Kanesan KANNAPARAN Mathematics Teacher
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Although I enjoy working with kids of all ages, my primary experience is with students between the ages of 12 and 19. I am a gentle teacher who enjoys helping students understand maths and physics so they may perform better on exams.

In June 2007, I completed my PGDE in Secondary Mathematics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I have taught maths to students in years 8, 9, 10, and 12 during my school's teaching placement. Since 2007, I have worked as a maths teacher for KS4 and KS5 students at several international schools in Malaysia, as well as a secondary school in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England. 

I am a fully qualified teacher and I currently work at a school in Watford, Hertfordshire. I mainly teach KS5 and KS4 maths and physics but I also teach year 7,8, and 9.

My degree is in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Northumbria. I am open to working on maths or/and physics with you!

I also hold a Masters in Mathematics education from UCL, London and I graduated in 2012.

My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9llAE6QVarif-WemgALOMg

Subjects

  • IGCSE Mathematics

  • IGCSE 9-1 Mathematics - Spec A

  • IGCSE Additional Mathematics IGCSE

  • GCSE Mathematics Edexcel

  • A Level Mathematics

Experience

  • Teacher of Mathematics (Sep, 2021–Present) at The Grange Academy, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
    Maths KS5 Coordinator
    - Teaching Mathematics (AQA and Edexcel) - AS/ A2 Level. Higher and Foundation Maths for Y10 and Y11. Set test and mock exam papers for IGCSE and A level Examination.
    - Year 11 Form teacher- In charge of registering students and keeping all pupils’ records such as exam grades, attendances, achievements, health details, testimonials and announcements.
    - Overlooking and maintaining the curriculum taught in accordance with SOW. Also, to inspect and review examinations papers prior to printing.
  • A level and IGCSE Maths Teacher (Aug, 2014–Jul, 2021) at Help International School, Malaysia
    - Teaching Mathematics (9709) - AS/ A2 Level (Since June 2016). Further Mathematics (9231) - AS/A2 Level (Since Sept 2019). Add Maths and Maths for Y10 and Y11. Set test and mock exam papers for IGCSE and A level Examination.
    - Implementing setting for 2016/2017/2018 academic year group. Class grouping is the practice of dividing a class of students with diverse abilities into groups based on ability and achievement level.
    - Year 11 Homeroom teacher- In charge of registering students and keeping all pupils’ records such as exam grades, attendances, achievements, health details, testimonials and announcements.
    - Overlooking and maintaining the curriculum taught in accordance with CIE guidelines. Also, to inspect and review examinations papers prior to printing.
    - Initiating several Maths competitions to spur the interest in learning Mathematics-Such as ICAS (UNSW) and Kangaroo Maths Competition
    - Ordering textbooks for Y10 and Y11 (for academic year Sept 2015). After examining numerous publishers and liaising with several teachers from various International schools, finally, decide on University of Cambridge Endorsed textbooks.
    - Disseminating materials and resources for teaching using ICT via Smartboard and Interactive board.
    - Writing higher education reference for Y13 using students skills learned in Maths, recent academic performance, attitude, motivation and commitment to their study and subject-related activities, past achievement or relevant work experience, certificates, and ECA's.
  • Mathematics Department Coordinator (Primary/Secondary) (Aug, 2012–Jul, 2014) at Regent international school malaysia
    - IGCSE Mathematics (0580)/ IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) Teacher (Secondary)

    - Implemented Setting- class grouping is the practice of dividing a class of students with diverse abilities into groups based on ability and achievement level.

    - Initiated several Maths competitions to spur the interest in learning Mathematics - United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, ICAS (UNSW), and Kangaroo Maths Competition

    - Overlooked and maintained the curriculum taught in accordance with CIE guidelines. Also, inspected and reviewed examinations papers prior to printing.

    - Registered student exam entries details in CIE Direct for IGCSE and Checkpoint (KS3 and KS2) exams.

    - Disseminated materials and resources for teaching using ICT via Smart board and Interactive board.

    - Ordered new textbooks for Y7 to Y11 (for academic year Sept 2013). After examining numerous publishers and liaising with several teachers from various International schools, agreed with Oxford OxBox and Cambridge Essentials Series as the relevant textbook for academic Year 2013.

