Resume

Saradia Raha

Email: saradia.raha@outlook.com |

Professional Summary

English Language teacher with more than 3 years of teaching experience in 4 different countries – Canada, China, Vietnam and India actively seeking an opportunity in the teaching industry to broaden and further develop my knowledge and experience as a language teacher

Skills

Effective Communication, Listening Skills, Training in second language education techniques, Presentation Skills, Body Language, Organized/ Goal oriented, Time Management, Cultural Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills, Mentoring, Flexible Work Schedule/Strict Deadlines  

Work History

Instructor     2016 – 2017 Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada

  • Conducted activities that targeted confidence, perception, vocabulary building, pronunciation, practice and grammar.
  • Constructed, organized and provided lesson plans that catered to the four areas of language learning – reading, writing, speaking and listening.
  • Assessed individual students grasp of grade-level appropriate English speaking and comprehensive abilities.
  • Provided language lesson plans that supported various learning-styles. ESL Instructor   2017 – 2018 International School of Qiushi, Kaifeng, China 
  • Developed curriculum, including lectures, reading materials, and tests; improved students’ classroom performance with one-on-one tutoring.
  • Assessed progress of students to ensure success of language program.
  • Introduced innovative lesson plans and teaching tools that increased student test scores both individually and collectively.
  • Prepared lesson plans and conducted activities that target confidence, perception, vocabulary building, pronunciation practice and grammar.
  • Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test student’s abilities. ESL/IELTS Instructor/Teacher trainer 2018 -2019 Jiahua Lianxiang Ltd, Xinjiang, China    
  • Being in charge of teaching and training IELTS for students as well as teachers including preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and classroom management.
  • Conducted Placement Tests in order to determine the most suitable classes for students.
  • Organized and arranging language and IELTS classes to reach the highest efficiency.
  • Supported for designing and developing teaching materials of the company.
  • Engaged in Marketing and demo classes at local public schools.
  • Evaluated students’ class work and their performance during the courses. ESL/IELTS Instructor/Teacher trainer 2019 – 2020 Viet My Group Bien Hoa, Vietnam  
  • Planned, prepared, and taught well developed lessons which enthused and inspired students, and promoted enjoyment of learning.
  • Effectively and appropriately differentiated instruction so as to meet all students’ learning styles with an appreciation for students’ learning differences.
  • Selected and sequenced appropriate materials, resources, and approaches according to the course/content area and audience of learners.
  • Assessed, tracked, and provided relevant and timely feedback on achievement (performance and growth) and developmental needs to students, academic, and other managers/colleagues.

Relevant Accomplishments

  • High Distinction in English, The University of New South Wales Educational Assessment Australia, International Assessment for Indian Schools (2007)
  • Best Speaker Award for UN Mock Parliament organized by Don Bosco School, Park Circus, India (2008)
  • Winner in Elocution competitions, Debate and Writing competitions organized by Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India (2009 – 2013)

 Volunteer Experiences

  • Summer Fun Program Coordinator, Kamloops Immigrant Services (Summer 2016)
  • Program Guide Developer for B.C TEAL Regional Conference (Fall 2016)
  • Tutor for The Writing Centre at Thompson Rivers University (2014 – 2015)
  • Promoting institutions’ ESL/IELTS training services by offering mini lesson in various public schools in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China (2018 – 2019)

 Academic Record

  • B.A. in Comparative Literature (Hons), (2013), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate degree (2016 – Present), Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada.