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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

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).

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.

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.

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.

English Immersion Teacher at African Leadership University

January 1, 2025 - Present

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

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.

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).

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