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Overview
Work History
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Mentoring, Creative Writing, and Public Speaking
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DR RASAJNA SV

DR RASAJNA SV

Madanapalle

Summary

Experienced academician and trainer with advanced pedagogy and training skills. Fosters growth and innovation through evidence-based teaching and training strategies. Exceptional knowledge of curriculum development, learner-centric methodologies, and effective mentorship. Ensures comprehensive academic and skill-oriented explorative and experimental experience for exponential learning for all learners.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Asst. Professor & Soft Skills Trainer

Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science
06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for providing Training in Soft Skills to the students of Engineering, Management and Master of Computer Applications.
  • Providing dedicated company-specific training.
  • Committed to identify the training needs basing on the requirement of students, teachers, placement officers and the corporate.
  • Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and support.
  • Innovating create activities that are Learner-Centric to equip the learners with the right skills.
  • Worked with assessment coordinators to assess and evaluate programs in appropriate discipline.
  • Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation and preparing reports.
  • Advised students on academic planning, career goals, and internships, to align with their future aspirations.
  • Motivating listeners by delivering inspiring talks on various useful topics on MITS Radio.
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging sessions.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with colleagues and students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued trainer and student interaction.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative training and learning strategies.
  • Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into session plans.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.

Training Head-Soft Skills & Asst. Professor

Cambridge Institute of Technology (Autonomous)
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for providing Training in Soft Skills to the students of Engineering, Management and Master of Computer applications.
  • Responsible for updating Learning & Development course from time to time basing on the training needs.
  • To identify the training needs basing on the requirement of students, teachers and corporates.
  • Create activities that are Learner-Centric to equip the learners with the right skills.
  • Involved in Teaching Innovation & Design Thinking to first year Engineering students of all branches through innovative teaching methodologies and ICT enabled classrooms.
  • Responsible for framing Autonomous syllabus for English and Innovation & Design Thinking Courses.
  • Responsible for launching SAHITYA-A Multi-lingual Literary club.
  • Responsible for drafting and designing certificated for various students’ achievements.
  • Responsible for training students in voice modulation and content delivery to host various programmes and events.

Content Developer

Cambrian Global Services (A Branch of Cambridge Institute of Technology)
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Developed Activity-based Content for Learning & Development Course – Non-Technical

Assistant Professor in English

Vignan’s Institute of Information and Technology
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for teaching & training MBA, MCA and B.Tech Students from both urban and rustic backgrounds by encouraging them & honing their communication skills of presentation & reciprocation.
  • Co-Ordinator for Business English Certification Programme for the First Year B.Tech Students.
  • Had been Programme Co-Ordinator for the Inter-Collegiate Tech Fest, VISTA 2K17 and the Intercollegiate Cultural Fest, Yuvtarang, 2018.
  • Responsible for counselling and mentoring the first year B.Tech students to do better in their academics.

Senior Asst. Professor

New Horizon College of Engineering
01.2009 - 04.2017
  • To teach Business Communication the first year Engineering students and train them for the Business English Certification (BEC) Programme being offered by the Cambridge University, United Kingdom.
  • To equip the students with the necessary work-focused English Communication Skills that give them the confidence to face the interviews and make them job ready.
  • To groom the students to imbibe the alacrity to equip themselves with all the necessary skills to become future entrepreneurs and successful employees.
  • Taught Business Communication and General English to the students of MBA, MCA, PGDM and BBM.
  • Subject Expert Consultant involved in different types of English editing, proofreading and Public Relations related works assigned by the college management from time to time.
  • Had been Asst. Editor for New Horizon Bytes, College Bi-monthly paper.
  • Responsible for framing syllabus for First Year BE Autonomous English Courses.
  • Active member of the college Board of Studies and Board of Examinations.
  • External Paper Setter and Valuator for MS Ramayya Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  • External Paper Setter for Reva University, Bangalore.
  • Actively involved in guiding students to effectively host college shows and events, anchoring and stage presence.
  • Actively involved in being the Master of Ceremony to few official events and also often invited to judge events like Debate, Elocution, Extempore, Turncoat, Essay Writing Competitions etc.
  • Had been Chief Reporter and Relationship Manager (For Print and TV Media) for the Two-Day InterCollegiate Fest, SARGAM, 2016.
  • Responsible for counselling and mentoring the first year B.Tech students to do better in their academics.

