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Pune, Mh, In

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Quality Management of SMEs and Editors• Conduct quality audits to monitor and improve the performance of SMEs and editors• Analyse trends to support decision-making on editorial quality• Explain grammatical concepts and ensure process adherence through regular, professional communicationTraining• Lead regular training sessions on writing and editing standards and guidelines• Conduct workshops to enhance editorial skills and upskill the teamResource Building• Develop and implement an audit quality model for continuous improvement• Update and expand the house style guide based on audit feedback• Create resources and reference materials for SMEs and editors, including FAQs and guidelines• Consolidate guidelines for textbook and assessment creationTroubleshooting• Address and resolve SME/editor queries related to language and content• Collaborate with the content team on special projects and consultations• Handle diverse content from all subject areas• Edit, proofread, and review with high speed and precision

• Worked on a revised edition of textbooks and workbooks for Maths, Science, Social Studies, and English from development to final print-ready stage ensuring alignment to key NEP 2020 principles such as inclusiveness, gender sensitivity, critical thinking, inquiry-based approach, higher-order thinking skills, etc.• Setting the guidelines for and reviewing of question papers and revision worksheets for Social Studies and English with a focus on higher-order thinking questions

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Handled the editing and web-publishing of the long-form and short-form content (articles, e-books) on areas ranging from mental health, career skills, sex education, and personal finance• Supported the writers with understanding the briefs for the content and shared feedback• Developed the curriculum framework for the courses• Created the style guide and guidelines for the content with a focus on gender-sensitive language and inclusiveness

Pune Area, India

• Led a team of Subject-Matter Experts to create high-quality assessments for grades 1-5 language and literature for CBSE, ICSE, and the state boards of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu• Conceptualized and headed the development of a series of books on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades 1-5 with a focus on competencies such as Self Awareness, Self Management, Relationship Management, Social Awareness, and Decision-Making• Facilitated capacity building for team members in the areas of age-appropriateness, academic rigour for language learning, cultural appropriateness, gender sensitivity, inclusiveness, and factual correctness

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Led a team of 10 Subject Matter Experts, 3 Graphic Designers, and an Editor to create textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals for CBSE, CISCE, and the state boards of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra for grades 1-5 English• Created and designed the structure of books, teacher manuals, and spiraling frameworks for grammar, vocabulary, writing, etc.

I worked with Professor Nandini Manjrekar as the technical editor for 'Gender and Education in India: A Reader' meant for post-graduate courses in the area.Here is the Amazon link for the book: https://www.amazon.in/Gender-Education-India-Nandini-Manjrekar/dp/9350026325

Pune Area, India

• Responsible for ensuring a thorough understanding of the offerings so that the programs are utilized in the best possible manner. Providing academic inputs to the schools and teachers to help them conceptually understand and then execute the programs in their schools. • Conducted professional development sessions including - Remedial Plan Making, Building Meaningful Worksheets, Question Making, Performance Tasks and Rubrics to build teacher capacity.• Prepared reports for teachers and schools to communicate levels of student learning and understanding.

I taught Hindi as a primary instructor and also worked as Teaching Assistant for Professor Brajesh Samarth. My work included developing materials, conducting language tables, holding cultural events at Stanford University to raise awareness and enhance understanding of Indian culture.Courses taken (on a non-credit basis): Higher Education and Society Technology for Learners Psychology of Pedagogy Spanish Language Oral CommunicationThe Ethics of TeachingBollywood and BeyondAmerican Humor

Hyderabad

• Responsible for ensuring a thorough understanding of the offerings so that the programs are utilized in the best possible manner. Providing academic inputs to the schools and teachers to help them conceptually understand and then execute the programs in their schools. • Conducted professional development sessions including - Remedial Plan Making, Building Meaningful Worksheets, Question Making, Performance Tasks and Rubrics to build teacher capacity.• Prepared reports for teachers and schools to communicate levels of student learning and understanding.

Jaipur Area, India

As part of the CTK (Center for Teacher Knowledge) research project I was responsible for the literature review which entailed creating an annotated bibliography and writing two review papers in the areas of Teacher Knowledge and Teacher Learning.

Oakridge International School, Hyderabad

Taught CBSE English to grade 11 students.

Hyderabad Area, India

I was responsible for training new hires in language and soft skills, creating content, conducting needs analysis of various associates and providing ongoing support in communication and soft skills. Also developed content for training modules, including podcasts on soft skills. I was also responsible for part of the hiring process and conducted the voice and accent round for prospective candidates. Providing floor-support was also part of my core responsibilities, ensuring that the quality of calls on soft-skills parameters was high.

Kolkata Area, India

I was responsible for in-house as well as corporate training of English language modules. Trainings focused extensively on grammar, voice and accent, vocabulary and soft skills. Clients included Vesuvius Pvt. Ltd, TCS, Genpact, and Chembiotek.Taught one batch of Spanish - basic level.

Phd., Education

Masters, Education

Post-Graduate Diploma, Editing And Publishing

Masters, English

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Activities and Societies: Dramatics, Music, Writing, Organizing EventsHeld position of Vice-President - Western Cultural Society

Isc, Humanities/Humanistic Studies