Anitha Venkatesh
Chennai
Summary
Innovative STEM educator adept at fostering environments where learning is both engaging and effective. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Known for employing creative teaching strategies that cater to different learning styles, fostering academic growth and instilling lifelong love for learning.
Excel in communication, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Notable impact on student performance through strategic lesson planning and implementation of innovative educational technology tools.
Specialized in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology integration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Stem Educator
American World School
Chennai
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Eco Volunteer
IIT Madras
Chennai
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Helped in setting up the Eco Club at schools within IIT Madras Campus.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods on plastic waste management.
- Composed blog posts about current environmental issues for social media outlets.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connect science with other subjects.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated environmental education programs for school-aged children.
- The results were published as Ideas for Life under NITI Aayog.
Education Coordinator
Brickwayz STEM robotics
Chennai
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Researched and recommended curriculum resources for use in teaching sessions.
- Initiated extra-curricular activities related to STEM topics such as robotics competitions or coding challenges.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized Science Fair and Competitions for Middle School Students in Robotics.
- Conducted After School Robotics Clubs in participating schools.
STEM Trainer
Bricklyn Lego Education
Doha
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Organized and facilitated classroom workshops, webinars, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Facilitated group discussions between participants to promote active engagement in learning activities.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Developed practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
11.2006 - 09.2009
- Developed and implemented software solutions to improve the efficiency of existing systems.
- Analyzed user requirements, developed detailed system design specifications and wrote program code for applications.
- Tested, debugged and corrected errors in programs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
Education
M E - Embedded Systems
Veltech Multitech Engineering College
Chennai05-2015
B E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
St Josephs College of Engineering
Chennai06-2006
Skills
- Educational technology
- Formative assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Course implementation
- Group facilitation
- Problem-solving
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
- Project-based learning
- Lesson planning
Affiliations
- Actively conducted workshops in Educating students about the need for Source Segregation in household Waste Management
- Volunteered to conduct Sustainability Workshops for Students studying in Public Schools
- Publised the Article "Monetise the Monsters! - Circular Solutions for Non Recyclable Dumped Plastics. Co- Authored by. Dr Ms. Indumathi Nambi , IIT Madras and Ms Janani Venkitesh ROKA
Accomplishments
- Best Paper Award at ICSEMR 2014 , "A novel approach for waste segregation at source level for effective generation of electricity — GREENBIN"
- Best Employee Award , Definity Healthcare Project 2007 , Cognizant Technology Solutions
Timeline
Stem Educator
American World School
03.2023 - 03.2024
Eco Volunteer
IIT Madras
06.2022 - 02.2023
Education Coordinator
Brickwayz STEM robotics
03.2020 - 05.2022
STEM Trainer
Bricklyn Lego Education
05.2016 - 06.2019
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2006 - 09.2009
M E - Embedded Systems
Veltech Multitech Engineering College
B E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
St Josephs College of Engineering
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