Professional Overview
Neha Thakrar is an experienced educator and commerce professional with over a decade of experience in teaching children. Based in Mumbai, she combines a strong background in human resources and commerce with a commitment to continuous professional development in English language teaching. She is recognized for her ability to grasp new concepts quickly and her passion for helping others through education.
Key Leadership and Experience
- Teaching Excellence: Has dedicated the last decade to teaching children, utilizing her commerce background to enhance her instructional methods.
- Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Cambridge Assessment Network and the IATEFL Materials Writing Special Interest Group (MAWSIG) since February 2023.
- Educational Counseling: Certified as an Agent Counsellor (UK) by the British Council.
- Specialized Training: Served as an instructor for CELPIP and CAEL by Prometric and completed the “Study UK: A Guide for Education Agents” program.
- Workshop Participation: Engaged in numerous professional development webinars and conferences, including those hosted by the US Embassy (Lima), Oxford University Press, and National Geographic Learning.
Core Expertise
- English Language Teaching (ELT): Specialized in various methodologies, including CELTA, TESOL, and IELTS Teacher Training.
- Human Resources & Commerce: Leverages a foundational degree in commerce to apply business principles to educational settings.
- Digital Instruction: Proficient in online and blended learning tools, such as Adobe Spark and other digital teaching platforms.
- Test Preparation: Expert in preparing students for international English proficiency exams like PTE Academic and TOEFL.
Awards and Qualifications
- 4-Skills Expert Teacher: Certified by TESOL CANADA in January 2022.
- Conversation Expert: Also certified by TESOL CANADA for expertise in conversation lessons and grammar lesson planning.
- Cambridge Digital Teacher: Awarded an Open Badge for proficiency in digital instruction.
- Commerce Graduate: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce: (Background in human resources and commerce).
- Advanced Certifications: Including CELTA, TESOL Methodology, and specialized teacher training for IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL.