Pooja Potdar

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About

Highly energetic and devoted German Language Teacher with over 26 years’ experience devising creative lesson plans and integrating modern instructional techniques to teach school and college students as well as professionals. Dedicated to a student-focused learning environment helping all students learn and advance their foreign language skills.

Master of Arts in German as a Foreign Language (DaF) Teaching.

An expert in teaching German to non-native speakers, equipping them with the necessary language skills and cultural understanding.

  • Birthday: 30 June 1974
  • Website: www.poojapotdar.com
  • Phone: +91 9890690748
  • City: Pune,Maharashtra,India

Resume

Throughout my career, I have consistently crafted innovative lesson plans and incorporated contemporary teaching methods to effectively educate students from various educational backgrounds, including schools, colleges, and professionals. My unwavering dedication lies in creating a student-centric learning environment, fostering the growth and development of every learner in their foreign language proficiency.

Sumary

Pooja Potdar

With a strong passion and commitment, I have accumulated more than 26 years of experience as a dynamic and dedicated German Language Teacher.My primary focus is on fostering a student-centered learning environment that supports the growth and progress of every individual in developing their foreign language proficiency.

  • Sector 26, Plot 158
  • Samarthnagar, Pradhikaran, Nigdi
  • Pune - 411044

Education

M.A. German

1996

Savitribai Phule University of Pune

B.A. German

1994

Savitribai Phule University of Pune

German language courses from elementary till advance

1995-1996

Goethe Institute Pune

Professional Experience

Current Work Profile

  • Asst. Professor in German at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Nigdi, Pune, India, from February, 2021 - till the date
  • Language Club in-charge, Dept. of Applied Sciences and Humanities,PCCOE, Pune

Previous Work Experience

1996-2012
  • Jnana Prabodhini Navanagar Vidyalaya, Nigdi since 2012
  • Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute of Business Management Pimpri & Akurdi from 2006 to 2012
  • IIMS Institute, Chinchwad from 2008 to 2011
  • Dr.D.Y.Patil High School, Pimpri from 2004 to 2007
  • Jaihind Junior College, Pimpri, 1999 to 2001
  • Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s I.M.R.C.D.,Nigdi from 2000 to 2001
  • Institute of International Business Management & Research, Chinchwad from 1999 to 2000
  • Ranade Institute, The Department of Foreign Languages of University of Pune from 1996 to 1998

Photo Gallery

"Step into the captivating visual journey of our German language adventures through our vibrant gallery, capturing the essence of memorable moments shared by students and teachers alike."

Membership & Co-Curricular Activities

Member - InDaF

The German Language Teachers’ Association, India

Member - BKD

The German Language Teachers’ Association, Goethe Institute, India, Pune

Participation in InDaF

Participate every year in yearly conference of InDaF The German Language Teachers’ Association, India

Workshop

Conducted workshop for German Language teachers’ in yearly conference of InDaF The German Language Teachers’ Association, India

Regular Participation

Participate regularly in the seminars, workshops and teachers’ training programmes organised by Goethe Institute, Pune

AICTE FDP

Participated and successfully completed the 5–day online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) in 2022.

Awards and Achievements

Scholarship awarded by Goethe Institute, Pune to participate in Regional German Teachers’ Camp, Kochi, India, in 2023

Scholarship awarded by Goethe Institute, Pune to do German Language Advance Course for German Language Teachers in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, in 2016

Scholarship awarded by Goethe Institute, Pune to do German Language Advance Course for German Language Teachers in Berlin, Germany, in 2003

Testimonials

"Unlock the voices of my students, echoing their resounding praise and gratitude for the transformative learning experience they encountered under my guidance."

I am a Mechanical Engineer graduate, currently pursuing Masters (Management) from TU Munich, Germany. I had completed German A1, A2 and B1 levels from Mrs. Pooja Potdar during my graduation. She is one of the finest teachers with the sole objective of introducing her students to a new culture via the German language and give them an experience of the same. Through her interactive and fun learning sessions, she ensures that the subject reaches the hearts and minds of her students. Learning German has made my passage towards post-graduation quite easy and I believe that it would definitely help me in my career as well as to lead a comfortable life in Germany and also majority of Europe. And as rightly said “Übung macht den Meister”, practice (via writing, reading, watching and speaking) will definitely make you better!

Shubhada Padwal

(BE. Mech 2019(PCCoE), M.Sc. MIM 2022)

I am Gaurav Sadashiv Mahajan, currently studying in TH Rosenheim (Masters in Mechanical engineering). I have Completed 3 levels (A1, A2, B1) of German language. I started learning German from Frau Pooja Potdar in 2015.I have studied all 3 levels from her. I have completed B1 in Dec 2018. My learning experience was so good. Frau Potdar keeps motivate you to talk even if you are wrong. This encourages me. Because of that confidence after just one month arriving in Germany i joined football club, in which no one speaks English😅. It’s a kind of Bavarian thing.

Gaurav Mahajan

(BE. Mech 2017 (PCCoE), pursuing M.Sc. from TH Rosenheim Germany)

My name is Shruti Shivaji Padalkar. I am an Engineer by profession, currently working at Infosys Limited. I have successfully completed A1 and A2 levels of German language under the guidance of Mrs Pooja Potdar in the year 2017 - 18. My personal experience learning German from Potdar ma'am was indeed an amazing one! She used to make each and every session very lively, indulging and interactive that learning this foreign language became simpler with every single passing day. Today while I am working with a German client in an organization, this language has eased up my job in so many ways. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Pooja Potdar ma'am and my college for making this great learning opportunity available to me and many more like me!

Shruti Padalkar

(BE. Mech 2019 PCCoE)

I am a mechanical engineering student, and at the moment am studying in the 4th year of my degree program. I have completed A1 and A2 levels under the teaching of Mrs. Pooja Potdar. I am grateful to have a teacher like her who consistently goes above and beyond to make sure you not only learn the language but also learn it in a way that goes beyond the textbook. The way she teaches also helps her learners get a glimpse of German culture and an understanding of German mannerisms. And according to me, no textbook will ever be sufficient to help you catch sight of the lives of Germans. Her unwavering support and encouragement throughout my language learning, along with her belief in my abilities and her constant encouragement, have been pivotal in my learning. And finally, for students who are reading this, I would say that trust the process and go for it, if you think it is right for you.

Devashish Shinde

(B.TECH Mech PCCOE)

Contact

"I am excited to connect with you! Feel free to reach out to me through the following contact details, and let's start exploring the fascinating world of German language and culture together."

Location:

Sector 26, Plot 158 Samarthnagar, Pradhikaran, Nigdi Pune - 411044

Call:

+91 9890690748