Mandira Kar
Instructional Designer
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced educator with 9+ years of experience in education with a passion for instructional design. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom instruction, content development, instructional design theory, learning technologies and adult education. Skilled in identifying and addressing learning needs and creating effective instructional strategies. Seeking to transition to the field of instructional design, leveraging my knowledge of teaching and learning to create engaging and effective e-learning solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Educator/Curriculum Designer
Heritage International Xperiential School
Gurgaon
07.2022 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
English Educator/Curriculum Developer
MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul
Pune
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students
- Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments
English Educator
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidyamandir
Jamnagar
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Educator
Birla Balika Vidyapeeth
Pilani
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
English Educator
Dalmia Vidya Mandir
Chirawa
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Principal/English Educator
Shree Shree Maa Anandamayee Kanyapeeth
Varanasi
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
English Educator
Bagaria Bal Vidya Niketan
Laxmangarh
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests increasing student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Education - English And Education
University of Kalyani
Kalyani, India 04.2001 -
Masters in English - English Language And Literature
University of Kalyani
Kalyani, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of English - English (Major), Economics, Pol. Sci
University of Kalyani
Kalyani, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong English language skills - Verbal and Written
Learning strategies
Curriculum design
Course material creation
Course management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organizational performance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Progress tracking
ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction
G-Suite
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop student grade tracking spreadsheets.
- Used Powerpoint to develop engaging content for bridging educational needs.
- Collaborated with team of 12 members in a School Event.
- Awarded Certificate of Merit by Birla Education Trust for scoring 93% in ICT Proficiency Test
- Secured A+ grade in Experiential Training Programme in Basic Counselling Skills
- Achieved class average of 87.80% in AISSE (2018)
Timeline
English Educator/Curriculum Designer
Heritage International Xperiential School
07.2022 - Current
English Educator/Curriculum Developer
MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul
11.2019 - 06.2022
English Educator
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidyamandir
10.2018 - 10.2019
English Educator
Birla Balika Vidyapeeth
07.2016 - 09.2018
English Educator
Dalmia Vidya Mandir
06.2015 - 08.2016
Principal/English Educator
Shree Shree Maa Anandamayee Kanyapeeth
07.2014 - 06.2015
English Educator
Bagaria Bal Vidya Niketan
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Education - English And Education
University of Kalyani
04.2001 -
Masters in English - English Language And Literature
University of Kalyani
04.2001 -
Bachelor of English - English (Major), Economics, Pol. Sci
University of Kalyani
04.2001 -