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Education
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Certification
TESOL
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Dale - Ann Narasimhan

Dale - Ann Narasimhan

Mesa

Summary

Experienced professional educator with a strong background in virtual instruction and curriculum development. Skilled at creating engaging and interactive learning environments, utilizing digital tools to enhance student comprehension. Recognized for collaborative abilities and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Proficient in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Committed to driving academic success and fostering a supportive learning community. Extensive experience working with students of all ages, from preschool through adults.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online English Teacher

VIPTeacher (Special Projects)
02.2023 - Current
  • Worked with adult students who are teachers from Saudi Arabia, teaching them English and various classroom techniques to bring back to their classrooms. Conducted proficiency lessons twice a week and coaching sessions once a week, where they could ask questions and seek assistance on any topics they needed help with.
  • Special Project: Selected to work with a doctoral student from Saudi Arabia to help her improve her English and communicate effectively with her English-speaking colleagues. Developed a tailored vocabulary curriculum for our weekly coaching sessions.
  • ST Math: Worked with elementary-aged students using ST Math, a game-based math education program, to support their math learning and success.
  • Special Project: Assigned to work one-on-one with a highly gifted 7-year-old student performing at a 9th-grade math level. As part of this project, I developed a customized weekly curriculum to keep him engaged and help him continue excelling in math.
  • Pearson Education: Worked with adult students from around the world to help them improve their English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Established strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
  • Analyzed student progress to adjust lesson planning for improvement.
  • Utilized various online platforms and tools to deliver effective tutoring services for remote learners.
  • Maintained confidentiality when working with students' personal information and grades.


Online Tutor

Teach and Tutor (formerly Tutorgigs)
10.2022 - Current
  • Promoted a positive online learning environment by fostering respectful and inclusive interactions between students.
  • Applied in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help new students.
  • Adapted lesson plans for various skill levels, ensuring comprehensive understanding of English language concepts.
  • Motivated learners through consistent encouragement, praise, and constructive criticism during tutoring sessions.
  • Boosted students'' confidence and communication skills through regular interactive activities and group discussions.
  • Inspired a love of problem-solving in students by connecting mathematical concepts to everyday life situations.
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and interactive activities in online tutoring sessions.
  • Applied creative teaching methodologies which made difficult topics more accessible while retaining academic rigor.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, identifying areas of weakness and developing targeted strategies for improvement.

Online English Teacher

Zebra
01.2021 - 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 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.

Online English Teacher

Magic Ears
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 pr3ofessional growth.

Online English Teacher

VIPKid
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.

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 Palsy
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

Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy And Music Education

Molly College, Rockville Centre, NY

Master of Science - Special Education

Dowling College, Oakdale, NY

Skills

  • 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

Certification

  • TESOL Certified

TESOL

I am a TESOL certified teacher through IOA. I developed skills to successfully teach children English online.

Timeline

Online English Teacher - VIPTeacher (Special Projects)
02.2023 - Current
Online Tutor - Teach and Tutor (formerly Tutorgigs)
10.2022 - Current
Online English Teacher - Zebra
01.2021 - Current
Online English Teacher - Magic Ears
12.2020 - Current
Online English Teacher - VIPKid
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 Palsy
07.1994 - 04.1997
Molly College - Bachelor of Arts, Music Therapy And Music Education
Dowling College - Master of Science, Special Education
Dale - Ann Narasimhan