Nisha Nini
Hong Kong
Summary
Dedicated education and mental health professional with over four and a half years of experience, committed to fostering holistic student development. As a Physical Education teacher, House tutor, and Wellbeing and Psychology DP tutor at Creative Secondary School, a dynamic learning environment is cultivated where students thrive both physically and emotionally. Expertise in coordinating the CAS program ensures alignment with IB standards while promoting inclusivity. Utilizing data analysis and special education skills facilitates a tailored approach to meet diverse student needs, championing mental well-being and active participation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
House Tutor & Mental Health Wellbeing Facilitator
Creative Secondary School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to improve student performance across subjects.
- Mentored junior tutors, providing guidance on best practices and instructional techniques.
- Mental Health Workshops: Designed and conducted engaging mental health workshops for students, addressing topics such as stress management, resilience building, and emotional regulation. Created a safe and supportive environment to encourage open discussions.
- Counseling Support: Provided individual counseling sessions to students experiencing emotional and psychological challenges. Used active listening and empathy to help students navigate personal issues, facilitating personal growth and emotional well-being.
Physical Education Teacher MYP – Psychology DP Tutor
Creative Secondary School
06.2023 - Current
- Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging Physical Education curricula for MYP students, fostering a love for physical activity and wellness.
- Instructional Leadership: Deliver high-quality instruction in physical education, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student performance and progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Psychology Tutoring: Tutor DP students in psychology, guiding them through complex concepts and promoting critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Student Engagement: Create a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging active participation and collaboration among students.
- Extracurricular Activities: Organize and oversee sports teams and physical activities, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development.
- Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches, enhancing the overall education experience for students.
- Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends in physical education and psychology, attending workshops and conferences to continually improve teaching practices.
- Successfully improved student engagement and performance in both physical education and psychology courses.
- Developed innovative programs that increased student participation in sports and physical activities.
- Contributed to the academic success of students in the DP psychology course.
Mental Health Consultant
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
- Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
- Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
- Work with a primary care provider to refer cases to mental health specialists as appropriate.
- Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
- Evaluate patient care plans with the primary care team.
- Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
- Attend and participate in meetings and Quality Improvement activities as required.
PYP teacher
Hong Kong Academy
11.2022 - 12.2022
- 6 weeks internship
- Deliver PE lessons to PreK to Grade 5
- Provide learners with authentic learning engagements and differentiated learning experiences in a socially, emotionally, and physically safe environment.
- Manage, create, and deliver lessons for primary school students based on a given IB curriculum (all materials provided)
- Engage students in a variety of different sporting experiences, and stimulate their physical, mental, and social development
- Support classroom teachers in the development of fitness times within their classes
- Collaborate and cooperate with other PE teachers in the success of Sports Day and other sporting events at the school
Learner Support Secondary – Primary
Hong Kong Academy
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Manages the learner support process with specific student(s)
- Collaborates with the Upper Primary, MS/HS Learner Support Teacher/Coordinator on the Child Study Team process under the direction of the Learner Support Director
- Provides or coordinates programming for students with disabilities
- Provides direct instruction for students with disabilities
- Works with classroom teachers through observations, strategy development, and the CST process to meet the needs of individual students
- Provides information and consults with staff and parents regarding various disabilities and topics related to learner support
- Provides support, where appropriate, to families and community members through the sharing of information, communication regarding local organization talks and seminars, and periodic sponsorship of HKA presentations of special needs and related topics
- All aspects of I.E.P. Management: Facilitating I.E.P. meetings, contribute anecdotal data for I.E.P., and overseeing the implementation
- Provide support for Admissions through application review, observations, and recommendations
- Continue own professional development through conference attendance, seminars, network meetings, journals, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Learning, growing, understanding www.hkacademy.edu.hk
Co Teacher
Harrow International Schools
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Providing support to children with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual, class or small group basis
- Giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language
- Helping to develop programs of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials motivating and encouraging pupils
- Assisting with marking and correcting work
Education
Postgraduate Degree (PGCE) - Primary & Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Sunderland
11.2022
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Integrative Health and Social Care, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
University of Derby
01.2020
Degree - Psychology
The University of Hong Kong
12.2016
Skills
- Emotional resilience
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Growth mindset
- Learning techniques
- Student motivation
- Essay writing
- Feedback and coaching
Timeline
House Tutor & Mental Health Wellbeing Facilitator
Creative Secondary School
07.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher MYP – Psychology DP Tutor
Creative Secondary School
06.2023 - Current
PYP teacher
Hong Kong Academy
11.2022 - 12.2022
Mental Health Consultant
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
Learner Support Secondary – Primary
Hong Kong Academy
08.2016 - 06.2022
Co Teacher
Harrow International Schools
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Integrative Health and Social Care, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
University of Derby
Degree - Psychology
The University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Degree (PGCE) - Primary & Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Sunderland