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Loshene Devika Anandan

Loshene Devika Anandan

Teaching Specialist
Singapore

Summary

Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Work History

Tutor

Self-employed
03.2014 - Current
  • Providing home tuition for primary and secondary school students.
  • Teaching conversational English to domestic helpers.
  • Planning lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Collaborating with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Maintaining tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
  • Stressing importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
  • Leveraging technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
  • Tutoring diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Motivating students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supporting students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Providing appropriate learning materials for students.
  • Working with students in home environments to provide educational support.
  • Collaborating with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
  • Teaching students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Meeting with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Responding to telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
  • Providing homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Helping students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Developing student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.

Legal Intern

Fleet Street Law LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Drafted and amended Wills.
  • Handled Lasting Power of Attorney applications.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with bankruptcy laws.
  • Simple billing.

Teacher

AGrader Learning Centre
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Teacher-student ratio- 1:15.
  • Taught English, Creative Writing, Mathematics, and Science to primary school students across several franchises.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

Online Tutor

Tenopy
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Teacher-student ratio - 1:5.
  • Taught English to primary school students.
  • Utilized in-house software to provide online instruction in group and one-on-one environments.
  • Moderated online discussion forums to maintain safe, engaging subject discussion.
  • Provided verbal and written constructive criticism and positive feedback to students.
  • Met with other online module leaders on weekly basis to discuss student progress and provide feedback on online learning courses.
  • Maintained confidentiality when working with students' personal information and grades.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Teacher

myhometutor
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Teacher-student ratio - 1:4.
  • Taught English and Creative Writing to primary school students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

Trainer

Zenitant Holdings Pte. Ltd.
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Conducted outdoor learning activities for primary school students.
  • Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

Teacher

Learning Journey Education Centre
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Teacher-student ratio - 1:15.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
  • Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Tutor

Yayasan Mendaki
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Conducted Reachout, Progress and Excel (RoPE) programmes in primary schools.
  • Focused on Mathematics.
  • Government-funded program.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
  • Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.

Branch Manager & Tutor

Educube Learning Centre
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Teacher-student ratio - 1:10.
  • Taught English, Math, Science, and Creative Writing to primary school students.
  • Taught English and Essay Writing to secondary school students.
  • Supervised student care.
  • Performed simple administrative duties, processed cash payments and responsible for handling company’s accounts.
  • Developed attendance and invoice system.
  • Managed marketing campaigns to cultivate brand awareness and drive website traffic.
  • Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Utilized techniques such as cold calling, networking and prospecting to develop new leads.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Patents Assistant Executive

Drew & Napier LLC
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • Trained staff on various procedures and processes involved from applying for patents and after registration.
  • Conducted legal research and providing legal opinions on relevant intellectual property rights.
  • Drafted relevant assignment deeds for client’s execution and approval.
  • Raised appropriate invoices to clients on various actions taken for each matter.
  • Managed client’s portfolio with respect to all legal transactions relating to intellectual property rights.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Assistant Store Manager

Jarrons & Co. Pte. Ltd
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Promoted tables, prams, baby cots, and children educational toys (Brands include: Kettler, Micuna, MiniLand).
  • Liaised with warehouse to schedule deliveries.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.

Stylist & Retail Associate

Lovisa Pty. Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Recovery, housekeeping and repairing faulty items.
  • Suggested styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.

Receptionist & Legal Secretary

Tan Lee and Partners
06.2013 - 10.2013
  • Drafted and sent out letters and emails to clients, lawyers, courts and other legal and government bodies.
  • Managed case files – debt claims, accident claims, criminal cases, defamation cases, matrimonial cases.
  • Attended legal proceedings with lawyers.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Coordinated catering and set up conference rooms for corporate and client meetings.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.

Relief Teacher

Ministry of Education
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • Taught primary school students English, Mathematics, Science and Malay.
  • Coordinated outdoor learning programmes.
  • Conducted exam invigilation.
  • Conducted special programmes for autistic children and children with ADHD.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -

Birmingham City University/Kaplan
Singapore
01.2021 - Current

Diploma in Counselling -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute
Singapore
10.2016 - 05.2018

Certificate in Counselling -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute
Singapore
01.2016 - 09.2016

Diploma in Law -

University of London/Stansfield
Singapore
07.2012 - 07.2013

GCSE 'O' Levels -

Northland Secondary School
Singapore
01.2007 - 12.2009

Skills

Group and individual tutoring

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Certification

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects - Coursera

Timeline

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects - Coursera

12-2022

Online Tutor

Tenopy
11.2021 - 11.2022

Foundation Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - London Teacher Training College

08-2021

Introduction to English Common Law - Coursera

03-2021

Legal Intern

Fleet Street Law LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023

COVID-19 Contact Tracing - Coursera

02-2021

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -

Birmingham City University/Kaplan
01.2021 - Current

The Truth About Cats and Dogs - Coursera

11-2020

Monitor Income and Expenses - NTUC LearningHub

11-2020

Implement A Business Plan - NTUC LearningHub

10-2020

Setting Up and Running a Business - NTUC LearningHub

10-2020

Teacher

myhometutor
07.2020 - 12.2020

Teacher

AGrader Learning Centre
12.2019 - 01.2023

Parenting 101x: The Science of Parenting - edX

12-2017

Cell Biology: Mitochondria - edX

08-2017

Getting Started with Essay Writing - Coursera

06-2017

Trainer

Zenitant Holdings Pte. Ltd.
03.2017 - 03.2018

Teacher

Learning Journey Education Centre
03.2017 - 02.2018

Tutor

Yayasan Mendaki
03.2017 - 12.2017

Grammar and Punctuation - Coursera

12-2016

Diploma in Counselling -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute
10.2016 - 05.2018

Branch Manager & Tutor

Educube Learning Centre
06.2016 - 02.2017

Certificate in Counselling -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute
01.2016 - 09.2016

The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture - edX

09-2015

Introductory Psychology - edX

09-2015

Patents Assistant Executive

Drew & Napier LLC
04.2015 - 07.2015

Assistant Store Manager

Jarrons & Co. Pte. Ltd
12.2014 - 03.2015

Tutor

Self-employed
03.2014 - Current

Stylist & Retail Associate

Lovisa Pty. Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2014

Receptionist & Legal Secretary

Tan Lee and Partners
06.2013 - 10.2013

Diploma in Law -

University of London/Stansfield
07.2012 - 07.2013

Relief Teacher

Ministry of Education
07.2010 - 04.2011

Advanced Certificate in Customer Service and Communications - Nanyang Polytechnic

07-2008

GCSE 'O' Levels -

Northland Secondary School
01.2007 - 12.2009
Loshene Devika AnandanTeaching Specialist