Hi, I’m
IRENE DOROTHY NATARAJAN
Edinburgh,U.K.
To look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.
Betty Smith
Summary
Soon to graduate master's student in the field of Comparative Literature from the University of Edinburgh. Extremely passionate in the field of teaching the English language. Actively looking for English language teaching jobs. Enthusiastic entry-level English tutor with excellent communication skills to develop high-achieving students. Adept at adapting teaching programs, methods, and resources to suit varying age and ability groups. Motivated to engage and enthuse pupils from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Mazoon CollegeMuscat, Oman
Assistant officer Intern
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in the course's everyday administrative, organization, management, and academic-related tasks. to be precise around 15% of it.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation, and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Prepared classrooms with resources and equipment for smooth class delivery.
- Maintained supportive, productive environments through positive behaviour management.
- Supported teacher managing multiple classrooms of pupils from different courses.
- Understood English curriculum requirements to provide helpful student support.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
Self employedMuscat, Muscat
Free English Tutoring
09.2019 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Helped 1 to 2 Students on average once every week with their coursework and basic grammar needs
- Developed personalized tutoring plans, helping students with academic challenges to improve individual test scores.
- Customized tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Offered individual tutoring, homework help, and exam support.
- Provided additional tutoring and mentoring to students as needed like proofreading and editing their work
Education
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh
Master of Science from Comparative Literature
09.2023
University Overview
- Overall Grade: B
- Focus on Comparative Theories and Methods used to study Literature
- Dissertation in film adaptation theory. Topic: "From Novel to Screen: Analyzing Film Adaptation Techniques in Agatha Christie's Detective Classic 'Murder on the Orient Express'" (ongoing)
Mazoon CollegeMuscat, Oman
Bachelor of Arts from English Language and Literature
09.2019 - 08.2022
University Overview
- Scholarship: 20% OFF the fees every semester
- CGPA: 3.96
- Graduated with Academic Honours
- Final Year Project: Research on the Harlem Renaissance
- Relevant course: American and British Literature, Critical Approaches to and research in Literature, Grammar, linguistics, and technical writing, Practical and elective subjects related to English
- Academic excellence in AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021
- One of the 15 members chosen to represent the university for national and international accreditation in the AY 2021 - 2022
- Conducted Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop 2020
- Anchoring and MCing college programs
- Member of English club
- Member of International club
- Performing songs in public and college events
Skills
- Highly Proficient in English (C1 level, IELTS overall score 8)
- Teaching material development
- Lesson plan development
- Course material preparation
- Syllabus development
- Program development and management
- Proofreading and editing
- Attendance documentation
- Team player
- Paper grading
- Student supervision
- Tutoring
- Academic advisement
- Relationship building
- Student safety
- Stress management
- Advanced presentation and writing skills
- English Oral and Written Communication: Fluent
- MS Office software: Efficient
- Advanced Editorial Proficiency
- Empathetic and active listener
- Leadership and responsibility: Efficient
- Organizational skills like conceptual skills and Critical thinking: Skilled
- Application of Creative thinking skills
- Conflict resolution: competent
- Quality education
- Student engagement
- Class administration
- Advising skills
Affiliations
- Writing Reviews on books, movies, T.V. series, etc.
- Reading Fiction
- Singing and recording covers
- Debates
- Article writing
Accomplishments
BA ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
- Entered with a Merit Scholarship: 20% OFF the fees every semester
- Graduated with a 3.96 CGPA and with Academic honours
- Academic excellence in AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021
- One of the 15 members chosen to represent the university for national and international accreditation in the AY 2021 - 2022
- Conducted Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop 2020
- Anchoring and MCing college programs
- Member of the English club
- Member of the International Club
- Performing songs in public and college events
Certification
- TESOL CERTIFICATION
- CEFR LEVEL: C1
- IELTS Academic UK VI 2022 score – Band 8
- IELTS Academic 2019 score – Band 8
- Katha Utsav Workshop: Held in Delhi, India; from October 2018 to Jan 2019; Qualified for finals in story writing competition.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science from Comparative Literature
09.2023
Assistant officer Intern
Mazoon College
12.2022 - 01.2023
Free English Tutoring
Self employed
09.2019 - 08.2022
Mazoon College
Bachelor of Arts from English Language and Literature
09.2019 - 08.2022
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