I have a diverse background as a language teacher, lifestyle coach, professor, and professional choreographer. I love guiding students of all ages in French and English, and I inspire individuals and groups to transform through ancient movement practices and mind-body-spirit calm energy development. Teaching university level courses and directing creative performances allow me to blend my passions for communication, leadership, dance, and theater. My journey is driven by a deep belief in infinite possibilities and lifelong learning. Whether I’m choreographing events or training police personnel for strength and agility, I strive to cultivate calm energy and creativity in every role I take on.

Archana Sivaram Kumar

I have a diverse background as a language teacher, lifestyle coach, professor, and professional choreographer. I love guiding students of all ages in French and English, and I inspire individuals and groups to transform through ancient movement practices and mind-body-spirit calm energy development. Teaching university level courses and directing creative performances allow me to blend my passions for communication, leadership, dance, and theater. My journey is driven by a deep belief in infinite possibilities and lifelong learning. Whether I’m choreographing events or training police personnel for strength and agility, I strive to cultivate calm energy and creativity in every role I take on.

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I have a diverse background as a language teacher, lifestyle coach, professor, and professional choreographer. I love guiding students of all ages in French and English, and I inspire individuals and groups to transform through ancient movement practices and mind-body-spirit calm energy development. Teaching university level courses and directing creative performances allow me to blend my passions for communication, leadership, dance, and theater.

My journey is driven by a deep belief in infinite possibilities and lifelong learning. Whether I’m choreographing events or training police personnel for strength and agility, I strive to cultivate calm energy and creativity in every role I take on.

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Language

French
Advanced
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Kannada
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty (Communication Skills-Core) at VIDYASHILP UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, India
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught core communication courses focusing on Teamwork & Leadership at the university level.
Adjunct Faculty and Choreographer at NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, Illinois, USA
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Developed and taught Kathak as part of the Dance Department’s World Dance Series and created an original piece for the Spring Concert.
Adjunct Dance faculty at CORNISH COLLEGE OF ARTS, Seattle, Washington, USA
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Designed Kathak courses for both dance majors and non-majors under the World Dance Series, teaching in 2008 and 2010.
French Teacher at National Public School, Bangalore
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Taught French to students in grades 7 to 10.
French Teacher at The Sports School, Bangalore
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Taught French to students in grades 6 to 8.
Private French Tutor at Private
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided private French tutoring to individuals of various ages.
Visiting Faculty for Black Box India (Film & Performance) at Mallya Aditi International School
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Taught film and performance as visiting faculty.
Movement Sessions for Children with Special Needs at Snehadhara Foundation
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Conducted movement sessions for children with special needs.
Arts Education Faculty (Kathak, Music, Theatre, Poetry) at Pramiti School
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Taught Kathak, music, theatre, and poetry as part of the arts education faculty.
Visiting Faculty, Theatre at Samhita Academy
December 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Taught theatre as visiting faculty.
Adjunct Faculty, Grades 9–11 at Bangalore International School
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Taught various subjects to grades 9 to 11 students.
Visiting Choreographer, Grades 5–10 at Podar School
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Choreographed dance performances for students in grades 5 to 10.
Dance Teacher, Grades 5–10 at Poorna Learning Centre
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Taught dance to students in grades 5 to 10.
Adjunct Faculty, Contemporary Dance at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
December 31, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Taught contemporary dance as adjunct faculty.
Certified Lifestyle Coach at Various Police Departments in India
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Trained police personnel across various sectors to achieve calm energy, agility, and strength with a special focus on women officers.
Adjunct Faculty (Communication Skills-Core) at VIDYASHILP UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching Core Communication Course focused on Teamwork and Leadership at the university level.
Adjunct Faculty and Choreographer at NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Developed and taught Kathak as part of the Dance Department's World Dance Series and created an original piece for the Spring Concert.
Adjunct Dance Faculty at CORNISH COLLEGE of ARTS
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Designed Kathak courses for both dance majors and non-majors under the World Dance Series.
French Teacher at National Public School
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Teaching French to Grades 7–10 students.
French Teacher at The Sports School
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Teaching French to Grades 6–8 students.
Private French Tutor at Bangalore
January 1, 2020 - Present
One-on-one French coaching and tutoring for individuals.
Visiting Faculty for Black Box India (Film & Performance) at Mallya Aditi International School
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Teaching film and performance in a visiting faculty capacity.
Movement Sessions Coach for Children with Special Needs at Snehadhara Foundation
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Conducting movement sessions for children with special needs.
Arts Education Faculty (Kathak, Music, Theatre, Poetry) at Pramiti School
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Teaching Kathak, music, theatre, and poetry as part of arts education.
Visiting Faculty, Theatre at Samhita Academy
December 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Visiting faculty teaching theatre.
Adjunct Faculty, Grades 9–11 at Bangalore International School
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Teaching various subjects to grades 9-11 students.
Visiting Choreographer, Grades 5–10 at Podar School
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Choreographing dance performances for students in grades 5-10.
Dance Teacher, Grades 5–10 at Poorna Learning Centre
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Teaching dance to students across grades 5-10.
Adjunct Faculty, Contemporary Dance at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
December 31, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Teaching contemporary dance as adjunct faculty.
Certified Lifestyle Coach Trainer for Police Personnel at Various (New Delhi, Belgaum, Mysore, India)
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Trained police personnel across sectors to achieve calm-energy, agility and strength with a focus on women police officers.

Education

B.S. at City University Seattle, Washington
January 1, 1999 - March 1, 2002
B.S. at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
January 1, 1999 - May 1, 2000
B.S. at City University Seattle, Washington, USA
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
B.S. at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
January 1, 1999 - May 1, 2000

Qualifications

Completed A1, A2, B1 levels in French
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Completed N5 and N4 Level in Japanese
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Level 1 Certification in Irish Dance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lifestyle Coach L1 & L2 Certification, Urban Fitness
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in TEFL with specialisation in Education Management Program, Asian College of Teachers
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Level 1 Certification in Irish Dance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lifestyle Coach L1 Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Lifestyle Coach L2 Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in TEFL with specialisation in Education Management Program
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Completed A1 Level in French
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Completed A2 Level in French
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Completed B1 Level in French
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Completed N5 Level in Japanese
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Completed N4 Level in Japanese
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services