Archana Joshi

Experience

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  The Galaxy Education System

  Mar 2010 - May 2016

  Team Leader and Educator

  Created and implemented interdisciplinary lesson units as well as assessments for the school digital platform ‘Schoogle’.Planned and drafted the whole school reading and writing policy as part of the policy committee.Developed Advisory Programs to help learners improve their relationships and prepare for life outside school.Guided co-teachers on drafting lesson plans and creating resources for classroom use.Adopted distinctive teaching strategies to achieve 75% improvement in speaking, reading as well as writing skills. Show less

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  Victorious Kidss Educares

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Teacher Trainer

  Designed and developed the CIDTL Programme (Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning) Planned and trained teachers for various Cambridge ESOL courses such as TKT, FCE and IELTS.Created and implemented English language workshops for staff members to develop general English proficiency.

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  The International school Bangalore

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Subject Leader and Educator

  Trained and mentored English teachers, emphasizing the importance of collaborative teaching methodologies and experimental learning. Identified effective action plan for colleagues to reflect and build on their skills by setting up Learning Walks and assigning Learning Buddies.Delivered training sessions on varied Reading Approaches and provided support with implementation of Guided Reading as a key element in teaching Literacy.

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  Adani Vidya Mandir

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Academic Head

  Trained teachers to teach using various online platforms along with planning, developing resources and using various ICT tools for blended learning.Developed curriculum plans with learning outcomes as well as objectives for all subjects from Grade 3-8 and trained teachers for effective implementation. Designed a Teacher Competency Framework and CPD plan along with conducting training sessions every month based on the teacher evaluation conducted.Monitored assessment papers, aligned and guided exam department with current methods of internal assessment as well as external assessment.Managed effective functioning of school and took decisions in consultation with Head of School during her absence.Conducted Self-Assessment of Key Procedures of School with guidelines to improve quality of systems.Worked on presentations of the Awards won by School such as Assocham and Sarva Shiksha Awards. Show less

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  The International School Bangalore

  Nov 2020 - now

  PY Curriculum Coordinator , Subject Leader and Primary Years Educator

  Playing a leading role in preparing and reviewing policies for the teaching of English and Social Studies (Topic).Planning and organizing series of training sessions for Concept Based Inquiry learning across the curriculum.Monitoring and assisting with planning, teaching, assessment and reporting of English and Social Studies.Auditing existing resources and advising on the acquisition of new materials and relevant training.Organizing and leading sessions on Inset days.