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Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan Drama trainer in Chennai

Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan

Actor Trainer, English Language & Literature Teacher/Tutor; Soft-skill/Public Speaking Mentor

Abiramapuram, Chennai, India - 600018.

2 reviews

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30 years in Theatre and Performance Art as artist/actor/artistic director/ story teller /workshop leader/trainer;
22 years in training / workshopping / mentoring tweens, teens, youth in theatre, drama, public speaking;
13 years as a debate trainer cum mentor; 10 years as MUN advisor;
14 years cumulative experience as Senior Secondary Teacher (CBSE);
8 years Full Time;
6 years CBSE Sr Sec Board invigilation (Examiner);

Specialized in teaching English / American / Indian / Commonwealth Literature (Poetry, Drama, Fiction),
Taught a term of Indian Language Literature in English at a German University;

Speech and Drama trainer since 1994,

Debate and Public Speaking trainer since 2008.

German language facilitator in crash introductory courses for foundation students and persons going to Germanic countries for study/work purposes.

Languages Spoken

Tamil

German

English

Education

University of Madras 1991

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

University of Madras 2001

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

BVB's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication and Mgmt 1987

Journalism and Mass Communication

Goethe Institut 1993

Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung

MHRD - GoI 2014

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Abiramapuram, Chennai, India - 600018

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Teaches

Drama classes
1 review

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Drama classes

20

Age groups catered to

Below 10 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs, 16 yrs to 25 yrs

Teaching Experience in detail in Drama classes

I'm Founder, Artistic Director of one of Chennai's oldest theatre company - "Masquerade", have worked extensively with schools, after-school centres, tweens and teens in training them in Theatre, Dramatics, Acting as well as public speaking. I have my own studio, so training can happen more constructively. Google "Krishna Kumar, Masquerade, Chennai" for info on me. Access "Masquerade (theatre group)" on Wikipedia about the company.

Acting classes

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Acting classes

20

Age groups catered to

Below 10 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs, 16 yrs to 25 yrs

Teaching Experience in detail in Acting classes

A very fun, lively but exhausting and intensive approach. Most sessions are physical and experiential. Where required theory discussions, script analysis to understand acting requirements

German Language Classes
1 review

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in German Language Classes

6

Profession

Tutor

Type of student requirements I cater to

To learn it as a Hobby, Seeking admission in German university, For School Curriculum, For Employment reasons, Migrating to a German speaking Country

Awards and Recognition

No

Levels of German Language I teach

A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), A1 (Beginner)

Teach at

Home

Teaching Experience in detail in German Language Classes

I sit with the student, discuss and assess their need, accordingly custom design classes divided into units of 45, 60 or 90 sessions, each session of 45 minutes. 2 sessions a day. Price customized to blocks of sessions. Sessions involve a combination of oral teaching, worksheets, homework, conversational sub-sessions

Soft Skills Training Classes

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Soft Skills Training Classes

15

Softskills Training Offered

Public Speaking Training

Reviews (2)

5 out of 5 2 reviews

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Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan
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Drama

"KK sir was the best teacher for drama I have ever had. In school when we had play practice in 11th grade, I was able to perform extremely well in the play all because of KK sir. He helped me whenever needed, and he never left my side. He always motivated me to perform well. Kudos to him! He is the best! "

Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan
S

German Language

"I took a course of 20 sessions before I left for my masters in Munich, Germany. At the end of the session, I wanted to shift from biology to languages! I had a lot of fun and learnt a lot simultaneously. Sir really made those classes count and I find it really easy to pick up the language after coming here and don't find the language to be a barrier at all. I got to practice spoken German and was exposed to various day to day conversations. His command over the language is amazing and he has really inspired me to consider studying languages in greater depth. His teaching methods really help reinforce the basic nuances of the language. As someone who has studied and worked in Germany, sir was able to give me a lot of insights about the country as well. Thank you Sir for your help. I had a lot of fun learning German and continuing this is Germany. "

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FAQs

1. Which classes do you teach?

I teach Acting, Drama, German Language and Soft Skills Training Classes.

2. Do you provide a demo class?

No, I don't provide a demo class.

3. How many years of experience do you have?

I have been teaching for 20 years.

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Answers by Krishna Kumar (6)

Answered on 05/03/2016 Learn Performing Arts/Drama

what would be the best age to start Drums?

There is never an age to learn any art. Practice makes it perfect. I know of my neighbour who started learning classical violin at the age of 62 and after 4 years she made her debut on All India Radio. All the very best.
Answers 6 Comments
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Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

How much time required to learn German language?

