Singing songs and performing with my band
Yazhini Selvi PS
ESL and French Trainer/Teacher
Dubai
Summary
CELTA and DELF-certified English and French teacher/trainer with 4 years of experience in teaching and training. Achieved an IELTS score of 8, demonstrating high English proficiency. Employs innovative, student-centered teaching methodologies. Expert in delivering diverse content with precision and clarity to students of various nationalities across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
5
5
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online ESL and French Teacher
Preply, Escola Institute
01.2022 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans for 20+ students across A1-C1 proficiency levels in English and French
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Guided high school students through rigorous CBSE and IGCSE French exam preparation, emphasizing critical thinking and language application.
- Conducted conversational practice sessions focusing on real-world applications.
Temporary French Teacher
GEMS New Millenium School
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered structured lessons for 90+ middle school students following CBSE standards
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for varied learning styles
- Collaborated with department heads to align curriculum with international benchmarks
- Continuously monitored and marked the progress of students
French and English Catalogue Associate
Amazon Development Centre
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Communicated with French and English clients via e-mail, handled the Amazon EN and FR Marketplaces, and translated important documents from English to French
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Implemented innovative strategies, improving the performance of the Image Auditing system performance by 20%.
Business English Trainer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted training sessions on Business English for 1000+ corporate employees
- Mentored project teams and improved their soft skills by 70% after doing an in-depth causal analysis
- Evaluated employee performance and provided actionable feedback for improvement, leading to higher overall success rates.
- Provided accent reduction coaching for various project teams
Organized quarterly events featuring interactive language games including Pictionary, and Treasure Hunt to enhance employees' English grammar and vocabulary skills.
Part-Time YouTube French Teacher
James Vasanthan Kids' TV – YouTube Channel
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and created 25+ interactive video lessons in French with weekly live classes during the time of COVID
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities, songs, and authentic materials, increasing channel watch-time by 15%
- Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Studies
MSDTTC
Ramanathapuram, India 09.2022 - 12.2024
Diploma in French - French Studies (Level B2)
Alliance Française
Chennai, India 07.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Easwari Engineering College
Chennai, India 09.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom Management
DELF Exam Preparation
Etymology-based Instruction
Accent Reduction
Conversational Practice
Business English
Certification
CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Adults
Interests
Researching linguistics and reading scripts of new languages
Timeline
Temporary French Teacher
GEMS New Millenium School
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Studies
MSDTTC
09.2022 - 12.2024
Online ESL and French Teacher
Preply, Escola Institute
01.2022 - Current
CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Adults
10-2021
IELTS Band 8
10-2020
Part-Time YouTube French Teacher
James Vasanthan Kids' TV – YouTube Channel
06.2020 - 01.2021
French and English Catalogue Associate
Amazon Development Centre
10.2019 - 06.2021
Business English Trainer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2019
Diploma in French - French Studies (Level B2)
Alliance Française
07.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Easwari Engineering College
09.2012 - 04.2016