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Purnima R.
Private tutor in Melbourne, Australia
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Education
I received my Master of Teaching (Secondary) in the areas of English, ESL and Visual Art from Melbourne University 2010-2011, and my Master of Art Administration from the University of New South Wales in 2011. I received my Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from Melbourne University 2010. My specialization areas were English and visual art. I received my Bachelor of Creative Arts with Honours from the University of Melbourne. in 2009, with double majors in Creative Writing and Visual Media. Before that, I received my International Baccalaureate Diploma (I.B) in 2005 at Bangkok Patana School, from The British International School of Thailand. I also received my Cambridge General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 2003.
Experience
I am presently an IB English Language and Literature teacher at a leading British International School in Asia. I also have extensive teaching and tutoring experience with secondary and university school students. Some of my tutoring experience includes assistance in coursework, assignments, and homework. I've also tutored students on the English language, ESL (speaking, listening, reading, writing), visual art, studio art, and visual communication. I worked as an English language and literature teacher at the Tiffin Girls School, a leading grammar school in the UK. Prior to that, I was employed as an English language and literature teacher at Valley Park School, again in the UK. And I worked as an English language (ESL) and literature teacher at Cambridge International College, in Melbourne. I taught both general English and academic English courses. I was also a sessional lecturer at the University of Melbourne (Master of Education programme). I also worked as a student-teacher at AMES (Adult Multicultural Education Services), in Melbourne in 2011. Prior to that, I worked as a student-teacher at Presentation College, Windsor in Melbourne (teaching year 7-12 English and visual art), in 2010. And I was a teacher at Bayside Secondary College, Melbourne (teaching years 7 -12 English and visual art) in 2010. I have practical teaching experience in a range of Catholic, public and private secondary and Adult schools in Victoria (Australia), including the National Gallery of Victoria. I have comprehensive knowledge of the VELS and VCE Curriculum for the English, ESL and Visual Art learning domains, and of the Australian Curriculum. I have current experience teaching the IB English Language and Literature syllabus at a leading British International School in Asia. Professional teachers understand how students learn and what kind of assistance they require to help students learn best. Having completed subjects in assessment, learning, educational methodologies and educational psychology, I am aware of how to make learning enjoyable and tailor learning to individual needs. My love for the English language, literature and art has encouraged me to share my passion with others for whom I hope to make a bigger contribution. I have a positive attitude and a passion for teaching. I complete tasks to the best of my ability and am always willing to assist others. I also worked as an editorial assistant at Expat Weekend Magazine, Thailand (2007-2008). My tasks included the writing of feature stories and articles on a range of topics including travel, culture, dining, lifestyle, art, and entertainment; the production of the magazine from synopsis to published copies; sourcing of contents; photography; interviewing and on-site reviews. If you have any queries or would like to view my resume in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Writing, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Writing, AP English Literature and Composition, College Essays, Creative Writing, English, Essay Editing, Expository Writing, Fiction Writing, IB Extended Essay, IB Language A: Language and Literature HL, IB Language A: Language and Literature SL, IB Language A: Literature SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Literary Analysis, Literature, Persuasive Writing, Poetry Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, Summer Tutoring, Technical Writing, Writing