SALMA TAJ SHAJAKHAN
Pudukkottai
Summary
Dedicated English Teacher with M.A., B.Ed. (English) and strong academic credentials, including University Rank Holder. Improved educational standards through engaging lesson design and effective communication, fostering a positive, student-centred learning environment. Focused on supporting academic growth and preparing students for board examinations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor — English
01.2019 - Current
- Tutored students from Classes 7–12 in grammar, literature, and spoken English, fostering academic confidence and competence.
- Assisted learners in improving writing skills, literary appreciation, and communication, contributing to overall academic success.
- Trained students in ASL, note-making, comprehension, and board exam strategies, enhancing exam readiness and performance.
Student Teacher — English
keeranur Government Girls Higher Secondary School
Keeranur, Tamil Nadu
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Taught English for Classes 7, 9, 10, and 11 under the State Board Curriculum.
- Developed lesson plans, worksheets, and board pattern question papers to align with curriculum objectives.
- Incorporated flashcards, grammar charts, mind maps, and literary devices charts in lessons to improve student comprehension.
- Conducted remedial classes for slow learners, tailoring instruction to support individual learning needs.
- Assisted in evaluation of answer scripts and classroom assessments.
ENGLISH TEACHER
High School
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Designed engaging English lessons that enhanced student participation and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Regularly evaluating each student's progress.
- Maintaining order in the classroom.
- Ensured students felt safe and valued, contributing to their overall development.
- Establishing clear objectives for all students.
- Developing course material that has a clearly defined structure.
- Giving out homework that is meaningful and appropriate.
- Marking a student's oral and written work.
- Tracked a student’s progress throughout their studies.
- Modified lesson plans to align with evolving educational goals and standards.
- Compiled comprehensive end-of-term reports for parents to provide insights into student progress and development.
- Successfully delivered quality educational support in fast-paced environments.
- Delivered career and vocational education to equip students with practical skills for future opportunities.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with work colleagues.
- Ability to multitask in an ever-changing environment.
- Pragmatic and having a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong sense of responsibility and desire to get things done properly.
- Completed paperwork for audits and inspections conducted by government bodies.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
07.2017 - 05.2019
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English
Ponmari College of Education
01-2025
Master of Arts - English
Holy Cross College, Bharathidasan University
01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Jamal Mohamed College, Bharathidasan University
01-2011
Skills
- Teaching & Pedagogy
- Lesson planning
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar instruction
- Board exam preparation
- Literature Expertise
- Literary analysis
- Themes & literary devices
- Character sketches
- Critical appreciation
- Classroom management
- Student counselling
- Google Classroom
- MS PowerPoint
- Note-making techniques
Certification
- DOA – Diploma in Office Application
- Hindi Prathmik – Rashtra Bhasha
Accomplishments
- University Rank Holder
- Specialization: Bicultural Sensibility in English Literature
- Awards in: Essay Writing, Research Paper Presentation, Literary Quiz, Elocution, Newspaper Reading Competitions, Copper Certificate in English Teaching
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Urdu
Kannada
Arabic (Basic)
Activities
- Secretary — Literary Association of English, Jamal Mohamed College
- Event Coordinator & Cultural Head — Fine Arts
- Organized and participated in multiple literary and cultural events
Timeline
Student Teacher — English
keeranur Government Girls Higher Secondary School
09.2024 - 02.2025
ENGLISH TEACHER
High School
06.2020 - 12.2023
Private Tutor — English
01.2019 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English
Ponmari College of Education
Master of Arts - English
Holy Cross College, Bharathidasan University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Jamal Mohamed College, Bharathidasan University