Amritesh Singh

Experience

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  University of York

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2013

  Teaching Fellow

  Department of English and Related LiteratureI taught undergraduate modules on early modern literature and literary theory across the degree. I collaborated with colleagues to determine curriculum content and to establish clear pedagogical links between various modules and levels of the B.A. degree. I delivered lectures, facilitated seminars and workshops, and led small group tutorials. I examined and gave feedback to students on their formative and assessed work which included dissertations, essays, group presentations, and individual oral contributions in seminars. I designed and developed learning resources (including audio-visual and online materials) to enhance student engagement. I also contributed to team-taught modules on the M.A. in Renaissance Literature 1500-1700 A.D. Finally, I collated textual variants, contributed to the glossary, and copy-edited the manuscript of Kevin Killeen, ed. Thomas Browne: Christian Morals (forthcoming, Oxford University Press).The York Management SchoolI provided academic support to undergraduate students and convened a mandatory year-long module, ‘Understanding Arguments in Management’ (UAM), which developed academic and critical skills in first-year undergraduates and supported them in their transition to higher education. I designed learning resources on structuring an essay, formulating an argument, seeking appropriate and credible scholarly resources and integrating them with one's work, developing original thinking, referencing, and academic integrity. I recruited, managed, trained and co-ordinated a team of tutors who taught on UAM. In addition to the management and quality assurance role on UAM, I acted as a tutor – delivering academic skills development seminars, marking work, giving individual face-to-face feedback and extra support. Show less

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  Teesside University

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Lecturer in Renaissance Literature

  I designed, convened and delivered a year-long introductory module on Renaissance Literature at second-year undergraduate level. As a part of my role, I established the learning objectives of the module, defined key transferrable skills, and created a module handbook and a corresponding Blackboard site. I designed a plural assessment system that simultaneously develops presentation skills and reflective and critical writing in students. I delivered lectures, facilitated seminars, and gave individual tuition in tutorial settings to respond to the learning requirements of a diverse student body. I also offered pastoral support and conducted assessment and gave feedback on student work. Finally, I carried out administrative tasks such as module design, development and evaluation and led the department’s annual programme review meetings to develop pedagogical and pastoral approaches for 2013-14. Show less

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  The University of Auckland

  Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

  Teaching Fellow

  I worked in close partnership with central university bodies to design courses at the Business School that embedded academic skills within the curriculum and were driven towards enhancing student employability. I taught Academic English to a diverse range of students in lectures and workshops and offered tailored feedback on their work in individual tutorials. I also designed and developed online learning resources on critical thinking and writing, Academic English, and study skills to enhance student engagement and retention. I led the Orientation programme for first-year undergraduates to facilitate their transition to higher education. Additionally, I trained and mentored Graduate Training Assistants in assessment and feedback policies of the University. Show less

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  University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  I designed, delivered, and assessed various modules in early modern literature and academic English at postgraduate level. Concurrently, I strengthened my parallel research expertise in Critical Management Studies and rhetoric in early modern literature through publications and conference attendance. I also supervised and examined postgraduate dissertations in early modern literature at the Department of English Studies.

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  Dalian Polytechnic University

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2018

  English Tutor
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  University of Southampton

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

  I managed the Academic Literacy Unit at Southampton's TNE campus in Dalian, China. I also designed and directed a range of EAP courses at undergraduate level to levels deemed excellent by external examiners and internal audits.

  • Senior Teaching Fellow

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Teaching Fellow

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
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  University of St Andrews

  Jul 2021 - now

  Associate Lecturer in Academic English

  I am the Programme Director for the MSc in International Education and also serve as the Director for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the International Education Institute. My pedagogical responsibilities include postgraduate supervision and the design and delivery of a range of postgraduate modules in TESOL and International Education.