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I am Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn, a versatile freelance writer, proofreader and researcher with over 17 years of experience crafting educational content, academic papers, business English materials, and digital copy. I hold a Masters in English Linguistics from Birmingham City University and I am near-complete on a PhD in Early Childhood Education. I have two peer-reviewed journal publications and forthcoming book chapters. I excel at translating complex ideas into accessible writing for academic, educational and professional audiences, and I am a native English speaker who is fluent in French. In addition to writing, I design curricula, course manuals and educational resources and have substantial experience creating English-language content for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level, and IB programmes. I contribute as an online tutor and content creator across platforms such as Skooli, CafeTalk and AmazingTalker, and I develop structured lesson plans, handouts and instructional materials for undergraduate and teacher-training contexts. I am committed to clear, engaging communication and rigorous quality in every project.…I am Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn, a versatile freelance writer, proofreader and researcher with over 17 years of experience crafting educational content, academic papers, business English materials, and digital copy. I hold a Masters in English Linguistics from Birmingham City University and I am near-complete on a PhD in Early Childhood Education. I have two peer-reviewed journal publications and forthcoming book chapters. I excel at translating complex ideas into accessible writing for academic, educational and professional audiences, and I am a native English speaker who is fluent in French. In addition to writing, I design curricula, course manuals and educational resources and have substantial experience creating English-language content for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level, and IB programmes. I contribute as an online tutor and content creator across platforms such as Skooli, CafeTalk and AmazingTalker, and I develop structured lesson plans, handouts and instructional materials for undergraduate and teacher-training contexts. I am committed to clear, engaging communication and rigorous quality in every project.

Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn

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I am Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn, a versatile freelance writer, proofreader and researcher with over 17 years of experience crafting educational content, academic papers, business English materials, and digital copy. I hold a Masters in English Linguistics from Birmingham City University and I am near-complete on a PhD in Early Childhood Education. I have two peer-reviewed journal publications and forthcoming book chapters. I excel at translating complex ideas into accessible writing for academic, educational and professional audiences, and I am a native English speaker who is fluent in French. In addition to writing, I design curricula, course manuals and educational resources and have substantial experience creating English-language content for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level, and IB programmes. I contribute as an online tutor and content creator across platforms such as Skooli, CafeTalk and AmazingTalker, and I develop structured lesson plans, handouts and instructional materials for undergraduate and teacher-training contexts. I am committed to clear, engaging communication and rigorous quality in every project.…I am Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn, a versatile freelance writer, proofreader and researcher with over 17 years of experience crafting educational content, academic papers, business English materials, and digital copy. I hold a Masters in English Linguistics from Birmingham City University and I am near-complete on a PhD in Early Childhood Education. I have two peer-reviewed journal publications and forthcoming book chapters. I excel at translating complex ideas into accessible writing for academic, educational and professional audiences, and I am a native English speaker who is fluent in French. In addition to writing, I design curricula, course manuals and educational resources and have substantial experience creating English-language content for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level, and IB programmes. I contribute as an online tutor and content creator across platforms such as Skooli, CafeTalk and AmazingTalker, and I develop structured lesson plans, handouts and instructional materials for undergraduate and teacher-training contexts. I am committed to clear, engaging communication and rigorous quality in every project.

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I am Deepa Sookara-Ramchurn, a versatile freelance writer, proofreader and researcher with over 17 years of experience crafting educational content, academic papers, business English materials, and digital copy. I hold a Masters in English Linguistics from Birmingham City University and I am near-complete on a PhD in Early Childhood Education. I have two peer-reviewed journal publications and forthcoming book chapters. I excel at translating complex ideas into accessible writing for academic, educational and professional audiences, and I am a native English speaker who is fluent in French.

In addition to writing, I design curricula, course manuals and educational resources and have substantial experience creating English-language content for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level, and IB programmes. I contribute as an online tutor and content creator across platforms such as Skooli, CafeTalk and AmazingTalker, and I develop structured lesson plans, handouts and instructional materials for undergraduate and teacher-training contexts. I am committed to clear, engaging communication and rigorous quality in every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

English Immersion Teacher at African Leadership University

January 1, 2025 - Present

Produced immersive written and spoken English learning resources for university-level learners.

Part-Time Tutor & Course Manual Writer at Open University of Mauritius (Foundation Programme)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Authored the complete written manual for Business English II (Foundation Programme). Develops Academic Literacy instructional materials and structured writing guides for undergraduate students.

Freelance Online English Tutor & Content Creator at Skooli · CafeTalk · AmazingTalker · Adomlingua

January 1, 2023 - Present

Produced bespoke lesson content and written materials for adult and young-learner clients globally; wrote structured lesson plans, handouts and follow-up resources for online delivery; delivered face-to-face instructional sessions at Escoffier, Mauritius (Aug–Nov 2023).

Freelance Online English Tutor & Content Creator at Skooli; CafeTalk; AmazingTalker; Adomlingua

January 1, 2023 - Present

Produced bespoke lesson content and written materials for adult and young-learner clients globally. Wrote structured lesson plans, handouts and follow-up resources for online delivery. Delivered face-to-face instructional sessions at Escoffier, Mauritius (Aug–Nov 2023).

English Lecturer at Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Produces course notes, assessment rubrics, and academic reading/writing resources for trainee teachers. Designs and writes Cambridge-aligned curriculum content and pedagogical guides.

Teacher Exchange Programme at FACES — USA

July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Created cross-cultural educational content to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps for American students.

English Teacher & Cambridge Oral Examiner at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2019

Developed classroom materials for Cambridge IGCSE, O & A Level and IB programmes. Wrote and assessed formal examination scripts as a Cambridge Oral English Examiner. Crafted culturally responsive content for international curriculum frameworks.

Education

PhD in Education (Early Childhood Education) at Open University of Mauritius

January 1, 2021 - April 21, 2026

MA in English Linguistics at Birmingham City University

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017

Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Mauritius

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Mauritius Institute of Education

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Mauritius Institute of Education

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Open University of Mauritius

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

PhD in Education — Early Childhood Education at Open University of Mauritius

January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026

Masters in English Linguistics at Birmingham City University

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017

Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Mauritius

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Mauritius Institute of Education

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Mauritius Institute of Education

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Open University of Mauritius

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

TEFL Certification — TeacherRecord

February 1, 2023 - April 21, 2026

Advanced Diploma Level 7 — Early Years

January 1, 2025 - April 21, 2026

Core Humanitarian Certificate — DisasterReady.org

January 1, 2024 - April 21, 2026

Leadership and People Management — Semrush Academy