DEBANJALI MITRA
KOLKATA
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate educator with approximately 9 years of teaching experience, specializing in English literature. I endeavor to foster a conducive learning environment for young minds, motivate them to embrace challenges, and discover a sense of meaning in life. Besides, I am a fervent writer, poet, and an avid reader, committed to making a revolutionary change through education and making a positive impact in the lives of students and society as a whole.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior English Teacher
PODAR INTERNATIONALSCHOOL
PUNE
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Assessed students' progress in reading, writing, grammar, and literature through formal tests and daily observations.
- Provided individualized instruction to address specific learning challenges of each student.
- Authored articles, reports for newspapers, and social media pages.
- Participated in professional development seminars focused on best practices for teaching English at the secondary level.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students to help them reach their academic goals.
- Conducted in-house training for teachers.
- Organized field trips for students to visit museums or attend theatrical productions related to English studies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts into other subject areas.
- Created engaging classroom presentations using multimedia tools such as Power Point, Prezi, Mentimeter, Quizziz, Nearpod, Kahoot and Canva .
- Responsible for managing and producing the school podcast.
- Offered constructive feedback when grading papers or assessing oral presentations.
ENGLISH HOD/GRADE-IX CLASS TEACHER
MIT VISHWASHANTI GURUKUL(WORLD PEACE SCHOOL)
PUNE
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Attended faculty meetings, staff trainings, and special events as required by school administration.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to promote active learning experiences.
- Integrated creative teaching methods into daily lessons as appropriate for each subject area taught.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers within the department.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
- Served as an Event Coordinator and House Mistress.
Subject Matter Expert, ENGLISH HOD
SNBP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
PUNE
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided subject matter expertise during meetings with senior leadership team members in order to discuss potential opportunities or challenges.
- Led the school newsletter and served as a middle school coordinator (for grades VIII and IX).
- I was in charge of the school's news channel.
- Hosted grand events like school sports day, annual day, and declamation, and prepared students for the same
- Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
Assitant Teacher, English
St. John's Whitehall
Shillong
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Organized extra-curricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
Education
M.Ed. - Education
D.Y.Patil College of Education, Pune University
Pune06-2018
B.Ed. - Education
College of Education,Gauhati University
Guwahati03-2014
M.A., ENGLISH - English Literature
ASSAM UNIVERSITY
SILCHAR06-2010
B.A., ENGLISH - English Literature
WOMEN'S COLLEGE, NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY
SHILLONG08-2008
GRADE-XII - ARTS
ST.MARY'S COLLEGE
SHILLONG06-2005
GRADE-X -
ST.MARGARET'S HIGH SCHOOL
SHILLONG06-2003
Skills
- Student motivation
- Curriculum alignment
- Parent-teacher communication
- Project-based learning
- Online teaching
- Assessment creation
- Writing coursework
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Classroom management skills
- Script writing expertise
- Anchoring events
Affiliations
Reading and writing
Gardening
Dancing
Singing
Accomplishments
- Co-authored-'Echoes of the Relentless Mind'
- Co-authored 'Friendimacy'
- Published author of 'Brittle and Beautiful'
- Recipient of the Best Faculty Award(2018)
- Recipient of the Academic Award, TGT-2023-24
Certification
- Journalism Skills for Beginners
- Professional Life Coach Certification
- Complete Content Writing Course
- Pursuing Law of Attraction Course
Languages
French
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior English Teacher
PODAR INTERNATIONALSCHOOL
10.2019 - 03.2024
ENGLISH HOD/GRADE-IX CLASS TEACHER
MIT VISHWASHANTI GURUKUL(WORLD PEACE SCHOOL)
12.2018 - 10.2019
Subject Matter Expert, ENGLISH HOD
SNBP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
04.2016 - 12.2018
Assitant Teacher, English
St. John's Whitehall
03.2010 - 06.2012
M.Ed. - Education
D.Y.Patil College of Education, Pune University
B.Ed. - Education
College of Education,Gauhati University
M.A., ENGLISH - English Literature
ASSAM UNIVERSITY
B.A., ENGLISH - English Literature
WOMEN'S COLLEGE, NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY
GRADE-XII - ARTS
ST.MARY'S COLLEGE
GRADE-X -
ST.MARGARET'S HIGH SCHOOL
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