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Shimna Ayyappan

Doctoral Student
Glasgow,United Kingdom
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Summary

A dedicated and experienced educator with a strong teaching, administration, counselling, and leadership background. I am pursuing a Doctorate in Education (EdD) at the University of Strathclyde. I possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Exam Invigilator

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2022 - Current

Medical Transcriptionist

Finnesse Technologies
Thiruvanathapuram, India
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Volunteer Worker

Save the Children
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2022 - 12.2022

Team Member

Wolf Italian Street Food
12.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Professor

Muslim Association College of Arts and Science
Thiruvanthapuram, India
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked closely with professors to support collaborative research for course progression.
  • Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences.
  • Supported research projects, aiding academic progression and growth in line with demands.
  • Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimising knowledge to enhance course curriculum.
  • Maintained data administration effectively and efficiently in line with company policies.
  • Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
  • Managed challenging behaviour effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments.

IELTS Trainer

Center for American Studies
Thiruvanathapuram, India
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension.
  • Developed foreign language learning programmes for various ages and abilities.
  • Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.

Principal

Bethlehem Hillside International School
Tamil Nadu, India
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Helped educational programmes achieve greater performance objectives and standards.
  • Expanded quality curriculum training to facilitate continued educated for teaching staff.
  • Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Administered standardised tests to evaluate student performance and progress.

Lecturer in English

Mazoon University College
Muscat, Oman
09.2015 - 08.2018

Courses Taught:

- Writing & Research

- Exposition & Argumentation

- Business English

- Internship

- Literature Courses

- Speaking Courses

- Technical Writing

- English Grammar

Responsibilities:

- Course Coordinator

- Member of the examination Committee

- Member of Moderation Committee (Question Paper & Assignment)

- Member of the Timetable Committee

- In charge of the English Club

- Worked in developing Graduate Attributes

- Drafted and issued meeting minutes.

English Language Instructor

National Training Institute
Muscat, Oman
08.2014 - 08.2015

Responsibilities:

- Taught English in the Royal Navy of Oman (Elementary and Pre-Intermediate Level).

- Taught technical English (oil and gas) to ORPIC employees (Advanced Level).

- Taught English to PDO employees (Beginner and Elementary Level).

  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.

English Teacher

Assafwah Private School
Muscat, Oman
04.2012 - 06.2014
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Optimised student engagement with literary and non-literary concepts through innovative teaching methods.
  • Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.

Lecturer in English

Udaya Polytechnic College
Tamil Nadu, India
05.2010 - 04.2012
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high-quality standards.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with a firm and fair style.

Team Member

Burger King
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2023 - Current

Education

Masters of Arts - English Literature

Manonmanium Sundaranar University, India
12/2009 - 11/2011

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Education

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
09/2022 -

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - English Literature

Nesamony Memorial College, India
08/2020 - 06/2021

CELTA - International

University of Cambridge, Polyglot Institute, Oman
02/2013 - 04/2013

Bachelor's Degree (B.Ed) - Education

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India
08/2009 - 06/2010

Bachelor Degree (BA) - English Language and Literature

Manonmanium Sundaranar University, India
06/1999 - 11/2002

Skills

  • IT Skills
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook
  • Training and development
  • Staff education and training
  • Parental consultations
  • Activity-based learning
  • Lesson plan revision
  • Student behaviour management
  • Student capability assessment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening

Affiliations

Served as Course Coordinator, member of Examination Committee, and Member of Moderation Committee (Question Paper & Assignment) Participated in the Timetable Committee and was in charge of the English Club Contributed to the development of Graduate Attributes and drafted meeting minutes English Language Instructor, National Training Institute, Oman 2014-08 - 2015-09

Languages

English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native

Work availability

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Timeline

Team Member - Burger King
08.2023 - Current
Team Member - Wolf Italian Street Food
12.2022 - 08.2023
Exam Invigilator - University of Strathclyde
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer Worker - Save the Children
10.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Professor - Muslim Association College of Arts and Science
01.2021 - 01.2022
IELTS Trainer - Center for American Studies
08.2019 - 12.2020
Principal - Bethlehem Hillside International School
02.2019 - 07.2019
Lecturer in English - Mazoon University College
09.2015 - 08.2018
English Language Instructor - National Training Institute
08.2014 - 08.2015
English Teacher - Assafwah Private School
04.2012 - 06.2014
Lecturer in English - Udaya Polytechnic College
05.2010 - 04.2012
Medical Transcriptionist - Finnesse Technologies
01.2006 - 05.2007
Manonmanium Sundaranar University - Masters of Arts, English Literature
12/2009 - 11/2011
University of Strathclyde - Doctor of Education (EdD), Education
09/2022 -
Nesamony Memorial College - Master of Philosophy (MPhil), English Literature
08/2020 - 06/2021
University of Cambridge, Polyglot Institute - CELTA, International
02/2013 - 04/2013
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University - Bachelor's Degree (B.Ed), Education
08/2009 - 06/2010
Manonmanium Sundaranar University - Bachelor Degree (BA), English Language and Literature
06/1999 - 11/2002
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