MARINA THOMAS
Borivali (W)
Summary
Articulate assistant professor with over fifteen years experience of enhancing students' communication skills and soft skills and guiding them to embark on their journey of career-building with confidence. Additional experience in moulding young minds to develop the feeling of self-identity and self- worth through mentoring and counseling sessions. Skilled at facilitating meaningful group discussions and debates.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Lecturer
Dwarkadas J. Shanghvi College of Engineering
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Subject taught: Soft Skill training, Business Communication, and Ethics.
- Soft skills trainer.
Assistant Professor
St. John of Engineering and Management
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Subject taught: Communication Skills, Business Communication, and Ethics.
- College documents editor, e-newsletter editor, and Communication Skills and Personality Development Trainer.
Assistant Professor
Universal College of Engineering
06.2019 - Current
- Subjects taught: Professional Communication and Ethics
- Professional Communication and Ethics 2
- College documents, e-newsletter editor and Communication Skills Trainer
Education
UGC-NET - English
01.2020
M.Phil. - English
University of Mumbai
01.2012
MA - English
University of Mumbai
01.2008
BA - English
Mithibai College University of Mumbai
01.2008
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indra Gandhi Open University
New Delhi Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive perspective
- Team player
- Counseling Skills
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Established EVOKE an English training entity for students
- Conducted 'Language Development Skill' workshops for St, John College faculty members.
- Worked on projects like 'Expressing Efficiently & Effectively (EEE)'' and 'Campus to Corporate (C2C)' to improve Language skills and enhance the employability of students at St. John College of Engineering and Technology.
- Headed the editorial team of "Spectrum', the annual magazine of St. John College of Engineering and Technology.
- Editor-in-chief for: i. "#Ashtag", the newsletter of Applied Sciences and Humanities; Universal College of Engineering ii. St. John campus e-newsletter “Johannian Jottings"
- Completed level 1 French (160 hrs. course) from Alliance Françoise, Mumbai
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, French
Hobbies and Interests
Reading Books, Listening to Music, Singing, Spiritualism
References
- Coomi, Vevainna, Ex-Head of Department of English, University of Mumbai, 9820170157
- Satish, Takalikar, Ex-Principal, St. John College of Engineering and Management, 9821278181
- Nelson, Pereira, Ex-Head of the Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, St. John College of Engineering and Management, 9049076500
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Universal College of Engineering
06.2019 - Current
Visiting Lecturer
Dwarkadas J. Shanghvi College of Engineering
07.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Professor
St. John of Engineering and Management
01.2009 - 06.2018
UGC-NET - English
M.Phil. - English
University of Mumbai
MA - English
University of Mumbai
BA - English
Mithibai College University of Mumbai
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indra Gandhi Open University
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