Urmilla Moodley

• Grade 8, 11, 12 – Mathematics
• Grade 10 – Mathematical Literacy
• Grade 11 – Mathematics Co-ordinator
• Mentor-of younger teachers in preparing teaching materials and setting assessment tasks
• Expanded opportunities for enrichment by creating after-school tutoring programs or math clubs tailored to various skill levels among students in need of additional support or challenge in mathematics education.
• Supported diverse learners by modifying instruction to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
• Increased overall classroom engagement with interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and peer reviews.
• Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
• Improved student performance by providing individualized attention and feedback through regular progress monitoring.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, effectively communicating student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
• Established clear expectations for student behavior, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating.
• Prepared students for standardized tests by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily instruction and reviewing essential content areas leading up to exams. This is done by using past examination questions as learning materials.
• Mentored new teachers to help them succeed in their first year of teaching a particular grade by sharing best practices for teaching a certain topic and lesson planning to incorporate various strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning by enrolling them in National Olympiads

• Grade 8-11 - Mathematics

• Regional SBA Moderator, Mathematics— Grade 12 marks from a portfolio of assessments done throughout the year is rigorously moderated by highly skilled educators appointed by the IEB - 2021, 2020

• Grade 12 Mathematics Examination marker—The marking of the final grade 12 exit examinations is marked by highly skilled and experienced educators, who are appointed by the IEB - 2015, 2017-2021

• Shortlisted for Curriculum Specialist for Mathematics and Science for IEB in 2023

• Grade 8 - 12 - Mathematics
• Grade 10, 11, 12 - Mathematics Literacy
• Grade 10-12 - Further Studies Mathematics
• Mathematics Olympiad Coordinator: 2015-2019
• Coordinator of Interact: 2017
• Expanded opportunities for enrichment by creating after-school tutoring programs or math clubs tailored to various skill levels among students in need of additional support or challenge in mathematics education.
• Mentored new teachers to help them succeed in their first year of teaching, sharing best practices for classroom management and lesson planning.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
• Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.

• Grade 8- 12 Mathematics
• Olympiad Coordinator - Collection of entry fees and submitting of entries timeously.
• Preparing learners by hosting problem solving workshops and going over past exam papers
• Head of subject (HOS) - Provided educational leadership within the Mathematics department and the wider school community
• The HOS is accountable to the principal for the effective and efficient leadership and management of the department
• Leader of Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA) - Liaison between Provincial forum and learners and teachers at school
• Coordinated drug awareness programs to help curb the drug abuse in that area.
• Attended teacher conferences, AMESA conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.

• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for Department of Education.
• Followed Department policies and guidelines to craft thorough, well-written questions for future NSC examinations, under tight deadlines.

• Contributed positively to organizational reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and expertise in the role of Examiner.

• Motivated educators towards learning and studying to teach a new subject as the subject they were trained to teach became redundant in the new curriculum.

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• Met with Head of Subject regularly as I wanted to learn

how to be the best I could be in the classroom.

• Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
• Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.