 TESOL (Teacher’s of English to Speaker’s of Other Languages) from Global TESOL College, Chandigarh, India (Head office in Canada), (2006).
 Masters in English from Panjab University, Chandigarh. (2003- 2005).
 Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Punjabi University, Patiala. ( 2001-2003 )
 Bachelors in Humanities from Punjabi University. (1998-2001).
A Topper throughout Graduation.
 10+2, Senior Secondary in Non-Medical Stream, (1996-1998).
EXPERIENCE
 Currently working as a Faculty–English with Ultimate Solutions, Chandigarh, India. (Joined from May 09, 2006)
 Teaching Linguistics: Syntax, Semantics and Phonetics.
 Communication: Expression, Body Language, and Posture.
 Personality Development; One-on-one to discuss the area of improvement.
 Conduct periodic tests.
 Worked as an English Faculty for UCOL New Zealand and LIVE – IN CARE GIVERS, CANADIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, CANADA at Canadian Institute for International Studies, Mohali, India.
(25th July, 2005 –30th April, 2006)
 Trained Nurses and Live-in Care Givers on IELTS: Reading strategies, Writing techniques, Listening skills and Speaking expressions.
 Assessed the trainees on voice and accent and conducted periodic tests.
 Constantly provided the trainees feedback on the said subjects and conducted one-on- one to discuss the areas of improvement.
 Assisted the trainees on keyboard skills.
 Conducted periodic tests on grammar.
 Conducted short-term refresher courses on grammar, voice and accent, communication skills, Email etiquette, telephone etiquette, and so on.
 Worked as an IELTS INSTRUCTOR at Y2K Academy in Mohali for a year.
(1st July, 2004 – 30th June, 2005)
 Trained students with Basics of grammar- syntax, structure, sentence, etc.
 Conducted Courses on Communication skills, Interview Etiquettes and Voice and Accent.
 Trained students on all four IELTS modules: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
 INTERNSHIP
 With 'The Times of India’, Chandigarh.
(25th May, 2002 – 29th June, 2002.)
Worked with the main paper for five weeks. Did many investigative stories and also did special stories on current topics.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
 Did an orientation course TV Production Technique at Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, India (January 20 to January 25, 2003).
 Completed a dissertation on “Role of Television in Empowering Middle class Women”, (survey method), Punjabi University, India.
 An active Volunteer for the UNESCO Awareness Project for the promotion of 1999-2000(International Year for the Culture of Peace and Nonviolence in association with FATEH (Fellowship of Activist to Embrace Humanity)) - a Human Development Organization based at Chandigarh, India.
 Observer- Facilitator at Camp FATEH (Children’s Educational Camp).
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Highly enterprising and self motivated.
• Experience in training IELTS.
• Highly innovative team player with a flair for promoting teamwork.
• High-energy, service-oriented individual, a take-charge - results-driven individual who can take pressure.
PROFICIENCY
 Good command over English and good Communication skills in Hindi and Punjabi.
 Basic Knowledge of Computer Application, especially, MS Office.
 Completed Level I of Basic Beginners Course of French.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth 21st October 1979
Gender Female.
Marital Status Single.
Languages English, Hindi, Punjabi.
Nationality Indian
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Second Prize in Instrumental Music (Sitar) at Inter Zonal Youth Festival, held (2001) at Punjabi University, Patiala, India.
 Diploma in Bhushan and Visharad in Instrumental Music (Sitar) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh (1993-1997).
 Govt College Colour for Music (Sitar) (2001).