Akshay CV, Akshay Kumar Singh, IELTS,PTE

Akshay Kumar Singh is a multifaceted academic and professional renowned for his dedication to English language education, literature, and scholarly pursuits. With a strong foundation in linguistic and literary studies, he has built an impressive portfolio of achievements in teaching, research, writing, and public engagement. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Akshay embodies a lifelong commitment to academic excellence and pedagogical innovation.

His educational journey is marked by consistent brilliance. Akshay completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) in English at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, graduating with distinctions and earning scholarships for outstanding performance. His academic excellence is further evidenced by his pursuit of numerous certifications and advanced training programs, including a Diploma in Creative Writing, multiple French language certifications, and a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualification. These credentials reflect his interdisciplinary approach, combining the nuances of literature with the practical demands of language instruction.

A Versatile Educator and Researcher
Akshay’s professional journey has been defined by his ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. As a Research Scholar and Teaching Assistant at PDEU, he delves into the complexities of English language and literature, exploring emerging pedagogical strategies. Previously, he served as a Teaching Faculty at Penta Counseling Services in Vadodara, where he specialized in training students for IELTS, Spoken English, and French language examinations. His teaching philosophy emphasizes adaptability, student-centered learning, and the incorporation of technology to enhance the educational experience.

Akshay has gained recognition for his innovative instructional methodologies and proficiency in verbal and written communication. Whether designing lesson plans, conducting assessments, or mentoring students, he demonstrates a meticulous approach to fostering learning outcomes. His ability to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps through effective communication underscores his value as an educator in today’s globalized context.

Publications and Contributions to Literature
A prolific writer, Akshay has contributed extensively to the fields of language and literature. His scholarly articles, published in peer-reviewed journals, address critical topics such as digital tools in language teaching, the challenges of English instruction in India, and the role of glottodidactics in language acquisition. His papers have not only been presented at prestigious international conferences but also serve as reference points for educators navigating the evolving landscape of English language education.

1. 1

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Akshay Kumar Singh
Mobile : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Address : Shubhanpura, Vadodara – 390021, Gujarat
Member : ELTAI (English Language Teacher’s Association of India)
A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualification : BA, MA, PDIF, DCE, PhD Scholar

Father’s Name : Deoranjan Singh

Sex : Male

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Hindu

Category : General

Marital Status : Unmarried

Languages Known : English, Hindi, French

B. SKILLS

✓ Proficient in verbal and written communication with a comprehensive grasp of the
English language.
✓ Effectively communicate knowledge and ideas.
✓ Experience in lesson planning, testing and grading.
✓ Quick adaptation to changing environments.
✓ Quick grasping power for understanding new concepts.
✓ Swiftly identify and correct mistakes in communication.
✓ Collaborative team performer.
✓ Strong time management skills.
✓ Well-versed in social media platforms.
✓ Sincere, punctual, and dedicated work ethic.

C. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a dedicated and results-oriented professional with expertise in teaching. I have
demonstrated proficiency in performance assessment, effective communication, and
instructional methodologies. My work approach is well-organized and adaptable. I am
seeking to apply my skills to make valuable contributions to your organization while
enhancing my professional experience.

2. 2

D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Name of Organization Position Held
Type of
Work
From To
Total
Experience
(In
Months)
1.
Pandit Deendayal
Energy University,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat-
382007
Research Scholar
& Teaching
Assistant (TA)
Research
05-07-
2024
Till
Date
6
2.
Penta Counselling
Services, Akshar
Chowk, Vadodara,
Gujarat- 390020
Teaching Faculty
(IELTS/
Spoken English/
French language)
Teaching
08-10-
2021
01-07-
2024
34

E. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification University/Board Class Year Percentage
1. SSC
Central Board of
Secondary Education
First with
Distinction
2013-14 85.5%
2. HSC
Central Board of
Secondary Education
First 2015-16 63.2%
3.
F. Y. B. A.
(English Honors)
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
First with
Distinction
2019-20 81.7%
4.
S. Y. B.A.
(English Honors)
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
First with
Distinction
2020-21 84.5%
5.

