Grammar lessons with RMIT graduate and British Council certified trainer, with over seven years of successful teaching experience.

JACQUELINE's CV

ABOUT JACQUELINE
• An enthusiastic and conscientious teacher with an ability to tune in to students’ needs and interests.
• Over 6 years of teaching classroom experience in both primary and secondary schools.
• Proven capability of strong classroom management skills and delivering student-centred lessons.
• Effective communication skills with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, including the capability to liaise with parents, staff members and students.
• Expertise in both developing thorough and independent lesson plans and creatively incorporating materials and technology into lessons.
• Maintain continuing professional development in the area of teaching English to non-English speaking students training and curriculum.
• Demonstrated good IT skills and digital literacy.
• Monitor learner and assessment process and provide student learning support including reporting of students’ results.
• Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

August 2020 – Present Volunteer Tutor at Melbourne AMEP
• Conducting online group conversational classes twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Taking one on one ESL classes via Zoom for beginner level learners.
• Enabling learners develop their receptive and productive skills.
• Preparation of tutorial lessons using appropriate materials.
• Providing on the spot feedback including error correction
• Planning engaging and interactive online lessons
• Maintain records of tuition provided and timely reporting to the team.
• Remain up to date with VTS (Volunteer Tutor Scheme) programs.

March 2020 – Present Pristine Australia Migration (PAM)
• Delivery of IELTS/PTE online classes to overseas students.
• Preparation of lessons and learning resources as required.
• Monitor their progress and provide timely feedback.
• Writing blogs related to IELTS/PTE exam preparation.
• Making YouTube videos on IELTS/PTE.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (overseas- Kolkata, India)
Birla High School: Full time Classroom teacher and English Language teacher
Sep 2015 – Feb 2019 Responsibilities:
• Monitor the progress and overall development of learners from different age groups (primary education).
• Demonstrated creative and innovative teaching practices to provide rich learning opportunities for students.
• Hosted annual school events such as Sports Day and Annual Concert.
• IT co-ordinator including being responsible for developing and maintaining progress reports online.
• Conducted regular Parent-Teacher meetings and providing feedback and support to parents on a timely basis.
• Assisting students with individual needs with extra support after school hours, including helping them with their studies.
• Organised various curricular and co-curricular activities at school.
• Supervise and assist students with additional needs within the classroom environment.
• Editor of the annual school, including proof reading and selection of articles for the magazine

Agrasain Boys’ School: Full time Classroom teacher/English Language teacher
April 2012 – Sep 2015 Responsibilities:
• Management of individual student’s progress, assisting with learning and behaviour management of secondary school students.
• Liaise with the principal and parents about the students’ progress.
• Promote the well-being of the students at all times.
• Prepare a variety of lessons to grasp and engage students, including the use of digital tools like power point presentations, teaching via smartboards etc.
• Proven ability in dealing with students facing emotional, social and behavioural issues.
• Developing the receptive and productive skills of the learners and assessing their progress on a regular basis.

Private tutoring: Part time English Language and Literature tutor
April 2005 – Feb 2019 Responsibilities:
• Assisting and supporting students prepare for academic subjects in a fun and interactive way.
• Lessons delivered with primary focus on grammar, vocabulary and developing reading, writing, listening and reading skills.

CERTIFICATIONS
• 2020: Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages CELTA (Pass B grade) at RMIT English Worldwide, Melbourne

• 2019: Masterclass for IELTS Trainers by British Council, India
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (overseas- Kolkata, India)

• 2016: Masters in English
• 2012: Bachelor of Education
• 2010: Bachelor of Arts

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2012: Distinguished Achievement & Contribution to the B.Ed Department
• 2012: Cursive Writing Grade A- Certificate of Merit
• 2012: Windows & MS Office 2007- Competency Certificate
• 2010: Loreto College Alumnae Association Medal - All round Contribution to College life
• 2010: Dr. P.C. Ghosh Memorial Prize: Best History Student
• 2009: Loreto College Samagam (Annual Concert) - Committed support
• 2008: Proficiency in History- Certificate of Merit

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
• 2020: Action Research English Colloquium hosted by English Australia
• 2020: Networking Skills 101 Program- City of Sydney
• 2020: Understanding IELTS Reading and Writing- British Council (Future Learn)
• 2020: Teaching English Online- Cambridge Assessment English (Future Learn)
• 2020: IELTS Academic Masterclass- RMIT English Worldwide
• 2018: POCSO Act- Awareness workshop
• 2017: Enhancing your Role as a Teacher in the 21st Century School
• 2014: Enhancement of Listening and Speaking Skills
• 2014: Communication in the 21st Century Classroom
• 2012: The Dynamics of Values- UGC Sponsored National Seminar