SUSHMITA DUTTA

As a passionate and dedicated teacher of English Literature & Language, with nearly 10 years of experience working with the Ministry of Education, Singapore, I ensure a high standard of education for high school students. I am adept at leveraging innovative teaching methodologies to inspire and motivate students, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment, driving student success and academic excellence. while also collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience. Excited to bring my expertise to a new role.

• Recipient of MOE scholarship to study PGDE in National Institute of Education (fully sponsored by Ministry of Education)
• Felicitated by General Secretary of RK.S.M for securing highest marks in college for Bachelor’s Degree (Eng. Hons.) and Higher Secondary Exams (College Topper)
• Received special award for scoring highest marks in English and Sanskrit in Higher Secondary Exams
• Specially honored with Certificate of Merit from Prof.G.S.Sanyal, Ex-director, IIT, Kharagpur and Mr. Sudhir Chattopadhyay, Director of Stac Infonet for achievements in H.S Examination

• Recipient of MOE, Singapore Long Service Award
• Outstanding Contribution Award for CIVEL (Curriculum Innovation and Engaged Learning)

• Received 1st prize for English Recitation in 2000 and 2002 respectively from RK.M. Vivekananda Kendra
• Received 1st prize for Inter school Quiz Competition in 2000 from RK.M. Vivekananda Kendra
• Received 1st prize for English Recitation in 2000 and 2002 respectively from RK.M. Vivekananda Vidyabhavan
• Received 2nd prize for English Recitation in 2001 and 2003 respectively from RK.M. Vivekananda Vidyabhavan
• Received 3rd prize for English Recitation in 2004 from RK.M. Vivekananda Vidyabhavan
• Received an award for 'Excellence in Extra-curricular Activities' from RK.M. Vivekananda Vidyabhavan
• Awarded the Certificate of Merit for qualifying the Junior Certificate Examination from Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts
• Received innumerable appreciation for theatrical performances notably for enacting as Capt. Bluntschli in Bernard Shaw’s 'Arms and the Man'

• Dance
• Painting
• Creative Writing
• Theatrical performances & productions
• Recitation, Extempore speeches, Debates

• Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Singapore, 07/01/08 - 12/31/18
• Literature Co-ordinator, English Language & Literature Dept., Pioneer Secondary School, 2010 - 2013
• Head of Performing Arts and Drama, Pioneer Secondary School, 2013 - 2016
• Teacher-in-Charge of Musical Theatre Club, Boon Lay Secondary School, 2017 - 2018