Saurav Chaliha
Porto
Summary
An educator with over ten years of international experience with strong cross-cultural communication skills. Extensive experience in curriculum development, academic research, writing, and publishing. Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering a positive learning environment. Possesses a deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Placement (AP) World History Teacher
Hobby School
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Hobby is the first Mongolian school to adopt the AP curriculum
- Conduct AP classes and practice tests
- Conduct middle school history lessons under the International Middle Years (IMYC) curriculum
- Assist high school students with their college essays
- Mentor and coach students in table tennis, debate and extempore
- Hobby is the first Mongolian school to adopt the AP curriculum
Program Leader & Senior Lecturer
Royal Thimphu College
01.2016 - 01.2024
- I held several leadership and teaching positions at the college
- Served as the academic head of the sports and health science program and the coordinator of the history department
- Taught courses in history, political science, sports philosophy, and communications
- Procurement of books and equipment
- Hiring and mentoring of new faculty
- Preparing annual reports and organizing professional development workshops
- Member of the editorial board for the college research journal- Rig Tshoel
- Member of curriculum development teams- BA Social Sciences and BA Mass Communications
Substitute Teacher (part-time)
American International School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered lessons when full-time teachers were on leave
- Assisted teachers in conducting assessments
- Taught courses in history and geography to middle school students from grades 6-9
- Assisted high school students with their college applications, including their statement of purpose
- Coached the debate team to prepare for inter-school competitions
Social Studies Teacher
Day-Star School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Areas of focus:
- Principles of Education
- Teaching Strategies
- Behavioral Management
- Curriculum Development
- Identifying and supporting learners with special needs
English & Social Science Teacher
King's Kids School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught English, history, and social science courses to students from grades 8 to 12 at this bilingual school
- The primary focus was to help build their language skills while also introducing them to an American-style curriculum
Education
PhD - Political Science
University of Beira Interior
Portugal07-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (PGET) -
Asian College of Teachers
India02-2025
MA - International Relations
Webster University
USA12-2013
BA - History Honours
St. Stephen's College, Delhi University
India06-2011
Skills
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Time Management
- Training & Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Educational Instruction
- Proficient Public Speaker
- Conflict Negotiation
- Detail Oriented
Accomplishments
- Joint All India highest score in Political Science and Sociology in high school graduation ISC examination (2008)
- Best Debater Award- The Assam Valley School (2007)
- Bronze Medal: Duke of Edinburgh Award (2005)
- Participation Certificate for Green Olympiad conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India (2004-05)
- Sub Editor of the Annual School Publication titled 'Aviature' (2008)
- Member of School Social Service League- The Assam Valley School (2000-2006)
- Member of Junior Red Cross- Indian Red Cross Society (2001-2005)
- IELTS band score: 8.0 (2011)
Training Certificates
- Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning, Emory University, Atlanta, 2024
- Inquiry Based Learning, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan, 2024
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Alison Online Course, 2024
Volunteering Work
- High School Social Studies Teacher, Rajaprajanugroh 45, Kanchanaburi School, Thailand. 2011-2013.
Publications
- A comparative analysis of democratic consolidation in Bhutan and Timor-Leste., Chaliha, S., Dhakal, R., The Druk Journal- Politics and Elections in Bhutan, 9, 2, 80-89, 2023
- Central America's failing democracies: A case study on Honduras., Chaliha, S., Rig Tshoel- the Royal Thimphu College Journal of Research, 1, 1, 78-88, 2018
- How to systematically imbue political exposure in aspiring politicians., Chaliha, S., The Legislative Journal- the National Assembly of Bhutan, 3, 1, 82-87, 2016
Timeline
Substitute Teacher (part-time)
American International School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Advanced Placement (AP) World History Teacher
Hobby School
01.2019 - Current
Program Leader & Senior Lecturer
Royal Thimphu College
01.2016 - 01.2024
Social Studies Teacher
Day-Star School
01.2015 - 01.2016
English & Social Science Teacher
King's Kids School
01.2014 - 01.2015
PhD - Political Science
University of Beira Interior
Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (PGET) -
Asian College of Teachers
MA - International Relations
Webster University
BA - History Honours
St. Stephen's College, Delhi University
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