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Arka Chakraborty

Arka Chakraborty

Serampore

Summary

Postgraduate in History with a strong commitment to integrity and sincerity. Demonstrates tenacity and a drive for continuous learning from experienced educators. Proven ability to engage with diverse historical contexts and contribute to academic discussions. Ready to leverage educational background in a professional setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Intern

St. Xavier's Collegiate School
Kolkata
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • During my second school internship, I learnt the skills of lesson planning, TLM preparation, class management, lesson delivery and student interaction under the guidance of two experienced Mentor Teachers.
  • I taught Classes VII and VIII regularly and served as a Substitute Teacher for Classes VI to XII.

Teaching Intern

St. Xavier's Collegiate School
Kolkata
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • During my first school internship, I had the opportunity to learn the practice of classroom teaching by observing teaching professionals at the school.
  • I encountered and learned from various teaching approaches and applied them in my second school internship.

Editorial Assistance Intern

Impact and Policy Research Institute
New Delhi
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • I edited articles for the IPRR journal, edited blog posts made by Research Interns and made calls to individuals confirming their interest in the courses offered by IMPRI.
  • Transferable skills: Editing, interpersonal abilities.

Associate

JK Arts Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • I contributed to the Foundation by writing engaging articles, impact stories and Quarterly Newsletters.
  • Transferable skills: creative writing and report writing.

Cultural Researcher

India Lost and Found
Remote
03.2022 - 02.2023

Conducted in-depth research on multiple historical sites, including Simhagad Fort and Gomatgiri Temple.

  • Authored article on Ranbireshwar Temple for proposed organizational log, 'Inkling.'
  • Brainstormed and prepared a report for committee exploring WhatsApp Community feature to enhance administrative control.

Research Assistant and Editor

The Social Inclusion Project
Remote
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Gathered data for an impactful presentation.
  • Facilitated meetings to promote collaboration among participants.
  • Reviewed and refined articles authored by participating teams for clarity and accuracy.

Junior Research Fellow

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
Remote
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Guided interns in diverse tasks, including commentary and report writing.
  • Conceptualized new think tank section 'Literature, Culture, Religion, and Identity'.
  • Authored commentaries on policy issues such as gender workplace dynamics and walnut harvesting.

Research Associate

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
Remote
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Compiled report briefs on think tank's webinar series to summarize key insights.
  • Supervised interns in writing commentaries on various policy issues.
  • Authored commentaries addressing topics including Dal Lake degeneration, Srinagar-Jammu Highway development, maternity care, mutton prices, and winter-related challenges in J&K.

Research Intern

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
Remote
07.2020 - 11.2020

Collaborated on commentaries addressing social and policy issues in Jammu and Kashmir, including Back to Village (B2V) programme, business sector revival, sports sector revamp, CAG Reports, and Power Scenario

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, IN-DL
2027

Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) - Education

St. Xavier's College
Kolkata
01.2026

Master of Arts - History

Presidency University
Kolkata
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History (Hons.)

Presidency University
Kolkata
01.2020

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Student engagement and interaction
  • Board work
  • Teaching aids and resources
  • Classroom management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Creative Writing

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medalist, For Securing First Position in Bachelor of Arts (History) in the academic session 2017-2020, Presidency University
  • Qualified UGC-NET (History), 99.2415035, 2022-12-01

Language

English
Bengali
German
Hindi

Certification

  • 'HDS2825x: Religion, Conflict and Peace' offered by HarvardX

Timeline

Teaching Intern

St. Xavier's Collegiate School
08.2025 - 11.2025

Editorial Assistance Intern

Impact and Policy Research Institute
06.2025 - 07.2025

Teaching Intern

St. Xavier's Collegiate School
01.2025 - 02.2025

Research Assistant and Editor

The Social Inclusion Project
08.2022 - 09.2022

Cultural Researcher

India Lost and Found
03.2022 - 02.2023

Associate

JK Arts Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2024

Junior Research Fellow

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
04.2021 - 10.2021

Research Associate

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
11.2020 - 04.2021

Research Intern

Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute
07.2020 - 11.2020

Master of Arts - Sociology

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) - Education

St. Xavier's College

Master of Arts - History

Presidency University

Bachelor of Arts - History (Hons.)

Presidency University
Arka Chakraborty