Disha Agarwal

Disha Agarwal

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  • About me

    Ashoka University | Fellow, Delhi Government | ESL Instructor | Applied Linguistics @University of Sussex | English @Fergusson College

  • Education

    • Fergusson College

      2016 - 2018
      Master's degree English Language and Literature, General First Class with Distinction
    • University of Sussex

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree Applied Linguistics
    • Fergusson College

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree English Language and Literature, General First Class with Distinction
  • Experience

    • Self-Employed

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
      Freelance Editor
    • SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
      English Instructor

      Facilitator and instructor of English Language to Indian and International Students. • This included devising lesson plans with the purpose of improving grammar, pronunciation, communication skills, and vocabulary. • Grading papers and monitoring learners' development. • Organised and conducted various events arranged by the Institute.

    • Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
      Visiting Professor

      Taught Translation Studies to post-graduate students as a part of their extra credit module• Devised Lesson plans to provide appropriate texts for translations • Basic introduction to Translation Studies Theory• Assessed their work and progress over the term

    • Kumon UK

      Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
      Classroom Assistant
    • Jazz Hands Foundation

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      Fellow

      • Coordinate with the curriculum development team to revamp the existing curriculum• Volunteer coordination and management• Report creation for the volunteer program• Liaising with the schools, associates, volunteers, and executive board• Troubleshooting on-ground challenges• Overseeing and executing the online teaching program• Ensuring the curriculum is followed according to schedule.• Sending in weekly reports of volunteer attendance and progress to associates.• Ensuring smooth functioning of the online volunteer program Show less

    • UpGrad Campus

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Academic Content Developer
    • Jazz Hands Foundation

      Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
      Program Lead
    • Government of Delhi

      Dec 2021 - Jul 2023
      Change-Makers In Education Fellow
    • Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India

      Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
      Consultant, Education Reforms
    • Ashoka University

      Jan 2024 - now
      Deputy Manager (High School Programmes)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CI Business Higher (BEC Higher)

      Cambridge Assessment English
      May 2019