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Lizy Chacko

Lizy Chacko

English Language Teacher, Spoken English Trainer, Assessment And Curriculum Developer For Various Boards
ALUVA,KERALA

Summary

Dedicated English Language Educator, Spoken English Trainer and Assessment specialist offering 12 years of comprehensive experience teaching and assisting students with academic needs. Successful using multiple types of technology to facilitate and enhance learning. Committed team player comfortable working with other faculty to establish course guidelines and set departmental goals. Proficient in developing comprehensive grammar, writing and reading assignments for primary to high school students. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. Well-read English Teacher known for adapting classrooms to modern needs and incorporating technology into lessons. Dedicated to optimizing student experiences and understanding through enthusiastic and innovative methods. Fantastic eye for detail and organizational skills. Known for instilling love of language, books and reading in students and encouraging improved learning across curriculum.

Have been actively involved as an acting coordinator(part-time) for numerous extra curricular and academic activities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

English Language Teacher, Spoken English Trainer

Sister Anit
ALUVA, KERALA
06.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Held monthly parent-teacher online / offline conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
  • Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
  • Led textbook adoption committee for 2020,21 to evaluate and make recommendations for new language arts textbooks and materials.
  • Designed assessment strategies to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
  • Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
  • Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with NextLearning Platform.
  • Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning to meet diverse learning styles.
  • Successfully improved regional English-speaking students' English grammar, listening, speaking, reading and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.

English and ICT Teacher, Spoken English Trainer

Rev. Fr. Jijo Kadavan
ALUVA, KERALA
05.2014 - 05.2020
  • Taught English language to around 80 ESL students in classroom settings.
  • Primary responsibility is to support content strategies for primary to high school using variety of technologies and processes. Upgraded oneself with usage of Smartboard and ExtraMarks software.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and speaking by development of curriculum, prepared and developed ICT skill-based curriculum, conducted skill evaluations and made recommendations to each student in accordance with ICSE curriculum.
  • Trained new staff, emphasizing importance of classroom control and on academic curriculum. Conducting and training around 50 students for class assemblies, ELL Lab activities, Annual Day skits, intra and interschool quiz competitions, drama competitions, training students for interschool Competitions on English language activities.
  • Conducted conferences with PowerPoint presentations for around 200 parents and 60 teachers.
  • Conducted PowerPoint presentations on moral values and trained students too for effective delivery.
  • Trained, mentored students for dialogue delivery for various skits and shows in the Recording Studio.
  • Scripted and directed numerous skits and dramas.
  • Coordinated pleasure trips to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for students.
  • Designed, created content, edited and proof read content for School Handbook Newsletters and exam papers for various departments.

Communicative English and Storytelling Trainer

Rev. Fr. Jos Alukkal
ALUVA, KERALA
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and story-telling, developed reading and spoken English curriculum as per grade level, conducted skill evaluations and made recommendations to each student.
  • Worked closely with other teachers to ensure all avenues of curriculum integrated with language specifics are met and delivered.
  • Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions and mentored students.
  • Conducted morning assemblies and extra-curricular activities related to religious and national holiday themes and trained and mentored around 30 students for same.

Homeroom Teacher

Mrs. Maria D'souza
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo(D.R.C)
09.2006 - 03.2013
  • Planned and implemented lessons and assessments in accordance with IGCSE specific outcome statements and concepts referring to SAT examination model.
  • Developed and introduced adaptive curriculum as per school requirement for various subjects.
  • Created good lesson plans to assist students to meet educational objectives and basic skills per grade level.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge with development and changes in structure of curriculum.
  • Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions and mentored students.
  • Conducted morning assemblies and extra-curricular activities related to religious and national holiday themes and trained and mentored around 50 students for same. Compered Annual Day Programmes and coordinated prayer dances, skits for same.
  • Designed, created content, edited and proof read content for School Handbook.
  • Designed and created digital report cards for School.

PYP Teacher and ICT Coordinator

Mr.A.P. Singh
Jakarta, Indonesia
03.2004 - 05.2006
  • Planned and implemented lessons and assessments in accordance with PYP specific outcome statements and concepts referring to IB curriculum.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge with development and changes in the structure of curriculum.
  • Developed and introduced adaptive technology integrated across different subject curriculum as per IB requirement.
  • Created good lesson plans to assist around 500 students to meet educational objectives and basic skills per grade level.
  • Took initiative to train, mentor students and organise PowerPoint Presentation for Annual PYP Project Exhibition. (Interschool and intra school)
  • Scripted scripts for dramas and skits and trained and mentored 100 students to prepare brochures and pamphlets for Annual plays.
  • Conducted many extra curricular shows and assisted colleagues for assemblies, created rubrics for assessment and portfolios and printed out progress card remarks for various subjects, used software to print out certificates and progress cards for ICT.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Indira Gandhi Open University
Cochin, Kerala
06.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jai Hind College
Churchgate,Mumbai
03.1999 - 03.2002

Higher Secondary School - Higher Secondary Education

Royal College
Mira Road, Mumbai
03.1997 - 03.1999

Secondary School - Secondary Education

St. Mary's High School
Kashimira, Mira Road, Mumbai
03.1993 - 03.1996

Skills

Curriculum Design and Development

Exam proctoring

Proofreading and editing

Organizational ability

Smart Classroom Technology

Adult Education

Problem-solving skills

Good digital Presentation

Interpersonal and time management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Affiliation for PYP IB Program by completing necessary tasks, documentation, interview with IB heads with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Affiliation for ICSE Std 12th Board through effectively helping with documentation, interview with the Board Panel.
  • Collaborated with team of three- English Department in the development of the academic and creative content, design cover for the first School Handbook.
  • Achieved Good Olympiad Results by completing training for students with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Digital classroom trainings by introducing Extramarks educational software for academic tasks.
  • Achieved good reports and feedback by School Management and parents through effectively helping with ELL activities resulting in excellent speaking skills, reading and Aural skills for ESL students, resulting in increase of school admissions.

Timeline

English Language Teacher, Spoken English Trainer

Sister Anit
06.2020 - Current

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Indira Gandhi Open University
06.2014 - 12.2017

English and ICT Teacher, Spoken English Trainer

Rev. Fr. Jijo Kadavan
05.2014 - 05.2020

Communicative English and Storytelling Trainer

Rev. Fr. Jos Alukkal
05.2013 - 05.2014

Homeroom Teacher

Mrs. Maria D'souza
09.2006 - 03.2013

PYP Teacher and ICT Coordinator

Mr.A.P. Singh
03.2004 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jai Hind College
03.1999 - 03.2002

Higher Secondary School - Higher Secondary Education

Royal College
03.1997 - 03.1999

Secondary School - Secondary Education

St. Mary's High School
03.1993 - 03.1996
Lizy ChackoEnglish Language Teacher, Spoken English Trainer, Assessment And Curriculum Developer For Various Boards