Soumili Paul
ONLINE ESL TEACHER & Corporate Trainer
Kolkata
Summary
Talented, personable ESL Teacher with area of study degree and familiarity with diverse cultures. Delivered high-level business English instruction to international professionals. Exceptional communications skills helped clients to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Kommon School
11.2023 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Corporate Trainer
Utsav
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Advised senior executives on the development of workforce plans, aligning training goals with overall organizational objectives.
- Supported company growth by designing targeted training programs for new hires.
- Optimized training materials using a variety of multimedia formats, such as video presentations, e-learning modules, and written manuals.
- Enhanced corporate culture by conducting team-building activities and workshops.
Spoken English and IELTS Trainer
URBAN ENGLISH
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results.
- Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules.
- Conducted student progress reviews and provided individual feedback for each student on strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained accurate files of assessment results, graded assignments and student work.
- Multitasked and prioritized student assignments to meet strict deadlines and last-minute requests.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback from students on instructional methods and course content adjustments as needed for optimal results.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved comprehension of complex topics.
- Established strong rapport with learners by investing time in understanding their backgrounds, aspirations, strengths, and areas of improvement.
- Enhanced student fluency in English by incorporating interactive language activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
Content Writer
Sunflower Group
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service, delivering projects on time, and exceeding expectations in terms of quality.
- Developed comprehensive style guides outlining voice, tone, language usage guidelines which improved overall brand consistency throughout various forms of communication.
- Boosted reader engagement with carefully crafted headlines and compelling introductions.
Anchor
Freelance
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintained a strong on-air presence, effectively engaging viewers and encouraging audience loyalty.
- Conducted in-depth research and interviews, providing accurate and relevant information on air.
- Utilized storytelling techniques to evoke emotions from viewers, enhancing their connection to reported stories.
- Balanced objectivity with empathy when covering sensitive events, ensuring ethical reporting while maintaining the human element in news coverage.
- Worked for Brands like Bisleri, Samsung, Lenovo, Dell, ITC, Hyundai, Tata.
- worked in Tollywood Music launch and Movie promotions.
Event Planner
Freelance
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Maximized sponsor visibility through creative placement of branding materials at various touchpoints throughout the event space.
- Recruited trained, and managed volunteer teams to provide additional support during large-scale events.
- Optimized event layouts and floor plans to maximize attendee flow and overall experience, minimizing congestion in high-traffic areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive event messaging and branding alignment.
Education
CERTIFICATE - IELTS MASTERY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
Coursera 01.2023 - 05.2023
CERTIFICATE - CEFR COMS
BRITISH COUNCIL
ONLINE 01.2022 - 05.2022
DIPLOMA - LINGUISTICS
JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA 01.2023 - Current
CERTIFICATE - TEFL
TEACHER RECORD
ONLINE 01.2023 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Jadavpur University
Kolkata 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - ELT
Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU)
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
TKT - (CLIL)
Cambridge University
Kolkata 04.2001 -
Diploma - Functional English Diploma
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA 06.2019 - 05.2023
CERTIFICATE - TESOL
Asian College of Teachers
ONLINE 01.2023 - 04.2023
Skills
Adult Learning Principles
Training material development
On-the-job training proficiency
Career counseling specialist
ESL teaching methods
Relationship building
Vocational training
Organization and Time Management
Maintenance and Repair
Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Authored 5 Books through Notion Press Publishing
Received Tenacious Accomplishment
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Kommon School
11.2023 - Current
CERTIFICATE - IELTS MASTERY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
01.2023 - 05.2023
DIPLOMA - LINGUISTICS
JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - Current
CERTIFICATE - TEFL
TEACHER RECORD
01.2023 - 02.2023
CERTIFICATE - TESOL
Asian College of Teachers
01.2023 - 04.2023
Corporate Trainer
Utsav
02.2022 - 02.2023
CERTIFICATE - CEFR COMS
BRITISH COUNCIL
01.2022 - 05.2022
Content Writer
Sunflower Group
03.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
06.2019 - 05.2023
Spoken English and IELTS Trainer
URBAN ENGLISH
01.2018 - 01.2022
Anchor
Freelance
12.2014 - 02.2019
Event Planner
Freelance
01.2014 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Jadavpur University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - ELT
Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU)
04.2001 -
TKT - (CLIL)
Cambridge University
04.2001 -
Diploma - Functional English Diploma
Jadavpur University
04.2001 -