Samita Bhalla Arora

• Trained students for co-curricular activities such as declamations, debates and theatre through a variety of acting and voice modulation techniques
• Managed administrative responsibilities as a Teacher Coordinator
• Helped the team to understand the tasks and timelines assigned, ensured timely submissions and error free work, served as a bridge between the Heads and the team; held meetings to understand and resolve any work related issues
• Conducted personality development & Coaching workshops for preparing students for inter school events such as debates & plays
• Organized and conducted English Language as well as life skills workshops for students. Training and mentoring students for participation in various scholastic and co scholastic events
• Conceptualized, planned and organized various large scale events including Debates, Plays, School Cultural Fests and Sports events
• Anchored various events such as Annual Days and Intra School Events
• Managed foreign student exchange programs and facilitated ongoing collaboration between Delhi Public School and our partner schools in the European Union
• Scripted and did voice over for a Delhi Public School social awareness video on gender discrimination faced by girls (available on YouTube)
• Led my team as the Head of the English Department for 7 years. Responsibilities included event co-ordination, school year planning, activity design, reviewing lesson plans and goal-setting for English department teaching staff
• Led the editorial team of Annual School Magazine for 10 years with accountability for editorial function along with creative designing and poetic renditions.

Academic-

• Taught English language and literature to grades k-12 using variety of latest pedagogies and practices
• Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
• Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed online and physical records of grades.
• Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
• Organized tutoring sessions for struggling learners after school hours, providing personalized assistance in areas requiring additional support.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
• Trained ASL (Assessment of Speaking and Listening skills) examiner for Central Board for Secondary Education, India)