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Geeta Achuthan
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Geeta Achuthan

Educator
Johor Bahru,Johor

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Education ManagerTeacher TrainerTeacherCoach in TrainingCoaching Tutor

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Johor Bahru, 01Kuala Lumpur, 14Ipoh, 08Malacca, 04
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork from home option

Summary

Dynamic education leader and English language specialist with over 30 years of experience in teaching, training, and curriculum design. Proven track record in leading teacher development initiatives and crafting innovative curricula that foster impactful instruction. Expertise in remote teaching methodologies, adult facilitation, and personalized tutoring enhances learner engagement and outcomes. Committed to driving educational excellence through strategic leadership and a passion for empowering educators and students.

Overview

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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher & Tutor

  • Deliver English lessons for primary and secondary students.
  • Prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE exams with targeted strategies.
  • Focus on grammar, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.
  • ENGLISH TEACHER

Academic Director

ELS Language Centres Malaysia
  • Managed Els Centre at UTM Johor; responsibilities included:
  • Led CIEP instruction for UTM students, aligning delivery with learning needs. Coordinated CIEP teaching for UTM students to support classroom objectives. Managed CIEP instruction for UTM students with focus on learner progress.
  • administer placement assessments
  • Supervised teachers and students to support daily operations.
  • observe classroom instruction and
  • Developed teacher training to strengthen classroom instruction and readiness.

Senior Programme Manager

FINCO
01.2025

Education Advisor

LeapEd Services
01.2014 - 05.2023
  • Reviewed school data to assess school progress versus identified key performance targets, producing regular operation reports within agreed timelines and monitoring delays or escalating issues as necessary to relevant stakeholders.
  • Participated in formal lesson observations and conducted focused observations.
  • Spearheaded model teaching in underdeveloped teacher classrooms.
  • Facilitated creation of learning centers in classrooms and coached teachers to enhance teaching and learning in classroom instruction.
  • Facilitated shared reading workshops across all trust schools.
  • delivered TED Talk at company conference on school transformation in Malaysia.
  • transformation of Malaysian schools—leaps services and Finco

Education Consultant

LeapEd Services
01.2024

  • Experienced education leader and English language specialist with 30 years of teaching, training, and curriculum design expertise. Former Academic Director at ELS Language Centres with a proven record of leading teacher development, designing innovative curricula, and delivering impactful instruction. Skilled in remote teaching methodologies, adult facilitation, and personalized tutoring. Passionate about empowering learners through engaging, interactive, and outcome-driven lessons.

Education Consultant, Trainer & Lecturer

01.2014 - Current
  • Designed and facilitated Train-the-Trainer programmes to strengthen adult facilitation skills.
  • Coached educators in leadership and pedagogical practices, improving classroom outcomes.
  • Built and led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster peer learning and collaboration.
  • Partnered with schools and education stakeholders to align training with national strategies.
  • Conducted workshops on positive psychology and flourishing, enhancing teacher well-being and resilience.

Academic Director

ELS Language Centres
06.2023 - 11.2023

Education Advisor

LeapEd Services
01.2014 - 01.2023

English Teacher

Fairview International School
01.2011 - 01.2012

English Teacher

PSB Singapore School
01.2008 - 01.2011

English Teacher

SK Kulai 1
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Designed engaging English lessons aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
  • Delivered classroom instruction using differentiated strategies to support varied proficiency levels.
  • Assessed student progress through assignments, quizzes, and formative feedback.
  • Maintained positive classroom management to create focused, respectful learning environment.

English Teacher

SK Taman Cempaka
01.1998 - 01.2000

English Teacher

SK Bukit Ibam
01.1995 - 01.1998

Education

Master of Education - Education Management

Wawasan Open University
Malaysia
01-2022

Bachelor of Education - TESL

University Putra Malaysia
01-2004

Certificate in Teaching - undefined

Mohd Khalid Teacher Training College
Johor, Malaysia
01-1994

Skills

Student motivation

Student engagement

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Online teaching

Learning style adaptation

Teaching strategies

Reading comprehension

Curriculum development

Collaborative learning

Child development

Student-centered learning

Lecturing

Team teaching

Study skills

Cross-cultural communication

English for specific purposes

Parent communication

Test preparation

Grammar instruction

Technology integration

Teacher collaboration

Classroom technology

Individual instruction

Differentiated instruction

Vocabulary expansion

Curriculum design

Learning plans

Literature analysis

Reading assignment planning

Teacher training

Academic advising

Learning management systems

Academic English

Literary analysis

Language techniques

Critical thinking

Empathy and patience

Active listening

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Assessment and evaluation

Listening comprehension

English literature knowledge

Digital literacy skills

TESL

Accomplishments

  • Successfully coached teachers to achieve ambitious student learning goals.
  • Designed and facilitated large-scale education conferences and induction programmes.
  • Strengthened teacher capacity through data-driven coaching frameworks.
  • Recognized for building trust-based relationships with school leaders and community stakeholders.

Certification

Associate Coach, HRDF Certified Trainer

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Senior Programme Manager

FINCO
01.2025

Education Consultant

LeapEd Services
01.2024

Academic Director

ELS Language Centres
06.2023 - 11.2023

Education Advisor

LeapEd Services
01.2014 - 05.2023

Education Consultant, Trainer & Lecturer

01.2014 - Current

Education Advisor

LeapEd Services
01.2014 - 01.2023

English Teacher

Fairview International School
01.2011 - 01.2012

English Teacher

PSB Singapore School
01.2008 - 01.2011

English Teacher

SK Kulai 1
01.2001 - 01.2008

English Teacher

SK Taman Cempaka
01.1998 - 01.2000

English Teacher

SK Bukit Ibam
01.1995 - 01.1998

Certificate in Teaching - undefined

Mohd Khalid Teacher Training College

Bachelor of Education - TESL

University Putra Malaysia

English Teacher & Tutor

Master of Education - Education Management

Wawasan Open University

Academic Director

ELS Language Centres Malaysia
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