Divya Varma
Academic Coordinator & Language Trainer
Old Goa
Summary
To obtain a challenging career in an established organization where my services are recognized for quality and innovation, with opportunities for skill utilization and professional growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English Trainer (Freelance)
Kesava Seva Sadan
11.2025 - Current
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to Competetive Exam students in rural setting.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
Language Trainer (Freelance)
Tata Institute for Hotel Managment
10.2025 - Current
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Academic Coordinator
The Bodhi Academy
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
- Evaluated faculty performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth as educators.
- Mentored junior faculty members for improved teaching techniques and professional development.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of cross-disciplinary courses within the overall curriculum framework.
- Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a cohesive academic environment for students and faculty.
Language Teacher
The Bodhi Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Executive Coordinator
Confederation of Indian Industry
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Interacted diplomatically with clients, partners and vendors to support business development efforts
- Exercised independent judgment in support of senior leadership and corporate mission.
- Organized meetings and teleconferences and drafted comprehensive minutes to document meeting outcome and define next steps.
- Planned, promoted and facilitated special events and functions and oversaw post-event follow-up.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
English Language Teacher
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Freelance Event Coordinator
Cochin
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
Key Accounts
MOAT (I) Pvt. Ltd
08.2013 - 03.2014
Admin Executive
Consolidated Shipping Line
03.2012 - 07.2013
Language Trainer & Recruiter
Dawn India Career Solutions
04.2011 - 06.2012
PR Executive Intern
SKS Microfinance Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 02.2012
Education
10th -
R.N. Podar High School
Mumbai12th -
Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School
TrivandrumB.A. - Functional English
Vimala College
ThrissurM.A. - Mass Communication
G.R.D. College of Science
Coimbatore05-2012
Skills
Teaching english
Teaching strategies
Online teaching
Teaching young learners
Curriculum coordination
Schedules coordination
Competition coordination
Certification
IELTS Train the Trainer Workshop - IDP IELTS (April 2025)
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 25-07-1988
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
English Trainer (Freelance)
Kesava Seva Sadan
11.2025 - Current
Language Trainer (Freelance)
Tata Institute for Hotel Managment
10.2025 - Current
Academic Coordinator
The Bodhi Academy
09.2021 - Current
Language Teacher
The Bodhi Academy
08.2021 - Current
Executive Coordinator
Confederation of Indian Industry
05.2017 - 03.2019
English Language Teacher
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
06.2014 - 04.2016
Key Accounts
MOAT (I) Pvt. Ltd
08.2013 - 03.2014
Freelance Event Coordinator
Cochin
05.2012 - 06.2014
Admin Executive
Consolidated Shipping Line
03.2012 - 07.2013
PR Executive Intern
SKS Microfinance Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 02.2012
Language Trainer & Recruiter
Dawn India Career Solutions
04.2011 - 06.2012
B.A. - Functional English
Vimala College
10th -
R.N. Podar High School
12th -
Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School
M.A. - Mass Communication
G.R.D. College of Science