It depends on your objective. What are you going to use the language learnt?
Answers 23 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

What is difficult to master in German language?

Constant practice makes it perfect. Nothing is difficult. However, if one doesn't constantly use the language, then the Article associations to Nomen can be problematic. The key is in regularly using the language either by writing or speaking. Or even regular listening to native speakers via TV or Radio.... ...more
Constant practice makes it perfect. Nothing is difficult. However, if one doesn't constantly use the language, then the Article associations to Nomen can be problematic. The key is in regularly using the language either by writing or speaking. Or even regular listening to native speakers via TV or Radio. The best thing would be to keep an Internet German FM Radio station on in the background as one browses the net, which we all anyway regularly do these days. Certain things get embedded in the subconscious through regular exposure.
Answers 22 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

How much time does it take to speak german language fluently?

Language learning cannot be measure by time specific duration. The more one speaks, practises, listens, reads, it gets better.
Answers 20 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 29/01/2016 Learn Tuition/Class XI-XII Tuition (PUC)

Somebody pls explain me about the formative assessment and summative assessment followed by CBSE (for... ...more
Somebody pls explain me about the formative assessment and summative assessment followed by CBSE (for 10th class Maths .)

The answer I am going to provide is the same for all subjects for both 9 and 10 classes under CBSE. Now CBSE looks at Classes 9 &10 as integrated. So what happens in Class 9 also impacts the students in Class 10, with respect to their overall results. That is why, first of all, their marks are now renamed... ...more
The answer I am going to provide is the same for all subjects for both 9 and 10 classes under CBSE. Now CBSE looks at Classes 9 &10 as integrated. So what happens in Class 9 also impacts the students in Class 10, with respect to their overall results. That is why, first of all, their marks are now renamed Grades. The final grade is known as Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and it is on a maximum of 10. In order to calculate this, CBSE has the system of Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment. Formative Assessment is an assessment done over four Formative cycles. The class written tests, projects, group work, individual presentation or submission are all assessed and marked. These are cumulatively calculated as FA1 & 2 at the end of 1st Semester and FA3 & FA4 at the end of 2nd Semester. For 9th and 10th. These are class based assessments and evaluations. At the end of each semester there are Summative Assessments. Two per year. At the end of the Semester, after the SA has been completed and marks are given, the marks scored in Summative and the marks scored in Formative would be combined to arrive at a cumulative mark. This is converted to grade. The break up is 10%+10%+30%=50% per term. Both terms together make up 100%. So, even if a test is evaluated for 30 marks, these 30 marks would be converted into 10%. Hope that explains.
Answers 20 Comments
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Teaches

Drama classes
1 review

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Drama classes

20

Age groups catered to

Below 10 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs, 16 yrs to 25 yrs

Teaching Experience in detail in Drama classes

I'm Founder, Artistic Director of one of Chennai's oldest theatre company - "Masquerade", have worked extensively with schools, after-school centres, tweens and teens in training them in Theatre, Dramatics, Acting as well as public speaking. I have my own studio, so training can happen more constructively. Google "Krishna Kumar, Masquerade, Chennai" for info on me. Access "Masquerade (theatre group)" on Wikipedia about the company.

Acting classes

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Acting classes

20

Age groups catered to

Below 10 yrs, 10 yrs to 15 yrs, Above 25 yrs, 16 yrs to 25 yrs

Teaching Experience in detail in Acting classes

A very fun, lively but exhausting and intensive approach. Most sessions are physical and experiential. Where required theory discussions, script analysis to understand acting requirements

German Language Classes
1 review

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in German Language Classes

6

Profession

Tutor

Type of student requirements I cater to

To learn it as a Hobby, Seeking admission in German university, For School Curriculum, For Employment reasons, Migrating to a German speaking Country

Awards and Recognition

No

Levels of German Language I teach

A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), A1 (Beginner)

Teach at

Home

Teaching Experience in detail in German Language Classes

I sit with the student, discuss and assess their need, accordingly custom design classes divided into units of 45, 60 or 90 sessions, each session of 45 minutes. 2 sessions a day. Price customized to blocks of sessions. Sessions involve a combination of oral teaching, worksheets, homework, conversational sub-sessions

Soft Skills Training Classes

Class Location

Online (video chat via skype, google hangout etc)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Soft Skills Training Classes

