English Teacher
MARIA CHRISTY BETHALINA
Passionate, hardworking & detail-oriented professional targeting English Teaching assignments in the Education industry
PROFILE SUMMARY
� Result-driven professional with an experience of 6 years and currently working as Faculty in Edwise International, Chennai
� Experience of facilitating / coaching students by using interactive discussions and ha nds-on approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects
� Proven success in working in collaboration with senior management, to manage & develop effective organisational systems and long-term strategy with respect to its sustainability
� Skilled in deploying various methodologies to analyse as well as initiate modifications to different courses and enable students to have diverse and global path for continued lifelong learning
� Actively engaged in supervising & managing operational planning & development, and directing the day-to-day academic & associated operations
� An effective communicator with excellent written & verbal communication skills and strong analytical, problem-solving & organizational capabilities; possess a flexible & detail-oriented attitude
The wealth of expertise entails:
~Teaching & Tutoring ~ Educational Assessments ~ Classroom Presentations
~ Students Management ~ Curriculum Development ~ Learner Assessment
~ Supervision & Guidance ~ Classroom Management & Discipline ~ Student Counselling
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edwise International, Chennai as Faculty Since Jun�13
Key Result Areas:
� Evaluating curriculum, teaching methods & programs to determine their effectiveness and efficiency,
� Teaching & making the monthly syllabus break-up and planning for its implementation
� Instructing the students through lectures, discussions & demonstrations in IELTS, TOEFL and PTE, thereby recognizing, respecting & nurturing their creative potential
� Responding to the queries in a spontaneous manner, also counselling students and grooming them to attain their goal; keeping the students up to date with curriculum changes and assessment methods
� Ensuring continuous study & revision of curriculum guides and courses of study; ensuring that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on scholar outcomes
� Interacting & collaborating with students, parents, and the community to build an environment that maximizes student learning, academic performance, and social growth
� Framing training objectives based on training needs after assessment of gap between skills already available & desired; conducting theoretical training programmes to enhance knowledge & skills
� Fostering success of all students by facilitating development, communication, implementation and evaluation of shared vision of learning that reflects excellence
� Organising small group & individual activities based on differentiated learning needs
� Administering one-on-one tutoring for new users in IELTS, TOEFL and PTE
� Registering students for IELTS, TOEFL and PTE examinations
� Receiving high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
� Earning positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
� Managing PTE / IELTS inquiry and updating the VUE applications
� Assisting the candidates with Technical and Non-Technical issues by contacting Pearson
� Offering services to Non-Edwise Students and making them meet the counselors
Highlights:
� Established & enforced rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students
� Taught Creative Writing to a diverse class of 20 students
� Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 29 students
� Improved standardized tests scores by 17% in a six month period
� Led 15 students to improve test scores by more than 50% during the 2013-2014 academic year
� Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
� Managed classes of up to 35 students
� Delivered training modules to various teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program
� Completed trainings on-time and under-budget
� Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
� Implemented student discipline measures and decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%
Dell International, Chennai as Senior Representative Mar�12 � Oct�12
Key Result Areas:
� Maintained record of customer payments a daily basis
� Administered all collections according to required policies and procedures
� Managed all outstanding balances for client payments and reconcile all invoices for accounts receivables
� Maintained reports for all quality scores and required workflow to improve the process
Vayana India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Front Desk Executive May�11 � Mar�12
Key Result Areas:
� Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone/in person request for information
� Administered all media and public relations inquiries
� Rendered services as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building
� Worked in collaboration with other internal departments such as Finance & HR for smoother functions
� Supervised local purchase, maintenance contracts, petty cash transactions & employee reimbursement
� Organizing conferences & team get-together
� Rendered services as Incharge of International Travel and Hotel bookings
� Liaised with the HR team, Finance Manager and the CEO
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
� CAMBRIDGE CELTA CERTIFICATE � Nov�17
� Certified Test Administrator from Pearson VUE in Jul�16
� Participated in PTE TTT - Teacher Training conducted by Pearson, Chennai in Mar�15
� Completed IELTS Train the Trainer course from the British Council, Chennai in Aug�14
ACADEMIC DETAILS
� B.Sc. in Electronic Science from Mar Gregorios College, Chennai in 2010
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
� Participated & won prizes in classical dance & music competitions held at District level
� Rendered services as Prefect in College during 2008-2009
� Won second prize in Electronic Science at University Examination
� Scored Band 7 in IELTS � 2011
� Contributed as Captain of School Volleyball Team in 2005-2006
� Received provincial level certificate in Tamil Creative Writing
� Organised conferences & team get-togethers
IT SKILLS
� MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
� Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 4th January 1990
Languages Known: Tamil, English & French
Mailing Address: No. 11/21, Inner Circular Road, Kilpauk Garden Colony, Kilpauk, Chennai- 600010
REFERENCES
Mrs. Vaithegi Padman Mr. Meenakshi Sundaram
Edwise International Dell International - Chennai
Office: ------------1 Tel: +91 -------------
Email: ------------ Email:------------
