SHIVANESHINI JANSAN
EDUCATOR
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Work Preference
Summary
English educator with over 7 years of experience across secondary, pre-university, tertiary, and private tutoring settings. Holds a Bachelor of Education (Language & Literature) and a Master’s in English Language Studies. Experienced in delivering national and international curricula, including Cambridge-based programmes, through student-centred and differentiated instruction. Recognised for strong assessment practices, academic mentoring, and a proven ability to improve student performance and confidence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
PRIVATE HOME TUTOR
Virtual
01.2017 - Current
- Assessed students’ unique learning needs and created customized lesson plans.
- Integrated reading, writing, and speaking activities to build student confidence.
- Developed strategies to suit various learning styles and improve motivation.
- Administered tests to evaluate progress and provide feedback.
- Supported local and international students through flexible online and home-based sessions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students facing academic challenges, resulting in improved grades and increased confidence in their abilities.
ENGLISH & IGCSE TEACHER
Rafflesia International & Private School
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Teach English as the main subject, along with Malay (IGCSE) and Moral Studies as minor subjects.
- Deliver a minimum of 18 teaching hours per week across multiple year groups.
- Design and implement structured lesson plans aligned with school requirements and curriculum standards.
- Conduct marking, assessment, and feedback to monitor student progress and improve outcomes.
- Actively participate in co-curricular activities (CCA) including uniform bodies, sports, and clubs.
- Undertake additional teacher duties on alternate weeks, including lesson planning and administrative tasks.
- Engage in weekly professional development training sessions every term.
- Support school operations by preparing handouts, newsletters, covering for absent teachers, and assisting in extracurricular programs.
ENGLISH TEACHER
Tsun Jin High School
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed and delivered weekly lesson plans tailored to students’ diverse English proficiency levels.
- Provided personalized one-on-one support to enhance student development.
- Inspired students to cultivate a deeper passion for learning English and achieve academic success.
- Managed classroom dynamics for classes of up to 30 students, ensuring an interactive environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking through discussions, debates, and collaborative projects.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues and participated in curriculum improvement initiatives.
- Conducted monthly student evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Prepared and trained students for UEC and Cambridge-based exams, achieving a 10% increase in overall test scores.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
LANGUAGE LECTURER
Innovative International College
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Taught language-related subjects and designed program course files to meet MQA requirements.
- Created lesson plans, notes, visual aids, and examination materials.
- Supervised assessments and provided constructive feedback on student performance.
- Taught up to 24 hours weekly, motivating students and supporting their linguistic growth.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Education
Master of English Language Studies - English
University Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12-2023
Bachelor of Education (HONS) - Language & Literature
UNITAR International University
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia12-2019
Skills
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Improved effectiveness by integrating new resources and revamping approach.
- Increased student's grade average by 20%.
- Collaborated with team of 40 students in choral speaking.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
References
- Dr, Alicia, Principal, Rafflesia International & Private Schools, 016-295-1075
- Madam, Syafina, HOA, Innovative University College, 012-660-3884
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
William Butler Yeats
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Educational research & pedagogical innovation, Digital learning tools and educational technology, Lifelong learning and professional development courses, Volunteer tutoring or community education initiatives and Creative writing and language development
Timeline
ENGLISH & IGCSE TEACHER
Rafflesia International & Private School
08.2025 - 12.2025
ENGLISH TEACHER
Tsun Jin High School
04.2023 - 08.2025
LANGUAGE LECTURER
Innovative International College
12.2019 - 04.2023
PRIVATE HOME TUTOR
Virtual
01.2017 - Current
Master of English Language Studies - English
University Malaya
Bachelor of Education (HONS) - Language & Literature
UNITAR International University