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Poonampreet Marahar

Guelph,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic educator and administrator with a proven track record at Westwood Physiotherapy and Wellness and multiple educational institutions. Excelled in creating engaging chemistry curriculums and fostering a safe learning environment, demonstrating exceptional classroom management and individualized instruction strategies. Skilled in teamwork and effective lesson planning, significantly enhancing student learning experiences and academic success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrator

Westwood Physiotherapy and Wellness
08.2021 - Current
  • Handled high volume of phone calls, directing callers to appropriate personnel or providing information as needed.
  • Managed confidential information with discretion, ensuring the privacy of sensitive documents.
  • Managed incoming mail and correspondence, distributing items as necessary while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials.
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing, and copying documents.
  • Contributed to improved workflow by organizing electronic files for easy access and retrieval by all team members.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills during phone calls or face-to-face interactions.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.

High School Chemistry Teacher

Fortune Convent Sr. Sec. School
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
  • Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and involvement in parent-teacher conferences.

High School Chemistry Teacher

Alpine Public School
04.2012 - 03.2013
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Inspected lab equipment before student use to reduce chances of potential hazards.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.

High School Chemistry Teacher

M and M Public School
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve understanding.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.

Education

Junior Division Course - Education

York University
Toronto, None
12-2024

Ontario Certified Teacher - Education

Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, ON
04-2024

Master of Science - Chemistry

Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India
06-2009

Bachelors of Education - Science And Mathematics

Punjabi University Patiala
Punjab, India
08.2009 - 08.2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Recordkeeping and file management
  • Classroom management
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Individualized instruction strategies
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Lab safety
  • Chemistry curriculum standards
  • Classroom recordkeeping
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrator

Westwood Physiotherapy and Wellness
08.2021 - Current

High School Chemistry Teacher

Fortune Convent Sr. Sec. School
04.2013 - 05.2015

High School Chemistry Teacher

Alpine Public School
04.2012 - 03.2013

High School Chemistry Teacher

M and M Public School
03.2011 - 03.2012

Bachelors of Education - Science And Mathematics

Punjabi University Patiala
08.2009 - 08.2010

Junior Division Course - Education

York University

Ontario Certified Teacher - Education

Ontario College of Teachers

Master of Science - Chemistry

Lovely Professional University
Poonampreet Marahar