Faculty Member & Soft Skills Trainer

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)
11.2004 - 01.2006
  • To teach Communication Skills, Soft Skills, Life Skills, Business Skills, Business Vocabulary, Business Communication & Correspondence to MBA, MCA, & BBA students.
  • In-charge of the Soft Skills Department.
  • Assigned to conduct Student Empowerment Workshops.
  • In-charge of the ICFAI Faculty Club.
  • In-charge of the Soft Skills Club – Razzmatazz.
  • Soft Skills Trainer for the Student Placement Committee.

P.G.T in English

Terapanth Jain Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr.Sec.School
06.2004 - 11.2004
  • Responsible for teaching, guiding & counseling Plus Two Students (both Arts & Science Streams) from multicultural backgrounds (more than 4 regions/languages).
  • Counsel students from varied backgrounds on academic & non-academic levels, inclusive of career guidance & higher education on a regular basis.
  • Staff Coordinator for Rotary Interact Club & was involved in motivating students to participate in various inter-school activities as well as social work activities like helping the needy & the poor by making the students to contribute money, clothes, provisions & books.
  • Inspired the students to conduct a handicraft exhibition in which all the items which were prepared by the students themselves like greeting cards, candles, fancy items, decorative items etc. were put on display and sales and the money received by selling the items was contributed to an orphanage.

P.G.T in English

St. John’s English School & Junior College (CBSE)
10.2003 - 04.2004
  • Responsible for teaching, guiding & counseling Plus Two Students (both Arts & Science Streams) from multicultural backgrounds (more than 6 regions / languages).
  • In-charge of Literary Club engaged in conducting Literary Quizzes, Dramatics, Extempore, Essay Writing, Collage & such activities to enhance the presentation skills & the confidence of the students.

Associate Professor in English

Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya P.G.College
11.1999 - 08.2002
  • Responsible for teaching & guiding M.A. English Students from both urban and rustic backgrounds by encouraging them & sharpening their skills of presentation & reciprocation.
  • In-charge for conducting various seminars including an International Commonwealth Seminar in Andhra University in January 2002.
  • Active Co-Ordinator involved in conducting college Annual Day function & other cultural activities.

Lecturer in English

Vignana Bharathi Junior College
06.1998 - 11.1999
  • Responsible for teaching & guiding Junior College Students with average knowledge of English to excel in effective English communication & imbibed the passion for the language.
  • In-charge of Literary Club involved in motivating students to take part in various Inter-Collegiate competitions.

Lecturer in English

T. Subbirami Reddy & T. Balaramakrishna Degree college
07.1996 - 02.1997
  • Responsible for teaching & guiding Degree Students & inspired them to take an active participation in all the college activities.
  • In-charge responsible for conducting the “Clean & Green” Programme in remote villages introduced by the then Andhra Pradesh Government to make the students feel responsible for enhancing the pollution-free environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India

Master of Arts - English Literature

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India

Ph.D. - Black British Literature

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India
01-2023

Skills

  • Critical thinking

  • Team leadership

  • Student mentoring

  • Interpersonal relations

  • Online teaching

  • Public speaking

  • Curriculum development

  • Student-centered learning

  • Course planning

Mentoring, Creative Writing, and Public Speaking

Mentoring : Offering guidance and support to individuals in their field or related areas, perhaps on a volunteer basis or through informal networks. This leverages my training and mentorship skills.

Creative Writing: Engaging in fiction, poetry, or playwriting that allows me to use my deep understanding of language and narrative in a personal and creative way.

Public Speaking: I thoroughly enjoy utilizing my oratorical skills to inspire and motivate people.


Timeline

Asst. Professor & Soft Skills Trainer

Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science
06.2024 - Current

Training Head-Soft Skills & Asst. Professor

Cambridge Institute of Technology (Autonomous)
04.2021 - 05.2024

Content Developer

Cambrian Global Services (A Branch of Cambridge Institute of Technology)
02.2021 - 04.2021

Assistant Professor in English

Vignan’s Institute of Information and Technology
07.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Asst. Professor

New Horizon College of Engineering
01.2009 - 04.2017

Faculty Member & Soft Skills Trainer

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)
11.2004 - 01.2006

P.G.T in English

Terapanth Jain Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr.Sec.School
06.2004 - 11.2004

P.G.T in English

St. John’s English School & Junior College (CBSE)
10.2003 - 04.2004

Associate Professor in English

Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya P.G.College
11.1999 - 08.2002

Lecturer in English

Vignana Bharathi Junior College
06.1998 - 11.1999

Lecturer in English

T. Subbirami Reddy & T. Balaramakrishna Degree college
07.1996 - 02.1997

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Andhra University

Master of Arts - English Literature

Andhra University

Ph.D. - Black British Literature

Andhra University

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