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Kushal Pathak

Ahmedabad

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BUSINESS ENGLISH & SPEAKING COACH

TORAIZ
10.2024 - Current

• Deliver one-on-one business English and fluency coaching to adult professionals across various industries.

• Customize lesson content and learning plans based on individual learner goals, performance, and feedback.

• Conduct regular speaking-focused sessions using conversation strategies, targeted vocabulary, and pronunciation correction.

• Maintain detailed progress records and communicate regularly with consultants for learner support and goal tracking.

• Use digital platforms, including Zoom, Google Workspace, and internal LMS, to manage lessons and learner communications.

• Participate in training sessions and team meetings to ensure quality and consistency in teaching standards.

Business English Teacher

Shanghai Ocean University
11.2014 - 07.2024
  • Instructed classes of up to 27 students on principles and strategies of business management and marketing.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
  • Read and graded over 250 weekly writing assignments based on academic writing and state-designed curriculum.
  • Prepared students for BEC (Business English Certificate) standardized testing.

EAP Instructor

Shanghai Ocean University
11.2013 - 07.2024
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for academic presentations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including debates and mock interviews.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including in-class speaking and group discussion activities.

EFL Teacher

Jingchu University Of Technology
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
03.2006

English Teaching Certification - CELTA( Certificate in English Language Teaching)

Trinity TESOL
UK
07.2008

Master of Arts - TESOL (Teaching English As A Second Language)

University Of Portsmouth
United Kingdom
04.2020

Online Certificate - Becoming An Equitable Educator

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Cambridge, MA
08.2021

Skills

  • Administering Academic tests
  • Student records management
  • Writing coursework
  • Reading assignments
  • Lesson Planning
  • SmartClassroom Technology
  • Classroom management
  • Grammar Principles
  • Administering [Area Of Study] Tests

Accomplishments

  • Created and successfully implemented curriculum for adult students of Academic English and Business English
  • Supervised team of fellow teaching staff members.

Certification

  • CELTA, Trinity TESOL - 2008

Additional Information

Available on request

Timeline

BUSINESS ENGLISH & SPEAKING COACH

TORAIZ
10.2024 - Current

Business English Teacher

Shanghai Ocean University
11.2014 - 07.2024

EAP Instructor

Shanghai Ocean University
11.2013 - 07.2024

EFL Teacher

Jingchu University Of Technology
07.2009 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Gujarat University

English Teaching Certification - CELTA( Certificate in English Language Teaching)

Trinity TESOL

Master of Arts - TESOL (Teaching English As A Second Language)

University Of Portsmouth

Online Certificate - Becoming An Equitable Educator

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Kushal Pathak