1. Kamala Jagannathan
179 Tilden Way Home: 410-956-6728
Edgewater, MD 21037 Cell: 443-223-5002
Kamala___jagannathan@yahoo.com
Career Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator with extensive global experience in teaching Chemistry,
Advanced Placement Chemistry and Organic Chemistry for High School with limited experience in teaching Math
and Physics in US and abroad. Extensive knowledge of education system and educational testing standards.
Education
 2008 participated in the National board certification process and submitted all the portfolios and earned 6
college credits.
 2003 Resident teacher program conducted by the Howard University.
Passed Praxis 1 and Praxis 2 the teacher certification exams for teaching in Maryland in 2003 May.
 1982 Bachelor of Education, St Ann's college of Education, Osmania University, India
 1983 Masters in Education, Annamalai University, India
 1973 Masters in Chemistry, University of Mumbai, India
 1971 Bachelors in Chemistry, University of Mumbai, India
Certifications:
1. Technology
 SLC (smaller learning community) Teacher Technology institute(TTI)
 Introduction to Google Docs
 Google Class Folder – Advanced Google Docs
 Introduction to Google Class Room
 Apple IWork’s: Keynote ( iPad version ofPowerPoint)
 Discovery Education: Maximizing Student Engagement
 Staff Portal training: Staff portal is a rich collection ofsystems and resources for educators.
2. NBCT (National Board Certification for Teachers)
 Seven sessions ofNBCT -- full candidate support. Received a certificate for all sessions.
3. Teaching Techniques
 Introduction to Performance Matters which is a portal containing details of the performance of
students in various competitive tests like HSA(High School assessments) and SAT(Scholastic Aptitude
Test)
 Advanced Placement Biology & Chemistry Mid-term exam Item Writers
 SIOP (sheltered instruction observation protocol ) Training for Teachers to facilitate differentiated
learning.
 Advanced Placement Instructional Planning & Free Response
 Clear Expectations & Academic Rigor
Experience ( US)
 Instructor Science, 08/2003 - 09/2015
 Bladensburg High School - Bladensburg, MD, USA.

2. 12 years teaching experience in the US on various subjects such as AP Chemistry, Chemistry Honors,
Algebra, Physics, Integrated Science,etc.to high school students
Student development
 Taught AP Chemistry from 2005 -2008 in Bladensburg High School Maryland .The very first year yielded a
pass percentage of 20%.This was because of the individualized differentiated instruction that was done by
mentoring promising students outside school hours.
 Was a part of the team of teachers who conducted a countywide AP Chemistry reviewsession in May 2006
 Was one of the team members tasked to create the mid-term exam paper for PG County, MD in the year 2007.
Innovative technology
 Implemented the RAFT (Role, Audience ,Format and Topic) strategy of teaching Science by having students
assume the role of an electron.
 Used the flipped method of teaching classes by posting Podcasts of new lesson on a website called Edmodo where
all students could watch the podcast and get ready for a newlesson next day.
 Used various technology strategies like paper slides (students working in groups of 3) to prepare a video
presentation of the topic, Educreations (an App using which students can write and read and record a topic),
IMovie where students make a movie on the topic.
 Even quizzes were made interesting by having them take online quizzes. (Padlet and Kahoot.it)
 Online treasure hunts fostered the spirit of inquiry and curiosity among the kids.
Collaborative subject matter expertise
 Chemistry Collaborative meeting convener – 2012 to 14
 Shared some of the podcasts and paper slides with team members and thus use of technology became
widespread in the department. Sometimes paper slides were used as a test grade and since it was a favorite
among students it led to an increase in the passing rate by at least 20%
Experience (India)
Classroom Teacher, 06/1982 - 11/2002
The Hyderabad Public school (HPS) - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
HPS is ranked among the top ten schools across India with an emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum.
Student development
 Started teaching Math and physics for grades 6-8 in 1982 and transitionedto teachingHigh School
Chemistryfrom 1983 mainly to grades 10-12th
.
 Taught 11th
and 12th
grade Chemistry (Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry) with special emphasis
on the ISC (Indian School Certificate) syllabus as well as the syllabus for competitive Entrance Exams like
IIT (Indian Institute of technology).Specialized tutoring was given to interested students who wanted to test
for IIT entrance. As a result on an average about 10% of the students secured admissions in well renowned
engineering colleges like IITevery year.
 Taught 10th grade students for the ICSE examination. : I.C.S.E. stands for Indian Certificate of Secondary
Education. It is an examination that is conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate
Examinations for Grade X.

3. Academic Excellence
 Audio visual techniques were used to teach most concepts. Wherever possible students were actually
shown the models that we are talking about .Students would also listen to lectures from famous
professors about the topic at hand.
 Students practiced Close Reading strategies and were asked to take turns and read in class.
 Wherever possible Science labs were conducted.
 The 11th
and 12th
grade students had regular weekly labs of 3 periods (Approximately 3 hours)
 Regular annual Science fairs were conducted where important Chemistry demos were set up at various
stalls with students conducting the demos like vanishing ink, color changes by indicators, Electrolysis of
water and such like.
Collaborative Subject matter development/expertise
 Conducted Chemistry workshop for all teachers in Hyderabad, India while teaching in The Hyderabad
Public School, Hyderabad, India.
 Appointed as examiner to evaluate the ISC (Indian School Certificate) papers in the years 1999 and 2000.
 Acting chairperson of Chemistry department of Hyderabad Public School in the year 2001-2002