Amita Sharma

Secondary teacher with over 6 years of experience, including leadership as Head of Department (Sciences) in India and current role in Catholic Education Tasmania. Expertise in instructional design and commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning. Proficient in integrating research-based pedagogy and fostering collaborative, culturally responsive classrooms. Extensive training in Australian teaching standards and strong focus on student progress assessment.

• Published research: 'Structural and Morphological Study of Na2-P2S2 Glass-Ceramics as a Solid Electrolyte,' Journal of Applied Science and Computations
• Dissertation: Sodium phosphate glasses for battery applications
• Led a Year 9 science extended elective with 17 students working on individualized inquiry projects across disciplines, including toxicology, forensic science, dam engineering, and physics through train models, and neuropsychology. Organized a field trip to the Science and Engineering Challenge at UTAS, where the group secured first place in Round 1, showcasing collaboration and STEM capability, supported cross-curricular learning, and 3D modeling in select projects, including a marine biology model (Globefish study), ensuring engagement and scientific rigor across diverse interests

• TRB Tasmania Registration #36212 | WWVP #320155930
• First Aid – Education & Care (Red Cross) | IELTS Band 8 (Academic)

• Text-based teaching and conceptual rehearsal – CET and MacKillop College (2025)
• Explicit lesson design and delivery workshops – shaping minds, Catholic Education Tasmania (2025)
• Science-specific pedagogies for secondary schools – ACARA
• Student wellbeing, interoception, resilience building – AITSL modules
• Australian Professional Standards for Teachers – TRB, Tasmania
• Classroom observation strategies and reflective practice – AITSL