Shukti Basu

. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Qualified and accomplished educator and trainer, skilled in instructional design and curriculum development. Proven expertise in physical classrooms, online teaching and special education—delivering tailored programs for diverse needs and levels, significantly enhancing learning Shukti B asu CONTACT -- outcomes. Demonstrated team player and excellent communicator who is tech-savvy and attentive to detail. EXPERIENCE Instructional Designer/Learning Developer (Freelance) - Present STEP from The Hindu Group - Remote  Working as a freelancer for STEP, the education and training arm of The Hindu Group - one of the largest media and publishing houses of India  Designed and developed instructional materials for a large corporate training program in leadership and soft skills including lesson plans, detailed facilitator scripts, presentations, participant handouts and assessment tools aligned to defined learning objectives.  Worked on a project creating trainer guides, lesson plans, classroom activities aligned with course objectives enabling non-expert facilitators to deliver live sessions in functional English and employability skills in under-resourced colleges across India.  Applied instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy) to structure content for effective learning transfer. New Delhi, India LinkedIn Profile SKILLS  Instructional Design/Curriculum Development  Corporate Training  K-12 classroom management  Lesson planning & delivery  Online teaching  Special education  Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders SOFTWARE  Articulate Rise 360 & Storyline 360 Portfolio Link  . MS Office, Google Suite SEN Learning Support Teacher - 2021 - 2022 The Woden School, Canberra Australia  Designed and delivered individualized education programs for students in Years 7–12 with moderate to severe autism and other intellectual or physical disabilities.  Applied differentiated instructional strategies and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, including PODD books and devices to foster communication, independence, and life skills development.  Collaborated with lead teachers and support staff to create inclusive, learner-centered environments tailored to student needs. ESL Teacher (Volunteer) - 2021 - 2022 Navitas English, Canberra Australia  Taught English to refugees and migrants through the Australian Government’s Adult Migrant English Program.  Developed and delivered interactive, needs-based lessons to strengthen comprehension, speaking fluency, and everyday communication skills.  Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, ensuring inclusive and supportive learning environments. . LANGUAGES  English (C2)  Bengali (C2)  Hindi (C1)  Spanish (A2)  Egyptian Arabic (A2) CERTIFICATIONS  Instructional Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign  AI Education for Teachers, Macquarie University and IBM  GenAI for Educators, Google  Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)  Teaching Business English (CTBE)  Certified IELTS Trainer, British Council INTERESTS Mathematics Teacher - 2018 - 2020 Matr.org (Third Space Learning, UK) - Remote  Delivered high-quality one-on-one mathematics lessons for Key Stage 2 (Years 2–6) and Year 7 aligned with the UK National Curriculum.  Emphasized inquiry-based and conceptual learning, connecting mathematical concepts to real-world problem solving.  Recognized for excellence in teaching—several lessons selected as exemplars for the company’s CPD training programs. Economics and Social Studies Teacher - 2016 - 2018 Dar El Tarbiah American School, Cairo Egypt  Taught Economics (Grade 12), preparing students for university-level study; mentored students who went on to pursue Economics and Business at top global universities.  Curated and delivered an inquiry-based Economics curriculum using case studies and projects to explore global and local issues.  Taught Social Studies (Grades 10–11) with an interdisciplinary approach, integrating geography, civics, and world history.  Promoted critical thinking, research, and analytical skills through active classroom discussions and assignments.  Designed, administered, and evaluated assessments to track student progress and drive targeted support. Assistant Manager- Forex & Trade Financing- 2012 - 2015 IDBI Bank Ltd., Bangalore India  Travel writing: Blog Link        Photography Volunteering Languages World cuisines Music Table tennis Structured and executed complex foreign exchange and international trade transactions with a specialization in import financing solutions for mid to large corporates.  Provided training and mentorship to new recruits, enhancing team capability and operational efficiency. EDUCATION Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International) with Distinction University of Nottingham Post Graduate Diploma in Management majoring in Finance Goa Institute of Management Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics, minors in Political Science and Mathematics Presidency College, University of Calcutta (now Presidency University) . .