Home Economics & Food Studies Trainee Educator
Mahatma Gandhi Institute Secondary School
08.2015 - 07.2016
Home Economics and Food & Nutrition Educator
Saint Esprit College
06.2014 - 10.2014
Home Economics & Food & Nutrition Trainee Educator
Ebene (Girls) State Secondary School
08.2012 - 07.2013
Stand-Alone Module: ‘Shifting From The Reflective Practitioner To The Practitioner Researcher’ - EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
PGDIP Post Graduate Diploma - EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
Bachelor of Education - HOME ECONOMICS AND FOOD STUDIES
University Of Technology, Mauritius & M.I.E
Teacher's Diploma Secondary - HOME ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION
Mauritius Institute of Education (M.I.E)
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