T.Y.B.A.
(English Honors)
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
First with
Distinction
2021-22

80.6%
6.
F.Y.M.A. English
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
First
2022-23 63.2%
7.
S.Y.M.A. English
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
First
2023-24 68.4%
8.
Ph.D. in English
Language and
Literature
Pandit Deendayal Energy
University, Gandhinagar
Awarded
Fellowship
July
2024-
Present
Pursuing

M.S.U. Baroda- The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat-390002
PDEU, Gandhinagar- Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat- 382007

3. 3

F. REFRESHER/ORIENTATION COURSE


Title
Organizing
University
Course Type
Organising
Department
Start
Date
End
Date
1.
Storytelling
for
Educators:
Crafting
Narratives
that Engage
and Inspire.
University of
Madras

(Stella Maris
College, Chennai)
International
Faculty
Development
Program (IFDP)
Department
of Human
Resource
Management
05-11-
2024
07-11-
2024
2.
NEP 2020
Orientation
&
Sensitization
Programme
Central University
of Kerala
FDP/STP
for
regularization/CAS

MM-TTC of
University
Grant
Commission
(UGC)

18-09-
2024

26-09-
2024
MM-TTC: Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre
FDP: Faculty Development Programme

G. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS


Post Diploma/ Certificate / Diploma / Tests/
Trainings etc.
Result/Status Year
1.
Graphology 4-hour Masterclass Certification by
NTS Edusys
Completed
9
th
November
2024
2.
PSAT (Planet Spark Assessment Test): English
Language, Logical Reasoning, English Grammar,
Child Pedagogy
87%
Distinction
12
th
August
2024
3.
PTE Academic for Teachers: Scoring Speaking and
Writing Items (Pearson Verified Certificate)
Completed 2
nd
May 2024
4.
PTE Academic for Teachers: Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing (Pearson Verified Certificate)
Completed 2
nd
May 2024
5.
PTE Academic for Teachers: Introduction to PTE
Academic & Automated Scoring (Pearson Verified
Certificate)
Completed 2
nd
May 2024
6.
Teacher Development Certificate Course:2- EF
International Language Campuses
Completed
29
th
Feb- 4
th

April 2024
7. TOEFL Teachers Training Completed 5
th
April 2024
8.
Teacher Development Certificate course:1- EF
International Language Campuses
Completed
26
th
Oct- 30
th

Nov 2023
9.
Upper Intermediate English as a Second Language:
Achievement Certificate by Saylor Academy
Certificate ID:
9606522034AS
8
th
January
2023
10.
Exploring Gender Equality in Education Course –
British Council
Completed
28
th
August
2022
11.
IELTS teacher Training Program- IDP Australia,
co-owner of IELTS
Training
Completed
July 2022

4. 4

12.
EF SET Score
(Equivalent to CEFR- C2 Proficient/IELTS – 8.5 Bands)
77/ 100 3 July 2022
13.
Business English Course- Learn Vern- NSDC and
Skill India Approved
Training
Completed
Feb 2022-
Mar 2022
14.
English Pronunciation Course- Learn Vern-NSDC
and Skill India Approved
Training
Completed
Jan 2022-
Feb 2022
15.
Spoken English Course – Gujarat Technological
University-NSDC
Training
Completed
Jan 2022-
Feb 2022
16.
TEFL- Teaching English as a foreign language
course (120 Hours). – TEFL Professional Institute-
Teacher Record
Distinction
February
2022
17.

Diploma in Creative Writing in English- IGNOU
First 2021-2022
18. Post Diploma in French – M.S.U. Baroda, Gujarat
First with
distinction
2020-2021
19.
Certificate Course in French- Level-II – M.S.U.
Baroda, Gujarat
Second
2019-2020
(November
Batch)
20.
Certificate Course in French- Level-I –M.S.U.
Baroda, Gujarat
First
2019
(June Batch)

H. PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

Paper Title
Paper
Theme
Organizing
Body
Level Year
1.
‘Digital Dialects: The
Impact of Emerging
Technologies on
English Usage in
Global Business
Communication’
‘Resilience and
Transformation-
Navigating
Challenges,
inspiring
Change;
Perspectives
from
Humanities,
Social Sciences
and
Management’
School of Liberal
Arts and
Management,
DIT University,
Dehradun,
Uttarakhand,
India
International
25
th
&26
th

September
2024
2.

