Sandy Bansal is an experienced educator and IT professional seeking a leadership position. She has over 15 years of experience teaching various subjects including chemistry, math, science, and IT. She is skilled in areas such as curriculum development, budget management, and professional development. Currently she owns a party supplies business and teaches IT skills to students. She holds several certifications in areas like project management, Microsoft, Google, and TEFL.
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1. Sandy Bansal
Email: sandy.bansal@hotmail.com
Mobile: (0046) 734 14 83 00
Profile
I have achieved leadership competence: by promoting achievement; creating a shared vision; evaluating instructional practices; analysing
data in order to monitor progress and set goals; Managing and designing, guiding, and leading professional development; Managing the
budget; Evaluating progress of the training provided.
I have gained administrative competence by maintaining a safe learning environment; selecting, inducting, and evaluating staff; and
overseeing day-to-day operations of the company; Formulating and implementing programs, policies, and budgets in a manner that
improves the development prospects of each individual and promotes the professional development.
Education
Mar 2016 - Current - Cisco/ Networking
Nov 2013- current - Mölndal kommun - SFI
Apr 2016 Microsoft Certification 2010 (Distinction)
Apr 2016 Google Educator
Oct 2015 Project management Prince II (Pass)
Mar 2015 TEFL (Grade B)
Sept 2001 – June 2002
De Montfort University, Leicester
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (Distinction)
Feb 2001 – Apr 2001
Brockington College
7307 The Further & Adult Education Teachers’ Certificate – Stage 1
1995 – 1998 Kingston University
Bachelor of Chemistry and Computing, BSc. (Hons); (2:1)
3 A-Levels and 12 GCSE’s
Relevant Work Experience/Training
Aug 15- Current Director at Merreko & IT Consultant
I have started my own business in selling party supplies and decorations, party and event planning. I have created my own webpage and
now working on an app for both Android and Apple products. I have experienced many meetings and I have enjoyed networking with many
like-minded people.
I am also teaching students IT on different levels. I have taught basic skills to advanced skills from basic to advanced IT. I have also taught
students programming from Litebot, Scratch to Java.
I am introducing Raspberry Pie and Lego mindstorms.
Having my business in both the jobs i really enjoy has helped me to establish myself and help establish the students who are wanting the
extra challenge.
Aug 13 - March 16 IT Manager at Internationella Engelska Skolan, Gothenburg, Sweden
I was the Head of IT where I maintained and implemented information technology strategies by managing staff and students. I related to
excellent customer service with students, staff, parents and Suppliers
Responsible for both the software and the hardware of IT.
Daily tasks involve equipment is working & in excellent condition allowing both the students and the teachers to work.
Ensuring staff and students can access the internet and troubleshoot any IT issues.
Managing a good IT environment for both schools.
I have regular training sessions for staff and bring them up to date with IT for their professional development and what is required
for their daily tasks.
2. I manage the network and deal with any network issues.
I have the responsibility of controlling the budget and ensuring the inventory is updated on a regular basis.
I created, managed and trained where necessary very useful guides to staff and students.
I have created and developed professional relationship with external clients.
I work with students after school and during school with their Maths and Science problems. I promote STEM engaging students
to reach beyond their current potential and challenge themselves with problem solving and knowledge.
Aug 11 – June 2013 Math and Science teacher ICT Coordinator at Internationella Engelska Skolan, Gothenburg, Sweden
In the first year here, I taught science to grade 6. I taught Math too and focused more in this onto my second year here. In the second year
I was also more focused on my development of the ICT in IES Gothenburg. In the teaching roles I have done the following:
● Inspired learners and developed both science and math topics
● Used differentiation in my teaching, learning and assessing
● Listened and focused on each individual learner
● Marked classwork and homework; providing feedback continuously
● Planned time to suit learners and provided them with study halls or 1-2-1 help
● Graded appropriately according to Skolverket’s guidelines
● Planned and shared resources to help other members of staff
● Developed resources and sharing with staff
● Used the IES missions and values
In my ICT role:
● Created better teaching environments for the computer labs
● Developed and shared user guides for specific ICT knowledge
● Managed statistics and produced reports to understand the issues we have in IES Gothenburg
● Helped students and staff with ICT software and hardware
● Liaised with network providers and other external professionals for a better rapport
● Attended regular meetings with IES HQ
● Taught IT student choice and helping the learners create a website using XHTML, Javascript and basic IT
● Managed the ICT equipment
● Developed a strategic ICT infrastructure to help IESG for the future
● Provide advice for ICT
Aug 10 – July 11 Chemistry Teacher at Regent College, Leicester, UK
I was responsible for teaching chemistry to Level 2 and Level 3 students at KS4 & KS5. In this role I:
● Inspired students with my knowledge and passion for chemistry.
