Vidhya Raghavan, English Language Instructor (ESL Teacher)

Vidhya Raghavan

English Language Instructor (ESL Teacher)

King Abdulaziz University / University of Jeddah

Lieu
Arabie Saoudite - Jeddah
Éducation
Master, Linguistics
Expérience
24 years, 2 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 2 Mois

English Language Instructor (ESL Teacher) à King Abdulaziz University / University of Jeddah
  • Arabie Saoudite - Jeddah
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2014

Responsibilities:

Assess learning needs through language evaluation.
Plan and develop ESL curriculum to include differentiated learning
Create a learning environment to ensure higher levels of learner engagement
Prepare evaluations to assess student comprehension of objectives
Deliver activity-based & learner-centred learning outcomes using multi-media
Develop assessments and test students for language proficiency
Evaluate student progress/achievement
Provide remediation initiatives for students
Make contributions in consultative committees and focus groups
Maintain student records

Contributions:

E-learning contributions: Contributed learning content such as quizzes, activities, learning point summaries, exam revision activities, PowerPoints, grammar revision etc. to flipedu.org - a website for students and teachers.
Graduate teacher development: Mentor new graduate teachers in lesson planning, classroom management and teaching methodologies.
Professional development: Presented topics to graduate trainee teachers, students, peers and senior academic staff.
Continuous improvement: Facilitated focus groups to improve workflow process and content for curriculum, administration and assessment delivery.
Academic Accreditation Committee (2019): Proofread documents for their quality initiative.
Student Service Unit activities: Taught yoga and power breathing to help students perform better in their studies.

English Language Instructor (ESL Teacher) à A'Sharqiyah University
  • Oman - Nizwa
  • septembre 2012 à juillet 2014

Assess learning needs through language evaluation.
Plan and develop ESL curriculum to include differentiated learning
Create a learning environment to ensure higher levels of learner engagement
Prepare evaluations to assess student comprehension of objectives
Deliver activity-based & learner-centred learning outcomes using multi-media
Develop assessments and test students for language proficiency
Evaluate student progress/achievement
Provide remediation initiatives for students
Make contributions in consultative committees and focus groups
Liaise with community members and engage in program promotion
Maintain student records

Business Instructor/ESL Teacher à Australian College of Kuwait
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • mars 2010 à mars 2012

Business Instructor:


Deliver lessons and assessments on business topics: Leadership, Recruitment, Selection, Induction, Manage People & Performance, Write Business Documents
Use multi-media creatively to enhance students understanding of business management
Prepare content and student handouts, class room activities and assessments etc.
Implement assessment activities and assess students’ assessment
Develop learning and teaching materials
Assess learners for competency in knowledge- - Identify learning gaps in the class room and supplement training resources
Assist students with study skills such as: exam skills, research skills, time management, memory techniques, speed reading and comprehension, critical thinking, note taking, presentation etc.
Develop and implement a handy induction document for overseas employees
Liaise with community members and engage in program promotion


ESL Teacher:

Assess learning needs through language evaluation.
Plan and develop curriculum to include differentiated learning
Create a learning environment to ensure higher levels of learner engagement
Prepare evaluations to assess student comprehension of objectives
Deliver activity-based & learner-centred learning outcomes using multi-media
Develop assessments and test students for language proficiency
Maintain student records
Evaluate student progress/achievement
Provide remediation initiatives for students

Dealer Manager: Sales & Marketing/Customer Service/Training à Telstra Corporation
  • Australie
  • juin 2001 à novembre 2008

Launch & deliver training initiatives into a portfolio of retail dealers worth over $20 million dollars in revenue
Deliver training for product, process & systems as well as soft skills such as cross selling, customer service, database management, generating new business opportunities to CEO's and business owners and dealership staff
Tailored and developed several induction programs which was delivered to Account Executives, Dealer Managers & Sales Managers; as well as hundreds of nationwide independents and 80 Good Guys nationwide retail outlets
Conduct coaching and on the job retail training initiatives
Consult with National Sales Manager, J.B.Hi-Fi in implementing a national roll out for sales training for 90 stores
Conduct extensive research and develop a training pack on selling Next G browser packs which was launched across thousands of retail outlets such Telstra Shops, Independent Dealers, Retravision, Good Guys, LET, J.B. Hi-Fi
Train Account Managers & Dealer Managers on "Easy Ways to Sell Datapacks" resulting in 20% lift in sales within 2 months
Contribute to online content to L.A. - a multi-million dollar e-learn project launched across thousands of Telstra outlets
Consult with external vendors and training providers - Talent2, in building learning content
Invited by Proactive One management to deliver leadership training programs for Sales Managers such as "Thinking Efficiently For Mangers" & "Maximise Opportunities Out Of Problems"

Teleconsultant à CUC Australasia
  • Australie
  • juin 1995 à mai 1998

Sales, marketing and customer service

Éducation

Master, Linguistics
  • à Monash University
  • mars 1998

Subjects studied: Japanese Sociolinguistics Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language Japanese Literary Analysis Japanese Language and Society Advanced Topics in Japanese Culture Japanese Economics Advanced Japanese Postgraduate Expression

Diplôme supérieur, Business Administration
  • à Bangalore University
  • juin 1991
Baccalauréat, English Literature
  • à Bangalore University
  • avril 1985

English Literature Psychology Sociology

Specialties & Skills

E learning
Teaching English
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Digital Marketing
remote teaching
Differentiated learning
ESL Teaching
Classroom management
Curriculum Development
Gamified learning
M-learning
E-learning content
Adult education
Blockchain technology - Education
Problem Solution Learning
Delivering workshops
Lesson planning
Total Physical Response
Blackboard
Continuous improvement
Vocational Training
Multi-media in language learning
Report writing

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Hindi
Moyen
Japonais
Débutant

Formation et Diplômes

CELTA (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2011

Loisirs

  • Travelling, reading, music
    1998 - Won the Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship to go to Japan.