SOMA CHAUDHURY
Educator - English at Global Indian International School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Cambridge Extended English Course
Cambridge Assessment International EducationOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified CLSP Tutor
Cambridge Assessment International EducationMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Apple Teacher
AppleJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Customer Service Training
Employment OntarioJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified First Aid & CPR
Canadian Red CrossJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills DevelopmentJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Examiner for Quality Management
IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality AwardJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Indian International School
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Educator - English
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Global Indian International School
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Educator - English
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2020
• • English (Language & Literature) Teacher to Middle & High School students. (Cambridge, ICSE & CBSE curricula) • Extend Pastoral care to ensure all students are able to thrive and engage in both academic and vocational learning to achieve above and beyond their highest potential whilst developing personal skills. • Teach students according to their educational needs, including the appropriate setting and marking of work. • Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students whilst keeping electronic records as required. • Make Exam papers for relevant grades, check & grade the answer scripts. • Create worksheets, Mark and grade students' work, enabling written/verbal and diagnostic feedback • Contribute to reports and references relating to individual students • Create Annual Curriculum Plan & Lesson plans for the Academic Year. • Prepare and teach tailored lessons for students whose native languages and English-speaking abilities are varied (ESL & EAL) • Ensure a high-quality learning experience for students, which meets internal and external quality standards, by inculcating various devices, viz. quiz, dramatics, technology (various apps on iPad), • Have been Form Tutor to Grade 7, Grade 8 & Grade 10. • Experienced in Primary school teaching • Conduct Debate club and Speech & Drama classes as CCA Show less
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CSC ( Toronto 2015 - Pan Am Parapan Am Games) (On Contract)
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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Executive Assistant - Logistics
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
• Design, build and format documents/presentations containing highly complex information to facilitate ease of understanding and ease of use. • Collaborate/Coordinate/plan/schedules special events, meetings and conferences; prepare agendas and related documentation; coordinate work with other departments and organizations. • Prepare sensitive and highly confidential information on an ongoing basis • Go on regular site visits to clients and other services. • Work closely with the Manager the Corporate Secretary in planning and facilitating board meetings • Build, nurture, and foster relationships with internal and external partners Show less
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Transdev York-BRT (On - Contract)
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Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
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Maintenance & Training Administrator
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
• Assist with oversight of office functions, records maintenance and facilities • Training working groups and meeting support activities. • Support the program manager and activity lead to resolve issues. • Support training information technology, and logistics activities. • Support training planning, preparation, and delivery. • Assist with preparation of reports, metrics, certifications, and other administrative documentation. • Assist with oversight of office functions, records maintenance and facilities • Training working groups and meeting support activities. • Support the program manager and activity lead to resolve issues. • Support training information technology, and logistics activities. • Support training planning, preparation, and delivery. • Assist with preparation of reports, metrics, certifications, and other administrative documentation.
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Newcomer Centre of Peel, Mississauga,ON
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Administrative Assistant - Volunteer
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms • Develop and maintain a filing system • Get used to a new country’s policies, learn various systems including Payroll. • Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms • Develop and maintain a filing system • Get used to a new country’s policies, learn various systems including Payroll.
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Tokyo Meisei University
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Tokyo, Japan
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ESL Instructor / Lecturer
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2012
• Create lesson plans to improve the English reading, writing and speaking skills of students of diverse ages and backgrounds. • Prepare tailored lessons for students whose native languages and English-speaking abilities are varied. • Develop students' abilities to read textbooks and write essays in English. • Help students learn English grammar, pronunciation and conversational skills. • Prepare classroom and community activities to enhance learning in real life situations. • Create lesson plans to improve the English reading, writing and speaking skills of students of diverse ages and backgrounds. • Prepare tailored lessons for students whose native languages and English-speaking abilities are varied. • Develop students' abilities to read textbooks and write essays in English. • Help students learn English grammar, pronunciation and conversational skills. • Prepare classroom and community activities to enhance learning in real life situations.
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Berkeley House Language Center
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Japan
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business English & ESL Instructor
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Jul 2005 - Feb 2007
• • Teach English to adults whose first or main language is not English. • Create lesson plans to improve the English reading, writing and speaking skills of students of diverse ages (both chronological & business professionals) and backgrounds. • Handle classes for corporate and Ministry level executives (Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Forests & Fisheries, Tokyo). • Engage with employers to develop learner employability skills, ensuring work related learning experiences are at the core of the curriculum • Prepare tailored lessons for students whose native languages and English-speaking abilities are varied. • Help students learn English grammar, pronunciation and conversational skills. • Prepare classroom and community activities to enhance learning in real life situations. Show less
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Flip Flap Co. Ltd
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Tokyo, Japan
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Training And Development Coordinator - Languages
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Jun 2002 - Mar 2005
• Communicate with managers to identify English Language training needs and map out development plans for teams and individuals. • Identify equipment and educational material requirements for each language project. • Responsible for managing, designing, developing, coordinating and conducting all English Language training programmes • Use surveys or employee interviews to assess English Language training needs, review new training materials and design manuals or online components. • Use various training methods, including on-the-job coaching, mentorship programs and e-learning to support different projects, like management training and soft-skills development of the employees. • Think of and design engaging ways to train the employees, viz. client role-playing exercises or outdoor activities. Show less
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The British Institutes
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Kolkata, India
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English Language Instructor
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Jan 2000 - Nov 2001
• Teach English to adults and children whose first or main language is not English. • Create lesson plans to improve the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing • Use a range of course books and materials, plus a variety of audio-visual aids, to encourage students to communicate with each other using the structures and vocabulary they've learnt • Strong emphasis on dialogue and role-playing, • Structure lessons with formal exercises, language games and literature. Show less
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M.P.Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
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India
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 1998 - Oct 1999
• English (Language & Literature) Teacher to Middle & High School students. (Cambridge, ICSE & CBSE curricula) • Extend Pastoral care to ensure all students are able to thrive and engage in both academic and vocational learning to achieve above and beyond their highest potential whilst developing personal skills. • Teach students according to their educational needs, including the appropriate setting and marking of work. • Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students whilst keeping electronic records as required. • Make Exam papers for relevant grades, check & grade the answer scripts. • Create worksheets, Mark and grade students' work, enabling written/verbal and diagnostic feedback • Contribute to reports and references relating to individual students • Create Annual Curriculum Plan & Lesson plans for the Academic Year. • Prepare and teach tailored lessons for students whose native languages and English-speaking abilities are varied (ESL & EAL) Show less
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Education
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University of Calcutta
Master of Arts (M.A.), Linguistcs -
Birla College of Science & Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), English, Philosophy, Mental Hygiene -
Scottish Church College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters -
NIIT Technologies Ltd. Calcutta
Web Centric Curriculum - MS Windows & Office, PAT, SQL, JAVA