Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internships & Research
References
Publications
Timeline
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Meera Nair M S

London

Summary

Dedicated and impact-oriented educator and researcher with 3+ years of experience across higher education, schools, and grassroots development. Skilled in curriculum design, inclusive pedagogy, and programme delivery, with proven ability to build capacity, strengthen institutional systems, and engage diverse learners. Adept at research, policy analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong record of academic publications and community-centred projects. Seeking roles in education, policy, or international development that leverage expertise in teaching, research, and programme management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant, Office of Dean of Faculty

Ashoka University
09.2024 - Current
  • Leading 5+ strategic academic initiatives to strengthen governance and enhance faculty collaboration.
  • Coordinated 10+ workshops, building capacity in research, teaching, and academic leadership.
  • Streamlined interdepartmental communications, reducing process delays by 30%.
  • Supported policy analysis and academic planning, contributing to evidence-based institutional reforms.

Freelance Educator

Remote
01.2021 - Current
  • Mentored 100+ civil service aspirants, achieving 20+ successful selections.
  • Designed bespoke study plans and delivered tailored academic support.

Basic Literacy Educator

Access Foundation, Hyderabad
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Trained 200+ marginalised women and girls in literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills.
  • Designed skill-based tailoring programme, improving employability rates by 40%.
  • Applied inclusive pedagogy and differentiated learning strategies to ensure accessibility for all learners.

English & Social Sciences Educator

Haji Public School, Jammu
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Designed and implemented a civil services preparation curriculum for 50+ students.
  • Introduced spoken English modules, improving fluency for 80% of learners.
  • Delivered engaging lessons integrating cross-cultural communication and safeguarding principles.

Postgraduate Instructor – Geography & History

Glendale Academy International
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Delivered 1,000+ hours of instruction to senior secondary students, achieving a 100% pass rate.
  • Led CBSE evaluation & invigilation for 500+ students, ensuring academic integrity.
  • Designed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and inclusive education practices.

Education

MA Education - Gender and International Development

University College London
09.2026

PG Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Azim Premji University
08.2025

Diploma - Inclusive Education

Azim Premji University
07.2024

M.Sc. - Applied Geography

University of Madras
01.2019

B.Sc. - Geography, Tourism & Travel Management

Madras Christian College
01.2017

Skills

  • Geographic information systems
  • Curriculum development
  • Risk evaluation
  • Capacity building and strategic planning

Internships & Research

  • Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad | 2018
  • Developed high wave alert mapping systems, benefiting millions in coastal India.
  • Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), Trivandrum | 2019
  • Conducted soil piping risk analysis, contributing to state policy recommendations.

References

References available upon request

Publications

  • Development of High Wave Alert/Warning Mapping for the Indian Peninsular Coastline – World Disaster Management Conference (ISBN: 978-93-5346-919-1).
  • Hydrological Study of the 2018 Kerala Floods – World Disaster Management Conference (ISBN: 978-93-5346-919-1).
  • Environmental Impact Assessment of Thenmala Eco-Tourism Region – (ISBN: 978-81-7735-908-4).

Timeline

Consultant, Office of Dean of Faculty

Ashoka University
09.2024 - Current

Basic Literacy Educator

Access Foundation, Hyderabad
08.2023 - 08.2024

English & Social Sciences Educator

Haji Public School, Jammu
05.2023 - 08.2023

Postgraduate Instructor – Geography & History

Glendale Academy International
05.2021 - 04.2023

Freelance Educator

Remote
01.2021 - Current

PG Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Azim Premji University

Diploma - Inclusive Education

Azim Premji University

M.Sc. - Applied Geography

University of Madras

B.Sc. - Geography, Tourism & Travel Management

Madras Christian College

MA Education - Gender and International Development

University College London

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