Hi, I’m Soumini! I earned my first Bachelor’s degree in English from University of Calcutta in 2003 and my second Bachelor’s in English from University of Maryland, College Park in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Around that time, I volunteered virtually through Teach For America at a Prince George’s County public school. That experience introduced me to teaching and deepened my understanding of how vital structured learning environments and equitable access to resources are for...
Hi, I’m Soumini! I earned my first Bachelor’s degree in English from University of Calcutta in 2003 and my second Bachelor’s in English from University of Maryland, College Park in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Around that time, I volunteered virtually through Teach For America at a Prince George’s County public school. That experience introduced me to teaching and deepened my understanding of how vital structured learning environments and equitable access to resources are for children’s intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
Inspired by those experiences, I pursued a Master’s degree in TESOL at American University, which I completed in December 2025. My graduate studies allowed me to examine not only the pedagogy of English language teaching but also the cultural and economic forces shaping English as a global language.
I currently teach English to non-native speakers at LADO International Institute, where I work with upper-intermediate and advanced learners. Although I teach all four language skills, I specialize in reading and writing. I also teach English Language Arts at the Art of Problem Solving Academy, where I teach Exposition and Rhetoric to middle school students and have taught advanced language arts seminars exploring Asian American narratives.
My students’ needs guide my lesson planning. I emphasize student-centered learning, critical thinking, and open-ended discussion, and I strive to create a thoughtful, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
