VEENA JORDAN SREE
Science, Math & ESL Teacher | Instructional Designer
Minami-Alps,Yamanashi
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration,
professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile
education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.
Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and
online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
ESL Teacher
Interac Network
Tokyo
03.2023 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
Online/Remote ESL Tutor
Freelance
Tokyo
06.2020 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Curriculum Developer & Instructional Designer
Byju's App
Mumbai
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Science, English, and Math.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Science, Math, & English.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives
Content Expert
Hello English App
Jaipur
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Proved track record of managing, selling and developing relationships with strategic merchants.
- Assisted company administrators with accessing and viewing available reports.
- Deployed meticulous organization skills by assisting in coordination of client deliverables.
- Sharpened skills by obtaining required continuing education credits and attending training to keep updated on legislative and industry changes.
- Worked with products, oversaw revenue management and facilitated outreach to key stakeholders, helping drive business.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
- Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Science Teacher
UC International School
Shanghai, 02
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines
- Drawing up suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers
- Establishing classroom, lab, and field trip rules and regulations and ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them
- Setting up demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while they conduct experiments
- Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling
- Grading papers, updating records, and handling various administrative tasks
- Creating an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and voicing concerns
- Assisting with the recruitment and training of all new teachers and providing support to student teachers
- Participating in other school activities and regularly communicating with parents
- Ensuring all permission slips are signed in a timely manner and acting as a field trip chaperone when required.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
Science Teacher
Blue Ribbon International School
Shanghai
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines
- Drawing up suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Establishing classroom, lab, and field trip rules and regulations and ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them
- Setting up demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while they conduct experiments
- Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling
- Grading papers, updating records, and handling various administrative tasks.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Science Teacher
Nanning No.2 High School
Nanning
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines
- Drawing up suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers
- Establishing classroom, lab, and field trip rules and regulations and ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them
- Setting up demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while they conduct experiments
- Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling
- Grading papers, updating records, and handling various administrative tasks.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
ESL Teacher
New Epoch School
Weifang
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducting activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies
- Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English
- Motivating students and using humor to induce a pleasant learning environment
- Maximizing students’ talk time through oral tests and presentations
- Displaying excellent classroom management
- Keeping accurate records of student performance.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
IELTS & TOEFL Trainer
Marian Engineering College
Trivandrum
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results.
- Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules.
- Learned and assimilated changing information regarding enrollment, course content and admissions requirements quickly and efficiently.
- Managed diverse groups of students by teaching language acquisition in dynamic academic lessons and closely monitoring progress.
- Conducted student progress reviews and provided individual feedback for each student on strengths and weaknesses.
- Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results
- Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules
- Multitasked and prioritized student assignments to meet strict deadlines and last-minute requests
- Learned and assimilated changing information regarding enrollment, course content and admissions requirements quickly and efficiently
English Teacher
Navajeevan School
Trivandrum
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Teach basic English skills including reading, writing, and speaking
- Compose lesson plans in order to successfully incorporate the full duration of each lesson
- Execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content
- Engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere
- Instruct students about the structure and content of the English language
- Teach students the spelling of words, and their meanings
- Emphasize the rules of composition, grammar and sentence construction
- Teach students the correct pronunciation of words
- Teach students to think critically when studying literature and poetry
- Teach students to analyze and question media reports, advertisements, and news reports.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT Instructor
Bghud Training Centre
Trivandrum
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Training IELTS students to acquire their respective scores and develop excellent service
- Excellent knowledge on subject assigned to teach and ensure students' participation
- Understand all areas of course syllabus provided and self updating on latest exam trends
- Use various skills of teaching to engage students to achieve expected results
- Ability to communicate effectively with students of all age groups and social backgrounds
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests.
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests.
- Evaluated student strengths and weaknesses and maintained confidential log of improvements.
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests
- Evaluated student strengths and weaknesses and maintained confidential log of improvements
- Communicated with parents, students and teachers on methods and strategies that proved successful
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated with parents, students and teachers on methods and strategies that proved successful.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Education
Teaching Certification Program -
Moreland University
USA 05.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
India 05.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - English
Bharathiar University
India 05.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SMU University
India 05.2012 - 06.2016
B.Tech - Biotechnology
University of Kerala
India 05.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignELearning ModulesLearning ManagementContent DevelopmentQuality AssessmentTraining and Development
Customized training
Structured training manuals
Curriculum design
Talent development
Course planning
Instructional presentations
Performance monitoring
Course management
Student plans
Learning strategies
Training program development
Certification
Awaiting Teacher Certification from Department of Education, Washington DC.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Interac Network
03.2023 - Current
Curriculum Developer & Instructional Designer
Byju's App
07.2022 - 02.2023
Teaching Certification Program -
Moreland University
05.2021 - 05.2022
Content Expert
Hello English App
07.2020 - 07.2022
Online/Remote ESL Tutor
Freelance
06.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
05.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - English
Bharathiar University
05.2020 - 06.2022
Science Teacher
UC International School
07.2019 - 06.2020
Science Teacher
Blue Ribbon International School
06.2018 - 06.2019
Science Teacher
Nanning No.2 High School
06.2017 - 06.2018
ESL Teacher
New Epoch School
05.2016 - 06.2017
IELTS & TOEFL Trainer
Marian Engineering College
07.2015 - 08.2016
English Teacher
Navajeevan School
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SMU University
05.2012 - 06.2016
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT Instructor
Bghud Training Centre
05.2010 - 06.2014
B.Tech - Biotechnology
University of Kerala
05.2002 - 06.2006