Merlin Joseph Raj
Chennai
Summary
At Apollo Arts & Science College, I enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods, demonstrating strong problem-solving and student counseling skills. Cultivated a collaborative environment, significantly improving classroom participation and academic success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
APOLLO ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
CHENNAI
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Edited course materials such as syllabi or lecture notes prior to their distribution.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
- Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance to improve overall comprehension of difficult concepts.
Education
M.PHIL. - English Literature
BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE
TIRUCHIRAPALLI01-2020
Master of Arts - English Literature
BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE
TIRUCHIRAPALLI01-2019
Skills
- Student needs assessment
- Classroom presentations
- Classroom administration
- Student engagement
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Student counseling
- Student records management
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Certification
"The Pleaded Soul." A Soulless Voyage, Unvoiced Heart,2021, p. 94-97.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
APOLLO ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
09.2022 - 01.2024
M.PHIL. - English Literature
BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE
Master of Arts - English Literature
BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE
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