It’s fun to Learn Mandarin ..with teacher who stayed 13 years in China and passed HSK -5.

Shah's CV

creativity by tapping new opportunities in spite of personal commitments at times, several changes in locations within and outside home country, challenges in different cultures and languages, etc. Ability to win in an unknown world and “no negotiation with results” attitude throughout professional and personal life. Excelled and won credibility in all the fields of carrier opted.
Looking for opportunity in an International school where I can use my experience and knowledge.

Executive Summary

Post career sabbatical, experimented with life by taking up a challenging role of teaching English part time to 2nd and 3rd year students at Nankai University in the Chinese culture department for one year.

Working as a substitute Teacher in different international schools.

To understand local culture and to manage living in China, I started learning Mandarin and passed 5 Levels out of 6 of Mandarin exams and also passed Business communication exam in Mandarin.

Worked in the Wind Industry with Suzlon in several locations in India and China, in different departments and carried out activities as being an Interface between the technology team, Purchase, Quality and production teams as a part of technology team, carried out Quality Inspections and testing for Electrical/Electronic components, panels and Wind Turbines, worked for the improvement of products, systems and processes, design transfer of wind turbines, etc.

Worked in manufacturing and testing of satellite communications & broadcasting equipment while tenure in Modern Communication & Broadcast Systems Pvt. Ltd. (M.C.B.S.).






My learning - Academics


Year 2002: Bachelor of Electronics & Communication Engineering with First Class
Year 1996: Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering with Distinction (>70%)
Year 1993: Higher Secondary School with First Class



Proficient Linguistic skills

English: Written and Verbal
Hindi: Written and Verbal (Indian Language)
Gujarati: Written and Verbal (Indian Regional Language)

Mandarin (Chinese): Ability to recognize 2000 Chinese words
Passed 5th level of HSK – Chinese Proficiency test from Hanban/Confucius Headquarters in July, 2018
Passed 4th level of HSK – Chinese Proficiency test from Hanban/Confucius Headquarters in January, 2013
Passed Business communication test in year 2013 with 89% percentage marks.
Basic Chinese Language certified course from Tianjin Zhonghua Culture college in September, 2010


An Educator- Substitute Teacher (January 2017 to till date)


Shanghai Community International School (IB Curriculum) - January 2017 to till date.

Working as a Substitute Teacher for

Early Childhood
Lower School
Middle School
High School
Proctor for IB Mock and Diploma exams





Concordia International School (AP curriculum) October 2018 to till date

Working as a Substitute Teacher for

Lower school
High school
Proctor for AP Diploma exams


Nankai University, Tianjin (Oct, 15 to June, 16)

In Oct ’15, one of the top 5 universities of China – Nankai University, Tianjin opted for a new approach to help senior students get proficiency not only in written and verbal communication but intercultural communication skills and intellectual communication skills as well in addition to routine syllabus of English as a language. To make this initiative a real learning experience, they started searching for foreigners who can help developing the syllabus, decide learning activities and provide practical training in English language.

I was selected for this role and carried out the following activities:

Prepared the Syllabus
Carried out activities for practical English speaking and Writing
Prepared Learning Material for students
Trained 2nd and 3rd year college students at University from different branches
Provided guidance to students for debates, presentations

The most gratifying part was, I could greatly connect with students and the University was very keen to continue my tenure but unfortunately I had to move to Shanghai due to personal commitments.

Involvement in School activities:

Vice President in PAFA (Parents and Friends Association) group at SCIS School – Shanghai - 2016 to 2018

Parents and Friends Association (PAFA) is a volunteer organization made up of parents, friends of SCIS (Shanghai Community International School) and interested community members. PAFA works for the betterment of the school by coordinating parent involvement with the school; working with the school administration to plan and implement a variety of events that support teaching and learning and celebrate the diversity and unique culture of school; and communicating ideas between SCIS, parents, the school administration and Board of Directors.

Asian Liaison in PFO (Parent Faculty Organization) group at IST School – Tianjin - 2009 to 2010 and 2014 to 2016

Parent and faculty members at the International School of Tianjin are members of the Parent Faculty Organization (PFO) who Support the school in providing quality education, Foster partnerships between home and school, Build a sense of community, provide a forum for input in matters relating to school policies and Raise funds for special school-related purposes.