leena priyamani
@leenapriyamani
I teach secondary English and guide students toward stronger literacy, university pathways, and career decisions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Jain Vidyalaya CBSE School, I counsel 300+ Grade 9–12 students annually on university selection, applications, and career planning, contributing to a 75% increase in successful international placements. I also lead CBSE- and IB-aligned English curriculum planning and assessment design, improving cohort literacy outcomes by 70%.
Across CBSE and IB settings, I teach English language and literature through inquiry, discussion, differentiated instruction, debate, drama, and creative writing. I’m seeking an immediate move to the UAE to contribute as a secondary English teacher in a KHDA/ADEK/MOE-aligned school.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Academic Coordinator / IBCP University & Career Counsellor
Jain Vidyalaya CBSE School
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Counsel 300+ students annually on higher-education selection and career planning, achieving a 75% increase in successful international university placements. Direct CBSE- and IB-aligned English curriculum planning and assessment design, improving cohort literacy outcomes by 70%.
Secondary English Teacher, Grades 6-12
Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School
Apr 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Delivered English language and literature instruction to Grades 6-12 using analytical, discussion-led, and inquiry-based pedagogy, lifting average assessment scores by 65%. Implemented Assessment for Learning strategies, improving student writing and comprehension outcomes by 75%.
Academic Coordinator | Middle School Computer Science Teacher
Narayana e-Techno School
Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)
Led whole-school teacher training on pedagogical best practice, curriculum standards, and assessment strategy for 30 teaching staff. Taught Middle School Computer Science, building students' computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
English Teacher, Grades 6-10
Adhyapana CBSE School
Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered English language and literature instruction spanning grammar, comprehension, creative writing, and literary analysis to 300+ students. Designed curriculum maps, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with CBSE national curriculum standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
Bachelor of Education, Education
2020 - 2022
Pursued a Bachelor of Education degree from Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University from 2020 to 2022.
Adhyapana Training Institute
Diploma, Montessori Education
Completed a Diploma in Montessori Education from Adhyapana Training Institute in 2016.
AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Global Up Educator, Intercultural Education
Earned the AFS Global Up Educator certification from AFS Intercultural Programs.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Arts, English Language and Linguistics
Earned a Master of Arts in English Language and Linguistics from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2017.
British Council
Instructional Leadership Certification, Instructional Leadership
Completed a certification in Instructional Leadership from the British Council.
Fatima College
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Fatima College in 2013.
International Baccalaureate Organisation
Certified IB Educator, Education
Certified as an IB Educator with a focus on University Guidance Counselling.
University of Manchester
Educational Leadership Certification, Educational Leadership
Completed a certification in Educational Leadership from the University of Manchester.
Professional Accreditation Body
Certified Career Counsellor, Career Counselling
Certified as a Career Counsellor by a professional accreditation body.
Journalism Accreditation
Journalism Certification, Journalism
Earned a Journalism Certification from a journalism accreditation body.
Times Higher Education
THE Accredited Counsellor, Higher Education Counselling
Accredited as a counsellor by Times Higher Education.
TeacherRecord
TEFL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Completed TEFL certification through TeacherRecord.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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