Sunil Raj
Oavkille,ON
Summary
Dynamic communicator and seasoned writer with a proven track record at Students of Cultural Anthropology Journal, enhancing publication quality and expanding community engagement. Specializes in critical thinking and exceptional oral presentations, boasting significant achievements in educational program development and public speaking. Demonstrates a unique blend of teaching prowess and creative expertise, contributing to substantial content reach enhancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
External Communications and Editor
Students of Cultural Anthropology Journal
09.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Developed partnerships with businesses in the community to expand content reach and visibility.
- Oversaw the production process, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Managed events designed raise awareness and raise funds.
- Gave talks to large groups of students, professors, and prospective sponsors on the importance of student led publications, anthropological research, and introducing students to the publication industry.
Administrative Assistant
Corten Shipping
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed the process of finding and registering an office in a new market.
- Organized and implemented all the legal and administrative details involved in an opening an office in the US Market.
- Facilitated meetings and other communicative tasks.
- Conducted research for short listing prospective staff.
- Performed market research on potential customers.
Writing and Debate Teacher
Oak Learning Center
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Designed and implemented essay writing classes aimed at improving students formal writing ability, creativity, grammar, and diction.
- Created a Debate class, whereby every week a new topic was introduced and students were introduced to Parliamentarian style debate. The purpose of the class was to improve ESL students' confidence as well as their public speaking skills.
ESL Teacher (assistant to Head Teacher)
Avalon English
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Designed and implemented several unique classes including but not limited to- debate, science, geography, history, poetry, and model UN.
- Managed implementing and deciding upon new curricula every semester.
- Composed detailed student reports to maintain effective communication with parents and fellow teachers.
- Prepared students of all ages for the IBT TOEFL exam.
Returning Deputy Officer
Elections Canada
05.2011 - 05.2011
- Ensured voters presented valid IB and followed polling procedure.
- Tallied votes and submitted official count to Elections Canada.
ESL Conversation Tutor
DEVI Organization
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Directed conversations and composed exercises for foreign language learners- namely Tibetan refugees.
- Taught adult learners in a one-to-one formal setting with an assigned curriculum.
- Initiated and participated in informal conversation classes.
Children's Reading Camp Leader
Oakville Public Library
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with fellow camp leaders to create a positive and inclusive environment for all camp attendees.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues..
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Created and assigned reading lists and informed the library on any additional reading material to be purchased.
- Designed participatory activities based on the content of readings.
Education
Master of Science - Cultural Anthropology: Sustainable Citizenship
Utrecht University
Utrecht, The NetherlandsHigh School Diploma -
Robert Bateman High School
Oakville, ONBachelor of Arts - English Literature, Sociology
Trinity College, University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-2013
Certification - TESOL/TESL 100 Hour in Class Certification
Oxford Seminars
Toronto, ON06-2013
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Critical thinking
- Exceptional written and oral communication
- Research
- Teaching
- Public speaking- have given talks to large crowds as well as performed over 50 shows as a stand-up comedian
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
External Communications and Editor
Students of Cultural Anthropology Journal
09.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Corten Shipping
11.2022 - 06.2023
Writing and Debate Teacher
Oak Learning Center
12.2016 - 08.2017
ESL Teacher (assistant to Head Teacher)
Avalon English
06.2013 - 09.2016
Returning Deputy Officer
Elections Canada
05.2011 - 05.2011
ESL Conversation Tutor
DEVI Organization
06.2008 - 09.2008
Children's Reading Camp Leader
Oakville Public Library
06.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Cultural Anthropology: Sustainable Citizenship
Utrecht University
High School Diploma -
Robert Bateman High School
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Sociology
Trinity College, University of Toronto
Certification - TESOL/TESL 100 Hour in Class Certification
Oxford Seminars
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