Melina (Mendez) D'Costa

Higher level teaching assistant at Wensum Junior School
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Norwich, England, United Kingdom, GB
Languages
  • English -
  • Hindi -
  • Malayalam -
  • Tamil -

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Credentials

  • Teaching Knowledge Test - Module 3 - Managing the Teaching and Learning Process.
    Cambridge Assessment International Education
    Jul, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Making the PYP Happen : Implementing Agency - CAT 1
    International Baccalaureate
    Jan, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • IELTS Certified
    British Council
    Dec, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Building Surveying and Maintenance
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Contract Management for FM’s
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Defensive Driving - Train the Trainer
    Smith System
  • Finance Management
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Service Level Agreements
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Tender Process
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Understanding & Managing Building Services
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management
  • Understanding Facilities Management
    BIFM - The professional body for facilities management

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Higher level teaching assistant
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • India
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • PYP Educator (HRT)
      • Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

    • Project Coordinator
      • Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

      an L & D organization with Acclimater Club of Experts (U.K.) Ltd., ACE Education Technology Solutions. The organization is involved in school-college education, academic preparation, language preparation for schools, colleges and corporate entities, recruitment and training, software and hardware education technology solutions, professional certification programs in the field of Information Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Logistics and Facilities Management, Healthcare.• B2B and B2C communication with domestic and international clients, institutions, vendors and prospects.• Scheduling and co-coordinating weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual programs for Institution andleadership team.• Preparing reports and documentation.• Orientation for facilitators in schools and colleges on communication, soft skills, facilitation skills and keyareas of leadership, time management, personality development and inter-personal skills.• Integrated language and personality learning curriculum with academic year long program.

    • Middle Grade Assistant and Academic Coordinator (Middle School)
      • Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

      • Academic Coordinator – Middle Schoolo Coordinating planning secessions for academic implementationo Check the completion of weekly portionso Teaching Evaluation o Checking of Bookso Meeting with Parentso Review of Work-Done and Lesson Plan before submission to the Principalo Share inputs from Office / Management to the teacher in the Section.o Review and analyze the periodical students report/ results and track growth and decline. Prepare and execute remedial measures.o Plan and Co Scholastic activities for the academic Yearo Plan periodic self-improvement workshops for teacher in Middle-School.o Check the Teachers and Students Library Usageo Schedule, check and review the students participation in all conferences, seminars, workshops and extracurricular activities in school.• Developed, Design Curriculum and taught English Language through Smart Class Technology – Middle Grade

    • M.G. Assistant - Member of Academic and Youth Council
      • Jun 2014 - May 2015

      • Member of the Academic and Youth Council• Develop, Design Curriculum and Teach English Language through Smart Class Technology – Middle Grade• Develop, Design Curriculum and Teach Computer Science through Smart Class Technology – Middle Grade• Prepare Academic Periodic Assessment - High School and Higher Secondary• Prepare the students for the term level assessments• Coordinate extra-academic activities• Assist Coordinators in periodic reports being prepared • Member of the Academic and Youth Council• Develop, Design Curriculum and Teach English Language through Smart Class Technology – Middle Grade• Develop, Design Curriculum and Teach Computer Science through Smart Class Technology – Middle Grade• Prepare Academic Periodic Assessment - High School and Higher Secondary• Prepare the students for the term level assessments• Coordinate extra-academic activities• Assist Coordinators in periodic reports being prepared

    • Qatar
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Document Controller
      • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

      • Managed all commercial and technical documents for the company• Implemented processes and tools• Provided system reports• Maintained and updating electronic information systems• Ensured accuracy of all documentation• Ensured regulatory procedures and changes are followed • Managed all commercial and technical documents for the company• Implemented processes and tools• Provided system reports• Maintained and updating electronic information systems• Ensured accuracy of all documentation• Ensured regulatory procedures and changes are followed

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Buyer
      • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

      Managed and executed buying activities using SAP Materials Management.• Liaised with end-users so as to ensure that their needs are met in relation to ordering goods and services• Processed small tenders and associated negotiations.• Sourced and managed purchase orders through to successful completion • Ensured the buying process captures data that will deliver the MI required by Procurement (Category Management, Delivery, Compliance, KPIs)• Responsible for making emergency purchases arising out of emergency shutdown, breakdown of critical equipments, unforeseen requirements. • Interfaced with vendors, suppliers and personnel to acquire materials and services at reasonable costand in a timely manner.

    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Safety Coordinator and Transport Coordinator
      • Sep 2007 - Feb 2009

      Conducted safety orientation, safety training and work place inspections.• Participated in the LPS (Loss Prevention System) roll out and implementation.• Responsible for compliance checks with OIMS (Operational Integrity Management System) in the residential group.• Performed job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations. • Prepared JSAs(Job Safety Analysis), issued work permits and performed LPOs(Loss Prevention Observations) in all operating groups.• Carried out facility risk assessments in residential compounds and implemented mitigation actions.Managed and coordinated transport fleet comprising of 26 drivers and 27 vehicles.• Developed transportation schedule to ensure timely and effective service.• Developed transportation reports on a monthly basis for review by facilities management.• Worked closely with the business units and security on transportation arrangements for VPs and above level personnel.• Worked on identifying or eliminating hazards and prevent injuries/accidents. As a part of this responsibility organized safety meetings, loss prevention observations, work place inspections and gap closures.• Conducted defensive driving training for all new drivers prior to commencement of their duties and subsequently refresher courses as required.• Monitored compliance with PSVMG and maintained documentation. • Monitored expenditures and assisted in preparing budget estimates for area of responsibility.• Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements. • Participated in continuous improvement programs, best practice development, benchmarking exercises and facility management activities.• Conducted orientation on transportation to new hires/non direct hires as required.• Trained as ‘Train the Trainer’ in the Smith System Defensive Driver Program.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2006 - Mar 2007

      • Prepared business correspondence• Attended progress meeting and recording minutes• Updated inspection reports• Maintained Critical Actions Database to track items to be actioned• Maintained office supplies• Worked on Info works (Document Management) • Prepared business correspondence• Attended progress meeting and recording minutes• Updated inspection reports• Maintained Critical Actions Database to track items to be actioned• Maintained office supplies• Worked on Info works (Document Management)

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Coordinator
      • Dec 2004 - Jul 2006

      • Generated and qualified all sales leads• Supported sales team• Handled customer enquiries• Liaised with customers and suppliers• Prepared quotations timely and effectively• Efficiently followed up on all quotations • Identified new opportunities for the sales team• Maintained customer database• Prepared contracts and updated contract list, renewal of contracts• Prepared tender documents• Generated sales reports and maintained sales pipeline • Generated and qualified all sales leads• Supported sales team• Handled customer enquiries• Liaised with customers and suppliers• Prepared quotations timely and effectively• Efficiently followed up on all quotations • Identified new opportunities for the sales team• Maintained customer database• Prepared contracts and updated contract list, renewal of contracts• Prepared tender documents• Generated sales reports and maintained sales pipeline

Education

  • Mahatma Gandhi University - St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
    BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application), Computer Science
    2000 - 2003
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University
    DECE (Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education), Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    2019 - 2020
  • MES Indian School, Doha - Qatar
    Higher Secondary., I
    1990 - 2000
  • Periyar University
    Master of Science - MS, Mathematics
    2021 - 2022

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