ROHINI JAIN
9811297382 http://in.linkedin.com/in/rohini-jain-9877238
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Objective
Seeking an opportunity to work in the field of children’s education by creating enriching, cohesive and holistic experiences to facilitate learning, in a progressive school.
Summary
Experience
Mar 2020 - Present, HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL XPERIENTIAL SCHOOL, GURGAON, EXPEDITION LEAD AND SCIENCE EDUCATOR
July 2016 - Mar 2020, HERITAGE XPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL, GURGAON, EXPEDITION LEAD AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATOR
Jun 2015 - Apr 2016, HERITAGE XPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL, GURGAON, RESIDENT TEACHER (As a part of I AM A Teacher)
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015, THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, GURGAON, ART TEACHER
NOV 2014 - APR 2015, THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, GURGAON, ART TEACHER
2012 – 2014, THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, GURGAON, PARENT VOLUNTEER
MAY 2009 – JUN 2015, ART CLASSES
MAY 2009 – PRESENT, FREELANCE ARTIST
JAN 2007 – APR 2007, NUCLEUS SOFTWARE (NOIDA), ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
JAN 2004 – JAN 2007, Patni Computer Systems Ltd (NOIDA and USA), Specialist (Software)
JUL 2003- JAN 2004, Lifetree Convergence Ltd (New Delhi), Executive Technical Services
DEC 1998 – JUL 2003, Intelligent Information Systems Ltd (NOIDA), Junior Member Technical Staff
Education
9811297382 http://in.linkedin.com/in/rohini-jain-9877238
[email protected]
Objective
Seeking an opportunity to work in the field of children’s education by creating enriching, cohesive and holistic experiences to facilitate learning, in a progressive school.
Summary
- Working as Middle Grades Science Coordinator, Expedition Coach, Curriculum Designer, and Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Educator cum Home Room teacher.
- 7+ years of experience as an educator in a leading Gurgaon school, including 4 years as Lead Expedition and Curriculum Designer, and 3+ years in Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- Besides expeditions, experience in planning, designing and teaching experiential learning lessons (based on EL Core Practices, and inspired by the educational philosophies of J Krishnamurthy and Aurobindo).
- Certified in Leadership course on Teaching and Learning (CSI Framework).
- Proficiency in catering to CBSE Middle grades as well Cambridge Lower Secondary curricula.
- 14+ years of experience as Freelance Artist and Art Teacher. Ability to connect with children and guide them to express visually in various forms and media.
- 9 years of experience in leadership and development of large-scale Financial Software Applications in India and USA.
- Mentoring, organizing and management expertise.
- Efficient communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
Experience
Mar 2020 - Present, HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL XPERIENTIAL SCHOOL, GURGAON, EXPEDITION LEAD AND SCIENCE EDUCATOR
- Mentoring, reviewing and coordinating the activities of the Science team (Grades 5 to 8) as the Middle School Science Coordinator.
- Single-handedly planned, designed and implemented the Science curriculum for grades 6 and 7, along with vertical planning to connect with other grades.
- Designed and executed Science-based learning expeditions for grades 6 (Sustainability) and 7 (Holistic Adolescent Health), seamlessly integrating Cambridge curriculum with Expedition Design Framework.
- Planning and teaching Science lessons to Grade 8.
July 2016 - Mar 2020, HERITAGE XPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL, GURGAON, EXPEDITION LEAD AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATOR
- Design and execution of Learning Expeditions (On Sustainability, Food and Farming, and Space), with built-in Differentiation Strategies and Real-life contextual experiences, for grades 5 and 6.
- Received recommendation from senior management to attend a rigorous 3-month workshop on Leadership course in Teaching and Learning, through the CSI Framework.
- Additionally fulfilled the responsibility of Grade Representative, taking care of grade-level team meetings, grade-related issues and concerns, and academic logistics.
Jun 2015 - Apr 2016, HERITAGE XPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL, GURGAON, RESIDENT TEACHER (As a part of I AM A Teacher)
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015, THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, GURGAON, ART TEACHER
- Designed the art curriculum, lesson plans and conducted Art classes for students of Grade I to V.
- Conceptualized, designed and created a 100 feet 3D jungle-themed backdrop for Sports Day.
- Mentored teachers on their art-centered activities.
NOV 2014 - APR 2015, THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, GURGAON, ART TEACHER
- Designed the art curriculum, lessons plans and conducted Art classes for students of Grade I to V.
- Conceptualized, designed and created a 100 feet 3D jungle-themed backdrop for Sports Day.
- Mentored teachers on their art-centred activities.
2012 – 2014, THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, GURGAON, PARENT VOLUNTEER
- Mentored a small group of students, struggling with reading and writing in Grade1, to bring them to par with class.
- Designed and conducted Illustration Workshops for primary school students (Grade 1 and 2).
MAY 2009 – JUN 2015, ART CLASSES
- Designed and conducted Art Classes for 6 to 18 year old children in my residential campus.
MAY 2009 – PRESENT, FREELANCE ARTIST
- A Freelance artist with over 25 solo and group exhibitions in National Capital Region, Mumbai, and Jaipur. My paintings are part of the collection of Taj Group of Hotels, Corporate House in West Bengal and many HNIs.
JAN 2007 – APR 2007, NUCLEUS SOFTWARE (NOIDA), ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
- Led a 20-member team in an award-winning Financial Banking project, for a bank in Japan.
- Took a sabbatical from work due to motherhood in April 2007 and took up my childhood passion of Fine Art.
JAN 2004 – JAN 2007, Patni Computer Systems Ltd (NOIDA and USA), Specialist (Software)
- Led up to 50-member teams in large-scale Financial Systems projects, for MNC banks in USA to successful delivery. Received Quality Excellence and On-time Awards for the same.
- Onsite Co-ordination, development and support of real-time Fraud-Prevention Systems for MNC bank in USA.
- Designed and conducted Project Management Training Workshops for up to 80 members.
JUL 2003- JAN 2004, Lifetree Convergence Ltd (New Delhi), Executive Technical Services
- Research and development of a Billing Project for a nationwide Telecom Service Provider.
DEC 1998 – JUL 2003, Intelligent Information Systems Ltd (NOIDA), Junior Member Technical Staff
- Co-designed a customized 3-tier Technical Architecture for a multi-million dollar web-based financial project for US State Government. Received Certificate of Excellence for the same.
- Designed and conducted Technical Training Workshops for up to 25 members.
Education
- Jul 2017- Aug 2019, Singhania University, Bachelor’s in Education
- Jun 2015 - Apr 2016, I Am a Teacher, Post-Graduate Diploma in Learning & Teaching
- Jul 2008 – May 2009, Delhi Collage of Art, Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi, Diploma in Fine Art (with Top Honours)
- Oct 1994 – Dec 1997, Aptech Computer Education, South Extension-I, New Delhi, Masters Diploma in Software Engineering (with Distinction)
- August 1994 – July 1997, Gargi College, New Delhi, Bachelor’s in Science