‘Implementing
Digital Renaissance
in Literature teaching:
Incorporating 21
st

Century Skills’


Teaching
Literature in the
Digital Age

ISEL and MIT
ADT University,
Pune

International

26
th
&27
th

July 2024

5. 5

3.
‘Reimagining English
Language Teaching
by Harnessing 21
st

Century Skills in
Alignment with NEP
2020’

Reimagining
English
Language
Teaching
International
society for
Educational
Leadership
(ISEL) and MIT
Art, Design and
Technology
University, Pune

International


1st & 2
nd

December
2023
4.
‘Exploring the Role
of Glottodidactics in
English Language
and Learning: A
Focus on Non-Native
Speakers and
Interlanguage
Development’
Current
Approaches and
Perspective of
Glottodidactics
and Linguistics
of the English
Language
English
Philology
Department:
ION CREANGA
State Pedagogical
University of
Chisinau,
Moldova

International
7
th
April
2023

I. PUBLISHED ARTICLES/PAPERS IN JOURNALS/EDITED VOLUMES

Title Journal Name
Volume
No.
Page
No.
ISSN
Published
year
1.
‘Current Trends,
Challenges and
Solutions in English
Language Teaching
in Indian Schools:
Based on Teacher’s
Perspectives.’
Perception:
International
Multidisciplinary
Refereed Journal
(Keshav Publication)

Vol.
VIII,
Issue:1


22-31




2395-
0129

01-2024
2.
‘A Potential
Application of
Multimedia Tools in
ELT: Investigating
and Incorporating
Internet-Aided
English Language
Teaching and
Learning’
Journal for Research
Scholars and
Professionals of
English Language
Teaching (JRSP-ELT)
- An International
Peer-reviewed journal

Vol. 7
Issue 40

DOI

2456-
8104

11-2023
3.
‘Exploring the Role
of Glottodidactics in
English Language
and Learning: A
Focus on Non-
Native Speakers and
Interlanguage
Development’
International Journal
of English: Literature,
Language and Skills
(Peer-reviewed
journal)

Vol. 12
Issue 3

46-54

2278-
0742

10-2023
DOI- Digital Object Identifier

6. 6

J. SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP AWARDED FOR ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Scholarship/Fellowship Awarded By Course Institution Duration
1.
Scholarship for pursuing
BA and MA English
Directorate of
Students Welfare
BA, MA MSU Baroda 2019-2024
2.
Fellowship for pursuing
Ph.D. in English Language
and Literature
PDEU (Pandit
Deendayal
Energy
University)
Ph.D.
PDEU,
Gandhinagar,
Gujarat -
382007
2024-2027

K. PEER REVIEW CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ACADEMIC JOURNALS

Role Journal Manuscript Title Date
1. Reviewer
Asian Journal of
Education and
Social Studies
How do students respond to the
use of multimedia technology in
English class?: A study of higher
secondary students in a govt.
girls’ college in Bangladesh
02-10-2024
Web of Science Researcher reviewer Profile ID link:
https://publons.com/wos-op/review/author/FVncH5vh/

L. PUBLISHED BOOKS (CONTRIBUTION AS CO -AUTHOR)

Book Title Publisher Name ISBN
Published
Year
1. Windowsill JEC Publication 978-93-5850-674-7 2024
2.
Echoes of the Unheard
(Anthology book: Vol -1)
Thoughts Hymn
Publishers
978-81-964498-9-6 2023
3.
A Collection of 120 Best
Poems by 10 Best Writers
(Anthology Book Vol-1)
House of Publishing
under Manda Publishers
978-93-95174-92-3 2023
4.
The Life Guide- Natals
Special: An anthology
Natals Publication 978-81-19538-50-8 2023
5.
Radha Krishna-
Anthology book
Blue Star Publication 979-88-67704-41-4 2023
6.
Chromatic Chants- An
Indian Poetry Anthology
The Wordings 978-93-93377-64-7 2023
7. Blooming Poets of India The Wordings 978-93-93377-85-2 2023

M. PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS

Book Title Publisher Name ISBN Year
1.
Education For Sustainable
Tomorrow: Unveiling the
National
Education Policy 2020
Red’shine
Publication,
Stockholm, Sweden (An
International Edition)

978-91-7308-076-7

2024

7. 7


N. COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Skills/Knowledge
1. Possess basic internet skills such as internet surfing and locating web addresses.
2. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Email, and other related tools.
3.
Proficient in managing Social Media Accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
and Telegram Channel.
4. Writes French Language Blog, accessible at: https://frenchnotesmsu.blogspot.com

O. PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN MAGAZINE/ WEBZINE

Title
Magazine/Webzine
Name
Volume
No.
Page
No.
Published
year
1.
Book review of book titled:
Unfaltering Trust by Roy
Ziegler
Sqaure Petals

20 39 03-2021
2.
Book review of book titled:
Legacy of Job’s Wife by
Cynthia J. Koelker
Sqaure Petals

19 28-29 02-2021
3. Selflessly Self Centered Sqaure Petals 18 26-27 01-2021
4.
Exploitation via Flattery: A
serious Crime
Sqaure Petals

17

20 12-2020
5. In Real Race, Rabbit wins
Sqaure Petals

16 13-14 11-2020
6.
When the Crow is no
thirstier
Sqaure Petals

15
43

10-2020

P. PARTICIPATION IN SEMINAR/ WEBINAR/WORKSHOP

Title of Seminar/Webinar/Workshop Organizer(s) Date
1.
A critical question for EAP: How does
vocabulary grows? with Averil Coxhead
Cambridge University Press
& Assessment
13
th

November
2024
2.
A creative and – dare I say it...? – fun
approach to building academic writing
skills, with Greg Archer
Cambridge University Press
& Assessment
13
th

November
2024
3.
Getting organized: Helping low level EAP
learners write coherent texts, with Craig
Thaine
Cambridge University Press
& Assessment
12
th

November
2024
4.
Two-day Training Workshop on SPSS
Software
School of Liberal Studies,
Pandit Deendayal Energy
University, Gandhinagar
10
th
-11
th

November
2024
5.
Teaching English South Asia webinar on
Teaching functional language
British Council
6
th

November
2024
6.
Developing with AI: GenAI solutions for
professional learning
Cambridge University Press
& Assessment
31
st

October
2024

8. 8

7.
The Language Versus Literature Question
in Indian ELT
ELTAI (English Language
Teacher’s Association of
India)
27
th

October
2024
8.
“GenZ Youth for Building Developed
India” by Ms Amreen Fatima, Senior
Consultant, Ernst And Young LLP,
Gurgaon
Vedant Knowledge Systems
Pvt. Ltd. Under the initiative
of Vedant Talks:
Empowering Youth for
Viksit Bharat@2047
26
th

October
2024
9.
National Workshop on “Integrating
Artificial Intelligence into Teaching,
Learning, and Research: Transforming
Education in the Digital Age”
Central University of
Rajasthan, Ajmer
18
th

October
2024
10.
IP Awareness/Training Program Under
National Intellectual Property Awareness
Mission
Intellectual Property Office,
Government of India
9
th

October
2024
11.
National Level Workshop on ‘Innovative
English Language Teaching Techniques’
A.C.T Academy, Kerala
(Resource Person- Dr. Sunil
H Der, Assistant Professor of
English, Dr. Subhash
University, Gujarat)
5
th

October
2024
12.
Professional development webinar on
Integrating the 6Qs: Transforming
Teaching with Activity-Based
Learning
ELTAI (English Language
Teacher’s Association of
India)
22
nd

September
2024
13.
National Webinar on Fundamentals and
Beyond: Academic Writing in Social
Sciences
Digiref Research Academy
18
th

August
2024
14.
Personalized Learning and The Future of
Education
Shveta Kapur (Education
Consultant, UNESCO
MGIEP), Lead Group
31
st
July
2024
15. AI and Google Tools in Education
Dynamic Mind Groups
(Google Education Partner)
28
th
July
2024
16.
National Workshop on Artificial
Intelligence Tools for Teaching & Research
Digiref Research Academy,
Chennai
18
th
July
2024
17.
From research to practice: Using GenAI
with Cambridge materials
Cambridge University Press
& Assessment
30
th

