Dr.Avani Kanakia
Mumbai
Summary
Motivated and experienced professor with a strong background in education, research, and curriculum development seeking a position at a reputable institution to utilize teaching, research, and industry experience in order to educate and inspire students. Expertise in classroom management, student assessment, and academic advising ensures a supportive learning environment. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, this candidate is goal-oriented and committed to advancing departments, improving teaching methods, and modernizing courses. With an extensive background in research and university fundraising, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to contribute to the institution's success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Professor
Humera Khan College of Education (B.Ed)
06.2023 - Current
- Invited as a Sport Day Judge at Oriental College of Education and Research
- Prepared Academic Calendar for A.Y 2023-24
- Prepared Time Table for A.Y
- 2023-24
- As class teacher maintained the Attendance Register for FYB.Ed & SYB.Ed
- In charge of Cultural Events (CCA) / Art & Drama
- Organized Workshop on Practice Teaching Lesson Demo
- Organized one week Community Program / Incharge
- Rally on Tree Plantation, Blood donation Drive at HKCE, Beach cleaning Drive with NGO (Aakansha Social Foundation)
- Created a workshop on Mental Wellness and Yoga
- Solve Grievances of the student (Mentor-Mentee).
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Secondary Teacher { Geography/ History)
St.Xavier’s High School
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Developing lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
- Helping to prepare pupils for examinations
- Assessing and recording a pupils progress throughout
- Working with other staff to plan and coordinate work
- Taking part in school weekend events
- Helping students for event participation
- Maintaining discipline in the classroom
- Preparing resources for lessons
- Taking the register of children.
Primary Teacher
St.Xavier’s High School
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Encouraged pupils for sports participation
- Helped in judging events
- Guided to prepare pupils for examinations
- Live teaching aids & participation
- Meeting parents
- Helped in conducting scholarship examination
- Conducted Educational field trips.
Administrator
IKEN Braingym
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Maintained centre inventory
- Assessing and recording a pupils progress
- Handled day to day operations & Sr.K.G
- Class
- Developed lesson plan for Pre Primary
- Conducted Educational field trips.
Primary Teacher
St.Xavier’s High School
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Strength of 56 students handled
- Handled Historical events
- Meeting parents
- Maintaining discipline in the classroom
- Live teaching aids & participation.
Pre Primary Teacher
Tree House
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Developing lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
- Assessing and recording a pupils progress throughout
- Working with other staff to plan and coordinate work
- Meeting parents
- Maintaining discipline in the classroom
- Preparing resources for lessons
- Organized Field Trips.
Pre Primary Teacher
R.N.SHETH VIDYALAYA, ANDHERI
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Strength of 45 students handled
- Conducted annual programs & sports activity
- Effective teaching aids
- Meeting parents
- Maintaining discipline in the classroom.
Education
D.N.Y.S. -
Akhil Bhartiya Pratik Chikitsa Parishad
YOGA -
Ambika Seva Ashram
Pre Primary Teachers Training Course -
National Academy for Women’s
MSCIT Basic Computer Course -
Govt.recognized
French Language (Basic) -
American Institute
School Management - Diploma in School Management
Yashwant Rao Pune University
Pune06.2024
M.A. - History
University Of Mumbai
01.2021
M.Ed., 2nd -
University of Mumbai
01.2015
B.Ed., 1st -
CMJ University
01.2012
Yoga philosophy -
Mumbai University
04.2009
B.COM, 2nd -
Somaiya College, Bombay University
01.1992
H.S.C, 2nd -
K.J. Somaiya College
Mumbai, India01.1989
S.S.C, 1st -
Sheth Dhanji Devshi Ratriyashala
Mumbai, India01.1987
Skills
- Class Instruction
- Distance learning tools
- Online learning tools
- Student research guidance
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Evaluation
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Academic advising
- Online Teaching
- Lecturing
- Technology Implementation
- Qualitative Research
- Student Counseling
- Tutoring
- Lesson Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Academic Publication
- Fitness Training
Certification
- B.COM, Bombay University, 1992, Accountancy
- B.Ed., CMJ University, 2012, English/Sociology
- M.Ed., University Of Mumbai, 2015
- M.A., University Of Mumbai, 2021, History, True
- DSM, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, 2023, True
Accomplishments
- Academic Energetic Teacher Certificate
- Winner of Marathon Runner
- Achievements in Marathon - Skechers Performance run,2024 Stood First , TMM 42km , Malshej Monsoon Half marathon secured first podium,2024
Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Marathi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/02/1971
- Marital Status: Married
- Child: one
Publications
- Attended , Published and Presented papers in various International and National Conference (BTTC/AJANTA)
- Debate Strategy according to NEP 2020
- Innovation in Teacher Education for Viksit Bharat
- NPTEL - Swayamprabha , Educational Leadership 2023, with first Class
- International Teachers Olympiad - Top 10 in list,2023 with first class
- DSM - Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University,2023 with Distinction
Hobbies and Interests
- Trekking
- Marathon Runner
- Yoga
Fitness & Yoga lover, Trekking, Reading , Challenger
Conducting Training for Fitness groups, organizing trekking camps, reading storybooks, and educational books
Ready to take on new challenges.
Timeline
Asst. Professor
Humera Khan College of Education (B.Ed)
06.2023 - Current
Secondary Teacher { Geography/ History)
St.Xavier’s High School
06.2013 - 01.2019
Primary Teacher
St.Xavier’s High School
11.2010 - 01.2011
Administrator
IKEN Braingym
06.2010 - 10.2010
Primary Teacher
St.Xavier’s High School
08.2009 - 04.2010
Pre Primary Teacher
Tree House
12.2008 - 03.2009
Pre Primary Teacher
R.N.SHETH VIDYALAYA, ANDHERI
06.2007 - 11.2008
D.N.Y.S. -
Akhil Bhartiya Pratik Chikitsa Parishad
YOGA -
Ambika Seva Ashram
Pre Primary Teachers Training Course -
National Academy for Women’s
MSCIT Basic Computer Course -
Govt.recognized
French Language (Basic) -
American Institute
School Management - Diploma in School Management
Yashwant Rao Pune University
M.A. - History
University Of Mumbai
M.Ed., 2nd -
University of Mumbai
B.Ed., 1st -
CMJ University
Yoga philosophy -
Mumbai University
B.COM, 2nd -
Somaiya College, Bombay University
H.S.C, 2nd -
K.J. Somaiya College
S.S.C, 1st -
Sheth Dhanji Devshi Ratriyashala
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