KAVITHA MANIKANDAN
Summary
Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Ethiraj College for Women
Chennai
06.2013 - Current
- Supported Department of Commerce academically by managing Accounting subjects and papers
- Attended multiple State and National conferences on behalf of department and college
- Served as resource person for lectures in Accounting at Ethiraj College
- Served on examiner panel at city colleges including Women's Christian College
- Certified Mentor for Student Entrepreneurs through Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust ((an NGO supporting Entrepreneurship)
- Managed undergraduates' project assignments
- Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
- Participated in university governance committees that addressed issues related to higher education.
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
Faculty Coordinator of Entrepreneurship Cell
Ethiraj College for Women
Chennai
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Recognized for initiating the inaugural Student Start Up Directory
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding software applications and hardware systems.
- Researched new technologies to enhance productivity levels across all departments.
Lecturer
Anna Adarsh College for Women
Chennai
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Sree Narayana Guru College
Chennai06-2018
Master of Philosophy - Commerce
D.G. Vaishnav College
Chennai10-2012
Master of Business Administration - Banking And Financial Support Services
Alagappa University
Chennai05-2011
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai04-2011
B. Com - Commerce
Anna Adarsh College For Women
Chennai04-2009
Ph.D. - Finance
University of Madras
ChennaiSkills
- Class lectures
- Thesis advisement
- Student Records Management
- Academic advisement
- Continuing education
- Mentoring students
- Lesson Plan Creation
Accomplishments
- Key person in bringing out the first ever Student Start Up Directory Editions.
- Provided academic support to the Department of Commerce by handling Accounting based subjects and papers.
- Represented the department and college at various State and National level conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Resource person in conducting lectures in Accounting for MCA graduates at Ethiraj College.
- Part of the Panel of Examiners in other city Colleges like WCC.
- Certified as Mentor for Student Entrepreneurs by Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust.
- Received rank certificate in Master of Philosophy in Commerce from D.G. Vaishnav College.
Timeline
Faculty Coordinator of Entrepreneurship Cell
Ethiraj College for Women
06.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant Professor
Ethiraj College for Women
06.2013 - Current
Lecturer
Anna Adarsh College for Women
06.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Education -
Sree Narayana Guru College
Master of Philosophy - Commerce
D.G. Vaishnav College
Master of Business Administration - Banking And Financial Support Services
Alagappa University
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
Ethiraj College For Women
B. Com - Commerce
Anna Adarsh College For Women
Ph.D. - Finance
University of Madras
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