Niharika Raman
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated social science educator with a proven track record in creating supportive learning environments that enhance student success. Demonstrated expertise in innovative pedagogy, engaging lesson delivery, and effective assessment strategies that cultivate critical thinking skills. Recognized for fostering a love of learning and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Academic Assistant
Freelance
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
- Created instructional content tailored to learner needs by working with diverse departments.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create detailed storyboards and scripts for eLearning modules, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, and enhancing learner engagement.
- Evaluated and graded student projects, assignments, and presentations.
- Delivered performance evaluations to instructors consistently.
- Optimized educational approaches through the assessment of individual learning styles.
- Provided administrative and research support to faculty members and students in a variety of academic activities.
Internship
ISEED
Gurgaon
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported the evaluation process for candidate applications in entrepreneurship programs.
- Approached the entrepreneurial ecosystem with a focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainable development by leveraging my social science background.
- Collaborated on report creation aligning entrepreneurship programs with broader social development goals
- Proofread documents before submitting for review.
- Assisted startups prioritizing social innovation, scaling impact-driven business models and supporting entrepreneurs tackling critical social issues like healthcare or education.
- Provided valuable insights into expanding businesses while maintaining their social mission, using my understanding of social systems and policy frameworks.
- Contributed to discussions on addressing systemic social inequalities and promoting community empowerment through entrepreneurship, using knowledge of social science theories.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
Former Social Science Educator
Lotus Valley International School
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Instructed Middle School Social Sciences and Senior Secondary History and Political Science subjects.
- Executed curriculum development, lesson planning, assessments administration, and student academic record management.
- Oversaw extracurricular involvement in the Consumer Club as a teacher convener.
- Designed personalized assignments for CBSE Grade-IX scholars to augment their comprehension levels on subjects of History and Political Science.
- Guided students for inter-school competitions and Model United Nations (MUN), enhancing their performance.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address any concerns or issues that arise.
- Designed interactive activities to engage students in the learning process.
Student Mentor
Think Stations
Gurgaon
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Mentored high school students at a learning enhancement startup to enhance their verbal and numeric comprehension skills, paving the way for academic excellence.
- Leveraged audio-visual aids in conjunction with curated learning modules to facilitate improved verbal and written comprehension in middle/high school students.
- Evaluated unique learning needs of students in prestigious private schools and integrated tailored company's learning modules, monitored through a robust Learning Management System (LMS).
- Facilitated personalized learning for students resulting in measurable academic enhancements.
Education
Master Track Certificate - Educational/Instructional Technology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL, USA12.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Management
IGNOU and Jamia Milia Islamia University
New Delhi (India)12.2020
Master of Arts - Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
Lady Shri Ram College For Women
New Delhi (India)04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Delhi
05.2013
Skills
- Content development
- Storyboarding
- Assessment design
- Administrative Support
- Andragogy, Pedagogy
- Data, Spreadsheet, Management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Results-oriented mindset
- Material preparation
- Google suite proficiency
- Word processing
- Proofreading
Certification
- National Eligibility Test (NET) in Education For Assistant Professorship- issued by University Grants Commission
- Instructional Design Foundations and Applications- (Coursera) Issued by University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- Meeting the Challenges of Learning and Development with Generative AI - Issued by LinkedIn learning
- Elearning Essentials: Storyboarding- Issued by LinkedIn learning
- Project Management Foundations- Issued by LinkedIn learning
Affiliations
- During my academic career, I actively participated in a variety of cultural events, representing my school in debates, dramatics, vocal performances, and essay writing competitions, earning numerous accolades.
- While pursuing my Bachelor of Arts at Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, I was a dedicated member of both the Indian music society, Sangeetika, and the Western music society, Zephyr.
- In my Master of Arts (History) program at the University of Delhi, I served as an advisory member of the seminar committee and participated in a research field trip to Hastinapur, an archaeological site, under the guidance of an Infosys Prize-winning History scholar.
- Additionally, I have been an active youth leader with Bharat Soka Gakkai, the Indian affiliate of Soka Gakkai International, a global non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting peace, culture, and education.
Accomplishments
- During my time in senor secondary school, I was recognized for exemplary conduct and awarded the title of Best Student in Conduct.
- I was also selected as the Student Editor, where I contributed to the development of the annual school magazine by overseeing the collation of articles, essays, and write-ups from students and educators across all grades.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Academic Assistant
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
Internship
ISEED
04.2018 - 12.2018
Former Social Science Educator
Lotus Valley International School
07.2017 - 03.2018
Student Mentor
Think Stations
07.2016 - 01.2017
Master Track Certificate - Educational/Instructional Technology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Arts - Educational Management
IGNOU and Jamia Milia Islamia University
Master of Arts - Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
Lady Shri Ram College For Women
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Delhi
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