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Elango
1. Elango K
Cell Phone : +91 9894036706; Email: elangotwwi@gmail.com
To pursue a career as an English language editor, universal content reviewer, Lead Instructional
Designer, Content developer and designer, E-Learning Designer and part of the competence
development team in an organization.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
English Language Editing, Training, Content development and design with expertise in English
Language and Literature and experienced in using technology in teaching and content
development.
An academic trainer, content designer and interpreter of curriculum requirements in an E-learning company
and have fourteen years of teaching, writing, training, research, project management, and pre-sale
estimation experience in various institutions and independently as well.
Excellent track record of editing training, creating training materials and designing content for both
internal customers and external customers
Astute coordinator with a flair for people development, process development and infrastructure
development
Highly skilled in trouble shooting, understanding the customer requirements for specific services and
understanding the depth of the content requirements
CORE COMPETENCIES
Training
Editor and trainer
Training teachers in English language and Literature for handling school students in the United States
Trained people in English grammar to speak and write error free English
Training tutors in writing skills
Trained people from various backgrounds
Trained people in American English
Designing and creating the appropriate curriculum
Content Development
Instructional designer
Analyser and designer of content development.
Team lead for content development
Developed Content for US school Curriculum for online teaching purposes
Developed Content for training teachers in English Grammar and Literature
Developed the attributes for Content inventory by understanding the depth of the content
Developed design and process for content development
Experienced in pre –sale estimation of the content requirements
Managed projects for K12 content.
Online Training & E-Learning
Handled Demo boards on English Literature
Handled Grammar sessions for American students
Designed content for online teaching purposes
Contributed for the development of process for content development and online teaching as a team lead
Evaluated the business requirements
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Freelance Editor and Instructional Designer
2014 to Till Date
Designation
2. o Instructional Designer for Write IT solutions
Highlights
o Edit content and see learning material appropriateness
o Written content across soft skill courses along with technical coursed
o Create independent presentation for training materials.
o Created content for ILT and WBT
Freelance Editor and Instructional Designer
2011 to 2014
Designation
o Editor for HCL learning, Inforpro, Write IT solutions and Kogent Solutions
Highlights
o Edit content and see learning material appropriateness
o Interacted with customers such as Morgan
o Create independent presentation for training materials.
Senior Instructional Designer
2010 November -2011 April Aptara Learning
Designation
o Senior Instructional designer and Team Lead
Highlights
o Analyse, design, develop, implement, and evaluate content needs for courses related to
international auditing related applications and products
o Edit content
o Interacted with customers such as Delloite, Mcgraw Hill and so on
o Familiar with multiple instructional design models
o Create independent presentation for training materials.
Lead Instructional Designer
2010 March- 2010 November Axis V Creatives Ltd Chennai
Designation
o Lead Instructional designer and Team Lead
Highlights
o Analyse, design, develop, implement, and evaluate content needs for courses related to
applications and products
o Edit content
o Familiar with multiple instructional design models
o Create independent presentation for training materials.
Courses
o ERP SAP
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Senior Instructional designer
2009 September – March 2010 Element K, Chennai, India
Designation
o Senior Instructional designer
Highlights
o Analyse, design, develop, implement, and evaluate content needs for courses related to the
latest software
o Edit content according to the styles and standards
3. o Familiar with multiple instructional design models
o Use XML tags for content creation
o Create independent presentation for training materials.
Instructional designer
2008 January – July 2009 Sify technologies, Chennai, India
Designation
o Instructional designer for technical content.
Highlights
o Analysing and designing the content requirements.
o Editing technical content for Microsoft projects and GE CS projects.
o Reviewer for ILFS grammar project
o Developing, content for clinics, interactive learning and online courses.
o Developing instructions for animations and graphics.
o Developing run time content like labs.
o Using localisation standards and styles for international business requirements.
o Using instructional strategies like Bloom’s taxonomy, Ruth Clark, Merrill’s theories for
objectives and assessments.
English Language Specialist ()
2006 – 2007 TWWI (Pvt. Ltd), Chennai, India
Designation
o Team lead for content creation
Highlights
o Training teachers for Online Instruction in English for American students
o Developing content like comprehension passages, grammar modules, and other materials for
Tutors
o Overseeing quality of the resource materials, checking for errors, and helping Teachers to
enlarge resource materials
o Making use of audio-visual tools, and all around monitoring, training, and evaluation.
2005 - 2006 Delhi Public School, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, India
Designation
o Teacher - English Language and Literature
Highlights
o Conducted English Classes for Seventh to Eleventh Standard. (7th - 11th Grades)
o In Charge of the Language Lab
o Conducted Student Conversation Classes
o Taught Drama and Activity-based Learning.
Thiagarajar College of Arts and Science, Madurai.
Jan - Sep 2005
Designation
o Research Associate
Highlights
o Performed research on “Anthropology of Nattukottai Chettiars in Southern Tamil Nadu.”
4. o Conducted interviews with members of the Nattukottai Chettiar Business Community.
o Assessed the Historical Movement, Settlement and Cultural Sensitivity of the Community.
o Employed Audio-visual Tools Skills in the Study
2004-2005 - Japan Bank of International Corporation,
Designation
o Interpreter, Project Associate- Tamilnadu Reforestation Project
Highlights
o Travelled throughout Tamil Nadu for Evaluation of Implemented Reforestation Project.
o Conducted person-to-person interviews with Policy Makers, Implementers and Tribal/Farmer
Beneficiaries.
o Drafted Complete Project Report based on Interviews and Tour Experiences.
2003 Siddha Medicine Research Project, “Siddha College Formation in Tamilnadu”
Designation
o Research Associate and Interpreter for Project Director, Dr Laura Rau, USA.
