Avita Menezes - Raj

I've been a Teacher for 31 years.

As an experienced and passionate Teacher I make sure every child has a special role to play in the classroom and school environment. I possess a special ability to make every student feel confident and I am able to motivate each child and bring out the best in them. 

2013 - 2023 St Xavier’s School, Pune, India

Supervisor & Co-Ordinator | CBSE

Spearheaded the establishment of St. Xavier's from LKG, which began with 55 students and has scaled to 700 students today; growing from pre-primary to grade 10. In less than a decade, St Xavier’s has established itself at a leading creative, child-centered educational institution in Pune.

2011 - 2013 Wizz Kid Nursery, Pune, India

Class Teacher - UKG and Std 1 | SSC

Being a small, home-based school, I was able to bring my experience from my work in Al Diyafah, Dubai; and implement new, advanced teaching methods and techniques when working with children in their foundation years.

2007 - 2010 Al Diyafah High School, Dubai, UAE

Class Teacher - Year 2 | IGCSE

Key achievements: Seamless transition from Indian state curriculum to the British system based on an extensive learning of needs and approach to creative and student-based education Incorporated multi-media tools into the teaching system.

1994 -2001 | 2004 - 2007 St Vincent’s High School, Pune, India

Class Teacher - Year 3 and 4 | SSC

Key achievements: Identified as one of the teachers who had the ability to recognize and engage children with learning difficulties or challenges and work closely with these students to foster a continued interest in learning

1992 - 1994 St. Felix High School, Pune, India

Class Teacher - Year 1 | Maharashtra State Board

Key achievements: I began my teaching career here and quickly developed into a team player and a creative asset to the school. Covered the syllabus without compromising on the understanding of each student. Honed the skills to have a vibrant classroom with interesting and attractive teaching aids.

Education

1988-Secondary School Certificate-SSC-St. Anne's High School

1990-Higher Secondary Certificate-HSC-Vidya Bhavan High School

1992-Diploma in Education-St. Mary’s Junior College

1995-Bachelor of Arts-Savitribai Phule Pune University

2022-Bachelors in Education-Savitribai Phule Pune University

I completed my Bachelors Of Education at the age of 49 as I believe learning has no age limit.