January
2024
18.
Digital literacy: How can we help teachers
develop their understanding, approach and
skills?
British Council
12
th

December
2023
19. Navratri Vibes: Unveiling the Essence Blue Star Publication
November
2023
20.
National Seminar on ‘Educational
Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo’
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
17
th

February
2023
21.
Helping Teachers Access the Online
Environment
British Council
4
th

October
2022

9. 9

22. Gender in Language Education British Council
9
th
August
2022
23. Creative Feedback British Council
27
th
July
2022
24.
Why Pharma Needs Omnichannel
Communication Strategy
PharmaState
17
th
July
2022
25.
New Age Careers of the Future, 152nd
session of the CENTA webinar series for
Teachers
CENTA
14
th
July
2022
26.
LanguageCert International ESOL A1 and
A2 Spoken Exams: Preparing your students
for success
PeopleCert
12
th
July
2022
27.
Communicative Writing for the ELT
Classroom
British Council
7
th
July
2022
28.
How to design tasks which promote
creative thinking skills (P-2)
British Council
30
th
June
2022
29. Youth and Constitution of India
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University Union and
Institute of Leadership and
Governance
1
st
June
2022
30.
Civil Services in India: Historical and
Contemporary Trajectory
Faculty of Arts, The
Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
14
th

August
2021
31. Being Independent in Academic Writing PharmaState Academy
14
th

August
2021
32.
Integrating Swayam MOOCs and
Educational Apps in Teaching
IQAC and SWAYAM
28
th
&
29
th
May
2020
33.
French Phonetics and Phonetic
Transcription Workshop
Department of French, The
Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
29
th

February
2020

Q. AWARDS/ APPRECIATIONS/ EVENT PARTICIPATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

1. Outstanding performer of Internshala’s Campus Ambassador Program- Internshala
Student Partner 22 (IS- ISP21AKSH9328)

2. Certificate of Appreciation from Manda Publishers for being co-author of the book ‘A
Collection of 120 Best Poems by 10 Best Writers’.

3. Appreciation Letter for excellent contribution as Co-author in the book named “Radha
Krishna” by Blue Star Publication.

4. Member of ABVP – Gujarat
(Registration ID- 204712, Membership: 202113700100010021130)

5. Participation Certificate in 15
th
Edition of NATIONAL POETRY CONTEST organized
by S7 Poetry, India during the month of September 2023.

10. 10

6. Member of ELTAI (English Language Teacher’s Association of India)- Membership ID:
30017993

7. Certificate of Appreciation from ‘The Wordings’ publishers for being co-author of the
book ‘Chromatic Chants- An Indian Poetry Anthology.’

8. Certificate of participation for Contributing Ideas towards realizing the vision of
VIKSHIT BHARAT BY 2047 – Government of India

9. Certificate of Appreciation for active volunteering on the event of ‘A Talk on Ramayana’
by Premmayi Gurumaa at ‘The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda’ on auspicious
occasion of ‘Pran Pratishtha Samaroh of Shri Ram in Ayodhya on 22
nd
January 2024
organised by Divine Care Foundation, Vadodara, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidhyalaya, The
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (Gujarat Prant).

10. Badge awarded by Cambridge University Press and Assessment: From Research to
Practice Using GenAI with Cambridge materials.

11. Certificate of Participation by Internship Studio- CIT [Common Internship Test]

12. Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of Tourism (Government of India) for voting
favorite tourist attractions under ‘Dekho Apna Desh, Peoples’s Choice 2024’

13. Scholarship provided by Directorate of Students Welfare from 2019 to 2024 for pursuing
BA and MA at MSU Baroda.

14. Awarded fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. in English Language and Literature by PDEU
(Pandit Deendayal Energy University), Gandhinagar, Gujarat— 382007

15. Certificate of Excellence in ‘Reviewing’ awarded by ‘Asian Journal of Education and
Social Studies’ in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal.

16. Certificate of commitment towards zero tolerance on corruption by taking Integrity
Pledge awarded by Central Vigilance Commission, Government of India.




Place: Vadodara, Gujarat
Date: 24-11-2024 Akshay Kumar Singh