Karamjeet Singh
Teacher/Teacher Trainer
New Delhi
Summary
Mr. Karamjeet Singh Sodhi is an accomplished English Language Educator, Academic Coordinator, and Master Trainer with over 20 years of service with the Government of Delhi. He has taught learners across K–12 and, for the past nine years, has served as a Mentor, Academic Coordinator, and Content Developer for large-scale teacher capacity-building initiatives.
He holds an M.A., M.Ed., is TESOL-certified, and is a Training of Trainers (ToT) Master Trainer, including serving as a Master Trainer for NEP Nodal Teachers of Delhi. He regularly leads English language programs and classroom management workshops.
His work has received international recognition, including mention in Six Exemplary Principles (TESOL), and features in SCERT Delhi manuals and government school textbooks. Creator of Responsicles, the Socratic Hexagon, and the HEART Framework, he has facilitated workshops and presented at international TESOL platforms in Chicago, Portland, and California. His board game Reactivate won the SBERA Award for Most Innovative TLM (2022) and was selected for presentation at Portland, USA (2023).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Language Lecturer
Government of Delhi
New Delhi
04.2019 - Current
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
MENTOR
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION,DELHI
NEW DELHI
04.2016 - Current
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Provided guidance and recommended ESL (English as Second for in-service teachers
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Conducted need analysis at school, classroom and teacher level.
- Facilitated CPD (Continuous Professional Development) of teachers.
- Mentoring and support to teachers of English for creating and transacting language learning material.
- Observation of classes and providing critical feedback to teachers.
- Design, develop and deliver need based workshops at school, district, state and National Level.
- Applied negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
- Implementation of flagship and innovative programs like Happiness curriculum, Entrepreneurship mindset curriculum, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for students, etc.
- Collaborate and Connect with all the stakeholders of school education.
- Monthly meetings with stakeholders to share best practices and find solutions to problems faced by any of the stakeholder.
- Developing a psychologically safe environment through culture of appreciation and mutual respect.
- Building a community of practice, promoting peer learning and innovating the T-L process.
- Developing content and e-content for teachers and students.
TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER (ENGLISH)
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION, DELHI
11.2010 - 04.2016
- Taught English language to upper primary and secondary students in government schools of Delhi, India.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Delivered curriculum to meet recommended learning outcomes , promote student interest and encourage receptive learning.
- Planned and delivered lessons for classrooms with size as large as 80-85 students.
- Textbook Review,
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Performed data entry to input student grades, students' Scholarships and attendance records using MIS module of Directorate of Education.
- Designed and conducted exams to test proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
Primary Assistant Teacher
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
New Delhi
04.2006 - 11.2010
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained records of students' grades, attendance, scholarships for minority and under privileged, anecdotal records and prepared portfolios.
- Tutored students from 1 to 5th grade in foundational literacy and numeracy.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following state curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Interacted with parents and school counsellor to create individualized development plan.
- Took initiatives for struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Ensured distribution of cooked food to students and maintained records.
- Setting up of classroom libraries to promote reading skills in students.
Education
Diploma in Education - Elementary School Teaching
SCERT
New Delhi 06.1999 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of Delhi
New Delhi 06.2000 - 09.2003
Master of Arts - English
ICDEOL
Shimla, India 01.2003 - 11.2005
Bachelor's in Education - Education
PMC COLLEGE oF EDUCATION
NEW DELHI 01.2007 - 03.2009
FOUNDATION COURSE iN EDUCATING DIFFERENTLY ABLED - Special Education
AMAR JYOTI SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
NEW DELHI 01.2011 - 12.2011
MASTERS in EDUCATION - Education Administration
JAMIA MILIA ISLAMIA
NEW DELHI 01.2013 - 02.2016
TESOL CORE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
TESOL
11.2017 - 06.2018
Skills
- Group Instruction
Timeline
English Language Lecturer
Government of Delhi
04.2019 - Current
TESOL CORE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
TESOL
11.2017 - 06.2018
MENTOR
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION,DELHI
04.2016 - Current
MASTERS in EDUCATION - Education Administration
JAMIA MILIA ISLAMIA
01.2013 - 02.2016
FOUNDATION COURSE iN EDUCATING DIFFERENTLY ABLED - Special Education
AMAR JYOTI SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
01.2011 - 12.2011
TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER (ENGLISH)
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION, DELHI
11.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor's in Education - Education
PMC COLLEGE oF EDUCATION
01.2007 - 03.2009
Primary Assistant Teacher
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
04.2006 - 11.2010
Master of Arts - English
ICDEOL
01.2003 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of Delhi
06.2000 - 09.2003
Diploma in Education - Elementary School Teaching
SCERT
06.1999 - 09.2001