Disha Padhariya

As you will note in my attached resume, I have acquired certification form Alliance Française de Bombay for completing French Language Course from Level A1 to Level C1 from 2011 to 2016 and have taught in two celebrated International Baccalaureate board schools of Mumbai. My tenure has witnessed successful outcomes, evident in students' linguistic proficiency and an elevated interest in Francophone cultures. The IB learner profile — which emphasizes attributes such as open-mindedness, cultural sensitivity, and communicative competence — resonates deeply with my teaching philosophy.

As a versatile individual, I have also had the opportunity to hold a number of professional roles in the corporate world. 

As a French Language Teacher, my goal is to instill a sense of overall learning experience and to develop expertise and confidence in students while at the same time teaching students about the technical aspects of the French language. Furthermore, I strive to expand student's interest by inculcating Cambridge goals in teaching, integrating multicultural lessons and incorporating a wide range of activities and cooperative learning projects. By utilizing these effective methods, I am able to reach out to each student, introduce new concepts, foster a fun learning environment, and help students blossom into well-rounded individuals.

In closing, I look forward to working with your esteemed institute. If you have any questions or if you seek any point to be discussed in detail, please feel free to contact me. Professional reference letters can be produced upon request.

In the interim, thank you for your time and consideration. 

P.S.:

I have secured admission in the prestigious Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi for the course 'Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language - Year 2'. 

I will be physically available in Abu Dhabi from the 25th of September 2024.

French Language Teacher 

D Y Patil International School - Mumbai, India                                                               07/2023 - 05/2024 

Grades taught:

Primary School: Grades 3 and 4

IGCSE: Grade 9

IBDP 1 and 2 French SL

Total years of experience: 1

• Developed French language course curriculum
• Utilized authentic French materials such as literature, film, and news articles to expose students to diverse perspectives of the Francophone world
• Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction
• Coordinated with parents during conferences to discuss student progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement together

French Language Teacher 

Garodia International Centre For Learning Mumbai - Mumbai, India                          08/2016 - 06/2023 

Grades taught:

Elementary School: Grades 1 to 6

Middle School: Grade 7

IBDP 1 and 2 French Ab Initio

Total years of experience: 7

• Implemented curriculum in accordance with the practices of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs of international education
• Conducted after-school tutoring sessions
• Encouraged students to participate in the French Olympiad, French Spelling-Bee
• Spearheaded extracurricular clubs like the French Club
• Oversaw the school's foreign language department
• Mentored new teachers entering the department

Junior Associate - French Department 

BNP Paribas - Mumbai, India                                                                                            03/2015 - 03/2016 

Total years of experience: 1

• Generated, reviewed and processed Letter of Credit and related trade documents in line with mechanism of payment in International Trade (UCP 600 and ISBP)
• Translated the results of the scrutiny in French and presented to the middle office in Paris
• Contributed to successful project completion by tracking progress and updating team members regularly

Human Resources Coordinator 

Prayosha Hospitality Services - Mumbai, India                                                              05/2012 - 02/2015 

Total years of experience: 3

• Assisted with recruitment process
• Maintained human resources information system
• Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures and workplace issues
• Coordinated company training sessions
• Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits

French Language Teacher 

D Y Patil International School - Mumbai, India                                                               07/2023 - 05/2024 

Grades taught:

Primary School: Grades 3 and 4

IGCSE: Grade 9

IBDP 1 and 2 French SL

Total years of experience: 1

• Developed French language course curriculum
• Utilized authentic French materials such as literature, film, and news articles to expose students to diverse perspectives of the Francophone world
• Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction
• Coordinated with parents during conferences to discuss student progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement together

French Language Teacher 

Garodia International Centre For Learning Mumbai - Mumbai, India                          08/2016 - 06/2023 

Grades taught:

Elementary School: Grades 1 to 6

Middle School: Grade 7

IBDP 1 and 2 French Ab Initio

Total years of experience: 7

• Implemented curriculum in accordance with the practices of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs of international education
• Conducted after-school tutoring sessions
• Encouraged students to participate in the French Olympiad, French Spelling-Bee
• Spearheaded extracurricular clubs like the French Club
• Oversaw the school's foreign language department
• Mentored new teachers entering the department