RITA SHARMA
Head Of The English Department
Summary
"Passionate and dedicated English teacher committed to nurturing students' language proficiency and critical thinking in a multicultural learning environment. Striving to inspire a lifelong love of literature and communication while fostering character development, values creation, and global-mindedness."
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of English Department, English Teacher
Bina Bangsa School, Primary, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia.
07.2019 - Current
- Responsibilities:
- Head of English Department.
- Strengthened relationships with parents and guardians by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting informative events.
- Providing pastoral care and guidance to the faculty members
- Reinforced positive student behaviour and established rapport with students.
- Observed, coached and mentored educators to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Created lesson plans and other associated lesson materials as an Upper Primary teacher.
- Contributed to the school newsletter by writing and editing articles that highlighted the student's achievements and school events, strengthening community engagement
- Assisted and participated in community outreach programmes that fostered strong connections between school and local organisations.
Head of English Department, Primary 6 Level Representative, English Teacher
Bina Bangsa School, Primary, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia.
06.2008 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities:
- Head of English Department.
- Providing pastoral care and guidance.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the department through high expectations for both students and faculty members alike.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Enforced organisational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Teaching English & Y.I. to Primary 6 – accelerated class
- Supervising extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
- Established a positive learning environment by promoting respect, diversity, and inclusivity within the classroom.
- Co-ordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
Social Studies Teacher for Middle School
Rama International School, Purwakarta, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities:
- Form Teacher of Primary 5.
- Teaching Social Sciences from Primary 5 to Primary 8
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Taught Environmental Education to classes 5 to 8. (A New and Compulsory Subject introduced by the Indian Council of Secondary Education)
- In charge of Junior Spell Bee & Social Studies Quiz.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Supervising extracurricular activities and socially useful productive work.
- Hostel In-Charge for the girls.
- Providing pastoral care and guidance.
English Teacher for Middle School, House Mistress for Junior & Senior School
Hopetown Girls' School, Dehradun-248001
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responsibilities:
- House Mistress for Junior as well as Senior Hostlers.
- Supervised daily routines, study schedules, and recreational activities to support academic and personal development.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for parents regarding students' welfare, progress, and conduct.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting values of respect, responsibility, and cooperation.
- Co-ordinated with academic staff, counsellors and administration to address student needs and concerns.
- Taught Maths and Science to Primary 3 & 4.
- Taught English to Primary 5, 6 & 7.
- Supervising extracurricular activities and socially useful productive work
- Co-ordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
Primary Teacher
Mussoorie International School, Mussoorie.
04.2002 - 01.2003
- Responsibilities:
- Form Teacher of Primary 3.
- Taught Maths & Science to Primary 3, 4 & 5.
- Taught English & Social Studies to Primary 3, 4 & 5.
- Organised Inter-House Story telling Competition.
- In charge of News Reading.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Supervising extracurricular activities and socially useful productive work.
- Co-ordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
House Mistress & Primary Teacher
The Asian School, Dehradun-248001.
04.2001 - 02.2002
- Responsibilities:
- Hostel In-charge for Junior girls and boys.
- Management of Hostel Administration.
- Form Teacher of Primary 5.
- Taught English and Social Studies from Primary 3 to 5.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
- Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
Primary Teacher
Cambrian Hall, Dehradun-248001.
01.1994 - 04.2001
- Responsibilities:
- Form Teacher for Primary 3 & 4.
- Taught Maths and Science to Primary 3, 4 , 5 and 6.
- Taught English and Social Studies to Primary 3, 4 and 5.
- Organised fancy dress competition.
- Trained students for individual and choral recitation.
- Providing pastoral care and guidance.
- Supervising extracurricular activities and socially useful productive work.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Primary Teacher
Bala Hissar Academy, Dehra Dun-248001.
07.1990 - 12.1993
- Responsibilities:
- Form Teacher for Primary 4.
- Taught English, Maths and Science & Social Studies to Primary 4.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Hobby Classes – Embroidery and Cooking
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature; Eco. & Home Science
H.N.B. Garhwal University
Uttrakhand, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor's of Education - Degree in Teaching
M.D. University
Rohtak, India.06-1989
Skills
Educational leadership
Teacher evaluation
Strong Communication Skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Conflict Management
Student engagement
Teaching strategies
Time management
Professional ethics
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Relationship building
References
- Ms Vaasuhi - Ex-headmistress, Bina Bangsa School-Kebon Jeruk Primary School, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Ms Alice Shajima Bright - Vice-principal, Bina Bangsa School-Primary, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Julie Prakash Chandiramani - Programme Coordinator at PSLE Mathematics, ICBB Philippines, +63 9054470770, Bina Bangsa School, Ex-Principal, 2008, 2013, Philippines
- Meena, Risbud - Primary Co-ordinator and Cambridge Centre Administrator, +62 81381383336, Sekolah Ichthus-South Jakarta, South Jakarta, Indonesia
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Name: MRS. RITA SHARMA
- Husband's Name: Mr. Rajesh Sharma
- E-mail: ritasharma_shridhar@yahoo.co.in
- Date of Birth: 27th October, 1963
- Marital Status: Married
- Phone: +6281381383200
Accomplishments
* Principal's Award - 2019
* Dedicated Teacher Award -
Trainings
*July 2025: Maximising with Primary English: Framework, Features and Strategies - By Hachette Learning
*May 2025 : Smarter Teaching, Not Harder: How AI Can Actually Help - By Mc Graw Hill
*August 2023: Cambridge Primary Combined All Subjects - By Cambridge Assessment International Education
*February 2023: Planning for Integrating Instruction and Assessment - By Dr. Yeap Ban Har
*February 2021: Experience IT, Learn IT, Use IT - BY National Geographic
*February 2021: Keeping IT Real-Tips and Techniques for Teaching Speaking
*
Timeline
Head of English Department, English Teacher
Bina Bangsa School, Primary, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia.
07.2019 - Current
Head of English Department, Primary 6 Level Representative, English Teacher
Bina Bangsa School, Primary, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia.
06.2008 - 01.2019
Social Studies Teacher for Middle School
Rama International School, Purwakarta, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
01.2005 - 01.2008
English Teacher for Middle School, House Mistress for Junior & Senior School
Hopetown Girls' School, Dehradun-248001
01.2003 - 01.2005
Primary Teacher
Mussoorie International School, Mussoorie.
04.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature; Eco. & Home Science
H.N.B. Garhwal University
04.2001 -
House Mistress & Primary Teacher
The Asian School, Dehradun-248001.
04.2001 - 02.2002
Primary Teacher
Cambrian Hall, Dehradun-248001.
01.1994 - 04.2001
Primary Teacher
Bala Hissar Academy, Dehra Dun-248001.
07.1990 - 12.1993
Bachelor's of Education - Degree in Teaching
M.D. University
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