VAISHNAVI Pavithran - Sr Academic Specialist

Summary

A detail-oriented science enthusiast with hands-on experience performing analytical and laboratory work to advance research goals, driving team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, zoology, and neuroscience are areas of expertise. Dedicated, hard-working individuals capable of completing multiple projects at the same time. Love to research, learn, and teach.

Overview

6

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr Academic Specialist

BYJU’S Learning App

Bengaluru, IN

06.2020 - 10.2020

Taught Biology for K-10 and K-12 with the intent of achievement of curriculum goals and creating an influential environment for the students.
Conducted an average of 6 online biology sessions per day during the pandemic and received an average rating of 4.7/5 by the students.
Audited online sessions, training and checking the progressive development of newly joined tutors, applied leadership qualities and collaborated with peers for maximum throughput.
Designed structured, ingestible and fun lesson plans, developed grade specific curriculum and content to make learning more enjoyable and understandable.
Awarded the “Lifeguard award” (2022) for exemplary performance and achieving targets for the Biology Department.
Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - Zoology

Christ University

Bengaluru, IN

06.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Botany Zoology

RIE- University of Mysore

Mysore, IN

05.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

Cell culture techniques: Immune- precipitation, Western blot, slide electrophoresis, AST (Antibiotic Sensitivity Test), immune diffusion, MTT Assay, ELISA, lymphotoxicity, animal cell culturing, plant cell culturing anTest), immune diffusion, MTT Assay, ELISA, lymphotoxicity, animal cell culturing, plant cell culturing and Bacterial culture techniques

Molecular Biology Techniques: DNA and RNA extraction, restriction mapping, PCR amplification, cloning Transformation of prokaryotes, genomic library construction and RFLP analysis

Biochemistry and protein-related Techniques: Protein estimation and purification, SDS-PAGE Chromatographic techniques (Ion Exchange Affinity), Spectroscopy, Plate reader, Calorimetric analysis Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, UV Spectroscopy

Bioinformatics tools: Expasy, NCBI-Blast, Mega- X, Fasta, Bioedit, Chimera, Avagadro, Hex -8, RasMolComputational tools: Familiar with MS Excel, PowerPoint, PubMed, R software

Research design

Clinical trial support

Literature reviews

Research reporting

Experiment development

Research and analysis

Lab operations

Specimen and sample preparation

Accomplishments

Submitted manuscripts on Production of Single cell protein (SCP) from paper hydrolysate using yeast (Authors- Vaishnavi P and Dr Mridul Umesh) (Manuscript submitted for review)
Applications of green synthesized copper nanoparticles - A short-term project at Cashew export promotion council of India, Kollam under the guidance of Dr. Prabha Kumari in the year 2019. The project aimed at the extraction of copper nanoparticles from Tridax procumbens and Allamanda cathartica. The antifungal and antibacterial properties of copper nanoparticles were studied.
Teaching internship at Jawahar Navodaya school, Chittoor, India- During the tenure various pedagogical studies and tools were used to deliver science sessions to students. Experimented with learning techniques such as audio-visual teaching aids and lab assignments for practical learning.

Additional Information

Workshop on “Media Production: Communication and presentation skills”, organized by Regional Institutes of Education (NCERT), Mysore - Mar 2017.
8 th National Conference on Emerging Trends and New challenges in Biotechnology- An Insight in Environmental toxicology (Sponsored by CSIR, UGC and MOES) , held at PG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Hosur- Jan 2020.
Attended “Skill Development Training programme on R software”, organized by Centre for Advanced Research and Training (CART) from Nov 2018 to Feb2019).
National Seminar series of Biogala, organized by the Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University- Feb 2020.
Workshop on “MTT Assay” conducted by Biozeen, Banglore - Feb 2020.
“Gnanadeepa Teachers Training programme”, organized by Connecting the Dots for 10 days (2016-2017)
Participated in Great Backyard Bird Count- 2019.
International symposium on “Research Methods in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Life sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Banglore - Jan 202

Awards & achievement

Academic Scholarship winner of MSc Zoology at Christ (Deemed to be University)
Awarded DST Inspire Scholarship in 2020 for pursuing a fully-funded PhD in India.
Qualified Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) with 65.33% which certifies me to teach at any high school in India.
Participated in E-content development for NCERT in 2017. The project aimed at preparation of animated educational videos for school students.
Won the second position in poster presentation for the paper entitled “Production of Single cell protein (SCP) from paper hydrolysate using yeast” during a National seminar series at Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore- Feb 2020.
Paper presentation in CSIR, UGC, MOES sponsored 8th National Conference on Emerging Trends and new challenges in Biotechnology- An Insight on Environmental Toxicology - Jan 2020.
Certified Senior First Aid respondent by Indian Red Cross Society in 2018.

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