Dinesh Subramanian
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced English educator, art teacher, and content creator with expertise in teaching diverse, multilingual learners in classroom and online environments. Skilled in lesson planning, curriculum design, classroom leadership, and creative visual learning. TEFL Premier Diploma certified and currently completing an advanced TEFL Young Learners certification. Passionate about integrating art, creativity, and interactive methods to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and online teaching platforms such as ClassIn and Tencent Meeting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ESL Instructor | Remote – China
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered conversational, business, and IELTS English lessons using a TEFL-based curriculum through live online classes, creating interactive, student-centered exercises to build confidence and fluency.
Art Instructor | Remote
Skillshare
01.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered online watercolor and art courses, creating beginner-friendly content and videos that emphasize visual storytelling and creative engagement.
English Tutor for Young Learners | Remote – China
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
- Taught foundational English (phonics, vocabulary, and sentence structures) to children, fostering engagement, confidence, and active participation through creative, playful lessons.
Shader Art – Seasonal
OCAD University
01.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and art curriculum for over 30 students.
- Led workshops via Teams and Zoom, graded assignments, and guided students in portfolio creation.
Art Instructor
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Kitchener, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered English-medium instruction in art foundations, watercolor techniques, and color theory.
- Conducted online and in-person workshops for diverse learners.
Art Teacher - Part Time
Avenue Roads Art School
01.2024 - Current
- Designed a seasonal art curriculum for beginner and intermediate students.
- Provided English-medium instruction both online and in person.
Art Instructor | Remote
– YouTube
01.2021 - Current
- Created and managed a YouTube channel on watercolor and art fundamentals, producing beginner-friendly tutorials while driving audience engagement and content strategy.
Education
TEFL Premier Diploma - English Teaching
TEFL Academy
Online12-2025
TEFL Advanced Diploma - Teaching Young Learners
TEFL Academy
OnlinePost Secondrary Diploma - Game Art And Design
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04-2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
India08-2008
Skills
- Teaching & Education: ESL, TEFL, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Young Learner Instruction
- Art & Creativity: Watercolor Techniques, Color Theory, Composition, Visual Storytelling, Art Curriculum Design
- Technical & Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Zoom, Teams, ClassIn, Tencent Meeting
- Content Creation: Educational Video Production, Online Course Development, YouTube Monetization & Analytics
Certification
TEFL Academy – TEFL Premier Diploma | Online | Nov 2025 – Dec 2026
Timeline
ESL Instructor | Remote – China
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
Art Instructor | Remote
Skillshare
01.2025 - Current
English Tutor for Young Learners | Remote – China
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
Shader Art – Seasonal
OCAD University
01.2024 - Current
Art Instructor
Homer Watson House & Gallery
01.2024 - Current
Art Teacher - Part Time
Avenue Roads Art School
01.2024 - Current
Art Instructor | Remote
– YouTube
01.2021 - Current
TEFL Premier Diploma - English Teaching
TEFL Academy
TEFL Advanced Diploma - Teaching Young Learners
TEFL Academy
Post Secondrary Diploma - Game Art And Design
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Rajalakshmi Engineering College