Certified teacher with 12 years of experience. Best customized lessons !
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Hindi
Native
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Certified teacher with 12 years of experience. Best customized lessons !
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From IndiaLiving in Bangalore, India (23:16 UTC+05:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 25, 2022
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Namaste! Hello, everyone! My name is Vandana, and I am excited to be your online tutor. I have been teaching Hindi for 12 years and have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and nationalities. I have done MA in Education, CIDTL and various other courses to enhance student performance in the classroom.
I am proficient in teaching basic / advance grammar concepts which help learners to become confident speakers.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I am a very passionate teacher. My teaching philosophy is centered around creating a positive and engaging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves to learn new things.
I give homework assignments to the learners who are open to it. It helps them to be ready for the upcoming classes. But I understand that most working professionals are not able to afford that kind of time. I am flexible and will customize lessons to suit your needs.
My lessons & teaching style
In our lessons, we will cover essential vocabulary, grammar rules, sentence structure, and conversational skills. we will explore the beauty of the Hindi language, delve into its rich cultural context, and build practical language skills. My goal is to make learning Hindi fun, engaging, and interactive.
In our classes, whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, I’m here to guide you on this exciting language journey. Throughout the course, I will provide you with various resources, such as handouts, videos, audio recordings, and quizzes to help you practice and enhance your skills.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Making the PYP happen: Implementing agency - IB - 2021
Certificate verified
How to engage, support and assess language - EP - 2021
Certificate verified
New Age Assessment skills - Renaissance - 2021
Certificate verified
Adapting to Teaching Online - Cambridge University Press - 2020
Certificate verified
The student centered classroom - GIZMOS - 2020
Certificate verified
ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING- Hindi - Kitaabshala - 2020
Certificate verified
Blended Learning - GIZMOS - 2020
Certificate verified
Metacognition and effective classroom talk - Cambridge Assessment International Education - 2018Equipped me to engage my students more effectively.
Certificate verified
CIDTL - University of Cambridge - 2018This course was for working teachers and course helped me to understand the needs of my learners in a better way. I am able to use multiple strategies to make my teaching more effective. It has introduced me to various educational psychology theories and cognitive theories.
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 1997
Bachelor’s - Sociology, Philosophy and economicsUniversity of RajsthanThe medium of instruction was Hindi.
2010 - 2012
Master's - EducationIndira Gandhi Open University
Work Experience
2017 - 2022
Teacher for second Language- HindiCandor International School - Bangalore, IndiaTeaching Hindi for grades 1 to grade7. Responsible to design curriculum , learning engagements and execution and assessments.
After trying several different teachers over the last few years, I have never felt my Hindi improve as fast as with Vandana. I will be sticking with her long-term. She is warm, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. She knows how to design activities that address my specific problem areas, and she integrates our serious grammar study with our more casual conversations, so that I actually have a chance to apply the concepts I'm learning. My Hindi is much weaker in some areas than others, and a standard curriculum is not always the best approach. But Vandana always knows when I need a formal lesson, when a translation activity will do, and when I'm just forgetting to apply something I already know. Where other teachers have either insisted on perfect textbook Hindi or excused serious errors because my Hindi is "good enough," Vandana finds a perfect balance.
Nov 5, 2024
Sonali Dane
38 Hindi lessons
Teacher’s pick
Vandana is a wonderful teacher. She patiently guides me through multiple grammatical concepts and vocabulary. She also organizes her class well to focus on 1 topic so that you're not overwhelmed. Vandana comes prepared to classes, and her role-playing exercises have helped me feel more confident speaking in Hindi in just a few weeks.
Nov 27, 2023
Trevor
48 Hindi lessons
Teacher’s pick
Still loving classes with Vandana ji. She effortlessly walks me through grammatical concepts and patiently works through drills with me which helps cement the concept in my mind and also retain vocabulary much more easily.
Jun 15, 2023
DonovanCarolyn
14 Hindi lessons
Vandana understood my struggle and quickly agreed to modify my learning plan . She incorporated fun and interesting ways to approach my learning . I am so very grateful for her and her understanding, insights and skill in my lessons .
Dec 17, 2024
Charlie Earls
106 Hindi lessons
I always enjoy my Hindi Lessons with Vandana, I am very pleased with my progress and appreciate the effort she puts into preparing for the lessons. I have no qualms about recommending her and look forward to many more lessons!
Dec 17, 2024
Saskia
8 Hindi lessons
Vandana is always well prepared and presents us with comprehensive and interactive teaching materials in each lesson. The pace fits our learning style well. She is always patient and accommodating.