ROKHSANA AKHTER RUPEE
Founder & CEO,
Training With Rokhsana | License No: 359140
https://trainingwithrokhsana.com
Highly experienced Educationalist, Admission Management Expert, TESOL Manager, Soft-Skills and Wellness integrated Corporate Communication Trainer, Internationally Certified Leadership Expert, Public Speaking Coach and Advanced Mentor, Trainer of Teachers/Trainers/Doctors/Nurses, Senior University Lecturer working with research of iintegrated ESL teaching and of English phonetics to make it easily adaptable for the non-native Bengali English speakers worldwide.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Serving Cambridge Assessment English for KET, PET, FCE
- Occupational English Test (OET) Speaking Interlocutor
- 15 years in Educational Project Management, Training Consultancy, and Institutional Advocacy, Senior Lecturer in English at the leading public and private universities
- 20 years of experience as TESOL Consultant, Soft-Skills, and Corporate Communication Trainer
- WHO Consultant for success stories of Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS) Consultant at Concern Worldwide & BUP for 5thBOB Sub-Regional Workshop
- Trainer of English Language & Phonetics of a troop of International Jungle Patrol Course, UK VELIZ –2007 at Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)
- Editor &Voice Artist for IUB Career Guidance & Placement Production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG6L_847Fk4
Skills
- Industry–Academia Collaboration and
Consultancy for Education-Business Development - Corporate Communication & Public Speaking
- Soft-Skills, Wellness & Behavioral Management
- TESOL Issues, Trends and Techniques
- Technology Enriched and Blended Teaching
- English Phonetics and Listening-Speaking Fluency
- Innovative Teaching and Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Integrated Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Admission and Exam Question Preparation
Work History
Founder & CEO of
Training With Rokhsana
License No: 359140 https://trainingwithrokhsana.com)
Responsibilities
- Conducted training and consultancy at different local and multinational corporate organizations.
- Promoted corporate English communication course and different English education businesses.
- Attended different social and electronic media interviews to create awareness regarding empowerment and capacity building through proper English Language use.
- Empowered extremely talented and creative women fromthe underprivileged Bengali community.
- Actively participated in extensive grooming sessions of global standard seasoned professionals.
- Acted as the Trainer of Chief Judges, Advanced Mentor, Competent Communicator & Leader, and Coach of International Public Speaking Competitions under Toastmasters International.
- Served North and East India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh as the first elected Bangladeshi Female District Officer of Public Speaking, Communication, and Leadership platform based in Colorado.
- Role-played in hundreds of cross-cultural communications internationally.
- Delivered motivational speeches on stress management, time management, positive thinking, and meditation.
07/2018 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer in English
CML, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mirpur 12 Cantonment, Dhaka
Responsibilities
- Taught ProfessionalEnglish courses on business writing, presentation and interview skills, speaking and
listening skills, advanced grammar and reading specially designed for Armed Forces Officers. - Designed different ESL/EFL course curriculum, syllabus and lesson plans for Armed Forces
officers, staff, other professionals, and students as per their career or academic needs. - Prepared exam questions for classroom implementations and made formative and summative assessments.
- Contributed to course enrollment activities.
01/2012 – 04/2020
Adjunct Lecturer in English
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka
Responsibilities
- Taught English Listening and Speaking Skills, English Reading Skills, and Business English.
- Prepared centralized / course-based exam questions, course outline, course calendar, lesson plans,
provided tutorials, and made schedule for students and conducted theoretical, tutorial and practical
classes, extension teaching, related research, and facilitated cooperative field experience. - Evaluated students’ achievements and maintained their cumulative records.
- Identified academic problems of individual students and assisted in their solution.
- Provided admission counselling to students and their parents.
01/2018 – 08/2018
Lecturer in English
BRAC Institute of Languages
BRAC University
Mohakhali, Dhaka
Responsibilities
- Conducted English Fundamentals, attended seminars, and PDC training.
- Developed materials including lesson plans, question making, and editing.
- Engaged in research and development.