Highlights
o Travelled throughout the districts of Tamil Nadu translating Palm Manuscripts
o Interviewing members of the Siddha Medical Clan (Native Medical Community of Tamil Nadu)
with Dr Laura Rau.
o Interviewed Prominent Siddha-Ayurveda Practitioners from Academic and non-Academic
areas.
o Edited First Draft Report on Clan Studies.
2002-2004 Oberlin’s Shansi International Center, The American College, Madurai
Designation
o Shansi Coordination Assistant to Mr Manish Singh, USA.
Highlights
o Conducted Classes in Spoken English for ESL students
o Conducted Literary Gatherings and Invited Prominent Authors to Address Students
o Conducted Discussions in English on General Topics and Current Issues
o With the assistance of Authors, Conducted Writing Skills Workshops
o Assisted Disabled Students in Spoken and Written English.
2000 - 2002 Vivekananda Institute for Spoken English, Madurai
Designation
o English Teacher
Highlights
o Lesson Planning in English for adults with little or no formal Education
o Extension English Teacher at Raja Engineering College
o Conducted English Classes for Marketing Professionals
o Conducted English Classes for Medical Professionals
o Conducted Classes for Advanced Level English Students
o Handled Introductory Classes for GRE and IELTS
1997 - 2000 Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thirunindravur, Chennai
Designation
5. o Lecturer of English Language and Literature
Highlights
o Handled Undergraduate and Technical Course Programs.
o Lesson Planning for Communication Skills.
o Group Discussion Coordinator.
o Prepared Students for Public Speaking
1997 Nagore Dargha (Nagapattinam District), Tamil Nadu
Designation
o Research Assistant and Interpreter for Professor Saba Rathinam, USA
Highlights
o Performed research on “The Worship and Ritual of Muslim Dargha”
o Independent Research Project on Ancestral Worship in Islamic Foundations.
o Compared Indian Rituals in Dargha.
o Calculated Percentage of non-Musilm Pilgrims at Dargha
IT CREDENTIALS
• Operating Systems : Linux, WINDOWS
• Software Tools : MS-Office, ACT!, Open office, TWIKI
• Familiar with LCDS learning management tools
• Knowledge of Dream Weaver
• Knowledge of XML
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6. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
M. Phil with Major in English Rational Theatre
1997-1998 - Madras Christian College, (Affiliated to the University of Madras) Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction to Twentieth Century Drama, Research Methodologies, Rational Theatre, and Epic Theatre.
Special Activities - Executed Mini-project on Rational Theatre. Student Drama Director.
Master of Arts (M. A.) with Major in English Language and Literature
1995-1997 - The American College, Madurai (Affiliated to Madurai Kamarajar University), Tamil Nadu,
India.
Special Courses - Aspects of Drama, Aspects of Novel, Aspects of Prose, Aspects of Poetry (courses
including Stylistics and other Techniques of Genres mentioned).
Other course in the program includes Linguistics, British Drama, Twentieth Century Fiction, Narrative
Poetry and special Author of Choice (D. H. Lawrence), Indian writing in English, and History of English
Language.
Special Activities - Represented Academic Council.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Major in English Language and Literature
1992-1995 - The American College, Madurai (Affiliated to Madurai Kamarajar University), Tamil Nadu,
India.
Special Classes: Linguistics, Translation, Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Literature, The
Nineteenth Century British Novel, Short Story, World Literature, Poetry and Prose.
Special Activities - Secretary of English Literary Association
Other Achievements
Global work experience due to training and association with people from various countries
Proficient in making presentations. Possess excellent spoken and written skills.
Strengths: Communication Skills, Analytical ability, Cultural adaptability
PERSONALVITAE
Date of Birth 29 th May 1974
Name : K.Elango
Sex : Male
Marital status : Married
Passport Details : E2735641
Place of issue : Trichy
Valid till : 05-09-2012
Address : No 30, Pillayar Kovil Street, Velachery, Chennai-42.
Email address : elgo_74@yahoo.com
7. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
M. Phil with Major in English Rational Theatre
1997-1998 - Madras Christian College, (Affiliated to the University of Madras) Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction to Twentieth Century Drama, Research Methodologies, Rational Theatre, and Epic Theatre.
Special Activities - Executed Mini-project on Rational Theatre. Student Drama Director.
Master of Arts (M. A.) with Major in English Language and Literature
1995-1997 - The American College, Madurai (Affiliated to Madurai Kamarajar University), Tamil Nadu,
India.
Special Courses - Aspects of Drama, Aspects of Novel, Aspects of Prose, Aspects of Poetry (courses
including Stylistics and other Techniques of Genres mentioned).
Other course in the program includes Linguistics, British Drama, Twentieth Century Fiction, Narrative
Poetry and special Author of Choice (D. H. Lawrence), Indian writing in English, and History of English
Language.
Special Activities - Represented Academic Council.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Major in English Language and Literature
1992-1995 - The American College, Madurai (Affiliated to Madurai Kamarajar University), Tamil Nadu,
India.
Special Classes: Linguistics, Translation, Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Literature, The
Nineteenth Century British Novel, Short Story, World Literature, Poetry and Prose.
Special Activities - Secretary of English Literary Association
Other Achievements
Global work experience due to training and association with people from various countries
Proficient in making presentations. Possess excellent spoken and written skills.
Strengths: Communication Skills, Analytical ability, Cultural adaptability
PERSONALVITAE
Date of Birth 29 th May 1974
Name : K.Elango
Sex : Male
Marital status : Married
Passport Details : E2735641
Place of issue : Trichy
Valid till : 05-09-2012
Address : No 30, Pillayar Kovil Street, Velachery, Chennai-42.
Email address : elgo_74@yahoo.com