English Language Assistant Professor
Resume:
Dr. Balachandran
Vadivel
Assistant Professor of English
Personal details
Dr. Balachandran Vadivel
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Pudukkottai, India 614618
May 18, 1983
India
Indian
Male
India
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Career Summary
A motivated and dynamic English Lecturer holding a Ph.D. in English Language Teaching (ELT) with 12 years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language at the university level, both in India and internationally. Qualified as an assistant professor of English, with proficiency in effective communication and the ability to foster a positive institutional environment. Dedicated to providing students with tailored educational activities that unlock their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social potential.
Research Interest
English Language Teaching (ELT), Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Educational Psychology and English Literature. Educational Qualification
Ph. D English Language Teaching (ELT) Jul 2014 - Feb 2018 Bharathidasan University, India
M. Phil English May 2006 - Apr 2008
Bharathidasan University, India
M. A English May 2004 - Apr 2006
Bharathidasan University, India
B. Ed English Jun 2003 - Apr 2004
Madras University, India
B. A English May 2000 - Apr 2003
Bharathidasan University, India, India
Employment
Assistant Professor of English Oct 2020 - Present
Cihan University - Duhok, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
Assistant Professor of English Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 Cihan University- Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
Assistant Professor of English Dec 2010 - Jun 2014 Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Pudukkottai, India
Lecturer of English Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
H. H. The Rajah's College, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Pudukkottai, India
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Professional Highlights
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Skills
Teaching English as a
foreign language (TEFL)
Teaching English to
speakers of other
languages (TESOL)
Communicative Language
Teaching (CLT)
Languages
Ph.D. in English Language Teaching (ELT).
11 years of teaching experience at the university level in India and abroad.
Adjudicating member of Ph.D. theses.
Editor of international journals.
Scientific research reviewer for international Scopus-indexed journals.
Published 30 research papers in high-impact international journals. Also published 6 patents in the field of English Language Teaching.
Guiding students' projects.
Recognized and rewarded for producing the best results.
Conducted refresher courses, workshops, Faculty Development Programs (FDP), and training programs. Presented papers at international conferences.
Participated in international webinars.
Served as a Class Coordinator and member of the Discipline & Anti- Ragging committee.
Resource Person and Class Coordinator.
Acted as a Chief Examiner for university examinations. Patent Publication (6)
English
Tamil
Hindi
Subjects Taught
Communicative Language L1, L2 and
L3
Comprehension Skills
Introduction to Linguistics
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Academic Writing
Basic Grammar
Paragraph Writing
Essay Writing
General English-I
General English-I
Technical English-II
Technical English-II
Early Modern Poetry
Late Modern Poetry
Introduction to Curriculum
Educational Terminology
Teaching Method
Practical Education
Published a Patent on Web Based Integrating Multimedia Tool Lecture System Design for Teaching and Learning Language (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 24. 06. 2022 Published a Patent on A System for Machine Translation of English to Other Languages (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 31. 12. 2021
Published a Patent on Machine Learning Based Technique to Study the Ratio of Professional Courses Opted by Students (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 04. 03. 2022 Published a Patent on Method Adapted for Student Handling (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 25. 02. 2022 Published a Patent on A System and Method for Converting, Processing and Delivering of Text Input into Audio Output (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 25. 02. 2022 Published a Patent on IN202221006284 - An Artificial Intelligence-Based Hybrid Model for Stress Management (Application Number: 202*********) in Intellectual Property India on 15. 04. 2022
Achievements
Research Publications (27) - Summary
Achieved 100% results seven
times.
Published research articles in high-
impact factor journals.
Secured patents in the field of ELT
(English Language Teaching).
Received the Best NSS (National
Service Scheme) Team Award.
Consistently received the best
feedback from students.
Presented at prestigious
conferences in the field of ELT.
Contributed significantly to
educational projects
Additional
Responsibilities
Ph. D thesis External Examiner
Scientific Research Reviewer
Placement Trainer
Class Coordinator
NGO Volunteer and Language Trainer
Certificates
Teaching English as a
Foreign Language (120
Hours)
Oct 2022
EF SET Certificate
Oct 2022
The Crucial TEFL Guide
Oct 2022
Computer Knowledge
MS Office. Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Access, Google Drive.
Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail, Sheets.
Learning management system
(LMS)
Indexing
Number of Paper
published (30)
SCI / ISI / Thomson Routers / Web of Science 5
Scopus Indexed journals / International conferences IEEE, Springer. Elsevier
15
Google Scholar with DOI 10
Patent 6
h-index 14
i10-index 18
Citations 688
Publication in Impact Factor Journals
Published a paper on Progress in English Language Teaching through Continuous Professional Development—Teachers’ Self - Awareness Perception, and Feedback in 2021 Frontiers in Education indexed in Web of Science. With the impact factor of 2.3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.757285
Published a paper on Using Games to Promote English as a Foreign Language Learners’ Willingness to Communicate: Potential Effects and Teachers’ Attitude in Focus in 2021 Frontiers in Psychology indexed in Web of Science with the impact factor of 3.8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.762447
Published a paper on The comparative impacts of portfolio-based assessment, self-assessment, and scaffolded peer assessment on reading comprehension, vocabulary learning, and grammatical accuracy: insights from working memory capacity in 2023. Language Testing Asia, Springer Nature indexed in Web of Science with the impact factor of 2.8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40468-023-00237-1
Published a paper on COVID 19 and two sides of the coin Religiosity in 2022 HTS Theologies, Web of Science with the impact factor of 0.49 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts.v78i4.7681
Published a paper on The Impact of Using TED Talks as a Learning Instrument on Enhancing Indonesian EFL Learners’ Listening Skill in 2022 Education Research International, Web of Science.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8036363
Hobbies
Reading Books
Listening Short Stories
Reading Research
Articles
Playing Cricket and
Volleyball
Watching TED Talks
Roles and Responsibilities
Plan and prepare curriculum and course materials.
Teach variety subjects in ELT, English Literature and Education
Develop course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
Assess student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
Conduct scholarly research, publish articles, and present at conferences.
Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional endeavors.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to administrative tasks.
Engage in community outreach activities and organize literary events.
Collaborate with colleagues on program development and assessment.
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in the field.
Engage in continuous professional development through workshops and seminars.
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