SHIVANI TAGGAR
Schofields,Australia
Summary
Experienced Teacher with a specialisation in English and Economics. Skilled in curriculum development, technology integration, and special needs education, with strong cultural competence and health and safety knowledge. Ready to apply my expertise to support and inspire students as a Teacher.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Seven Hills High School
05.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and creativity in students.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and retention of literary concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged diverse perspectives and enhanced student communication skills.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, recommending adjustments to align with educational standards and student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through proactive strategies such as setting clear expectations and consequences for misconduct while also reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Developed strong rapport with students by taking an interest in their lives beyond the classroom, supporting them academically and emotionally.
- Examination supervision.
- RTA, report making, and advising students to improve.
- Marking assessments, examinations, and providing feedback.
- Updating markbooks.
- Preparing literacy lessons and blitzes.
- Attending meetings and presenting ideas.
Educator
Kids Early Learning
02.2020 - Current
- Supervised all children at all times.
- Worked in a flexible and Co-operative manner.
- Maintained and update attendance records as well as school discipline.
- Conduct extra-curricular activities like supporting school concerts, sport and excursions along with special interest programs.
- Head responsibility for progress of class of primary age students.
- Assist Parents feel welcome and confident leaving their child.
- Organize classroom as well as learning resources to develop positive learning atmosphere.
- Plan, prepare and present lessons catering to needs of entire ability range within classes.
- Motivate students with enthusiasm and imaginative presentation.
- Developed children's abilities, interests and coordinate through mode of creative activities.
- Guide discussions and supervise work in class.
- Test and analyze students for customized progress in oral and written work.
- Interact respectfully with all children and their families.
- Company Overview: Blacktown Council
Childcare Educator
Big Fat Smile
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed children's abilities, interests and coordinate through mode of creative activities.
- Guide discussions and supervise work in class.
- Test and analyze students for customized progress in oral and written work.
- Interact respectfully with all children and their families.
- Supervised all children at all time.
- Worked in a flexible and Co-operative manner.
- Maintained and update attendance records as well as school discipline.
- Conduct extra-curricular activities like supporting school concerts, sport and excursions along with special interest programs.
- Head responsibility for progress of class of primary age students.
- Assist Parents feel welcome and confident leaving their child.
- Organize classroom as well as learning resources to develop positive learning atmosphere.
- Plan, prepare and present lessons catering to needs of entire ability range within classes.
- Motivate students with enthusiasm and imaginative presentation.
Subway Manager
Kings Park Subway
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guests and preparing their orders.
- Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and explains them to guests accurately.
- Uses Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and compute the amount of the bill. Collects payment from guests and makes change.
- Performs Cash-In Procedure- accounting for all forms of money, bread, etc., during the shift.
- Prepares food neatly, according to formula, and in a timely manner.
- Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up.
- Cleans and maintains all areas of the restaurant to promote a clean image. Understands and adheres to the 3-step method for cleaning.
- Understands and adheres to all quality standards, formulas and procedures as outlined in the Subway Operations Manual.
- Communicates changes of food preparations formulas, standards, etc. to staff.
- Ensures that all local and national health and food safety codes are maintained and company safety and security policy are followed.
Primary School Teacher
OMBPS School
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Organized class time to provide balanced program of instruction, work time and assessment.
- Created positive classroom environment to support student's intellectual, emotional, and social development.
- Created and maintained learning environment to keep students actively engaged as contributing class members.
- Established and maintained standards of pupil behavior to achieve effective learning atmosphere.
- Developed meaningful connections between course content and real world scenarios.
- Conducted parent and teacher conferences to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior for reporting purposes.
- Implemented innovative technologies into classroom to increase engagement levels among learners.
- Attended professional development workshops related to pedagogy techniques and best practices in education.
Education
Master of Philosophy - English
06.2015
Bachelor of Education - undefined
04.2013
Master of Arts - English
04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Honours
04.2010
Skills
- NESA Accredited
- Seven Years of experience at early childhood
- Specialisation in English and Economics
- Cultural Competence
- Technology Integration
- Health and Safety
- Special Needs Education
- Curriculum Development
- Experienced Primary School Teacher
- Participated in National seminar on Technology Implementation in Classroom Teaching
- Presented paper on Internet Based Education in a Seminar
- Participated in regional workshop on Towards Effective Communication Through Classroom Management
Certification
- Diploma of Early childhood Education and Care
- Cert III in Early Childhood Education and care
- Certificate 3 in Finance and Mortgage Broking
- Working with Children Check (Paid)
- CPR certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Basic Emergency Life Support
- Hospitality Training Australia For Food Safety, CERT28811, 05/16
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, R0099033, 05/16
- Sandwich Artist Pro 2.0, B37141C, 05/15
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Seven Hills High School
05.2025 - Current
Educator
Kids Early Learning
02.2020 - Current
Childcare Educator
Big Fat Smile
08.2018 - 02.2019
Subway Manager
Kings Park Subway
11.2015 - 02.2019
Primary School Teacher
OMBPS School
04.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Education - undefined
Master of Arts - English
Bachelor of Arts - English Honours
Master of Philosophy - English
Awards
Won various prizes for stage performances, Excellence curriculum record