MARIA CHRISTY BETHALINA
Passionate, hardworking & detail-oriented professional targeting English Teaching assignments in the Education industry
PROFILE SUMMARY
� Result-driven professional with an experience of 6 years and currently working as Faculty in Edwise International, Chennai
� Experience of facilitating / coaching students by using interactive discussions and ha nds-on approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects
� Proven success in working in collaboration with senior management, to manage & develop effective organisational systems and long-term strategy with respect to its sustainability
� Skilled in deploying various methodologies to analyse as well as initiate modifications to different courses and enable students to have diverse and global path for continued lifelong learning
� Actively engaged in supervising & managing operational planning & development, and directing the day-to-day academic & associated operations
� An effective communicator with excellent written & verbal communication skills and strong analytical, problem-solving & organizational capabilities; possess a flexible & detail-oriented attitude
The wealth of expertise entails:
~Teaching & Tutoring ~ Educational Assessments ~ Classroom Presentations
~ Students Management ~ Curriculum Development ~ Learner Assessment
~ Supervision & Guidance ~ Classroom Management & Discipline ~ Student Counselling
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edwise International, Chennai as Faculty Since Jun�13
Key Result Areas:
� Evaluating curriculum, teaching methods & programs to determine their effectiveness and efficiency,
� Teaching & making the monthly syllabus break-up and planning for its implementation
� Instructing the students through lectures, discussions & demonstrations in IELTS, TOEFL and PTE, thereby recognizing, respecting & nurturing their creative potential
� Responding to the queries in a spontaneous manner, also counselling students and grooming them to attain their goal; keeping the students up to date with curriculum changes and assessment methods
� Ensuring continuous study & revision of curriculum guides and courses of study; ensuring that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on scholar outcomes
� Interacting & collaborating with students, parents, and the community to build an environment that maximizes student learning, academic performance, and social growth
� Framing training objectives based on training needs after assessment of gap between skills already available & desired; conducting theoretical training programmes to enhance knowledge & skills
� Fostering success of all students by facilitating development, communication, implementation and evaluation of shared vision of learning that reflects excellence
� Organising small group & individual activities based on differentiated learning needs
� Administering one-on-one tutoring for new users in IELTS, TOEFL and PTE
� Registering students for IELTS, TOEFL and PTE examinations
� Receiving high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
� Earning positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
� Managing PTE / IELTS inquiry and updating the VUE applications
� Assisting the candidates with Technical and Non-Technical issues by contacting Pearson
� Offering services to Non-Edwise Students and making them meet the counselors
Highlights:
� Established & enforced rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students
� Taught Creative Writing to a diverse class of 20 students
� Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 29 students
� Improved standardized tests scores by 17% in a six month period
� Led 15 students to improve test scores by more than 50% during the 2013-2014 academic year
� Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
� Managed classes of up to 35 students
� Delivered training modules to various teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program
� Completed trainings on-time and under-budget
� Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
� Implemented student discipline measures and decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%
Dell International, Chennai as Senior Representative Mar�12 � Oct�12
Key Result Areas:
� Maintained record of customer payments a daily basis
� Administered all collections according to required policies and procedures
� Managed all outstanding balances for client payments and reconcile all invoices for accounts receivables
� Maintained reports for all quality scores and required workflow to improve the process
Vayana India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Front Desk Executive May�11 � Mar�12
Key Result Areas:
� Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone/in person request for information
� Administered all media and public relations inquiries
� Rendered services as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building
� Worked in collaboration with other internal departments such as Finance & HR for smoother functions
� Supervised local purchase, maintenance contracts, petty cash transactions & employee reimbursement
� Organizing conferences & team get-together
� Rendered services as Incharge of International Travel and Hotel bookings
� Liaised with the HR team, Finance Manager and the CEO
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
� CAMBRIDGE CELTA CERTIFICATE � Nov�17
� Certified Test Administrator from Pearson VUE in Jul�16
� Participated in PTE TTT - Teacher Training conducted by Pearson, Chennai in Mar�15
� Completed IELTS Train the Trainer course from the British Council, Chennai in Aug�14
ACADEMIC DETAILS
� B.Sc. in Electronic Science from Mar Gregorios College, Chennai in 2010
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
� Participated & won prizes in classical dance & music competitions held at District level
� Rendered services as Prefect in College during 2008-2009
� Won second prize in Electronic Science at University Examination
� Scored Band 7 in IELTS � 2011
� Contributed as Captain of School Volleyball Team in 2005-2006
� Received provincial level certificate in Tamil Creative Writing
� Organised conferences & team get-togethers
IT SKILLS
� MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
� Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 4th January 1990
Languages Known: Tamil, English & French
Mailing Address: No. 11/21, Inner Circular Road, Kilpauk Garden Colony, Kilpauk, Chennai- 600010
REFERENCES
Mrs. Vaithegi Padman Mr. Meenakshi Sundaram
Edwise International Dell International - Chennai
Office: ------------1 Tel: +91 -------------
Email: ------------ Email:------------