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Angela Ee De Silva

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Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar, KTJ
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed and incorporated effective 21st Century T&L concepts with digital applications to effectively meet student needs
  • More robust formative assessments were applied with effective feedback which increased student engagement and performance in class
  • Reviewed and identified areas of strengths and improvement in the department from the yearly analysis of major exam results
  • Evaluated T&L strategies applied against the previous department development plan and formulated improved action plans to achieve new targets
  • Monitored and incorporated improved T&L standards through a three-part lesson observation, analysis of formative assessments, and targeted professional development training
  • Annually reviewed and ensured that the curriculum is linked with discussions on global citizenship, intercultural learning, the school’s learner characteristics, and elements that align with the school’s vision and mission
  • Researched and sourced for effective teaching and learning digital applications and collaborated with the IT Department to implement Springpod, Nearpod and IB Teacher Support
  • Other responsibilities:
  • Prepared students to meet Medical School requirement in the UK via weekly training sessions
  • Provided in-house CPD to teachers from all departments – focusing on how to best apply teaching pedagogies through online teaching applications
  • Currently providing online CPD online entitled ‘Making Teaching Easier and/or More
  • Effective’ via mainstream social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn)

Head of Exams

Sri KDU International School
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Annually generated the analysis of major exams reports for each subject and the whole school Managed all internal and external examinations (Yellis, IGCSE, CAIE Entrance exams and variousentrance exams)
  • This required coordination with various departments in the school
  • Angela Ee De Silva - page 2 such as the Finance, Facilities, Marketing, and IT departments
  • Ensured that all exams follow the exact protocol stipulated by the exam boards and keeping abreastwith changes
  • Teachers were given the appropriate information and training
  • Sourced resources to efficiently carry out the logistics of exams and ensured all materials are of good quality and condition for the exams to be carried out
  • Developed and established new systems of collecting and managing student entry data between theschool and exam board entry systems
  • Disseminating important exam information to students and parents in a timely manner and liaised with parents on any exam related issues
  • Managing access arrangements for special requirements and managing remarking of results
  • Receiving and sending out completed exam materials to be marked by exam
  • Other responsibilities: A member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Participated in the decision making that determined thedirection of the school in both strategic planning and daily operations of the school
  • This participationallowed me to understand how the whole school is regulated and learnt important leadership skills
  • Line Manager for Library department – proposed changes to cater for the 21st Century learning styles whichincorporated more online interactive resources and more group based learning.

Head of Science

Sri KDU International School
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Rosenshine’s Principles were gradually implemented in the department via termly lesson observations
  • Developed a systematic way of communication within the department and ensuring that suggestions and discussions were addressed and ensures that whole school instructions were executed Implemented effective intervention programs for struggling students which was closely monitored to ensure progress took place
  • As a result, in the year 2017, all three science departments, Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved 100% A
  • C which was the first time for the Science department
  • Organized the first interschool competition for Sri KDU International School - Biology Olympiad and an epic Science Week on the Theme of Star Wars
  • Analyzed the exam results from the previous year and developed and implemented specific actions that resulted in the results of 2017.

Head of Year

Sri KDU International School
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Monitored and managed pastoral issues related to student behaviors such as poor attendance,truanting, improper attire, relationship issues and mental health
  • Established a student voice system via the school prefects and student representatives so that student concerns can reach the school’s management team
  • Monitored and managed the academic performance of the Year 11 students
  • Introduced a
  • Angela Ee De Silva - page 3 revisionroutine during the holidays, organized the Year 11 motivational camp that comprised of team buildingactivities and motivational talks by teachers on how to prepare for the examination
  • Planned PSHLE lessons on Anti-bullying, Breast Cancer, Self-reflection, and the workshop on writing personal statements
  • Organised post-exam survival skill workshops for students to be independent when they live on their own
  • Developed a one-stop information Google Classroom for all Year 11 Tutors to easily and effectively disseminate information on the various events occurring within the school
  • Other Responsibilities Teaching IGCSE and IB Biology
  • Supervised several IB Extended Essays and was the first subject toobtain a grade A
  • Collaborated with the music department to produce the yearly school productions for their plays in Oliver and Bugsy Malone
  • Delivered a post exam workshop entitled ‘The greatness in you, your team and your company’ Held the post of Deputy Head of Science for 2 years.

Teacher of Biology and Science

Sri KDU International School
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • (KS3, IGCSE and IBDP), Delivered engaging lessons according to the KS3 British, IGCSE and IBDP curriculum
  • Powerpoint animations, Youtube videos, explorative investigations, hands on activities and motivating students through reflection
  • Contributed to department meetings – sharing of best practices with colleagues to increase student engagement and performance
  • Preparing and marking assessments, and recording and analysing results, and developed a system to evaluate and improve teaching strategies throughout the year
  • Provided constructive feedback to parents and elicited ideas and suggestions on how to improve and challenge the students
  • Developed a system to follow-up on students of concern – students were given another opportunity to improve after providing a sequence of activities to support the students.

Science teacher

elc International School
08.2009 - 07.2012
  • Teach Science courses in accordance with the KS3 level General Science which follows the UKsyllabus (Lower Secondary - Year 7,8 and 9) Designed learning plans that are differentiated and engaging (includes effective questioning, discussions, audio-visual aids and other multi-media applications) to meet the needs of each student
  • Provided effective assessments for learning for students (to reflect and evaluate their learning) and for myself as a teacher (to assess and identify student's individual learning needs)
  • Provide effective feedback for every assessment (written, verbal and peer feedback) Assigned effective home learning for students to strengthen the retention of the content learnt
  • Maintained frequent and effective communication with students, parents and administration;
  • Angela Ee De Silva - page 4 Evaluate and review the progress of students and discuss progress results with students, parents andadministration
  • Other responsibilities: Interact Club Teacher: Supervised the students in organizing the following events every year: International Understanding Day – an event where students explore and celebrate different cultures in terms of the food, clothes, song and dance
  • Christmas Cheer – held every year for orphan children to experience fun and games and receive gifts
  • Interact Night – A social night organized for raising funds for charity

Education

Teachers and Trainers - undefined

01.2014 - 12.2014

PhD - Science, Plant Biotechnology

Monash University
08.2006 - 05.2011

Master of Science (M.Sc - Plant Biotechnology

Universiti Putra
05.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor Science - Bioindustry, Biology/Biological Sciences

Universiti Putra
05.1999 - 05.2002

Cambridge Assessment International Education - undefined

Cambridge International Diploma for

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Timeline

Head

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar, KTJ
03.2020 - 07.2023

Head of Exams

Sri KDU International School
09.2017 - 12.2019

Head of Science

Sri KDU International School
06.2016 - 12.2017

Head of Year

Sri KDU International School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Teachers and Trainers - undefined

01.2014 - 12.2014

Teacher of Biology and Science

Sri KDU International School
08.2012 - 08.2015

Science teacher

elc International School
08.2009 - 07.2012

PhD - Science, Plant Biotechnology

Monash University
08.2006 - 05.2011

Master of Science (M.Sc - Plant Biotechnology

Universiti Putra
05.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor Science - Bioindustry, Biology/Biological Sciences

Universiti Putra
05.1999 - 05.2002

Cambridge Assessment International Education - undefined

Cambridge International Diploma for

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