Curriculum Vitae

Educator · Educational Science · Sign Language User

Kumaran Kumarathurai

Educator · Educational Science · Sign Language User

kumarathurai@outlook.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/kumarathurai  ·  Aarhus, Denmark

Profile

Educator and graduate in Educational Science (BSc), with a strong foundation in learning processes, didactics, the politics of knowledge, teaching methods, and governance and development in the public sector. As a deaf native signer, I bring deep cultural and linguistic insight into sign language communities. Through freelance work and voluntary involvement with Sign Course, I have also developed practical experience in e-learning and learning design.

Core Competencies

  • Pedagogy and didactics
  • Danish Sign Language (native)
  • E-learning and learning design
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Visual communication
  • Web development (HTML, CSS, WordPress)
  • Web accessibility
  • Capacity building

Work Experience

Shop Assistant2022–2023
7-Eleven Danmark
  • Customer service and independent responsibility
Freelance Web Developer2014–2017
Kumar.dk
  • Developed digital learning materials and e-learning solutions
  • Specialised in web accessibility
Web Developer2013–2014
Bonsai Studio
  • UX, visual communication, and accessibility in digital solutions
IT Assistant2011
Empowering Deaf Society, London
  • Website updates and visual content in an international sign language environment
IT Assistant2009
Tolkecenter Danmark
  • Redesign of website and email system for a national interpreter centre
Pedagogical Assistant2003
Fuglebakken Aarhus
  • Teaching and learning activities in a bilingual environment with deaf and hearing children
  • Supported communication and inclusive practice
Pedagogical Assistant2001
Børnehuset Asgård
  • Supported deaf and hearing children with a focus on visual pedagogy

Voluntary Work

Co-founder2024–2028
Sign Course, India
  • Co-founded an innovative deaf project focusing on visual sign language via e-learning platforms
Board Member and Webmaster2012–2018
Aarhus Døveforening
  • Responsible for the association's digital presence and network development within the deaf community
Head of Digital Media2010–2011
Danish Deaf Sports Federation
  • Head of Digital Media for the 7th European Deaf Football Championship in Odense
Freelance Video Producer2010–2013
SignFriday
  • Video production and communication with a focus on sign language users

Education

BSc in Educational Science2022–2025
Aarhus University
  • Learning processes, didactics, politics of knowledge, teaching methods, and public sector governance
  • Graduated 11 June 2025
Bachelor in Administration2017–2019
VIA University College
  • Completed 2 years of the programme
Higher Preparatory Examination (HF)2014–2017
VUC Aarhus
Web Integrator2003–2006
Aarhus Tech
  • Completed October 2006
Advanced Certificate in English and British Sign Language1999
City Literary Institute, London
Folk High School1997–1999
Castberggård
  • Danish, English and sport
Deaf Boarding School, General Subjects1995–1996
Nyborgskolen
Primary School1987–1995
Aalborgskolen

Languages

  • Danish Sign Language (DSL) — Native
  • International Sign (IS) — Professional level
  • Danish — Fluent
  • English — Working proficiency

Interests

Philosophy and reading  ·  Photography  ·  Technology and digital trends