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Shankar Selvam

Shankar Selvam

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Editor (Tamil Subtitles)

  • Education

    • Sheffield Hallam University

      2011 - 2013
      Master's Degree Sports Management

      Sports Business Management

    • Singapore Institute of Management

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor's Degree English with Sociology Pass Degree

      Bachelors in English with Sociology

    • National Institute of Education, Singapore

      2004 - 2006
      Diploma in Tamil teaching specilization Tamil Language and Literature, Education psychology Merit

      Activities and Societies: Tamil Language Society Services rendered to NIE community from 2004 to 2006Held presidency at Tamil Language Society for 2 yearsService Award for services rendered in facilitating Orientation Programme (2003)Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ALC/NIE Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration (2004)Rendered help for organizing committee of the Tamil Language Club- Chinnanchiru Maedai (2004)Attained consolation prize for Literature Competition in Tertiary Education Category from Association of… Show more Services rendered to NIE community from 2004 to 2006Held presidency at Tamil Language Society for 2 yearsService Award for services rendered in facilitating Orientation Programme (2003)Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ALC/NIE Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration (2004)Rendered help for organizing committee of the Tamil Language Club- Chinnanchiru Maedai (2004)Attained consolation prize for Literature Competition in Tertiary Education Category from Association of Singapore Tamil Writers (2005)Certificate of Appreciation for participating Malaysia-Singapore Tamil Literature Conference in Nov 2005Garnered best poetry award for tertiary institutions in National Level Tamil Poem Writing Competition organized by Tampines West & the Tampines Changkat CC IAEC in 2005Part of Singapore delegates (Singapore Tamil Teachers Union) for 7th World Tamil Teacher’s Conference held in KL (2006) Show less

    • Bartley Secondary School

      1989 - 1993
      GCE O levels High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

      Activities and Societies: *Tamil Language Society *Cross Country (school team) 'O' LevelsPart of Cross country team which won the National Inter-school cross country B Boys championship 1993

  • Experience

    • Mandarin Orchard Singapore

      Jan 1995 - May 1997
      Steward (F & B)

      Assist in in-house functions and kitchen operationsExperience in outside catering (Stewarding)

    • Maxtor Peripherals

      Dec 2000 - May 2002
      Store Operations

      Manage inflow of hardware materials and store inventoryManage Kanban System to key in dataLiaise with buyers on materials’ purchase & inform QC department about the materials’quality

    • Ministry of Education of Singapore

      May 2006 - Feb 2015

      Tamil Language teacherPE teacherHealth Education Coordinator (Jan 2012 to June 2014) Assist in coaching drills, Coaching plans, Tactical planning, Assessing opponents, Development of players, Scouting for talents & Setting up of feeder squads

      • Education Officer

        May 2006 - Feb 2015

      • Football teacher in-charge

        May 2006 - Dec 2014

    • Freelance Private Tutor

      May 2006 - now
      Freelance Language Tutor (Tamil & English)

      Tutor from Pri 1 to Sec 4With over 18 years of tutoring experienceImproved grades of students for PSLE & O level

    • Freelance editor/writer

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2024
      Academic Researcher

      Research on football spectatorship, S. League club structureFacebook group on sports (Centre Circle)Featured on 'The Online Citizen' as a co-writerUnofficial fan group research collaborationFootball academy analysisFeatured in podcast and news print media (football)Paper on Unofficial fan club group

    • Asia Pacific School of Sports & Business

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2016
      Associate Lecturing Consultant

      Associate Lecturing Consultant for BA (Hons) Sport Management program under University of WolverhamptonModules taught include Changing Face of Sports Management & Critical & Contemporary Issues of Sports ManagementMarking of assessments

    • Brazilian Jericho Soccer Academy

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
      Football Coach

      Coach age groups U10 & aboveManage academy sides in tournaments and friendly matches

    • MediaCorp Pte Ltd

      Feb 2015 - May 2016
      Assistant Programming Manager

      Overall in-charge of editing for Tamil subtitlesSunday variety programmer in-charge (Theriyatha Tamil Cinema-Thirai Isai Paadalgal)Uploading of files into system and ToggleLiaising with promotions and programming executivesAssistance at live showsProvide assistance in translation matters

    • First Kick Academy (Stallions)

      Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
      Assistant Football Coach

      Coaching U6 age group

    • YG2K Football Academy

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      Football Coach

      Coach age group of kids 7-10 years old

    • Tinseltown Showbiz

      May 2016 - Nov 2020
      Chief Editor (Subtitles)

      Final Editor of Tamil subtitles First & Final Editor of English filesProofreader of scriptsTime coding checks

    • Family Justice Courts

      May 2016 - Jan 2018
      Tamil Interpreter

      Language Interpretation- Counselling & MediationAffirmationsCourt services (Family Justice)- Hearings, chamber matters, Youth CourtAssist in deployment & assignment trackingFIAT coordinatorCFO collation for Indian section

    • Elite Translations Asia Pte. Ltd

      May 2016 - Oct 2018
      Freelance Translator

      Translator from Eng-Tamil & vice versaTranscription Proofreading

    • Ministry of Digital Development and Information

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2020
      Senior Manager (Translation)

      Part of the Translation Department in MCI, supporting the Whole-of-Government national initiatives and public communications efforts to produce quality translated communications materials.Provide secretariat support to the National Translation Committee (NTC) and involved in the planning and implementation of NTC’s initiatives.

    • Broadcast Operations/ Customer Group Mediacorp TV

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2024
      Assistant Subtitling Manager

    • Freelance

      Sept 2024 - now
      Flexi-Ajunct Educator/Tutor/Freelance Interpreter

    • Candy Media Pte Ltd

      Sept 2024 - now
      Chief Editor (Tamil subtitles)

      Final Editor of Tamil subtitles Proofreader of scriptsTime coding checks

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IRB Coaching Level 1

      Singapore Rugby Union
      Jun 2011

    • National Coaching Accreditation Programme Level 1

      Singapore Sports Council
      Jun 2007

    • Data Analytics

      Civil Service College
      Mar 2019

    • FAS Preliminary coaching license

      Football Association of Singapore
      Jul 2008

    • CEPT

      Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
      May 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shankar Selvam
      Caring Teacher Award St. Joseph's Institution Junior Nov 2013 Caring teacher award, having impacted student in both pedagogy and co-curricular activity
    • Awarded to Shankar Selvam
      Passion Award National Institute of Education May 2006 Recognition of dedication, commitment and invaluable service to NIE community
    • Awarded to Shankar Selvam
      Co-curricular teacher Singapore Primary School Sports Council CCA accomplishments (Football)2nd at South Zone: 2013, 2014 (junior category)3rd at South Zone: 2008, 2014 (junior category)4th at South Zone: 2007-2009Champion- Singapore Primary School Sports Council/FAS U-10s fiesta (2009)Champion- Killa Balla Inter-school Indoor Futsal challenge (2009)CCA accomplishments (Badminton)2nd at South Zone: 2012 (junior category)4th at South Zone: 2012 (senior category)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Facilitator at Language camp

      Issued by Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre
      Umar Pulavar Tamil Language CentreAssociated with Shankar Selvam