Shruthi Satheesh
Computer Science Teacher (IB, IGCSE, AS/A Levels)
Manama, Bahrain
Summary
Experienced educator, administrator and textbook author - passionate about teaching Computer Science, Robotics, 'Ethical tech' and Philosophy. Strong Information technology professional with an postgraduate degree focused on International education.
My contributions in the digital space :
- https://kognity.com/resources/webinars/cambridge-igcse-computer-science-what-has-changed-in-the-curriculum/
- https://kognity.com/blog/cambridge-igcse-computer-science-update/
- https://isn.education/articles/why-should-we-encourage-open-assessment-in-light-of-the-pandemic/
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Feedback Handler
Kognity
08.2021 - Current
- I currently work with Kognity to support their digital IGCSE textbook by handling feedback and improving content quality
IBDP Computer Science, ITGS and TOK Teacher
Bahrain Bayan School
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Teacher of Computer Science and ITGS for the International Baccalaureate program
- Trained on the new TOK 2022 curriculum and
- Introduced a new 'pre-IB' elective course on Computer Science for grade levels 10-11
- Trained to deliver the upgraded ITGS curriculum - IB Digital Society
Textbook Author - IGCSE Computer Science (0478)
Kognity
05.2021 - 09.2021
- As part of this remote opprtunity, I co-authored 3 topics for the digital version of Kognity's IGCSE Computer Science textbook content
- The authoring process involved writing content, designing activities that could be implemented digitally to strengthen conceptual understanding
- I also delivered a webinar on the curriculum change by Cambridge for IGCSE Computer Science
Head of Computer Science
HD Ningbo School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught Cambridge CIE curriculum for grade levels 9 through 12
- IGCSE, AS and A- level Computer Science
- Prepared students for entry level exams such as AMC, TSA, STEP
- Prepared students for ASDAN Computer Science Olympiads
- As part of management responsibilities, I oversaw the implementation of Computer Science in middle school in line with KS3 syllabi objectives
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Exams Officer
International School Of Gabon Ruban Vert
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Exam entries for IGCSE and IB cohort of 2018-2019
- Liaising with Pearson and IBO in terms of exams, entries, invoices, access arrangements, student transfers and staff credentials
- Line Manager to the IB Core team - Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS (Community, Activity and Service)
- Lead and train invigilators for the JCQ (Joint Council of Qualifications) and DP examination sessions
- Pastoral support University guidance for DP1 and DP2 students on UCAS/CommonApp
Managebac Administrator, IB/IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
International School Of Gabon Ruban Vert
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Set up and control the school's Learning Management System - ManageBac ; Manage plagiarism software - Turnitin; Tasks include class and student list management, Organising departmental schemes of work, Reporting students' progress
- Computer Science teacher - for IBDP and Edexcel IGCSE
- Robotics teacher - Arduino and Lego
Software Engineer
Danske Bank
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Data warehousing for the Baltic and Nordic regions - programming and testing
Computer Science Teacher [Part-time]
The Spastics Society Of Karnataka
06.2014 - 06.2015
- ICT teacher for students aged 9-14
- Special needs educator for ICT skills such as Corel draw and Excel
- Responsible for tracking progress and reporting
- Building IEPs (Individual Education Plan)
Application Developer
IBM
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Develop, maintain and upgrade mainframe applications under IBM – US supply chain management application suite
- Maintain and upgrade mainframe databases - DB2 version 9 to DB2 version 10.1
- Trained in IBM DB2 databases and mainframe programming
Education
PGCE (International) - Education
University Of Nottingham
Nottinghamshire, EnglandBachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Amrita University
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
Experience in handling accreditation processes (CIS, WASC, IB)
Certification
Certified by IBO - Category 1 : IB Computer Science teacher
Accomplishments
- Author of Kognity's IGCSE Computer Science (FE2023) textbook
- Founding contributor on the International Schools Network
- Webinar host with Kognity
- Honorable Mention Award - I mentored a group of students from Ecole Ruban Vert for the Genius Olympiad in Robotics. We were selected out of 75 submissions worldwide and were awarded the Honorable Mention award at State University of New York, Oswego
- Staff of the month - Ecole Ruban Vert
- Eminence and Excellence Award - IBM
- Manager's choice award - best achieving candidate - IBM
References
- Majdi El Hajj - High School principal, Bahrain Bayan School - Manama, Bahrain : majdi.elhajj@bayanschool.edu.bh
- Mervat Awamleh - DP Coordinator, Bahrain Bayan School - Manama, Bahrain : mervat.awamleh@bayanschool.edu
- Paul Joseph - Deputy head, HD Ningbo School - Ningbo, China : paul.joseph@ncbis.co.uk
- Marta Essinki - Deputy head, International School of Gabon - Libreville, Gabon : m.essinki@ecolerubanvert.com
- Gudrun Bjorg - Head of middle school, St Nicholas School - Alphaville, Brazil : gbjorg@stnicholas.com.br
Personal Information
- Nationality : Indian
- Marital status : Married [non-teaching spouse], daughter [ age : 2]
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with three jabs of Pfizer - BioNTech
Timeline
Feedback Handler
Kognity
08.2021 - Current
Certified by IBO - Category 2 : Theory of Knowledge
06-2021
Certified by IBO - Category 3 - IB Digital Society
06-2021
Textbook Author - IGCSE Computer Science (0478)
Kognity
05.2021 - 09.2021
IBDP Computer Science, ITGS and TOK Teacher
Bahrain Bayan School
01.2021 - 06.2024
Certified by Cambridge Assessment - IGCSE Computer Science
03-2020
Head of Computer Science
HD Ningbo School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified by Harvard Graduate School of Education : Visible Thinking
06-2019
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Exams Officer
International School Of Gabon Ruban Vert
09.2018 - 12.2019
Certified by IBO - Category 1 : IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
03-2018
Certified by Nullspace Robotics, Singapore : Robotics teacher for Arduino and Lego
05-2017
Certified by IBM, USA - Database expert
05-2017
Certified by IBO - Category 1 : IB Computer Science teacher
02-2017
Managebac Administrator, IB/IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
International School Of Gabon Ruban Vert
08.2016 - 09.2018
Software Engineer
Danske Bank
07.2015 - 01.2016
Computer Science Teacher [Part-time]
The Spastics Society Of Karnataka
06.2014 - 06.2015
Application Developer
IBM
06.2012 - 06.2015
PGCE (International) - Education
University Of Nottingham
Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Amrita University
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