Shuchi Kalra
Summary
Dependable teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Hope International School
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans focusing on history and geography.
- Established and maintained an environment conducive to learning and inquiry.
- Provided students with individualized instruction and support.
Special Education Assistant
Japanese Public Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Assist teacher with classroom management, lesson planning and grading
- Teach lessons and assist special needs students to help them achieve learning goals
- Develop meaningful teacher-student relationships.
STEAM, Kindergarten & Elementary Homeroom Teacher
Kohana International School
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems maximise potential and improve grades
- Worked collaboratively to support student independence, empowerment, and learning
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills
- Assigned homework and quizzes to gauge performance of students
- Coached and mentored junior team members, regularly assessing knowledge and skills gaps and implementing corrective action.
ALT, Eikaiwa and Substitute Teacher
Various Institutions
04.1998 - 02.2020
- Various institutions in Japan including Kodansha Little English School, Grace International Learning Centre, Seiha English school, Kumon Center and St Maur's International Yokohama
- Private Tutor
FinCrime Associate/Sales Manager/Client Manager
HSBC Bank
03.2006 - 07.2016
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer portfolios and financial needs and identify opportunities to fulfill customer needs
- Demonstrated professionalism and effective communication in challenging situations to fulfill customer requirements
- Orchestrated and executed marketing events, actively monitored client portfolios, and facilitated cross-selling and referrals.
Education
TESOL -
International TEFL Organization
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
Punjab University India
Master of Arts - Economics
Punjab University
Bachelor of Education -
MDU
Master of Arts - Education
Asian College of Teachers
03.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Classroom management
- Program development and management
- Technology integration
- Student testing
- EYFS curriculum development
- Special education
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Cambridge English:- Preparing your students online for speaking papers
- Cambridge :- What makes for a positive learning environment? Optimizing learning both at home and in school
- Cambridge :- Warmer activities for the socially distanced classroom
- Cambridge :- Assessing Writing - Introducing new Teacher Guides for the Assessment of Writing for B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced
- Cambridge :- Will we be in class? Planning for any situations
- Cambridge :- A sense of purpose: How exam preparation helps with goal setting, and motivating learners to fulfill their potential
- Cambridge :- Take the stress out of lesson planning with weekly
- Cambridge :- Optimizing learner success through differentiation
- Cambridge :- Helping learners build their social and emotional foundation for the year ahead
- Cambridge :- Minecraft Join the adventure with Cambridge
- CPD Certification to work with students with Special Educational Needs
- Teaching Reading with Phonics
- Certified to support children with difficulties in reading and writing
Languages
Japanese
Hindi
Additional Information
- Visa Status, Permanent Resident
- Sept 2023-present, Special Education Assistant at Japanese Public Elementary School
References
- Maria Eugenia, Academic Tutor, Kohana International School, maria.koise042gmail.com
- Rhyncels Mae Besa, Events coordinator and homeroom teacher, Kohana International School, rhyncelsmae@gmail.com
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Hope International School
03.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Japanese Public Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
STEAM, Kindergarten & Elementary Homeroom Teacher
Kohana International School
03.2020 - 08.2023
FinCrime Associate/Sales Manager/Client Manager
HSBC Bank
03.2006 - 07.2016
ALT, Eikaiwa and Substitute Teacher
Various Institutions
04.1998 - 02.2020
TESOL -
International TEFL Organization
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
Punjab University India
Master of Arts - Economics
Punjab University
Bachelor of Education -
MDU
Master of Arts - Education
Asian College of Teachers
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