Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Additional Information
Certification
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lakshmi Priya K S

Flat No 304,Sky Asta, Reghuvanahalli, Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned academician and researcher with 5+ years of experience in education and research. Experience in conducting independent and sponsored research. Expert in Gender Studies, Indian Political Process,Public Policy and International Relations. Acute interest in Indian Politics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Unext Learning Private Limited
10.2023 - Current

Responsible for the creation, curation, review and quality assessment of academic content in Political Science

Academic Consultant (Freelance)

Talentedge Education Ventures Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Teaches classes in Political Science and Public Policy using various online learning platforms
  • Examines and critique course material while incorporating instructor-specific policies.
  • Uses variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep the courses interesting and engaging.

Assistant Professor

Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College For Women Autonomous
04.2023 - 09.2023

Acting Head of the Department

Member of Board of Studies for the Department of Political Science for the academic year 2023-24

Member of the committee on Outcome Based Manual preparation

Deputy Electoral Officer for the Students Association Election 2023-24

Electoral Literacy Club Coordinator

Guest Faculty, Political Science

University College Mangalore, Mangalore University
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted day to day classes for under graduate students in the department of political science.
  • Established and maintained partnerships with local and regional individuals and organizations in political science field.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Guest Lecturer, Political Science

SDM Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Law
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught Political Science for under graduate students in law
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.

Research Officer

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Led a research team responsible for designing and implementing the study titled “Mapping Gender Equity at Workplace: a study of some Departments of Government of India” funded by the National Commission for Women (NCW),Government of India in three central government ministries and its associated autonomous institutions.
  • Planned and executed targeted research into gender auditing and related areas.
  • Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
  • Monitored research review and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis methods.
  • Monitored project budget periodically.

Project Associate

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Was a part of the research team in a study that mapped interstate migrant workers in Ernakulam district, Kerala state for the purpose of the project that aims to understand changing aspects of state Welfarism and its consequences on the question of citizenship with a comparative focus on Kerala and Tamil Nadu
  • Coordinated with the team members in two different states in both planning and implementation of the study
  • Mediated with several stakeholders including the state government and NGOs so
    as to facilitate the study in Kerala.
  • Provided assistance with the preparation of project reports, manuscripts and
    presentations based on the field study.


Education

M.Phil - Political Science

University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
04.2013

Master of Arts - Political Science

University Of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Anathapur, Andhra Pradesh
04.2010

Skills

  • Strategic decision-making and performance management
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • MS office and SPSS Software Proficiency
  • Timelines and Milestones
  • Audio and visual aid teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Research Writing
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management

Languages

Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
Kannada
Elementary (A2)

Additional Information


  • Area of Teaching: Introduction to Political Science, Political Theory, International Relations, Theories in Public Administration and Public Policy, Indian Political Thought.


  • Focus in Research : Expertise in gender studies, international relations, public policy and qualitative research methodology

Certification


  • UGC NET in Women Studies
  • IELTS overall band score 8, Listening 9, Reading 8.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 8

Certification

  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

Coursersa, Issued on February 2023

References

  • Dr Shani K.R, Assosiate Professor, Department of Political Science, University College Mangalore, U.P Mallya Road, Hampankkatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575001, Email id: shanidharmas@yahoo.com


  • Dr. Binitha V Thampi, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Adayar, Madras, 600 036.Phone No: 91 44 2257 4528, Email id: binithathampi@iitm.ac.in


• Prof. Anjali Dave, Chairperson, Women Centered Social Work, School of Social Work,Tata Institute of Social Sciences V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai 400088 Email id: anjali@tiss.edu



• Dr. Manjari Katju, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad,Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telengana, 500046 Phone No: 91-40-23133224, Email id: mkss@uohyd.ernet.in

Timeline

Consultant

Unext Learning Private Limited
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Professor

Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College For Women Autonomous
04.2023 - 09.2023

Academic Consultant (Freelance)

Talentedge Education Ventures Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current

Guest Faculty, Political Science

University College Mangalore, Mangalore University
07.2018 - 04.2019

Guest Lecturer, Political Science

SDM Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Law
08.2017 - 06.2018

Research Officer

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
09.2015 - 10.2016

Project Associate

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
04.2014 - 03.2015

M.Phil - Political Science

University of Hyderabad

Master of Arts - Political Science

University Of Hyderabad

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning


  • UGC NET in Women Studies
  • IELTS overall band score 8, Listening 9, Reading 8.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 8
Lakshmi Priya K S