Dr. Silverine de Silva English, and Communication Skills, Literature
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My teaching style is rather friendly, and do my best to understand the student, go the extra step to ensure that the student is comfortable studying with me. At various times I put myself in the shoes of the student to figure out why a student needs assistance and support and I ensure that my student gets the best to stay on the top. My experiences have shown me that I am able to cater to students of any age, and aim to have the student obtain the highest results possible, given the amount of time involved, and the current knowledge base of the student.
I go that extra mile to make sure that the student is able to comprehend, including ethics and etiquette, to reach higher echelons in life, and be a good human being.
I do not apply force, but lure the student with encouragement, helping them gain the confidence to face the challenges that may lie ahead of them. Teaching values and principles are a part I include, no matter what subject I teach. A student's success is a reflection of a teacher's dedication.

Subjects

  • English Grade 10-Masters/Postgraduate

  • English Literature and Linguistics Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Business Communication Diploma-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Journalism and Mass communication Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • English Literature & Language Diploma-Masters/Postgraduate

Experience

  • Senior Sub-Editor (Graveyard shift) (Jun, 2018–Jan, 2020) at Dhaka Tribune - Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Revising and editing copies for the final edition of the newspaper.
  • Consultant / Managing Director/ Fashion Designer (Jul, 2016–Present) at Accolades Plus Limited
    Involved in consultancy and training staff in communication ethics and etiquette and those in the RMG field designing garments and producing them
  • Senior Sub-Editor (Graveyard shift) (Oct, 2014–Dec, 2014) at Dhaka Tribune - Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Revising and editing copies for the final edition of the newspaper.
  • Visiting Tutor (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2015) at American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka
    Teaching Business Communication to Post-Graduates
  • Assistant Director, Office of Student Affairs, and Assistant Professor Department of English (Sep, 2007–Dec, 2013) at American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    Duties include:
    • Administration of Admission Test
    • Freshman Registration
    • Provision of student orientation
    • Provision of non-academic student counselling
    • Review of Students’ suggestions and complaints
    • Coordination of student exchange programs
    • Coordination of Community Service

    Teaching Graduate and Undergraduate Students Business Communication and the Four Integrated Skills of Communication, Public Relations, Introduction to Communication & Journalism
  • Head, Department of English / Assistant Professor (Sep, 2004–Aug, 2007) at University of Information Technology and Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Duties include:
    • Hire and manage faculty
    • Liaise with University and other authorities
    • Ensure Quality assurance for subject delivery in daytime, evening, weekend and flexible modes
    • Monitor, review and evaluate courses and material
    • Represent the department in both internal and external meetings including open days and education
    conventions, promoting awareness, image and the positive profile of the department, the Faculty and the University

    Teaching Graduate and Undergraduate students Business Communication and the Four Integrated Skills of Communication, Listening & Speaking and Fundamentals of Writing, Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
  • Copy Editor THE STAR CITY (Pages produced and published 3 times a week) (Sep, 2003–Jan, 2007) at The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Involved in editing copies, and do the overall make-up of the first two pages of this section, including writing headlines, checking other copies for errors, selecting pictures and writing captions. Have also written articles in keeping with special occasions like religious festivals, International Mother Language Day, Traffic Week, Star Heritage and Business Page.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication (Apr, 2003–Dec, 2005) from Canbourne University, London

Fee details

    රු1,000–2,500/hour (US$3.37–8.43/hour)

    Depending on time consumed, place, content, travelling, hours per day

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