Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Teacher

Haarika Ganesh

Iselin

Summary

Dynamic educator and entrepreneur with CELTA certification and Montessori training, skilled in curriculum design and fostering critical thinking. Demonstrated success in boosting student engagement. Strong communicator and creative problem-solver with expertise in developing innovative teaching resources and leading strategic marketing initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

English and Math Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
  • Designed and delivered engaging English lessons, assessments, and activities tailored to diverse learning needs.
  • Applied creative strategies—role play, presentations, and technology—to improve comprehension of grammar and literature.
  • Fostered critical thinking, collaboration, and inclusion while monitoring progress and providing feedback to students and parents.
  • Tutored math students from elementary to college, using positive reinforcement, repetition, and exam strategies to build confidence and mastery.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on lesson planning, behavior management, and extracurricular programs; pursued ongoing professional development.

Estate Item Reseller & Business Owner

Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current
  • Built and managed a successful estate business, driving brand growth and client engagement.
  • Created marketing materials, digital content, and product samples to attract and retain customers.
  • Optimized product listings (SEO) and analyzed customer trends to boost visibility and sales.
  • Prequalified leads, maintained reseller relations, and strengthened customer relationships.
  • Handled returns/exchanges and delivered clear product information to ensure customer satisfaction.

English Teacher

Shriram Foundation Suburb School
06.2011 - 2012
  • Built and managed a thriving business specializing in unique estate items, emphasizing creativity, branding, and client engagement.
  • Developed marketing materials, digital content, and interactive guides, demonstrating expertise in communication and resource creation.

Montessori Training

Association Montessori International
04.2010 - 05.2011
  • Completed advanced coursework in Montessori methodology, curriculum design, and creative resource development for ages 6–12.
  • Applied training to plan educational programs and develop engaging, age-appropriate learning materials.
  • Designed interactive activities to foster independence, curiosity, and critical thinking in young learners.
  • Collaborated with peers on curriculum projects, sharing resources and best practices for classroom application.

Software Engineer

Infosys & Cognizant
04.2008 - 05.2011
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.

Education

CELTA (Certificate For English Language Teaching)

Cambridge University
Chennai, India
09-2025

Bachelor of Science - Montessori Training (Ages 6-12), Coursework Comple

AMC
Chennai, India
07-2020

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Engineering And Computer Science

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Chennai, India
04-2007

Skills

  • Curriculum Design: Skilled in creating lesson plans, worksheets, and full educational programs for diverse age groups, including during CELTA training
  • Resource Development: Experienced in producing engaging teaching materials, digital/print worksheets, and interactive learning guides
  • Training & Facilitation: Proficient in leading workshops, group activities, and training sessions in both school and higher-education settings
  • Teaching & Education: CELTA-certified and Montessori-trained, with adaptable, inclusive teaching strategies
  • Technical Skills: Background in software engineering, app development, and digital content creation (transitioned away from coding to focus on education/creative work)
  • Business & Leadership: Experienced entrepreneur with strengths in strategic planning, branding, and marketing
  • Communication: Strong public speaker with proven team collaboration and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Creativity: Known for innovative solutions, arts integration, and imaginative project design

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Telugu
Full Professional

Timeline

English and Math Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current

Estate Item Reseller & Business Owner

Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current

English Teacher

Shriram Foundation Suburb School
06.2011 - 2012

Montessori Training

Association Montessori International
04.2010 - 05.2011

Software Engineer

Infosys & Cognizant
04.2008 - 05.2011

CELTA (Certificate For English Language Teaching)

Cambridge University

Bachelor of Science - Montessori Training (Ages 6-12), Coursework Comple

AMC

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Engineering And Computer Science

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Haarika Ganesh