- Attended admission panel and conducted viva for undergrad admission test.
12/2015 – 12/2016
Adjunct Lecturer in English
Jahangirnagar University (JU),
Language Centre – Savar
Responsibilities
- Trained the students of International Relations (IR) English as a Foreign Language.
- Prepared course outlines, course calendars, and lesson plans.
- Conducted Viva and invigilated Course completion exams.
- Hosted orientation ceremonies.
12/2015 – 12/2016
Adjunct Lecturer in English
Southeast University
Responsibilities
- Taught undergrad and post-grad diploma students of CSE or EEE.
- Prepared course outlines, course calendars, and lesson plans.
- Facilitated English Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Advance Academic writing courses.
- Prepared examquestions and assessed exampapers
Education
- TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! (Specialization), 29/11/ 2017
Arizona State University (ASU), USA
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/STFQKWVDLY55 - BA in English (50.7% marks), 19/11/2007
Eden Girls’ College – National University, Gazipur - Higher Secondary Certificates (Science) (60.23% marks), 06/09/2001
ChittagongBoard – Chittagong College - Secondary School Certificates (Science) (60%+ marks), 17/06/1999
ChittagongBoard – B.M.S. Girls’ High Schoo
OTHER PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Teach English Now!
- Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
by Arizona State University on 28/07/2019
Coursera Accomplishment Certificate - Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing and Grammar
by Arizona State University on 01/08/2018
Coursera Accomplishment Certificate - Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1
by Arizona State University on 29/11/17.
Coursera Accomplishment Certificate - Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
by Arizona State University on June18, 2017 - Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
by Arizona State University
on Coursera on August 1, 2017 - Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment
by Arizona State University on Coursera.
Certificate earned on September 26, 2017 - Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar
on Coursera. Certificate earned on August 1, 2018
Other
- Use of Integrated Skills in ELT Classroom
by Wenlyn Global Group on 10 March 2017 - Assessment for Learning
organized by British Council on 19 February 2016 - Creative Teachers Showcase
conducted by Oncosys International on 22 January 2016 - Quantum Method Meditation
Graduation-336 & Realization/ Spiritual Development-18
MEMBERSHIPS
- BELTA (Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association) –
Membership No: 2808
https://www.belta-bd.org - Toastmasters International
Membership No: 6565780
www.toastmasters.org - BSPUA (Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics)
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- Using Songs to Improve Speaking Fluency: An Easy-to-Adopt Method
The River: Flows of Innovation and Exchange in the Globalized English World
International Conference on Language, Literature, and Culture
Department of English and Modern Languages
North South University (NSU), 3 – 4 March 2016 - Teaching English in Bangladesh: Hurdles and Hopes
Diasporas and Diversities: Teaching English in a Changing World
International Conference organized by the Department of English
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 5 – 7 November 201
ONGOING RESEARCHES
- Facilitating Peer Review in a Large Flipped ESL Classroom: Assessment for Learning
- Spelling Based Clues: An Easy-to-Adopt Technique to Improve English Pronunciation
This is extensive qualitative research with participants from diverse backgrounds in terms of age,
sex, ethnicity, culture, social class, profession, and academic levels
PUBLICATIONS
- Being A Single Mother Professional in Bangladesh: Hurdles and Hopes (An Auto-ethnography)
ISBN: 978-984-95421-8-6 - Corporate Communications: An Entry To Top Level Professional Guide
ISBN: 978-984-95580-7-1 - Kothay Kothay English (Bilingual Audio Book)
ISBN: 978-984-96651-4-4 - Corporate Communication (With Bengali meaning and detailed explanation)
ISBN:978-984-95580-7-1
TRAINING EXPERIENCES
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University
Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) – Bangladesh Government
Senior Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted communication skills training for Post Graduate Diploma in Knitwear Industry
Management (PGD-KIM), Intake – 7, Batch 17 & 18.
07/2018 - Current
Lakdhanavi Limited
Soft-Skills Integrated Corporate Communication Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted corporate English communication training of mid to top management.
