ASHLEY LAZARUS
Mumbai
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Literature and Language Teacher
JBCN International School Oshiwara Andheri
Mumbai
07.2023 - Current
IBDP English Language and Literature Teacher (HL & SL) also IGCSE First Language English (0500) and English Literature (0475) Facilitator
- Explored themes found in literature with students using critical thinking skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English Literature and Language classes.
- Created and facilitated engaging activities to help students understand the material being taught.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions about literature topics.
English Literature and Language Teacher, TOK & EE
Singapore International School
Mumbai
01.2020 - 06.2023
English Language and Literature (HL & SL), TOK and EE Facilitator, IGCSE First Language English (0500), English Literature (0475) Teacher
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English Literature and Language classes.
- Created and facilitated engaging activities to help students understand the material being taught.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions about literature topics.
- Assigned readings, wrote essays, gave tests, and evaluated student progress.
English Literature and Language Teacher
MIT Vishwashanti Gurkul IB School
Pune
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English Literature and Language classes.
- Created and facilitated engaging activities to help students understand the material being taught.
English Literature Visiting Faculty (Part Time)
Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts and Science
Pune
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Facilitated seminars, workshops, and discussion groups to stimulate critical thinking skills among students.
- Conducted lectures for undergraduate and graduate classes on a variety of topics related to the field.
Trainer, English Language
Mphasis an HP Company
Pune
02.2004 - 10.2016
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education (English And History)
GS Moze College (B.Ed)
Pune University05.2016
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts And Science
Pune University06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Pune University
Pune05.2010
Higher Secondary Certificate - Higher Secondary Certificate (Commerce)
St Patrick's Jr College
Pune Maharashtra05.2002
Secondary School Certificate - SSC
Vidya Bhavan High School
Pune 03.2000
Skills
- Literary Analysis
- Exam Proctoring
- Student Support
- Lecturing
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Online Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Grade Recording
- Communication Expertise
- ESL
- Grammar Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Affiliations
- I am a CAS Facilitator, I love reading and Music , I learned French from 2020-22 and will continue in the next academic year. Also, I have started to take some interest in physical activities.
Accomplishments
• Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts and Sciences
• February’ 14 – ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for exhibiting creative talent and team spirit during “Literaria’ 14”.
• January’14 – Felicitated for the best research paper by “Department of English” Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts and Sciences - “Love and Race – A reflection in the shattered mirror”
• February’13 – ‘Certificate of Appreciation - Publicity’ for a Six-Day Drama
Workshop held by the “Department of English ”Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts and
Sciences
Certification
- IBDP Language and Literature Category 1 Workshop completed 2019
- Cambridge Press Trainer Selection and Induction completed December 2023
Timeline
English Literature and Language Teacher
JBCN International School Oshiwara Andheri
07.2023 - Current
English Literature and Language Teacher, TOK & EE
Singapore International School
01.2020 - 06.2023
English Literature and Language Teacher
MIT Vishwashanti Gurkul IB School
11.2016 - 12.2019
English Literature Visiting Faculty (Part Time)
Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts and Science
07.2014 - 10.2016
Trainer, English Language
Mphasis an HP Company
02.2004 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education (English And History)
GS Moze College (B.Ed)
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Nowrosjee Wadia College of Arts And Science
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Pune University
Higher Secondary Certificate - Higher Secondary Certificate (Commerce)
St Patrick's Jr College
Secondary School Certificate - SSC
Vidya Bhavan High School
- IBDP Language and Literature Category 1 Workshop completed 2019
- Cambridge Press Trainer Selection and Induction completed December 2023
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