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Binata Chowdhuri

5128 125TH ST NE, Marysville,WA

Summary

Creative and self-motivated educator with a strong dedication to fostering an engaging and enriching learning environment. Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing dynamic curricula, preparing thoughtful daily lessons and assignments, and managing classroom operations with a focus on effective conflict resolution. Accomplished Bengali author and experienced librarian with over 16 years of involvement in literature, language pedagogy, and information science. Holds advanced academic qualifications in Bengali Literature and Library & Information Science from esteemed institutions including Rabindra Bharati University and Jadavpur University. A published poet whose work has appeared in several renowned literary journals, and author of KABIKANTHA: A Collection of Bengali Poems (2021). Deeply passionate about Bengali literature, language education, and the arts. Award winning Writer from kolkata International book fair.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer

University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle, WA
09.2024 - Current
  • Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
  • Advised students on their academic progress and career goals.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
  • Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
  • Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.

Voluntary Bengali Teacher

Social Work
Bhadreswar, West Bengal
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Taught groups of up to 3 students and provided individual support.
  • Created lesson plans corresponding to yearly curriculum, incorporating broad variety of activities, hands-on experiences, basic academic skills and opportunities for creativity.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Assessed student performance through tests.

Internship Programme

Jadavpur University
Kolkata,WB, West Bengal,INDIA
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Inspected, and measured master degree thesis materials .

Bengali Teacher & Library Teacher

Hartley Higher Secondary School
Kolkata, WB, WEST BENGAL,INDIA
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Taught groups of up to 60 students and provided individual support.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Supervised students in classrooms when teachers were out for the day due to illness or vacation.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.

Internship Programme

Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA
07.2016 - 09.2016

Worked at JU THESIS section & Circulation sec.

Education

Master of Arts - BENGALI

RABINDRA BHARATI UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA, INDIA
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - BENGALI HONS

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA, BETHUNE COLLEGE
KOLKATA, INDIA
07.2012

Master of Library And Information Science -

JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA , INDIA
12.2018

Bachelor of Library And Information Science -

JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA, INDIA
12.2017

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Grading
  • Tutoring
  • Classroom Management
  • Scheduling
  • Lesson preparation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Course Planning
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Active Listening
  • Grading and Reporting
  • Syllabus Development
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Student Assessments
  • Creative Instruction
  • Class Organization
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Mentoring
  • Powerpoint Presentations
  • Motivation
  • Online Class Discussion

Publications

  • "Kabi Kantha"-A Collection of Bengali Poems-by me : Kolkata International Book Fair, 2021 (published by Gilgamesh, 2021)
  • poem in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2020
  • Poems in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2019
  • Poems in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2018
  • Poems in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2017
  • Poems in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2016
  • Poems in "Abarta"-kolkata book fair sankalon, 2015 (published by Deb Media, 2015)
  • Poems in "Sabyasachi"-Kolkata International Book Fair , 2014
  • Poems in "Abarta"-kolkata book fair sankalon, 2014 (published by Deb Media, 2014)
  • Poems in "Shilpimon"-kabipakhha sankalon, 2013 (published by Deb Media, 2013 )
  • Poems in Bethun College magazine "Adiganta", 2010

                           

Certification

  • Tarun Kobi Sanman from Kolkata International Book Fair.
  • Professional Librarian's Life Certificate, issued by Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library.

Timeline

Lecturer

University Of Washington, Seattle
09.2024 - Current

Voluntary Bengali Teacher

Social Work
04.2019 - 01.2022

Internship Programme

Jadavpur University
09.2018 - 02.2019

Bengali Teacher & Library Teacher

Hartley Higher Secondary School
03.2017 - 06.2017

Internship Programme

Jadavpur University
07.2016 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - BENGALI

RABINDRA BHARATI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - BENGALI HONS

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA, BETHUNE COLLEGE

Master of Library And Information Science -

JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Library And Information Science -

JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
Binata Chowdhuri