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Dheana Dhusia

Summary

As a dedicated, organised, and empathetic graduate with a Master's degree in Comparative Education, a 1st class Bachelor's degree in Education Studies (Hons), and a qualified TESOL teacher, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my expertise in these areas and exceptional communication skills to drive meaningful contributions to your organisation's success. With a proven track record of independently managing complex projects and fostering effective teamwork in both classroom settings and recruitment, I am well-prepared to bring valuable insights and skills, drawing from my educational experiences in Hong Kong while holding degrees from London, to support your organisation's continued growth and excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Talent Acquisition Intern

Marvel Exports Limited
Hong Kong
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked closely with the company director to prepare outlined roles and launch the recruitment process, collaborating with the 2 other interns.
  • Attracted and engaged with top talents using different recruitment platforms such as, LinkedIn with a 25% application increase, yielding 100 views per post with a 15% conversion rate, resulting in 5 qualified application per 50 views.


English Interview Tutor

Royal Learning Centre
Hong Kong
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated interactive and role-play-based tutoring sessions for Year 6 students, with class sizes ranging from 15-20, to enhance their communication and comprehension skills during interviews.
  • Employed a combination of mock interview simulations, peer evaluations, and targeted interview question practice to instil confidence and proficiency in students. This approach resulted in a 20% higher acceptance rate among students who participated in our interview preparation program.

Native English Kindergarten Teacher

Pui Ching Middle School
Hong Kong
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Designed a Cambridge Early Years-aligned English program, focusing on student literacy to achieve milestones. This led to a 30% increase in students meeting or surpassing literacy expectations within one academic year.
  • Efficiently managed classes with 32-34 kindergarten students, alongside one teaching assistant, and utilized creative teaching techniques like interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and collaborative play.
  • Conducted 2 productive parent-teacher conferences to evaluate student progress.

CertTESOL English Tutor

English for Asia
Hong Kong
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Successfully conducted online classes to 12-15 adult learners (pre-intermediate and intermediate levels) in English language acquisition, focusing on grammar, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
  • Used skill-focused instruction, precise error correction, and the COW (Collect, Organise, Write) approach in writing to develop students' writing skills and enhance their overall English language proficiency. This approach resulted in a 70% student satisfaction rate.

Education

MA - Comparative Education

University College London
London
09/2022 - 09/2023

BA - Education Studies (Hons)

Middlesex University
London
09/2019 - 06/2022

CertTESOL -

English for Asia
05/2021 - 06/2021

Secondary School -

King George V School
Hong Kong
09/2013 - 06/2019

Skills

  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Office
  • Academic support
  • Teaching material development
  • Lesson plan development
  • Adobe Suite
  • Online tutoring
  • Curriculum development
  • Collaborative Teamwork and Leadership Skills

Volunteering

  • Every Sunday Food Donations to the Homeless in London (Sri Sathya Sai Centre of Central London)
  • Vice President of Bollywood Society (Middlesex University)
  • Student Voice Leader for BA Education Studies (Middlesex University)
  • Student Volunteer (Rayale Village, Nepal)
  • Hair Donation (The Little Princess Trust)

Languages

English
Native
Hindi
Native
French
Elementary

Interest

Makeup | Travelling | Stock Market | Hiking | Pilates | Photography

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Intern

Marvel Exports Limited
06.2023 - 09.2023

Native English Kindergarten Teacher

Pui Ching Middle School
09.2021 - 11.2021

CertTESOL English Tutor

English for Asia
05.2021 - 06.2021

English Interview Tutor

Royal Learning Centre
11.2020 - 12.2021

MA - Comparative Education

University College London
09/2022 - 09/2023

BA - Education Studies (Hons)

Middlesex University
09/2019 - 06/2022

CertTESOL -

English for Asia
05/2021 - 06/2021

Secondary School -

King George V School
09/2013 - 06/2019
Dheana Dhusia