Amit Sarkar
About Me
Introduction:
I'm a passionate, dedicated teacher with CELTA certification and over 3 years’ experience living abroad and teaching English as a second language to diverse students of all ages and backgrounds. I've taught effective ESL skills to children, teens, and adults in both classroom and private settings.
I'm fascinated by language and communication, and have realized in my own life that skillful use of language can open many doors. I hope that I can help my students expand their horizons through English, and open doors in their own lives. I aim to provide quality education that is enjoyable and uplifting. Ultimately, through knowledge, I hope my students will gain not just language skills, but also enlightenment and transformation.
Education
International House HCMC
CELTA
May 2017
University of Colorado at Denver
B.S. Business Administration
May 1998
Experiences
English Language Instructor
Van Hien University
June 2017 to Current
Taught Cambridge test preparatory class to university students
- Trained university English students on the specific skills and strategies to pass standardized Cambridge language exams
- Developed a customized ESL curriculum focusing on listening, speaking, & usage skills
- Educated English speakers on targeted listening comprehension, verbal sentence construction, social soft skills, and American professional culture
- Drilled students on listening and speaking practice simulating Cambridge PET & CAE tests
English Language Instructor
Yeko English
March 2017 to June 2017
Taught online classes to tech business professionals in China
- Delivered ESL classes using a variety of web communication tools
- Organized 1-on-1 sessions for intermediate to advanced adult students
- Custom curriculum focused on business English, such as customer support skills, tech terminology, meeting etiquette, company culture, negotiations, and business expertise
- Curriculum also included substantial developed conversation practice using practical professional scenarios
English Language Teacher
ECC Foreign Language Institute
June 2006 to November 2007
Instructed English as a second language to young professionals
- Taught Japanese young adults desiring to improve their international career opportunities; With an emphasis on western social culture and business practices
- Managed classes of 5-20 adult Japanese students of diverse professional backgrounds, including university students, businessmen, flight attendants, government officials, etc.
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities
- Created lessons that exposed students to western social and business culture
- Developed and improved students' English-speaking abilities
- Prepared adult students for English interview assessments
- Generated monthly progress reports for students
Private English Teacher
n/a
August 2005 to February 2006
Educated private students in English
- Taught ESL to individual language students or small groups
- Developed original curriculums for each class, using distinctive textbooks and materials
- Created extracurricular activities to increase student’s exposure and practice with English language
- Organized regular social sessions to help students practice language and communication skills
- Managed weekly RPG gaming sessions to help motivated students practice advanced English
Advanced English Instructor
Winner English Academy
September 2004 to March 2005
Taught diverse ESL skills to students preparing for university entrance exams
- Educated students from 14 to 19 years old
- Managed small classes of 1-6 English students in personally attentive classes
- Analyzed and elaborated on English challenges that appear in university exams
- Developed and improved particular language skills
- Administered regular practice exams to test students’ knowledge
- Prepared regular progress reports for students
ESL Instructor
Wonderland English Institute
July 2003 to July 2004
Instructed English as a second language at Korean language academy
- Educated a diverse student group, from 4 to 19 years old
- Managed classes of 15-25 English students of diverse skill level
- Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test student's abilities
- Instructed students using textbooks, worksheets, games, and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Provided weekly feedback to Head of English department; participated in regularly scheduled teacher and/or parent meetings
- Collaborated with Korean teachers to plan out weekly lesson plans
- Completed mid-term and end of year student performance and assessment reports
Skills
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Videos
Portfolio
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