Sanhita Roy Geography and Global Perspectives
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I try to create an environment in which they are free to voice out their opinions and concerns, knowing that I will listen intently. I like to get to know my students on a more personable level through friendly questions. I tend to ask them about their pet, how they spent their evening after school or what is the plan for the day. This not only allows me to understand them better, but also ensures that my students feel more comfortable around me, which in turn allows them to speak to me more freely about issues they are facing, be it academically or personally. I encourage them to express their opinions about a task we are doing in class. For example when planning for a class assembly or oraganising for a class party I ask them to come up with their ideas. We list down all the ideas on the board. We then vote and choose the best possible option. This makes them feel that their opinions are valued.

During lessons I make sure that each student gets an opportunity to share their perspectives on the topic being discussed, so that they feel heard, valued and they feel that the environment they are in is safe. It is important to give individual feedback to students. However it is equally important for me to receive a feedback from my students. At the end of each lesson I give them an exit ticket to fill up. It’s a feedback that I receive to improve the teaching and learning process. Through this I learnt that my students enjoy project-based activities. I learnt that they love working in groups and doing presentations in class. I have learnt that they think that my source-based questions are hard for them. I learnt that uploading all tasks on satchel (learning platform used in school) helps to remind them about all the upcoming submissions and they can communicate with me to clear their doubts. They suggest topics that they think I should repeat/approach differently. This helps me to plan for my future lessons.

Subjects

  • Geography Grade 7-Grade 12

Experience

  • Head of Humanities (Aug, 2019–Present) at One World International school Singapore
    Head of Humanities, Teacher of IBDP and IGCSE Geography and IGCSE Global Perspectives.
    • Since taking up IGCSE GP and Geography have achieved an average of 95% A*/A grades
    • Instrumental in a 100% increase in popularity of the subject within one year of joining the school
    • In the 90th percentile of teachers as per official school-wide teacher evaluation surveys
    • As IBDP geography teacher entrusted with teaching curriculum.
    • As Homeroom Teacher, I have also been responsible for recognizing and reinforcing good behavior in students.
    As the Head of Humanities, the subjects I oversee includes- History, Geography, Business Studies, Business Management, Economics, Psychology and TOK. I have lead my team to raise standards of attainment and achievement across the whole curriculum area by ensuring high quality, consistency and best practice across all ability groups. Lesson planning across Humanities demonstrates clear differentiation for both in school and home learning engagements. 95% of students in the department made progress from beginning of academic year benchmark assessments to midyear exams.

    NPS International School Singapore, Republic of Singapore
    April 2011 –July 2019

    Assistant CAS Coordinator (IB Diploma Programme) June 2018 - July 2019
    • Joined the CAS team in view of an excellent rapport with students, longstanding experience of organsing co-curricular activities, and good links with the local community.
    • Oversaw two student-led projects which donated a total of Willing Hearts Foundation

    Head of Year (Various Grades) April 2016 - July 2019
    • To ensure that there is a smooth and effective link between the Associate Vice Principal and home room teachers across all sections of the grade.
    • To assist the Associate Vice Principal and Principal in the investigation of any disciplinary or academic issue

    Head of Exam Department April 2012 – April 2015
    • Responsible for the creation of all documentation templates and exam and invigilation schedules that are still in use at the school
    • Organised on-site conduction of external examinations such as PSATs and IGCSEs

    Teacher of Geography and Homeroom Teacher April 2011 –July 2019
    • Since taking up IGCSE Geography in 2013, have achieved an average of 95% A*/A grades
    • Instrumental in a 100% increase in popularity of the subject within two years of joining the school
    • Consistently in the 90th percentile of teachers as per official school-wide teacher evaluation surveys
    • As Homeroom Teacher of various classes (in Grades 8 to 10), I have also been responsible for recognizing and reinforcing good behavior in students.
    Ryan International School Bangalore, India
    Teacher of Geography April 2005 – December 2006
    • Apart from teaching Geography from Gardes 8-12 I was also responsible for teaching the pastoral curriculum wherein students learnt about personal wellbeing and safety, substance misuse and development of financial capability.
    Apollo Convent School Bangalore, India
    Head of Geography January 2004 – April 2005
    • As head of department at the Apollo Convent School it was my responsibility to oversee the curriculum, running of the department and designing course materials for Geography from Grades 6 to 10.
    • In addition I taught ICSE geography courses from classes 8 to 10 and took students to take part in community work.

Education

  • MSc Geography (May, 2000–May, 2002) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Fee details

    SG$40–60/hour (US$30.30–45.45/hour)

    Depending on group size

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