● Reinforced chemistry theory by conducting practical demonstrations of fundamental reactions
● Supervised learners while they completed complicated experiments, which allowed them to identify REDOX reactions
Dec 09 – July 11 ICT BTEC coordinator at Regent College, Leicester, UK
I managed the Level 1 – 3 ICT BTEC courses. In this position I:
● Monitored the consistency of data
● Ensured that regular internal verification of assignments and assessments was completed
● Chaired regular staff meetings for idea sharing and trouble shooting
● Linked with many professionals and colleagues to guarantee the course ran smoothly
June 02 – July 11 ICT Teacher at Regent College
I taught ICT at BTEC 1st GCE ICT Applied, A-Level and E-Quals. In this role I:
● Developed teaching strategies for learners between the ages of 16 – 19.
● Proactively worked for the benefit of my learners, to ensure they achieved marks between 90 – 100%.
● Managed the e-Quals course, guaranteeing the teachers were knowledgeable about the subject and supported them to produce
good quality schemes of work and lesson plans.
● Undertook continuous observation of my peers, to make sure they are delivering the lessons to the required standard and that
active learning is taking place.
● Trained and mentored PGCE students and certified that they were ready to be a teacher.
● Taught students with Level 1 capability modules in business which relate to ICT.
● Tutored the students 3 times a week to discuss key skills, general studies and any personal issues.
● Helped to write references for UCAS, guiding the students to the right universities and courses
● Developed the ICT department with my HoD on courses and resources that would benefit the whole department.
3. ● Qualified moderator with a good EDExel, moderating GCE ICT 3.
● Key member of a strong ICT team, which jumped from a band 4 to a band 2 of Ofsted inspection within 18 months. This included
many peer observations.
● Responsibility for identifying gifted & talented students. I run small activities/trip to motivate and encourage them to do better in
their studies. Eg: organised a trip for a group A-Level students to visit New York to see how ICT is used in the real world.
● Interviewed and selected potential new students for college.
● Part of the new staff employment committee –interviewing and selecting process for potential new staff for the college.
Sept 00 – June 02 Lecturer; Trainer at Leicester College
● Taught post 16 Key Skills.
● Liaised with the Key Skills coordinator to deliver training for staff. I taught Desktop Publishing (City & Guilds
Sept 99 – Sept 00 IT Trainer & support, & Tutor at Bhagini Centre, Leicester, UK
● Provide technical support and taught IT.
● Maintained and replenished all the computers, making sure they were Y2K compliant.
● Provided financial year to the manager for accounts.
● Trained the staff on all major MS packages.
● Developed a SQL database that facilitated the administration of the Centre.
● Developed a web page in HTML.
● Taught English and Math to children between the ages of 8 - 11 years, as part of an After School Club, where I made sure they
learn and develop their skills in a positive and fun way.
July 98 - Aug 99 Ground Transport Coordinator at London City Airport, London, UK
● Managed and controlled the Car Park Services, Taxi Services and Shuttle Buses. I managed 14 members of staff
● Created and managed a facile database to record and administer issues of transportation
● Developed training courses for use of the database and trained of key personnel.
● Attended and chaired a number of meetings with Councillors and MPs in London to discuss ongoing transportation issues.
● Co-ordinated transportation forum issues and performed daily routine checks of the terminals.
● Promoted to role of Customer Services Coordinator and in that role I produced statistical data for Customer Services.
● Built and maintained confidential and unique relationships with customers.
● Achieved a certificate in Customer Services.
Activities & Interests
● Enjoy travelling. Full clean driving license.
● Fluent in Punjabi.
● Currently learning Swedish
● Established good communication skills both written and verbal.
● Good organisational and time management skills.
● Enjoy challenges and working under pressure.
● Motivated towards career development. Determination to succeed.
● Hobbies such as hot yoga, spinning, walking and networking.
Personal
Email: sandy.bansal@hotmail.com Telephone-Home: 031-336 52 24;
Mobile: 0734 14 83 00
Home Address: Brännasvågän 37b, Mölndal, Göteborg 43133
Date of Birth: 25th October 1974 Nationality: British Sex: Female Marital Status: Married
References: Available on request