Autobiography of Mrs. Chatta Neeladevi

I (Mrs. Chatta Neeladevi) was born on 15th November 1972 in India.

I have acquired over 15 years of academic experience in teaching English language at junior and senior levels. I have achieved the following:

Qualified ESOL Teacher who was certified in “Teaching Knowledge Test – TKT” by University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

I am a Speaking Examiner for Cambridge ESOL Exams.

Details of teaching for Cambridge ESOL exams:

I worked as a Native Speaker in eClass, Govt. of Chile Program. I taught and prepared students for PET, FCE and IELTS courses, so I am well-versed with the Cambridge ESOL exams.

Awards / Honours include:

Participated in Propell Workshop for TOEFL iBT on English Language Learning on July 30, 2009 in Concepcion, Chile.

Participated in the Evaluator Training Session - Engineering Courses Accreditation and Policies”, Conducted by "Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)”, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 15th October 2006.

I believe that every teacher is a learner, too. Every teacher/learner has a peculiar teaching/learning strategy. It is very important that the teacher makes note of different learning strategies by diagnosing students through observation which will enable the teacher to use appropriate teaching strategies along with personal attention in achieving the mutual goals. The main goal of my teaching is “motivating and contextualizing” and making “complicated subject like Grammar into interactive, interesting and entertaining learning approach”. My innovative method includes audios (conversation/music), videos (contextual and comprehensive clips) which make them not only enthusiastic but also interested in learning further. I integrate all the skills (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) together through a simple tool called “motivation and contextualizing” in conjunction with “topics of interest”. I contextualize the students’ interests with my expertise in combining different regional, cultural, religious and traditional aspects which will enhance their language learning with cultural awareness. One of my creative approach is interacting with my students through emails, Facebook, Skype and other messengers (free of cost) to correct their mistakes instantly while improving their writing and speaking skills during the leisure time. This creative process helps them in building their self-confidence and successfully achieving their learning goals.

I have wide range of academic interests and expertise in Languages, Arts and Sciences. I enjoy teaching English language while adopting classical and modern music into language

teaching. I also enjoy teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced learners while motivating and gearing up the students.

I travelled to Americas, Canada, U.K. Europe, South and East Asian countries. I am well-versed in different cultures as I lived in different countries.

I have gained more than 13 years of non-academic experience in the fields of Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources/Payroll, Marketing, Company Secretarial functions and Information technology with E-commerce. I am a keen analyst with excellent management skills and abilities in liaising with clients, Banks, Financial Institutions and regulatory authorities and have strong work ethics, autonomy, adaptability, drive and result-oriented attitude. I have achieved the following: “XI Rank and University Distinction” in “Bachelor of Corporate Secretaryship-

B.A.C.S.”, Madras University, India. “First class” in “Master of Corporate Secretaryship-M.A.C.S. Specialization in

“Business Management”, Alagappa University, India. “First class” in Post graduate diploma in “Personnel Management and Industrial

Relations - P.G.D.P.M.I.R.”, Annamalai University, India. Post Graduate Diploma in “Computer Applications Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications, E-Commerce - A.C.E.P.”, Aptech, India.

Awards / Honours in the areas of Business Administration include:

Awarded the “Best Management Candidate and Administration Officer” in M.G.M. Diamond Beach Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Kancheepuram, India dated 17-08-2000 for my excellent services in house marketing during the period 15th April to 15th June 2000.

Participated in Management Trainee Workshop and Program provided by Specialist Management Resources Sdn Bhd. (SMR) entitled "The Magic of Making Training FUN" on 8th November 2000 at Chennai.

Awarded a Diploma for Implementation of the Quality Control and Systems Management of ISO 9001-2000 by UdeC Capacita on 22nd August 2008 in Concepcion, Chile.

I am married to Dr. Koduri Venkata Surya Ramam, Ph.D. in Physics who has travelled all over the world. My hobbies includes literature, languages, psychology, web designing, comprehensive quizzes, creating puzzles, creative and innovative pedagogical approach bridging the gap between theoretical concepts to practical learning. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, cooking and astrology. I like to play tennis.