Reena Ramchurn Bussooa
Bon Accueil,FL, Mauritius
Summary
Educator with expertise in lesson planning and student assessment. Enhanced student performance and leadership development through innovative teaching strategies and emotional intelligence. Created engaging, inclusive environments that foster critical thinking and cater to diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Ramnath Jeetah College Girls
Flacq, Flacq
01.2008 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and educational goals.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and feedback.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional academic assistance.
- Organized classroom activities to promote student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and share resources.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
Moderator
Open University of Mauritius
Reduit
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Facilitated engaging discussions among students and faculty members.
- Ensured adherence to university guidelines during interactive sessions.
- Documented all moderation activities accurately and consistently.
Lecturer (Part Time)
Open University of Mauritius
Reduit, Mauritius
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive lectures to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Facilitated stimulating class discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate among students on contemporary issues.
Counselor
PR School of Management and Education
Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided individual counseling sessions to support student mental health needs.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Led group therapy sessions to promote peer support and community building.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on stress management and coping strategies.
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Attended weekly team meetings to collaborate on case management strategies.
- Provided educational support by assisting students with their academic work as well as helping them develop problem solving skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Technology, Mauritius
Pointes Aux Sables, Mauritius 01.2011 - 09.2013
Educator's Licence - Educator's Licence
Mauritius Institute of Education
04.2009 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Bangalore University
Bangalore, Karnataka, India 07.2004 - 06.2007
Eden College Rose Hill Girls
Rose Hill, MauritiusSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Formative assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Academic advising
- Group facilitation
- Online teaching
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
- Goal setting
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Moderator
Open University of Mauritius
07.2016 - 10.2018
Lecturer (Part Time)
Open University of Mauritius
07.2014 - 07.2016
Counselor
PR School of Management and Education
08.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Technology, Mauritius
01.2011 - 09.2013
Educator's Licence - Educator's Licence
Mauritius Institute of Education
04.2009 - 07.2009
Educator
Ramnath Jeetah College Girls
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Bangalore University
07.2004 - 06.2007
Eden College Rose Hill Girls