ABHINAV BHAT
Pune
Summary
Curriculum Developer with strengths in course design and instructional methodologies. Develops engaging learning materials that enhance student understanding and satisfaction. Advocates for innovative teaching approaches to foster critical thinking and problem-solving. Dynamic Assistant Professor of English with strengths in curriculum design and course development. Delivers engaging lectures that enhance student understanding and foster critical thinking. Advocates for innovative teaching methods to stimulate student enthusiasm and improve learning outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of English
S. P. College
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English Language and Literature.
- Designed course plans, lectures, assignments, and assessments.
- Taught AEC English to BBA and BBA-IB students covering Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Soft Skills, and Presentation Skills.
- Mentored students regarding academics and career development.
- Coordinated departmental activities including the Annual Departmental Fest 'Lit Up 2024'.
- Organised academic events and guest lectures.
- Used varied teaching methods to foster and stimulate enthusiasm for learning and maintain motivation.
- Advised students on career opportunities in fields of interest and required courses to achieve objectives.
- Updated learning resources to achieve curriculum goals.
- Coordinated with the English department to align lesson plans with national curriculum standards and objectives.
- Provided academic counselling to students, assisting them in career planning and personal development within the field of English studies.
- Advocated for the integration of critical thinking and problem-solving exercises in the English curriculum to develop key skills.
- Encouraged students to ask challenging questions and thoroughly examine subject material.
- Monitored students' attendance and behaviour and followed up in case of negative changes.
- Facilitated engaging discussions focused on igniting student curiosity and deepening understanding of concepts.
- Boosted writing skills by designing creative and comprehensive exercises.
- Readied students for examinations and higher-level studies through demanding coursework.
- Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
- Administered examinations, graded papers and assigned fair, accurate grades based on results.
- Researched current trends in English content and instructional methods appropriate to teaching English to different learning styles.
- Developed and implemented innovative course materials, improving learning outcomes and student satisfaction.
Assistant Professor of English
Kaveri College
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered English language and literature courses, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in students.
- Developed engaging lectures and innovative learning activities to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Utilised multimedia resources and technology to enrich teaching methods and engage a digital-savvy generation.
- Coordinated literary field visits and arranged guest lectures to enrich student experience.
- Provided academic guidance and student mentoring.
- Facilitated regular communication and meetings with parents and guardians to strengthen support for student learning.
- Discussed pupils' progress with parents and carers, building open and honest relationships.
Education
SET - English
Savitribai Phule Pune University
12-2021
PhD - Department of English
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, MH10-2023
M.A. - English
Fergusson College
Pune12-2020
M.A. - Linguistics
Deccan College PGRI
Pune12-2018
B.A. - English
Chh. Shivaji College
Satara12-2016
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Course design
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Research Methodology
- Research methodologies
- Academic Writing
- Literary Analysis
- Literary analysis
- Academic mentoring
- Academic programme management
- Classroom Management
- Behaviour management
- Student engagement
- Public Speaking
- Presentation delivery
- Learning systems
- Digital literacy
- Creative class planning
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Adaptive problem solving
- Mentoring students
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Effective communication
- Motivational communication
- Active listening
- Patience and empathy
- Creative class planning
Research Interests
- Memory Studies
- Myth Theory and Myth Criticism
- Narratology
- Reader-Response Theory
- Contemporary Indian Fiction
- Cultural Memory
- Time and Narrative
- Literary Theory
- English Pedagogy
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malayalam
Upper Intermediate
B2
Gujarati
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Assistant Professor of English
S. P. College
07.2023 - 10.2025
Assistant Professor of English
Kaveri College
06.2020 - 04.2021
SET - English
Savitribai Phule Pune University
PhD - Department of English
Savitribai Phule Pune University
M.A. - English
Fergusson College
M.A. - Linguistics
Deccan College PGRI
B.A. - English
Chh. Shivaji College