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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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CHITRA CHANDRAN

Thrissur

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in relationship management across diverse stakeholder groups, including clients, students, and teams. Proficient in building trust and facilitating effective communication to enhance engagement and satisfaction. Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong rapport in fast-paced, service-oriented environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

PGT Teacher

Dr Raju Davis International School
Thrissur
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Cultivated learning-inducing classroom environments that enhanced student engagement.
  • Established strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote collaboration.
  • Fostered inclusive communities within schools to support student success and well-being.
  • Participated in professional development workshops focused on science education advancements.
  • Involved in community-building programs undertaken by the school to cultivate social skills in children.

Tutor Organizer

Shining Ace
Bangalore
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Developed science curriculum for grades eight through twelve, enhancing educational quality.
  • Conducted interviews on recruitment panel, selecting top candidates for positions.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams in US, UK, and India to inform strategic decisions.
  • Facilitated one-on-one sessions with parents from Indian diaspora to discuss SAT exam preparation.

Civil Services Trainer

IAS Hotspot and others
Thrissur, Trivandrum, Palakkad
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Established mentoring relationships with over 300 civil service aspirants through tailored learning plans and coaching.
  • Collaborated with academic coordinators, faculty members, and government advisors to align training modules with policy frameworks.
  • Conducted feedback sessions and maintained communication with trainees and parents to ensure support and improvement.
  • Facilitated community-building activities and seminars to promote peer learning and professional networking.
  • Organized and facilitated high-impact interactive sessions with renowned public figures, including Murali Thummarukudy (UN Crisis Manager) and Kannan Gopinathan (former IAS officer), to inspire and engage civil service aspirants on contemporary governance, crisis management, and ethical leadership.

Lecturer, Nutrition and Dietetics

Vimala College
Thrissur
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in core subjects including Human Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics.
  • Designed and updated curriculum content to align with academic standards and current research.
  • Supervised student thesis, research projects and internships, providing mentorship, and academic guidance.
  • Conducted workshops on nutrition awareness, diet planning, and health promotion topics.
  • Organized guest lectures with professionals from nutrition, public health, and medical sectors.
  • Participated in syllabus revision committees to enhance institutional quality.
  • Promoted practical learning through laboratory sessions and field visits.
  • Provided internship opportunities with renowned players in the health sector in Kerala.

Teacher

Emirates National School
Sharjah
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students, and assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Acted as a primary point of contact for parent concerns, resolving issues through empathy, active listening, and timely follow-up.
  • Organized and led regular parent-teacher meetings, orientation programs, and open house events.

Assistant to the Senior Nutritionist

Good Food Guru, Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • Assisted the senior nutritionist in conducting dietary assessments and formulating individualized meal plans for clients with conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Coordinated client appointments, maintained up-to-date nutrition records, and ensured timely follow-ups to monitor dietary progress and adherence.
  • Supported both group education sessions and one-on-one counseling by preparing session materials, organizing logistics, and tracking attendance.
  • Conducted preliminary interviews and nutritional screenings to gather client medical history and dietary habits prior to consultations.
  • Contributed to menu planning, and the development of patient education materials to support health promotion initiatives.

Education

Natural Sciences

IASE Govt B.Ed Training College
Thrissur
05-2018

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition

St Teresa's College
Ernakulam
07-2011

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Science

Vimala College
Thrissur
04-2009

Master of Arts - Sociology

IGNOU
New Delhi

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Inclusive education
  • Classroom management
  • Community engagement
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Public speaking skills
  • Project-based learning
  • Relationship building
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Multi Lingual

Affiliations

  • Exploring new places
  • Volunteer for an animal welfare NGO
  • Lifelong learner and avid reader with a strong interest in governance, public health, and social psychology, integrating interdisciplinary insights to enrich educational and training outcomes
  • Regularly review and discuss books in reading circles

Accomplishments

  • M.G. University first-rank holder with 84% marks for PG
  • Calicut University first-rank holder with 95% marks
  • Honored as the best outgoing student in the department from the 2009 batch

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PGT Teacher

Dr Raju Davis International School
05.2024 - 03.2025

Tutor Organizer

Shining Ace
08.2022 - 04.2024

Civil Services Trainer

IAS Hotspot and others
08.2019 - 07.2022

Lecturer, Nutrition and Dietetics

Vimala College
10.2018 - 04.2019

Teacher

Emirates National School
08.2014 - 04.2016

Assistant to the Senior Nutritionist

Good Food Guru, Dubai World Trade Centre
04.2013 - 07.2013

Natural Sciences

IASE Govt B.Ed Training College

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition

St Teresa's College

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Science

Vimala College

Master of Arts - Sociology

IGNOU

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