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Dale-Ann Narasimhan

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Friendly and outgoing online English teacher! With a warm and approachable demeanor, I specialize in working with both children and adults, helping them navigate the intricacies of grammar, syntax, literature, and writing.

My teaching style is adaptable, whether planning individualized lessons or engaging group classes. I am equally comfortable using pre-written lessons or crafting custom ones tailored to the unique needs of my students. My primary dedication lies in enhancing reading skills and fostering improved writing abilities, ensuring a holistic approach to language development.

As an avid believer in the transformative power of education, I am passionate about creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. My goal is to instill a love for language, nurture curiosity, and empower students to express themselves confidently through effective communication.

Join me on this exciting journey of language exploration, where learning is not just a task but a joyful experience. Together, we'll unlock the doors to linguistic proficiency and embark on a path towards literary excellence!

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Online English Teacher

VIPTeacher
05.2018 - Current
  • Worked with students between ages 3 and 12 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills
  • Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and ability to grasp new concepts
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 30 hours each week
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Online English Instructor

VIPTeacher, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved KSA Teachers comprehension by incorporating multimedia resources and interactive activities in lessons.
  • Developed differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning styles, enhancing overall KSA Teacher performance.
  • Boosted KSA Teacher engagement with creative, thematic lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, resulting in higher-quality instructional materials and more cohesive course content.
  • KSA Coaching classes: Enhanced KSA Teachers is a specialized coaching program aimed at elevating classroom skills and English proficiency for educators. Through targeted coaching classes, teachers undergo a tailored learning experience designed to enhance their teaching effectiveness and language proficiency. The program covers dynamic classroom management, instructional strategies, and English language skills, fostering a conducive environment for continuous KSA Teachers professional development. KSA Teachers benefit from personalized coaching, practical application of learned skills, and a collaborative learning community, ensuring they are well-equipped to create engaging and impactful learning environments. Coaching classes for KSA Teachers is a comprehensive class to help refine their skills and excel in the classroom.

Online Tutor

Tutorgigs
12.2020 - Current
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 10 hours each week
  • Worked with students between ages 3 and 14 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
  • Identified individual student needs and created tailored lesson plans for improved academic outcomes.
  • Established strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.

Online Tutor

Tutorgigs
09.2023 - Current
  • ZEARN MATH Program Within Tutorgigs
  • Zearn Math develops a deep understanding of key grade-level math concepts, can connect those concepts to prior learnings, and are able to apply their knowledge flexibly and accurately when encountering new situations, contexts, and problems.
  • Facilitate Short videos that explain math ideas.
  • Guide in concrete math manipulatives and pictorial representations, digitized.
  • Review with students for understanding, online and on paper.
  • Provide precise and encouraging feedback, so students can learn from mistakes.



Online Tutor

Literra Education
09.2023 - Current
  • Identified individual student needs and created tailored lesson plans for improved academic outcomes.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
  • Established strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.
  • Provided timely feedback to students on their progress, resulting in increased self-confidence and academic growth.
  • Utilized various online platforms and tools to deliver effective tutoring services for remote learners. (Saddlier and ExactPath)
  • Consistently maintained high satisfaction ratings from both students and parents, ensuring long-term client retention.
  • Assisted students in developing essential study skills, leading to improved time management and academic success.

Online English Teacher

Zebra English
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 20 hours each week
  • Worked with students between ages 3 and 8 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.

Executive Marketing Director

NCS Engineers
01.1999 - 05.2016
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building
  • Developed insights on marketing campaigns to assess performance against goals
  • Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing pricing structures and marketing plans
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations
  • Developed creative sales tools, including presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.

Elementary Music Teacher

Self Employed
09.2001 - 10.2004
  • Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in hands-on activities, including vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments such as drums, cymbals and tambourines
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning
  • Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans
  • Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension
  • Instructed students on vocal performance, including harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing
  • Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, violin and bongo
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape
  • Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.

Preschool Music Teacher

Self Employed
05.1997 - 10.2004
  • Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.

Elementary Music Teacher

Sunray Charter School
08.2000 - 08.2001
  • Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in hands-on activities, including vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments such as drums, cymbals and tambourines
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning
  • Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans
  • Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension
  • Instructed students on vocal performance, including harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.

Special Education Teacher

United Cerebral Palsey
07.1994 - 04.1997
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Dowling College
Oakdale, NY
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Music Therapy/Music Ed.

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
05.1994

Skills

  • Facilitate classes in person and online with classes of Adults for various subjects including English, Math, Life Skills
  • Student engagement
  • Professionalism
  • Goal setting
  • Public speaking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Student records management
  • Grammar principles
  • Special education
  • Individualized instruction
  • Quality education
  • Remote Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Working headset
  • Organizational ability
  • Student support
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Writing Class Instruction
  • Decision Making
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Class Work Evaluation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Online Course Instruction
  • Critical thinking
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Classroom management
  • Group facilitation
  • Feedback provision
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Individual Instruction
  • Student Advising
  • Substitute Teaching
  • Group Instruction
  • Assessment design
  • Special Education

Timeline

Online English Instructor

VIPTeacher, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
10.2023 - Current

Online Tutor

Tutorgigs
09.2023 - Current

Online Tutor

Literra Education
09.2023 - Current

Online English Teacher

Zebra English
12.2020 - 11.2022

Online Tutor

Tutorgigs
12.2020 - Current

Online English Teacher

VIPTeacher
05.2018 - Current

Elementary Music Teacher

Self Employed
09.2001 - 10.2004

Elementary Music Teacher

Sunray Charter School
08.2000 - 08.2001

Executive Marketing Director

NCS Engineers
01.1999 - 05.2016

Preschool Music Teacher

Self Employed
05.1997 - 10.2004

Special Education Teacher

United Cerebral Palsey
07.1994 - 04.1997

Master of Science - Special Education

Dowling College

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Music Therapy/Music Ed.

Molloy College

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