About Richa
Hi everyone! My name is Richa and I am a Geographer and an educator for the past 9 years, I am a voracious reader, explorer, and photographer. When I am not teaching at my present International school, you'll find me traveling to different parts of the world and collecting rocks. I have a varied experience in the field of education, across boards and grades - right from Grade 6 to graduation level. I am the Learning Leader for Humanities in my school in Mumbai. I have done my Masters in Geography and completed my bachelor's in Education with Geography as a specialization. I have also completed my CAT 1 training in IB Geography and Cat 2 in IGCSE Geography. I have completed three certificate courses from National Geographic Education. I have also received training in Child Protection and Diversity and Inclusion.
Teaching Experience
Geography Teacher
- HOD Humanities, Geography teacher for IB, IGCSE, and KS3, MUN coordinator
Geography Tutor
- KS3, MYP, IGCSE, and IB private tutor for Geography
Geography Teacher
- Geography teacher for Grades 11 and 12 (HSC board) Examiner for HSC Board Geography
Co-Founder
- A startup founded by me and my husband to promote sustainable
- living
Guest Lecturer
- Guest lecturer for SYBMS Environmental Management Developed and delivered courses for ‘Disaster Management’, ‘Global Warming and Climate Change
Academic Facilitator for Geography
- Geography Teacher for MYP Geography
Subject Matter Expert for Social Studies
- SME for Geography, History, Civics, and Political Science content developer and editor for educational storyboards catering to various Indian boards like ICSE, CBSE, SSC, Assam board, Haryana Board, etc Quality Assurance and VoiceOver for educational videos
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
Bachelors in Education with a Specialization in Geography and English
Oriental College of Education, Mumbai, India
Masters in Geography
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, india
Bachelor of Arts in Geography with a specialization in Contemporary Environmental Issues and Geography of the Third World
Sathaye College, Mumbai, India
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | IB DP | SLHL | Extended EssayInternal Assessment | Qualified Tutor |
Geography
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
Geography is something that I live and breathe. Most adults that I have met tell me that Geography was either very boring or extremely hard for them to grasp when they were at school. I want to change that perspective for my students. I take a very creative and dynamic approach to teach Geography. I believe that when students start to relate Geographical concepts to their real-life experiences, they start enjoying the subject even more. I think of myself as a facilitator and guide rather than a traditional teacher. I aim to spark interest and curiosity in students' minds and help them to explore the world around them using a multidimensional, geographical perspective.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I generally start off by getting to know the student better - their background, their hobbies, their travel stories, their idea about Geography as a subject. I believe in personalizing the experience of the student as it helps build a rapport between the tutor and the student and goes a long way in enabling the student to learn more meaningfully.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments