AMRUTHA KALYANSUNDER
Summary
Innovative High School Biology and Environmental science teacher with over 6 years of experience teaching at the Elementary, middle and High school level. Expertly implemented IGCSE and NGSS standards in the science classroom. Seeking a full-time position at the high school level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Jesuit High School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught On-level Biology and Environmental science (H) for Juniors and Seniors.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning techniques promoting curiosity and active engagement among students.
- Incorporated project-based learning projects into the ES curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Open to exploring AI tools to improve engagement in the classroom.
Short-Term Science Teacher
Riverdale High School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Planned, prepared, and taught NGSS Biology curriculum for Sophomore students.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities, labs and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Designed innovative curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
High School Biology Teacher
APL Global School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Taught IGCSE Biology to 9th and 10th Grade students.
- Taught AS and A Level Biology to 11 and 12 graders.
- Compiled comprehensive, detail-oriented lesson plans every month.
- Produced Ready reckoners and Macro plans for the parents of Grades 9-12 at the beginning of each academic year to keep them on track with student learning.
- Improved AS and A level exam scores by 15% during tenure.
- In AS level, 40% of the class secured A grades.
- Adapted to Online Teaching using the Google suite platform (GMeet) during the pandemic.
- Served as the Class Mentor for 20+ students in Grades 9 and 11 consecutively.
- Provided a support system for the emotional and wholistic development of each and every student in class.
Middle School Science Teacher
APL Global School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught Cambridge Primary Science to students from grades 5-7 and Combined Science for students in Grade 8
- Methodically planned and executed curriculum based laboratory sessions to develop basic practical skills for middle school students.
- Introduced differentiated learning strategies to suit the learning needs of each student.
- Served as the Class Mentor of Grade 5.
Elementary Teacher
APL Global School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught Elementary English, Math, Science and Global Studies to students in 2nd Grade.
- Worked extensively with the SPED Co-teacher to draft Lesson plans catering to the comfort of the Special needs students.
- Served as the Class mentor to Grade 2 students.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Genetics
VIT University
Vellore, TNBachelor of Science - Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
Stella Maris College
Chennai, TNSkills
- Differentiated learning strategies
- Hands-on learning
- Project Based learning
- Community building
- E-learning environment
Certification
- Preliminary Teaching License (Oregon) | Endorsement: Biology
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
- Extension Cambridge IGCSE Biology
Projects
Club Moderator: SACC (South-Asian culture club), WWC (Women who code) | Jesuit High school, Oregon
Club moderator: Model UN Club, 2017-2020 | APL Global School, India
Lead Organizer: Lead organizer of APLMUN 2019, a 3-day MUN conference held in Chennai, India.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Science Teacher
Jesuit High School
08.2022 - Current
Short-Term Science Teacher
Riverdale High School
03.2022 - 06.2022
High School Biology Teacher
APL Global School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Middle School Science Teacher
APL Global School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary Teacher
APL Global School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Biomedical Genetics
VIT University
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
Stella Maris College