Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Workshops Seminars
Social Engagements
Awards
Publications
Historical Field Study
Conference Presentations
Websites
Timeline
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Indrani Deka

Indrani Deka

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Summary

Detail-oriented and dependable professional with strong research, communication, and organizational skills developed through years of teaching, fieldwork, and community engagement. I bring a disciplined work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently in both independent and team-based environments. My experience coordinating projects, supporting diverse groups, and handling administrative tasks has strengthened my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. I approach every role with sincerity, professionalism, and a willingness to learn, aiming to contribute meaningfully while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

North Dakota State University
01.2025 - Current

Facilitated communication between students and faculty to address academic inquiries and enhance learning experience.

Supported professors by preparing instructional resources and engaging students in discussions to deepen understanding.

Assisted with course materials and managed classroom activities to create a conducive learning environment.

Leading discussions or lab sessions

Holding office hours

Grading assignments and exams

Proctoring exams

Painter

North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Facilities Management, Residence Life
  • Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers to achieve consistent and even coverage across surfaces.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting through thorough cleaning and sanding to ensure optimal adhesion.
  • Mixed paint colors to create custom shades and finishes tailored to project specifications.

Assistant Professor

Pub Kamrup College
Baihata
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as Ancient History, European History, and History of Third World Countries
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
  • Supported students learning by designing instructional resources, guided academic writing.
  • Developed and implemented a field trip program for students to visit historical sites in the nearby areas.
  • Assisted with departmental administrative work and led Department of History in the NAAC visit.
  • Gauhati University

Education

Doctorate -

North Dakota State University
02.2026

Master of Arts - History

Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, India
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Delhi
New Delhi, India
06.2019

Skills

  • Class Instruction
  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Needs assessment
  • Classroom presentations
  • Student Records Management
  • Data collection
  • Evaluating new findings
  • MS office
  • Critical thinking
  • Active learning
  • Verbal communication
  • Active listening
  • Comprehension

Affiliations

Media President, Association of Students of India, North Dakota State University, 2025-current 
Secretary, Habitat for Humanity, North Dakota State University, 2025-Current 
Treasurer of the Table Tennis Club at North Dakota State University (upcoming).
Active member, Photography club at North Dakota State University, 2026
India History Congress, IHC
Northeast India Historical Association, NEIHA
Media President, Delhi University Students Union, 2018-2019 Organizing Team Head (Marketing and Promotion), 'Arunodoi: The Northeast Students and Youth Conclave 2017, New Delhi', 2017 Active member, VISTAS-Photography club of Maitreyi College, University of Delhi

Workshops Seminars

  • Seven Day National workshop on Research methodology in Humanities, 03/26/23 - 07/03/23, Dept of English and Dept of AIHC & Arch, VKMPG College, Kamachha, Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University
  • 30 days International Online Workshop on Academic Writing and Communication Skills, 07/01/21 - 08/31/21, Assumption College, Changanacherry in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates
  • International Conference on Ecofeminism, 06/23/21 - 06/26/21, Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management studies at Pune

Social Engagements

  • Distributed essentials food items among the economically weaker sections of Rangiya, Assam during the Covid19 pandemic, 2020
  • Assisted in the Fundraising campaign for the flood-affected people of Assam, 2018
  • Worked under the initiative of a Non-Governmental Organization named LECIN to organize a Drawing and Painting Competition for the underprivileged children in a slum in Indraprastha, Delhi, 2017
  • Actively participated in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a cleanliness drive organized by our school in Silpukhuri, Guwahati, 2015

Awards

  • Virginia George Scholarship, 2025, North Dakota State University
  • 1st position in Online Photography competition (National Level), Avgaahan – Annual Interdisciplinary Academic Fest organized by Maitreyi College, 03/01/19
  • Ishan Uday Scholarship, 2016-2019, A University Grants Commission scholarship given to top performers of Senior Secondary examination from Northeastern part India
  • Selected to participate in the National Level Table Tennis Competition (under 19), 2012

Publications

  • Unconventional Career Options through Conventional Subject: History As a discipline and It's scope, Indrani Deka, 2023, 978-81-96421-90-8
  • Cultural life of Lepchas of Sikkim- A study, Indrani Deka, 2023, Proceedings of North-East History association, 41st session, 2349-753X, No.42520
  • Indian Education System: A Historical Perspective, Indrani Deka, 2022, National Education Policy 2020 Prospects and Challenges, Bharti Publication, New Delhi, 978-93-94779-12-9, 1-11

Historical Field Study

  • Tuglaqabad, Delhi, 2019, University of Delhi, Studied the Citadel architecture of Tuglaqabad area, understanding the intention of Nizamuddin Auliya, for the pronounced curse on this fort.
  • Qutub-complex, Delhi, 2018, University of Delhi, Studied the ancient complex historical site and monument, initial stages of Muslim artworks, design varieties of the site.
  • Humayun's tomb, Delhi, 2017, University of Delhi, Observed the art and architecture of Humayun's period and developed understanding of the reign of Humayun and turmoil during his period.

Conference Presentations

  • Invisible labor, Visible Inequality: Migration Experiences of South Asian Women, Northern Great plains History conference, University of Minnesota, Mankato, 09/17/25 - 09/20/25
  • Illegal migration in North- Eastern region of India- its cause, effect and government initiative, International conference on navigating inequality, development and sustainability in the global south (ICNIDS), Andhra Pradesh, India, 2024
  • Violation of Women Rights During Ulfa Insurgency in Assam, Indian Association for Women's Studies, 2023
  • Historical Review of the impact of Co-operative movement in Rural with Special reference to Northeast India, ICSSR sponsored National seminar, Pub Kamrup College, Guwahati University, 2022
  • Study on Marriage and Death Ritual of Lepcha Community, Northeast India Historical Association, 41st sessions, Tura, 2022
  • The unsung Women militants of Ulfa: An Analysis of subordination of their role and agency, Indian History Congress, 81st session, Chennai, 2022
  • The Historical Perspective of Indian Educational system, Vasanta College for Women, Banaras Hindu University, 2021

Timeline

Painter

North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 06.2025

Teaching Assistant

North Dakota State University
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Professor

Pub Kamrup College
04.2022 - 07.2023

Doctorate -

North Dakota State University

Master of Arts - History

Banaras Hindu University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Delhi
Indrani Deka