15

Softskills Training Offered

Public Speaking Training

5 out of 5 2 reviews

Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan
T

Drama

"KK sir was the best teacher for drama I have ever had. In school when we had play practice in 11th grade, I was able to perform extremely well in the play all because of KK sir. He helped me whenever needed, and he never left my side. He always motivated me to perform well. Kudos to him! He is the best! "

Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan
S

German Language

"I took a course of 20 sessions before I left for my masters in Munich, Germany. At the end of the session, I wanted to shift from biology to languages! I had a lot of fun and learnt a lot simultaneously. Sir really made those classes count and I find it really easy to pick up the language after coming here and don't find the language to be a barrier at all. I got to practice spoken German and was exposed to various day to day conversations. His command over the language is amazing and he has really inspired me to consider studying languages in greater depth. His teaching methods really help reinforce the basic nuances of the language. As someone who has studied and worked in Germany, sir was able to give me a lot of insights about the country as well. Thank you Sir for your help. I had a lot of fun learning German and continuing this is Germany. "

Have you attended any class with Krishna Kumar? Write a Review

Answers by Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan (6)

Answered on 05/03/2016 Learn Performing Arts/Drama

what would be the best age to start Drums?

There is never an age to learn any art. Practice makes it perfect. I know of my neighbour who started learning classical violin at the age of 62 and after 4 years she made her debut on All India Radio. All the very best.
Answers 6 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

How much time required to learn German language?

It depends on your objective. What are you going to use the language learnt?
Answers 23 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

What is difficult to master in German language?

Constant practice makes it perfect. Nothing is difficult. However, if one doesn't constantly use the language, then the Article associations to Nomen can be problematic. The key is in regularly using the language either by writing or speaking. Or even regular listening to native speakers via TV or Radio.... ...more
Constant practice makes it perfect. Nothing is difficult. However, if one doesn't constantly use the language, then the Article associations to Nomen can be problematic. The key is in regularly using the language either by writing or speaking. Or even regular listening to native speakers via TV or Radio. The best thing would be to keep an Internet German FM Radio station on in the background as one browses the net, which we all anyway regularly do these days. Certain things get embedded in the subconscious through regular exposure.
Answers 22 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 12/02/2016 Learn Language/Foreign Language/German Language

How much time does it take to speak german language fluently?

Language learning cannot be measure by time specific duration. The more one speaks, practises, listens, reads, it gets better.
Answers 20 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 29/01/2016 Learn Tuition/Class XI-XII Tuition (PUC)

Somebody pls explain me about the formative assessment and summative assessment followed by CBSE (for... ...more
Somebody pls explain me about the formative assessment and summative assessment followed by CBSE (for 10th class Maths .)

The answer I am going to provide is the same for all subjects for both 9 and 10 classes under CBSE. Now CBSE looks at Classes 9 &10 as integrated. So what happens in Class 9 also impacts the students in Class 10, with respect to their overall results. That is why, first of all, their marks are now renamed... ...more
The answer I am going to provide is the same for all subjects for both 9 and 10 classes under CBSE. Now CBSE looks at Classes 9 &10 as integrated. So what happens in Class 9 also impacts the students in Class 10, with respect to their overall results. That is why, first of all, their marks are now renamed Grades. The final grade is known as Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and it is on a maximum of 10. In order to calculate this, CBSE has the system of Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment. Formative Assessment is an assessment done over four Formative cycles. The class written tests, projects, group work, individual presentation or submission are all assessed and marked. These are cumulatively calculated as FA1 & 2 at the end of 1st Semester and FA3 & FA4 at the end of 2nd Semester. For 9th and 10th. These are class based assessments and evaluations. At the end of each semester there are Summative Assessments. Two per year. At the end of the Semester, after the SA has been completed and marks are given, the marks scored in Summative and the marks scored in Formative would be combined to arrive at a cumulative mark. This is converted to grade. The break up is 10%+10%+30%=50% per term. Both terms together make up 100%. So, even if a test is evaluated for 30 marks, these 30 marks would be converted into 10%. Hope that explains.
Answers 20 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

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Krishna Kumar Santhanagopalan describes himself as Actor Trainer, English Language & Literature Teacher/Tutor; Soft-skill/Public Speaking Mentor. He conducts classes in Acting, Drama and German Language. Krishna Kumar is located in Abiramapuram, Chennai. Krishna Kumar takes at students Home and Online Classes- via online medium. He has 20 years of teaching experience . Krishna Kumar has completed Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) from University of Madras in 1991 and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Madras in 2001. He is well versed in Tamil, German and English. Krishna Kumar has got 2 reviews till now with 100% positive feedback.

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