PRITHA BASU
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Self-motivated professional with expertise in critical thinking, decision-making, and effective communication. Proven adaptability and time management skills, thriving in both collaborative and independent settings. Proficient in academic research, writing, and auditing, with strong capabilities in translation and interpretation using CAT tools. Committed to leveraging analytical problem-solving skills to foster innovation in educational environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Curiosity & Excitement Architect - French
Dreamtime Learning
Mumbai
2023.03 - 2026.01
- Designed and developed high-quality French language instructional materials for online delivery.
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and learning activities aligned with curriculum standards.
- Delivered online French language classes using synchronous and asynchronous platforms.
- Participated in professional development to enhance instructional design and teaching skills.
Freelance Linguist and Language Trainer
Self-Employed
2022.10 - 2026.01
- Executed translation, interpretation, and transcription for French-English, Bengali-English, and French-Bengali localisation projects across diverse domains.
- Trained and tutored students in French language at various proficiency levels globally as part-time Teaching Faculty.
Assistant Professor in French
SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Ramapuram, Chennai, India
2016.02 - 2022.06
- Prepared lesson plans and presentations while maintaining course materials.
- Developed a student blog for enhanced learning.
- Utilised LMS to distribute course content efficiently.
- Maintained records of performance, course files, and ISO files.
- Coordinated Campus Life committees and departmental meetings.
- Managed the Internal Exam Cell, university examinations, and result analysis for foreign languages.
- Provided special coaching for slow learners in foreign languages.
- Engaged in skill development through seminars, workshops, and training programs.
Junior Language Specialist
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS CENTRE INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai, India
2013.08 - 2015.08
- Translated technical documents across engineering, IT, communication, and finance from French to English.
- Maintained current technical knowledge and applied it to enhance professional tasks.
Assistant Teacher (TGT French)
APEEJAY SCHOOLS (CBSC Affiliated School)
Kolkata, India
2012.06 - 2013.07
- Taught French, English, and Bengali to students in 2nd to 10th standards.
- Assessed student potential, identifying strengths and weaknesses to tailor teaching strategies.
- Selected appropriate instructional methods based on collective experience and individual learning capabilities.
French Faculty & Freelance Linguist
CUCCHIAOD' ARGENTO - Centre for Language & Culture
Kolkata, India
2011.11 - 2012.04
- Undertaking tutoring, translation, transcription, and voice-over projects in various expert fields such as general, IT, academic, legal, medical, and management.
French Lecturer
SAROJINI NAIDU VANITA MAHA VIDYALAYA
Hyderabad
2010.04 - 2010.07
- Instruct Senior classes (11th-12th std) and undergraduate students (1st-3rd year) in French language.
Education
Master of Philosophy - French (Francophone studies)
EFL University
Hyderabad 2009.07 - 2011.06
Master of Arts - French (Translation & Interpretation)
Pondicherry University
Puducherry 2007.06 - 2009.05
Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française - DELF (B1) - French Language
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
Paris, France 2007.08 - 2007.08
Bachelor of Arts - French (Honors)
Burdwan University
Bardhaman, West Bengal 2004.06 - 2007.05
Higher Secondary - Humanities
West Bengal Council of Hr. Sec. Education
Chandannagar, West Bengal 2002.05 - 2004.04
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
- Effective Teaching
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Academic Research
- Academic Writing
- Computer Literate
- Microsoft Office
- CAT translation tools
- Learning Management Systems
- Academic auditing
Websites
Languages
English
Bengali
French
Hindi
Tamil
Accomplishments
- Received Outstanding Teacher Award in recognition for contribution to teaching and research, September 2022 from Research India Foundation (Govt. of India approved research organization), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
- Created and developed six training Modules for the MOOC Programme on French Studies realized in February 2022 by the National Resource Centre of the HRDC, Pondicherry University, for the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) through the SWAYAM academic platform.
- Selected as NPTEL TRANSLATOR for English to Bengali course translation by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, AICTE, Govt. of India, 2020-21.
- Organized twenty-five Programs including ten Student Outreach Programs, six Research Programs, two one-week FDPs, two International Conferences and five Webinars for SRM Institute of Science &Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
- Completed nine NPTEL and twelve other long or short-term online courses from EDX, COURSERA, SWAYAM, UDEMY etc.
- Acted as Resource Person and Guest speaker in two National level online programs.
- Published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, conference proceedings every year (at least one per semester) and paper presentations in seminars/conferences (total 26).
Affiliations
- Life Member, Indian Association of Teachers of French (IATF), South Zone, India.
- Life Member, Research India Foundation (RIF), India.
- Life Member, Women in Localization, India Chapter (WILN), India.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Curiosity & Excitement Architect - French
Dreamtime Learning
2023.03 - 2026.01
Freelance Linguist and Language Trainer
Self-Employed
2022.10 - 2026.01
Assistant Professor in French
SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
2016.02 - 2022.06
Junior Language Specialist
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS CENTRE INDIA PVT. LTD.
2013.08 - 2015.08
Assistant Teacher (TGT French)
APEEJAY SCHOOLS (CBSC Affiliated School)
2012.06 - 2013.07
French Faculty & Freelance Linguist
CUCCHIAOD' ARGENTO - Centre for Language & Culture
2011.11 - 2012.04
French Lecturer
SAROJINI NAIDU VANITA MAHA VIDYALAYA
2010.04 - 2010.07
Master of Philosophy - French (Francophone studies)
EFL University
2009.07 - 2011.06
Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française - DELF (B1) - French Language
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
2007.08 - 2007.08
Master of Arts - French (Translation & Interpretation)
Pondicherry University
2007.06 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - French (Honors)
Burdwan University
2004.06 - 2007.05
Higher Secondary - Humanities
West Bengal Council of Hr. Sec. Education
2002.05 - 2004.04