About Me
My Awards & Certifications
- B Sc Physics Major (Math and Chemistry Ancillaries)
- B Ed in Teaching of English and Physical Science
- M A in Childcare and Education
- Certificates in Computer Application
My Experience
Teacher to students: “Let the studies that we do together undertake be effulgent. Let there be no animosity between us”. This quote is the English version of the Samskrit verse, “Tejasvi naavadhitamastu, maa vidvishaavahai”, taken from Shikshaavalli section of Taittiriyopanishad, an ancient Hindu Scriptural Text.
"The farther one travels, The less one knows, The less one knows". - The Beatles, in their 1968 Single "The inner light".
In K-12 School Systems:
Teacher [English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Science] in School Systems in different countries in South Asia, East Africa and Southern Africa
Principal in School Systems in South India
Education Officer in School Systems in India
Technical Advisor to the Inspectorate of Education in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Royal Government of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, South East Asia
In K-12 Textbook Publishing:
Education Officer (Editorial and Teacher Development) in Macmillan India Limited, Chennai, India
In K-12 Digital Materials Development:
Manager Content Development in Edukite Learning Services Private Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Content Developer (IB and IGCSE Physics), Cyber School Technology Solutions Ltd, Chennai, India
In Creative Writing for Children:
Creative writer in Chandamama India Limited (Oldest Childrens' magazine), Chennai, India
Total experience in K-12:
16 years in Classroom Teaching, 13 years in Education Administration and 5 years in Educational Publishing
Freelance writing:
Besides maintaining my own blog, I contribute articles on K-12 education to teacher magazines such as http://www.teachers.net/gazette and http://www.teacherplus.org
My Latest Articles
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Math and Science Teaching Methods: Strategies For the Classroom Using Choreography and Human Movements
The article describes science and math teaching strategies which make use of classical dance forms from different cultures. In using math and science teaching methods, strategies such as this help children better understand the material.Published on May 23, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Activity Based Science and Math Teachlng
Teacher, are you stressed out? Read this article. The article explains the impact of hands-on activities on children and on homework. It also mentions the benefits of using activity based approaches to teachers and parents.Published on May 19, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Teaching Conversion of Units and Simple Division in Elementary School Math
The article illustrates how I used `out of the box' approaches when teaching the "Conversion of Units" and "Simple Division" to elementary school math students. The methods are very simple to use and have an everlasting impact...Published on May 18, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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