Priyadarshani Gunoory
Moka
Summary
Resourceful Educator experienced in developing and cultivating learning environments for students to build confidence and enhance knowledge. Driven to ensure students meet educational goals within timeframe allotted.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educator
MGI/RTI
Moka
01.2007 - Current
- Taught French Language to 11-21 years old students from grades 7-12
- Promoted cultural awareness in French language
- Corrected grammatical mistakes
- Promoted appropriate vocabulary
- Inculcated school discipline
- Encouraged pastoral care
- Promoted extracurricular activities
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and resources.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Implemented technology tools to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
- Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
- Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Part Time Lecturer
Open University of Mauritius
Réduit
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student learning experiences.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Taught business French
- Taught linguistics
- Evaluated students and marked scripts
- Designed exam papers
- Moderated scripts
- Established face to face tutorials
- Taught via webcam to students in Rodrigues
Education
Teaching of Kreol Morisien - Kreol Morisien
Mauritius Institute of Education
Réduit , Moka 01.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature And Languages
University of Mauritius
Réduit , Moka 08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Mauritius
Réduit , Moka 08.2003 - 08.2006
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
Languages
Kreol Morisien
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Save Soil campaign at MGSS Moka
- Social Worker Award at Camp Thorel annual ceremony
- Award Leader and Assessor of Duke of Edinburgh Award Mauritius
Affiliations
- Environment enhancer at MGSS Moka of the Moka'z project
- Promoter and animator of Bouze ar Liv activity of Terre de Paix Association
- Duke of Edinburgh Award adventurous journeys organiser and coordinator at MGSS Moka
- Mural painting project coordinator at Camp Thorel village
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching of Kreol Morisien - Kreol Morisien
Mauritius Institute of Education
01.2018 - 08.2018
Part Time Lecturer
Open University of Mauritius
08.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature And Languages
University of Mauritius
08.2007 - 08.2009
Educator
MGI/RTI
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Mauritius
08.2003 - 08.2006