
Shalini Agarwal
Middle School Facilitator - English
Kolkata, West Bengal
- Experience
- 13+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- CBSE, ICSE
- Grade span
- Grades 6–8
About Shalini
Creating joyful, creative spaces where young minds learn, question, read and grow, and learning becomes an experience.
" I began my career, in education, in 2013. In my third year of teaching, I earned a Master’s degree in English, driven by a deep passion for language and learning. In 2019, I completed a Diploma in Elementary Education and successfully cleared the CTET, further solidifying my commitment to teaching. I specialise in language instruction and strongly believe in making a meaningful difference through education.
I am always eager to learn and explore new, innovative practices in the classroom. I actively seek out the latest tools and techniques that can enhance my teaching and engage my learners more effectively. For me, teaching is not just a profession — it’s a purpose.
As an educator, I’m deeply reflective, compassionate, and committed to nurturing students both academically and as human beings. I believe in guiding learners to think critically, take responsibility, and grow holistically. Those who know me would describe me as thoughtful, curious, and always striving to evolve — not just as a teacher, but as a lifelong learner."
The inner child in me becomes very happy when I get to interact with little ones. Secondly, the things that I missed in my learning journey, I try to give those to my kids - if you like the facilitator, you like the subject. I have seen changes in learners through my teaching methods. When they compliment me by saying that I bring out of the box ideas to class and make them love reading, it is very rewarding. These moments remind me that teaching is not just about completing a curriculum—it is about creating experiences that stay with learners long after the lesson is over.
Career highlights
- 2023–presentMiddle School FacilitatorEnglish — 21K School, Bangalore
- 2021–2023Primary FacilitatorEnglish — 21K School
Qualifications & credentials
- Master’s DegreeEnglish
- 2019Diploma — Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)NIOS
- 2019CTET Qualified
- Jolly Phonics Course
Shalini’s Philosophy
I approach every challenge with a mindset of continuous improvement. Instead of viewing roadblocks as dead ends, I break them down into smaller tasks, test new tools, and refine processes to make future workflows more efficient.
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