Dr. Rini Robert
Sharjah
Summary
Ph.D.-qualified English educator with 6+ years of teaching experience across higher education, specialized in academic writing, developmental writing, and ESL/EAP instruction. Proven track record of student improvement in writing proficiency, engagement, and academic performance through student-centered and technology-integrated pedagogy. Experienced in teaching diverse, multicultural cohorts and delivering undergraduate courses in writing, communication, and critical thinking. Published researcher with 10+ academic publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest Lecturer (English)
St. Mary’s College
Manarcad, India
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered undergraduate courses in academic writing, EAP, and communication skills to 60+ students per semester
- Designed structured writing modules that improved student assignment scores by ~25%
- Mentored 15+ student research projects, focusing on academic writing and MLA documentation
- Developed assessment rubrics and feedback systems, reducing grading turnaround time by 30%
- Conducted academic writing workshops, strengthening students’ citation and research skills
PGT English Teacher
Teoler High School
Rajasthan, India
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Taught English language and writing skills to 80+ senior secondary students
- Improved student scores in writing and comprehension by 25% through targeted instruction
- Designed curriculum maps and assessment rubrics aligned with CBSE and global standards
- Integrated Google Classroom and MS Teams, increasing assignment submission rates by 40%
- Trained students in academic writing, debate, and presentations, which led to improved classroom engagement
Assistant Professor of English
Sree Narayana College
Kerala, India
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Delivered undergraduate courses in communicative English and literary studies
- Implemented continuous assessment strategies, improving student pass rates by 25%
- Organized 3+ academic events and writing competitions, enhanced student participation
- Promoted interdisciplinary learning and collaborative teaching practices
Education
Ph.D. - English Literature
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
India01-2025
M.A. - English Literature
Fatima Mata National College
Kerala, India01-2018
B.A. - English Literature
Sree Narayana College for Women
Kerala, India01-2016
UGC-NET Qualified - English Literature
01-2018
Skills
- Academic Writing
- Developmental Writing
- ESL/EAP Instruction
- English Composition
- Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Design
- Assessment & Rubrics
- Undergraduate Teaching
- LMS (Moodle, Google Classroom, MS Teams)
- Instructional Technology
- Blended Learning
- Multicultural Classroom Management
- Academic Research
- Scholarly Publishing
- Research Supervision
- Academic Editing
- MLA/APA Style
- Student Mentoring
Research And Publications
Authored 10+ peer-reviewed publications in UGC CARE and Scopus-indexed journals, Academic writing and narrative theory, Medical humanities and illness narratives, Digital humanities and visual culture, Presented research at 8+ national and international conferences
Academic Contributions And Achievements
- Delivered invited lecture on MLA academic writing style for undergraduate students
- Guided 10+ student research dissertations/projects
- Active participant in faculty development programs on research ethics and scholarly publishing
- Contributed to interdisciplinary academic initiatives and curriculum discussions
Certification
- TESOL / TEFL (280 Hours), 05/01/25
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching of English (PGCTE), 05/01/20
- Communicative English Training Programme (Grade A), 05/01/16
Teaching And Technology Expertise
Moodle, Google Classroom, MS Teams, NVivo, Zotero, MS Office, LaTeX, Blended learning, Flipped classroom, Student-centered pedagogy
Research Interests
- Academic Writing & Composition Studies
- Developmental Writing & ESL Pedagogy
- Digital Humanities
- Narrative Medicine & Cultural Studies
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Guest Lecturer (English)
St. Mary’s College
07.2025 - Current
PGT English Teacher
Teoler High School
06.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Professor of English
Sree Narayana College
10.2018 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - English Literature
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
M.A. - English Literature
Fatima Mata National College
B.A. - English Literature
Sree Narayana College for Women