    - Year 11 Homeroom teacher- Maintained students’ registration and kept all pupils’ records such as exam grades, attendances, achievements and announcements.
  • Teacher of Mathematics and Acting Head of Department (Aug, 2008–Dec, 2010) at Tenby International school Malaysia
    - Year 9 and Y10 Homeroom Teacher

    - Implemented and took responsible for moving forward the department development plan.

    - Personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) (August 2008 – Dec 2010). Unpacking the outcomes of the framework of PLTS by looking at the qualities and skills needed for success in learning and life.

    - Maths Setting groups (August 2009 – Dec 2010). Set pupil by Maths ability to help students to build motivation, social skills, independence and most importantly to raise standards when pupils engage in their own learning.

    - IGCSE Option (March 2009). Prepared detailed information on Maths and Add Maths for IGCSE option. Detailed information on these subjects gives a broader idea in securing an ideal career in the future.

    - PTC Meeting (August 2008 – Dec 2010). During the first year of teaching in Tenby, I was appointed as the only secondary Maths teacher, hence that gave me a chance to meet and comment on most year 7, 8 and 9 pupils Maths progress to their parents during the PTC evening.

    - Faculty Budgets (Jan 2010). Prepared Departmental budgets for one academic year by considering the resources needed to enhance daily teaching and learning. To enable that to happen, online worksheets and software were ordered and subscribed. Maths stationeries such as Graphical calculators and charts were ordered too.

    - Ordered new textbooks for Y7 to Y10 (July 2009). After scrutinised various publishers and liaised with several teachers from numerous International schools, finally agreed with Cambridge Essentials for Y7 to Y9 and for Y10 Collins Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

    - Additional Mathematics Group Setting (Dec 2009). Held an exam to all year, 10 students, before segregating them according to their ability, chosen top 25 out of 75 students and offered them Additional Maths, thus allowing them to sit for IGCSE Maths in Nov 2010 instead of May 2011.

    - Faculty of Mathematics and Y8 Yearbook (May 2009). Organised a committee consisting of Y8 and Year 9 pupils and planned Maths Faculty and Y8 yearbook pages which finally made it into 2008/2009 Tenby Yearbook.
  • Mathematics Teacher (Nov, 2007–Jul, 2008) at elc International School, Malaysia
    Mathematics/Additional Mathematics (Teacher):
    - Taught Maths using The National Curriculum for England at key stages 3 and 4 (ages 11 to 16)
    - IGCSE Maths and Add Maths (Edexcel)
    Registration Class
    - Year 10(age16)
    Committees and working groups:
    - Year 11 Homeroom teacher (Nov 2007 – July 2008). Registered students’ daily attendance and kept all pupils’ records such as exam grades, attendances, achievements and announcements.
    - Set exam papers (March 2008). Set the Mock exam papers for IGCSE Maths and Add Maths
    - Invigilated IGCSE examination (May 2008).

Education

  • Masters of Arts Mathematics Education (Apr, 2011–Nov, 2012) from University of london, UK. Institute of Education
  • Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Aug, 2006–Jun, 2007) from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
  • BEng (H) Mechanical Engineering (Sep, 1996–Jul, 1999) from University of Northumbria at Newcastle Upon Tyne

Fee details

    £20–30/hour (US$24.39–36.59/hour)

    The cost varies according to the levels taught. As the level rises, the curriculum becomes more complicated. Additionally, having received training in the UK and having worked at several international schools, I have access to tools that will help me instruct children in the most effective manner possible. From interactive math websites to online worksheets

    I have access to a wealth of information and resources designed to instruct pupils at any level, from novice to expert (advance).
    While strong students need to be pushed to keep them constantly on their toes, weak students needed conceptual building before more difficult topics were delivered.

    At the former school where I worked, I generated an IGCSE pass rate of 100% and a 97.0% pass rate on the A level Exam. 
    As a certified maths teacher, I continuously improved my level of instruction by participating in a variety of online and in-person courses offered by reputable exam organisations like Cambridge International Examination. 

    In 2015, I earned the endorsement of Cambridge International Examination as an examiner. I have graded two rounds of GCSE math exam papers from OCR.

    MyYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9llAE6QVarif-WemgALOMg

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