Dr. Sona Sharma
Pune
Summary
Experienced and passionate educator with eight years of successful teaching experience. Recognized for engaging and interactive lessons, excellent classroom management skills, and proficiency in creating a fun learning environment. Dedicated team leader and teacher trainer with expertise in managing laboratories efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subject Matter Expert
The Wonder School
Pune
06.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging science sessions tailored for home-schooled children.
- Facilitated understanding of NIOS content when necessary.
- Conducted various scientific experiments and conference activities.
- Developed problem-solving assignments to illustrate practical science applications.
- Coordinated with team to oversee child's comprehensive development.
- Provided expert advice on-demand.
- Developed an environment for children to engage in enjoyable learning.
Founder and Manager
Autonomy- Learn by Choice
Pune
03.2024 - Current
- Initiated and developed a platform fostering self-directed learning.
- Coordinated events aimed at resolving academic and personal challenges.
- Collaborated with experts to develop guidance opportunities for self-directed learners.
- Conducted diverse discussion sessions across multiple forums.
Biology & Chemistry Facilitator and Teacher Mentor
Drivechange Learning and Resource Centre
Pune
12.2018 - Current
- Developed dynamic and comprehensive educational sessions for IGCSE and CIE A level Biology students.
- Oversaw science lab operations and provided guidance to teaching staff.
- Guide educators in pedagogical approaches and teaching techniques.
- Facilitated teacher empowerment workshops.
- Spearheaded social impact projects as a mentor.
- Directed and implemented innovative student assessments.
- Evaluated lesson plans and course content to drive classroom discussions.
- Utilized diverse learning modalities to enhance the educational experience.
- Offered college support to graduating students.
- Fostered strong connections with students to boost interaction and learning.
- Host webinars to expand outreach.
- Facilitated engaging workshops for educational staff and learners.
- Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
- Facilitated workshops designed to help teams develop strategies for achieving organizational goals.
- Collaborated with founders in recruitment, training, mentoring the science team to achieve facilitation goals.
Research Associate
HiTech Biosciences India Ltd
Pune
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Collected and organized research data to produce illustrative graphs.
- Ensured data accuracy and integrity through thorough validation.
- Optimized research workflows to adhere to stringent project deadlines.
- Worked with leadership team to identify key questions.
- Coordinated documentation and regulatory filings.
- Assessed eligibility of potential participants for future research.
- Created multiple enzyme assays with varying throughput levels.
Biochemistry Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry
Nagpur
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Reviewed and updated lesson plans.
- Utilized diverse learning modalities to enhance the educational process.
- Scheduled lab sessions to enhance subject comprehension.
- Created and disseminated educational materials to enhance student comprehension.
- Facilitated discussions with thought-provoking material.
- Led practical sessions for experiments.
Biochemistry Lecturer
Hislop College
Nagpur
07.2010 - 12.2010
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Agharkar Research Institute, SP University of Pune
Pune02.2019
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University
Nagpur06.2010
B.Sc. - Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry
Sindhu Mahavidyalaya
Nagpur, Maharashtra06.2008
Skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Collaborative Communication Skills
- Strategic Lesson Planning
- Engaging Educational Strategies
- Dynamic Teaching Approaches
- Technology integration
- Utilizing Practical Case Studies
- Applied Learning Methods
- Lab Operations Management
- Teacher training and mentoring
- Organized Record Management
- Assessment design
- Constructive feedback
- Continuous professional development participation
- Professionalism
- Strong analytical skills
- Creative solutions
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Certified in Professional Development Mentoring Course – Tata Institute of Social Studies (Grade A+), August 2023
- Becoming an Inspiring Mentor – LinkedIn Learning, May 2023
- Gamification of Learning – LinkedIn Learning, April 2023
- Learning how to increase learner involvement, Linkedin Learning, 04/01/23
- Measuring learning effectiveness, Linkedin Learning, 04/01/23
- Leaders of Learning – HarvardX, September 2022
- Conducted in-house and external professional development sessions for DLRC (2018 – Present)
Special achievements
- Global Top 10 and 30 percentile, Certificate of Excellence International Teacher Olympiad, 10/01/22 and 23
- Featured in webinars, Educational Leadership Meet Dr. Sona Sharma Biology & Chemistry facilitator, Webinar on 'The Vitalizers', Webinar on recreational drugs 'Know drugs'
- Interviewed by TGV (The Global Voice) for promoting autonomous learning through 'Autonomy' platform, May 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert
The Wonder School
06.2024 - Current
Founder and Manager
Autonomy- Learn by Choice
03.2024 - Current
Biology & Chemistry Facilitator and Teacher Mentor
Drivechange Learning and Resource Centre
12.2018 - Current
Research Associate
HiTech Biosciences India Ltd
06.2016 - 09.2018
Biochemistry Lecturer
Hislop College
07.2010 - 12.2010
Biochemistry Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry
06.2010 - 12.2011
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Agharkar Research Institute, SP University of Pune
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University
B.Sc. - Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry
Sindhu Mahavidyalaya
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