FNU Shikha
Plano,TX
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of enhancing student engagement and comprehension in English literature at the Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Department. Expert in curriculum development and literary analysis, significantly improved learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in fostering academic growth and critical thinking, leveraging both academic writing and collaborative projects. Effectively interest students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills.
OBJECTIVE :To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of English
Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Department
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Delivered engaging lectures, incorporating multimedia presentations to enhance students'' comprehension of subject matter.
- Managed grading assignments efficiently while providing detailed feedback to help students improve their writing abilities over time.
- Spearheaded initiatives to increase diversity in assigned courses by incorporating works from authors of various backgrounds and perspectives.
- Established strong relationships with colleagues in the English department for collaborative projects such as symposiums or guest speaker events.
- Developed curriculum that emphasized critical thinking and literary analysis, leading to improved student engagement and understanding.
- Organized extracurricular events like poetry readings and book discussions, contributing to a vibrant campus community for English majors.
- Published scholarly articles in reputable journals within the field of English studies, showcasing expertise in specialized areas of interest.
- Continuously updated course materials based on student feedback and evaluations, ensuring relevancy and effectiveness of instruction.
Lecturer in English
Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education
06.2008 - 08.2016
- Boosted student engagement and interest in English literature through innovative teaching methods and relatable examples.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Served as a mentor or advisor for various extracurricular activities such as clubs or events related to English studies or creative projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Encouraged open communication between parents, students, and school staff to create a supportive educational community focused on student success.
- Utilized research-based instructional practices to improve reading comprehension skills among struggling learners.
- Developed customized lesson plans based on students'' unique learning styles, preferences, and abilities.
- Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on students'' written work to foster growth in their understanding of literary analysis techniques.
- Increased student awareness of cultural diversity by including texts from various backgrounds in the curriculum.
Lecturer (Contract Basis)
Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Department
09.2005 - 03.2008
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Ph.D. - English Literature
University Of Jammu
Jammu, J&K, India2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Rajiv Gandhi College of Education, J&K
J&K2009
M.Phil English
HP University Shimla
Summer Hill, Shimla, HP, India2008
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Jammu
Jammu, J&K2005
Bachelor of Science - English, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Government Degree College Kathua ( J&K)
India08.2002
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Academic Writing
- Literary Analysis
- Online Teaching
- Reading Comprehension
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Assistant Professor of English
Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Department
08.2016 - 06.2023
Lecturer in English
Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education
06.2008 - 08.2016
Lecturer (Contract Basis)
Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Department
09.2005 - 03.2008
Ph.D. - English Literature
University Of Jammu
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Rajiv Gandhi College of Education, J&K
M.Phil English
HP University Shimla
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Jammu
Bachelor of Science - English, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Government Degree College Kathua ( J&K)
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