Educator at multiple Grade levels with experience in teaching IB, Cambridge, and standardised testing curricula. Passionate about raising a generation of critical thinkers who are appropriately equipped to deal with the enormous challenges to come in the 21st Century.
Hi, I’m
Matoo Aaditya Gupta
International Educator
Bengaluru
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trio World AcademyBengaluru
Middle School Head of Humanities
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
Taught History, Geography, and Global Perspectives to Grades 6-8
Created from scratch an innovative and effective curriculum that fosters critical thinking, accompanied by a host of original content for student reference
Developed a methodology and process for Global Perspectives reports that enabled students to excel in Cambridge Checkpoint Exams
Incorporated content from a myriad of sources, using current events, multimedia, and art and culture to make lessons highly engaging for students
Coordinator for events and extra-curricular activities, as well as teacher in-charge for MUN competitions
CrackVerbalBengaluru
Verbal Faculty
04.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
Taught the entire Verbal and Logical Reasoning courses for the GMAT and GRE
Designed content for the classroom, online, and personal tutoring courses
Consistently received stellar ratings from the students and management on the quality of teaching delivered
Liaised with CrackVerbal as a consultant and external faculty member post my full-time association with them
ABA - An IB World SchoolMuscat
IB Teaching Intern & Academic Games Coach
10.2012 - 06.2015
Job overview
Assisted and taught DP History, Math Studies, MYP Math, Individuals and Societies, and ToK to grades 7-12 in 2015
Primary focus areas were Grades 8-10 Math and HL History
Coached the Varsity Academic Games team across 3 years, from 2012 - 2014, a competition of team quizzes and individual olympiads
ABA won the overall Middle East and South Asia Conference (MESAC) competition in 2013, the first time they did so
Education
University of AmsterdamAmsterdam, The Netherlands
Master of Science from Economics And Public Policy
09.2016 - 07.2017
University Overview
Maharaja Sayajirao UniversityVadodara, India
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
07.2012 - 05.2015
University Overview
ABA - An IB World SchoolMuscat, Oman
IB Diploma
08.2009 - 05.2011
University Overview
Additional Abilities
Additional Abilities
Excellent Communicator with a strong background knowledge in Economics, History & Math
Strong ability to think spontaneously coupled with a persistence at problem solving
Quick learner and auto-didact
Deep understanding of the mechanics of standardised testing and how to excel at them
Soft Skills & Achievements
Soft Skills & Achievements
- Co-founded and helped run the Literary Society at university
- Archeological assistant at pre-Indus Valley chalcolithic sites
- Part of the Thespian Society and star of a Girish Karnad play in one of Vadodara’s largest theatres
- Played semi-pro football until repeated shoulder dislocations
- Avid quizzer and conductor, have conducted quizzes for various age groups and topic, and run a cooperative quizzing society as a teenager
- Have written and co-produced my own rap music
- Co-founded an economic study group to build alternative discourse
- Occasional stand-up comedian
- CAT %ile 98.15, GRE Score 336/340
Timeline
Middle School Head of Humanities
Trio World Academy
09.2019 - Current
Verbal Faculty
CrackVerbal
04.2018 - 03.2020
University of Amsterdam
Master of Science from Economics And Public Policy
09.2016 - 07.2017
IB Teaching Intern & Academic Games Coach
ABA - An IB World School
10.2012 - 06.2015
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
07.2012 - 05.2015
ABA - An IB World School
IB Diploma
08.2009 - 05.2011
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