Qualification:

B.Sc in Geography honours, Calcutta University 2009; M.Sc in Environmental Studies, University of Strathclyde (UK) 2010; B.Ed in Geography & Political Science, St. Xavier's college Kolkata 2015

Experience:

2015 to Present (8 months) - Geography teacher at JSS, International School, Dubai (teaching primary, middle and high school; 1 yr KHDA experience; Manager at Environmental Club for undertaking projects and encouraging innovations; involved in curriculum planning, review and development)  2015 (1 yr) - Geography teacher at St. Sebastian's School, Kolkata and St. John's Diocesan School, Kolkata (apart from regular teaching I conducted several workshops to encourage students into active learning) 2013 to 2015 (3 yrs) - Offered regular tuitions in Science subjects, Geography, Scoiology, English to primary, middle and high school students, provided assistance with exam preparation (with tips and techniques for scoring high marks, solving past exam papers, conducting mock tests), help with assignments, project works, presentations 2009 to 2012 (4 yrs) - Conducted several tutorial classes at University in Scotland, UK to provide assistance to junior students in English and Evironmental Science/Geography related subjects, gained expertise in offering online tutoring as well

Approach:

Schools and universities focus on conveying a large amount of information to their students. But for most people that is not enough to create genuine understanding and an ability to answer exam questions. That is why many students, regardless of their ability, seek to get extra help from a private tutor.  My aim as a tutor is to create in my students a deep understanding and confidence in answering exam questions and  being able to tackle new and unfamiliar problems.  My philosophy is based on the idea that learning happens in an environment of mutual respect in which the student is encouraged to think and make new connections for themselves.  My experience has been that one-to-one personal tuition has a unique value to students because of the ability to resolve the students’ personal barriers to learning in a way that lays the foundations for a deep and lasting understanding of the subject. My approach varies depending on the student’s needs and learning style. However my teaching philosophy is based on encouraging students to think for themselves, using real-world exampleswherever possible. I start from topics the students are comfortable with and move gradually towards more complex areas as their confidence builds. I use questions and examples to check understanding continually.  I don’t lecture to students or ask them to memorise things.  Nor do I do the students’ homework for them! I usually focus on exam-style or past paper questions in order to check, practice and perfect the student’s understanding and technique. I also give a lot of emphasis to some of the less obvious but vital skills such as essay structure and technique, logical thought, and the effective use of numbers and graphs. I believe passionately in the huge value of tutoring to students and take great satisfaction in seeing my students achieve their full potential.

Curriculum:

Indian Curriculum (ICSE/CBSE)

Area:

All Areas