Damodar Rakesh O.

Experience

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  Sarath English medium High School

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

  High School Science Teacher

  ▪ Planned, developed and delivered engaging lessons to meet the student needs using a range of teaching methods and materials while adhering to the state curriculum guidelines and school policies. ▪ Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement and compiled and analysed student performance data to guide further instruction. ▪ Worked collaboratively and assisted Head-teacher in improving the various administrative systems and methods for better student outcomes.

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  Singapore International Mastery Contests Centre (SIMCC)

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2025

  • Led teams of examiners in writing assessment material for the VANDA International Olympiad exam by supervising and approving their work.• Monitored standards and ensured all the assessment materials are set to the agreed standards.• Mentored examiners by guiding writing assessments and suggested necessary changes and took steps to ensure accuracy and consistency.• Conducted meetings to ensure that examiners understand both the administrative procedures and the expected standards for the assessment materials. • Advised SIMCC on the recruitment and appointment of examiners. Show less

  • Program Director for Science Education and Teacher Training

    May 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Learning and Assessment Consultant

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2023
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  Australian International School, Laos

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Facilitated learning of students in grades 8 – 12 in the subjects of IGCSE Biology, IGCSE Chemistry, IGCSE Physics and AS/A level Biology.• Designed, developed, and delivered high-quality lessons adhering to the Cambridge International syllabus and school guidelines.• Evaluated student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.• Integrated technology into lessons and employed innovative teaching methods to promote equity, inclusiveness, and excellence.• Adapted teaching approaches and materials according to the student’s abilities, so that students are engaged, interacting and actively learning in a stress-free environment.• Analysed student data to identify trends and offered solutions for increasing student achievement. Show less Demonstrated strong leadership acumen while serving 300 students in grades 6 to 12 and leading 25 staff members. ▪ Lead and managed day-to-day operational activities of the school and oversaw administrative tasks. ▪ Developed, implemented and monitored school policies, procedures and curriculum. ▪ Established systems and procedures such as Microsoft Education for the transition from FTF learning to Elearning enabling uninterrupted teaching and learning during school closures due to COVID‐19 pandemic. ▪ Developed policies and procedures to navigate issues related to COVID-19 pandemic to ensure students received the support necessary to remain engaged academically while learning from home.▪ Addressed current educational issues and applied best practices while directing professional development and instructional leadership; increased instructional focus with staff by establishing professional learning community online, regular staff professional development programmes and through comprehensive feedback and evaluation. ▪ Advertised and recruited faculty members and staff to meet the school needs and requirements. ▪ Established and maintained strong rapport with parents and students and met them on a regular basis for problem resolution. ▪ Devised innovative concept ideas and strategies and collaborated with schools internationally to improve academic programme and outcomes. Show less Implemented the Cambridge lower secondary, upper secondary and advanced curriculum: • Assisted teachers with resources such as schemes of work, curriculum frameworks, teacher guides, past papers and learner tools for teachers. • Assisted in developing and using assessment results to lead curriculum review and development and ensuring that these results are used, where appropriate, in reflection upon teaching practice.Administer Cambridge Exams: • Liaised with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers and administration. • Managed invigilators and conducted trainings to new and existing invigilators on rules and regulation changes on an annual basis - Update examination-related policies. • Administered the examination entry process, including creating registration forms for students, entering and submitting the entries on Cambridge CIE Direct portal. • Ensured that students’ examination entries are made correctly and on time, making amendments/withdrawals on relevant Cambridge portal• Headed the examination preparation process, access arrangements, exams running and results dissemination process. • Completed necessary exam officer trainings from time to time and keep abreast of changes and updates to the exams cycle, processes and procedures. Show less

  • IGCSE Science and AS/A Level Biology and Chemistry Teacher

    Aug 2017 - Nov 2022

  • Secondary School Principal

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Cambridge Coordinator and Exams Officer

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2022
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  Cambridge Assessment International Education

  Aug 2019 - now

  Cambridge Assessment Specialist

  • Marked IGCSE Biology 0610 candidates' scripts online accurately and consistently to the standard set by the Principal Examiner of Cambridge.• Reviewed the quality, cogency, structure, and presentation of candidates' responses by noting my comments and annotations throughout the marking process.• Graded elements of each submission and the submission as a whole to arrive at a final mark for each candidate.• Submitted samples and standardisation scripts to the Principal Examiner at designated times Show less

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  BrightPath Education

  Jun 2024 - now

  Founder and President