Alka Raipuria
Dublin
Summary
Aspiring, passionate and detail oriented entry level data scientist with a strong academic foundation in data manipulation, statistical analysis and visualization gained through coursework, certifications and self-directed projects, seeking to contribute my analytical skills and innovative mindset. Eager to leverage my expertise in transforming complex data sets into actionable insights to drive informed decision making.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EAL Teacher
Nord Anglia International School
08.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Nord Anglia is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate curriculum which emphasizes inquiry-based learning
- As an EAL teacher, I play an active role in supporting non-native students to access the mainstream British curriculum successfully
- Strive to build a positive and comfortable environment and ensure that their planned activities are fun and interactive
- Also deliver language course that supports students who enter for the Oxford Young Learner Exams in Primary school
- Develop and maintain assessment and evaluation systems, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategies and value for money for the school
- Maintain existing resources and explore opportunities to develop new resources for students with EAL
- Keep abreast of good practice and new approaches in teaching methods, curricular development, and statutory requirements through reading relevant documents, attendance at meetings and professional development activities, and disseminating this information within the school
- Work in collaboration with the SEN team where appropriate
- Nord Anglia is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate curriculum which emphasizes inquiry-based learning
General English Teacher
Language and Leisure International
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught General English at all levels, from Elementary to advance to a group of Spanish students
- Designed a set of audio-visual didactic resources to help students develop their language skills
General Science and Math Teacher
Home tutors’ solutions and Preply online teaching
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked with ClassHub.ie providing tutoring services to junior cert students teaching English, Math and Science
- Taught higher level Junior cert mathematics, equivalent to MYP year 1,2 and 3 and Junior science as grinds classes
- Successfully increased students' satisfaction level significantly through the conceptualization, planning and implementation of a strategic lesson plan and ensuring delivery targets were met successfully
General Science/Math Private Tutor
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided 1 hr
- Of higher-level junior cert
- Math and general science sessions to a group of students 5 times a week in grades ranging from 6th grade to 9th grade according to the Irish curriculum
- Monitored students' progress in Mathletics and improved overall scores by 31%
- Assisted students in preparing for exams like the Bebras challenge, Math Olympiad by IMTA
Senior Secondary Teacher
DAV Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Teaching: Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Environmental Sciences
- Taught Maths and Science to grades ranging from 6th to 9th to classes with nearly 40 students
- Develop students' natural curiosity by designing lessons that promote inquiry and critical thinking
- Design activities and projects that demonstrate the relevance of science and mathematics to real-world problems and scenarios
- Adapt instruction to meet students' diverse needs and learning styles, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility
Education
Higher diploma - data analytics
THE National College of Ireland (NCIRL)
02.2025
Certificate - TEFL English Language Teaching: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
BALLSBRIDGE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Ballsbridge12.2016
Diploma - Computer Programming and Applications
TULEC INSTITUTE
12.2001
Master of Science Degree - Instrumentation and Chemical Analysis
JIWAJI UNIVERSITY
12.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Pages
- Communication Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Standardized Testing
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Team Teaching
- Writing Style
- Writing and Editing Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal Communication
- Reasoning Ability
- Management
- Python programming
- Statistical analysis
- Scikit-learn
- Big data analytics
- Database management
- Data wrangling
- Data mining
- Data utilization
- Large dataset manipulation
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Data governance
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analytics
- Analytical skills
- Data visualization
Certification
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Certified Internship program from Dorset College English Language School in placement testing process and social program.
- First Aid Certified Teacher
- Certificate in professional development from IBEAM
Personal Information
Nationality: Irish National
Timeline
EAL Teacher
Nord Anglia International School
08.2021 - Current
General English Teacher
Language and Leisure International
07.2021 - 08.2021
General Science and Math Teacher
Home tutors’ solutions and Preply online teaching
07.2020 - 07.2021
General Science/Math Private Tutor
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Secondary Teacher
DAV Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Higher diploma - data analytics
THE National College of Ireland (NCIRL)
Certificate - TEFL English Language Teaching: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
BALLSBRIDGE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Diploma - Computer Programming and Applications
TULEC INSTITUTE
Master of Science Degree - Instrumentation and Chemical Analysis
JIWAJI UNIVERSITY