Shimna Ayyappan

Certified and highly qualified English and Literature teacher with 12+ years of    experience in teaching and other academic fields. Seeks to acquire a professional   edge through hard work and continuous learning. An interactive and challenging          environment where one can apply strengths and innovative ideas for personal     growth and professional advancement.

English Teacher

Center for American Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala 

2022-02 - Present             

I am teaching IELTS, TOEFL, OET, GRE, GMAT and SAT

Assistant Professor

Muslim Association College of Arts and Science, Nedumangaud, Kerala.   

2021-01 - 2022-01                                              

Courses taught:   Business Communication in English, Film Studies, Theatre Studies, Women's Writing, Environmental Science, Language Skills, English for Career and History of English Literature

English Instructor

Center for American Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala 

2019-08 - 2020-12                                          

Taught: IELTS, TOEFL, OET, GRE, GMAT and SAT

Principal

Bethlahem Hillside International School, Karungal, Tamilnadu 

2019-02 - 2019-07                                        

Responsibilities Held:

  -Oversaw day-to-day school operations

  -Researched new resources and techniques to improve teaching

  -Interviewed and hired school personnel

  -Reviewed and implemented school policies

  -Provided guidance and counseling to teachers

  -Handled emergencies and school crises

  -Organized school events and assemblies

  -Ensured a safe and clean environment for students (e.g. implementing hygiene rules)

  -Attended conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends

 English Lecturer

Mazoon University College, Muscat, Oman

2015-09 - 2018-08  

  Courses taught: 

  -Writing & Research

  -Exposition & Argumentation

  -Reading for College Students

  -Business English

  -Internship

  -Literature courses

  -Different Speaking Courses 

  -Technical Writing

  - Practical English Grammar

  Responsibilities Held: 

  -Worked as Course Coordinator 

  -Worked as a member of Examination Committee 

  -Worked as a Member of Moderation Committee (Question Paper & Assignment) 

  -Worked as a Member of Timetable Committee 

  -Worked as an in-charge of English Club 

  -Worked in developing Graduate Attributes 

  -Drafted and issued meeting minutes 

English Language Instructor

National Training Institute,  Muscat, Oman 

 2014-08 - 2015-09 

  -Taught English in Royal Navy of Oman (Elementary and Pre-Intermediate Level) 

  -Taught technical English (oil and gas) for ORPIC employees (Advanced Level) 

  -Taught English for PDO employees (Beginner and Elementary Level) 

 English Teacher

 Assafwah Private School, Muscat, Oman 

 2012-04 - 2014-06

  -Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior issues. 

  -Maintained student records, helped them in various assignments and prepared effectively for ministry exams. 

English Lecturer

 Udaya Polytechnic College, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu 

2010-05 - 2012-04

Career Counseling

Global Career Counsellor, India 

 2021-10 - Present 

 MPhil English Literature and Language

Nesamony Memorial College,  India           

 2020-08 - 2021-04  

CELTA

International House, Polyglot Institute,  Oman          

  2013-02 - 2013-04 

Masters in English Literature _

Manonmanium Sundaranar University,  India       

  2009-12 - 2011-12 

Bachelor Degree

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University,  India       

  2009-08 - 2010-05 

Bachelor Degree

Manonmanium Sundaranar University,  India 

 1999-06 - 2002-11