Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Lydia Shirley S

Lydia Shirley S

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. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification

Work History

Post Graduate English Teacher

AMM Foundation
06.2010 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good personality by conducting Guidance & Counseling programs
  • Conducting Inter-School Quiz
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

High School English Teacher

AMM FOUNDATION
06.2005 - 05.2010
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Being the Quiz Master and conducting Quizzes
  • Training Resource person empowering the teachers
  • Conducting Annual Competitions for the English Club,First Aid club and Road Safety Club

Junior Teacher

AMM Foundation
06.1990 - 05.2005
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Submitting reports on the in-service trainings conducted by the School Education Department
  • Co-ordinating the in-service program's for the teachers
  • Conducting Camps at school as a Guide Captain
  • Giving first aid training to the Scouts & Guides
  • Giving first aid training to the teachers


Education

Post Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching -

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
05.2021

Secured First Class

Master of Philosophy - English

University of Madras
10.2007

Dissertation : Highly Commended

Topic: "Revolt Against Repression; A Study on the select works of Anita Nair"

  • Graduation with Distinction - October 2007

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Madras, Chennai, India
05.2004
  • Secured First Class

Master of Arts - English

University of Madras, Chennai, India
10.1998

Bachelor of Education - English & Special English

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
05.1995

First Class in Practical Examination

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Madras, Chennai, India
10.1992

Secondary Grade Teacher Training - Education

Presidency Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India
03.1989

Secured First Class

Higher Secondary Course Certificate - General Education

Northwick Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India
03.1987

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Student centered teaching
  • Empathetic approach
  • Collaboration with co-teachers & parent
  • Patient in handling problematic students
  • Cheerful at work
  • Time Management
  • Instills confidence & creativity
  • Critical thinking & Problem solving
  • Student Records Management
  • Strategic research to improve the performance of the students
  • Group Leadership
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Differential Instruction

Accomplishments

PUBLISHED AUTHOR OF FOUR BOOKS

1. TO THE BUDDING TEACHERS

2. PEP TALK

3. PORKALAM(TAMIL SHORT STORY)

4. FIRST AID - A GLIMPSE


Certification

  • St. John Ambulance certified First Aid Lecturer
  • Diploma in MS -Office (DMO) by CSC
  • Certified member of the Tamilnadu Contingent in 3rd SAARC - 13th National Jamboree-Khurda, Orissa
  • Certificate of Advanced Guide Captain's Training-Camp Tonakela, Avadi, Tamilnadu
  • Certificate of training in Neuro Linguistic Programming on class-room excellence by The Time Foundation
  • Certificate of training in ISO Internal Audit by ACME -Quality Management Services
  • Certificate of successful completion of 'Murugappa Teacher Empowerment Program'-80 Hours training


Timeline

Post Graduate English Teacher - AMM Foundation
06.2010 - Current
High School English Teacher - AMM FOUNDATION
06.2005 - 05.2010
Junior Teacher - AMM Foundation
06.1990 - 05.2005
Annamalai University - Post Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching,
University of Madras - Master of Philosophy, English
University of Madras - Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Madras - Master of Arts, English
Annamalai University - Bachelor of Education, English & Special English
University of Madras - Bachelor of Arts, English
Presidency Girls Higher Secondary School - Secondary Grade Teacher Training, Education
Northwick Girls Higher Secondary School - Higher Secondary Course Certificate, General Education
Lydia Shirley S