- Conducted training on business writing, presentation mastery, and spoken fluency.
- Taught meeting manners and etiquettes, negotiation skills, team-people inclusion,
emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and transformational leadership
HomeboundBD – Dhaka
ESOL Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted training on spoken English, pronunciation, English listening and speaking fluency.
- Taught corporate writing.
01/2018 – 08/2018
ACI Limited
Corporate Communication Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted corporate communication training of mid-level to topmost management.
- Conducted training for entry to mid-level management.
- Conducted training for mid-level to top level at ACI Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Urmi Group
Business Communication Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted training on Business English Communication Skills for merchandisers, knitting
unit, admin, and mid-top management
ZISKA Pharmaceuticals
Business Writing Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted training on corporate writing and professional expressions for mid-level to top management.
Dhaka Chambers
Corporate Communication Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted training for Secretary General to Joint Secretary level
- Conducted training for Deputy Secretary to Junior Officer
BASIS Institute of Technology & (BITM)
Soft-Skills and English Trainer SEIP
Responsibilities
- Conducted soft-skills and Business Communication training at DBL group
- Conducted soft-skills and Business English training at LEADS IT
Enroute Centre for Development Limited
TESOL Consultant & Soft-Skill Trainer
Responsibilities
- Guided team for promotional activities and course launching event planning.
- Prepared E-learning (sudoksho.com) training for trainers and teachers.
- Developed open (In-house) training courses.
- Designed customized (Outsourcing) training materials and conducting training.
- Conducted Business English training at SAJIDA FOUNDATION.
EMERGING Credit Rating Ltd
Corporate Communication Trainer
Responsibilities
- Conducted Business Communication training for entry-top level management
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL ROLES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Area Director (2019-20), Toastmasters International – District 41
Mentor, Charter Member (Member No. 6565780) and Vice President Education (VPE) of Mastermind Toastmasters #6976970, Independent University Bangladesh Toastmasters Club #06826688. Charter Member of North South University Toastmasters, Mastermind Toastmasters
Mentor and Sponsor, United Toastmasters – a concern of JCI United Awarded as Pathway Advance Mentor, Competent Communicator (CC), Competent Leader (CL), Effective Coaching L5 (EC5) by Toastmasters International’s Educational and Pathways Learning Program
Voluntary Activities / Community Services
Quantum Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 01/2013 – Current
(A Non for Profit organization working in deprived regions with socially challenged people)
Role: Ardentier and Motivational Speaker
Responsibilities:
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and organized special events.
- Worked with socially challenged clients in Free Medical Camp, Meditation Center, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RG1X2D3nUs and Charity Bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQZ1NaTS0E4
- Conducted free English Listening and Speaking classes.
- Developed English content for Quantum Foundation’s official website.
- Delivered motivational speeches on meditation and its impact on enhancing decision-making capacity, on stress and time management, and other life-skill development issues.
- Took part in different charitable activities like blood donation, charity bank, counseling, etc.
SOCIAL & ELECTRONIC MEDIA INTERVIEWS
- ATN Bangla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jxaBm6wkds
- Channel i: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO3MW0ukEME
- Machranga TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyMJjWGh7mw
- Dhaka FM: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4768651393210017
- Daily Manabjamin: https://fb.watch/elZFNlbuBF/
- UTV: https://youtu.be/oBEeAouSSdA
- UTV: https://youtu.be/14DMPFa6W80
- Daraz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09XhZND0gk
EDITOR, SCRIPT WRITER, TRANSLATOR & VOICE ARTIST
- Tickle Up Documentary
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3503918929685961 - IUB Career Guidance & Placement Production https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG6L_847Fk4
- Quantum Foundation’s documentaries on Charity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQZ1NaTS0E4
- Voluntary Blood Donation Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RG1X2D3nUs
Language Proficiency
Excellent command both in English (IELTS Band – 7.5; Individually 8 in Speaking & in Writing) and in Bengali. Completed Chinese language course ( level 1) under Confucius Institute at NSU