Saranya Iyyappan
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven professional with 8 years of versatile experience in education, educational technology, content development, and media. Proven expertise in quality control, instructional design, subject matter proficiency, editing, and copyediting. Meticulous attention to detail has been pivotal in consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Demonstrated ability to adeptly navigate diverse client and product requirements while fostering collaborative relationships with internal teams. Known for seamlessly integrating into fast-paced environments and managing multiple tasks with efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Curriculum Lead
Narayana's The Learning App
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned and designed curricula from scratch to deliver intended subject matter to thetarget group
- Supported the project by performing quality checks on videos and other deliverables
- Interacted closely with multiple vendors to set guidelines and expectations for post-production of videos
- Worked closely with storyboard artists and vendors to creatively visualise the training material for impactful delivery
- Worked closely with creative scriptwriters, creative directors, editors, and the video pre-production team to create high-quality content
- Reviewed and revamped storyboards to accommodate grade-appropriate visualisation
- Regularly attended video shoots to sign off on error-free shots pertaining to optimal delivery of the instructional material
- Created effective training materials in various formats, including, but not limited to, research documents, video lectures, notes, and assessments
Subject Matter Expert
Narayana's The Learning App
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed curriculum planning and mapping for the reading comprehension component
- Developed pitch docs for the literature component
- Created a comprehensive set of guidelines for reading comprehension creation
- Developed reading and listening comprehension content with appropriate assessment activity
- Performed thorough research and developed pitch docs for grammar screenplays
- Worked with fellow subject matter experts to create exhaustive checklists for various review processes
- Worked with scriptwriters to build engaging storylines
- Reviewed and proofread screenplays
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders, such as SMEs, team leads, media, and technology teams, to support the necessary iterations to the learning material
Quality Lead
BYJU’S
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed a team of Quality Associates and planned their growth via feedback, training/upskilling sessions, and regular reviews of their performance
- Evaluated various artefacts based on predefined criteria and product requirements to ensure there were no lapses in quality, completeness, and accuracy before the lessons went live
- Drove review processes and provided feedback on lesson plans and associated artefacts with improvement strategies to ensure that all artefacts meet internal quality standards
- Created and maintained guidelines for creators and reviewers to warrant consistency across all artefacts and align the product with the organisational vision
- Ensured that all artefacts and assets are consistent across the entire product line and are free of any residual grammatical errors
- Reviewed classes and logged student/teacher feedback across parameters driven by, but not limited to, engagement, comprehension, and pedagogy
- Maintained error logs for live lessons along with their associated artefacts to plan and gauge improvements in quality, completeness, and accuracy
- Ensured a smooth feedback mechanism between reviewers, creators, students, and teachers and warranted that all suggestions were integrated into the artefacts
- Recorded voice-overs for a couple of BYJU'S characters
Associate Content Development
BYJU'S
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed and trained a team of copy editors
- Proofread and copy-edited content to ensure that the text is concise, consistent, grammatically, and factually correct
- Ensured the smooth, logical, and sequential flow of concepts
- Collaborated with designers and writers to get products ready to ship
- Took end-to-end ownership of projects and delivered quality work while meeting deadlines
Quality Control Analyst
Prime Focus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Described visual content, such as action, characters, scene changes, i.e., plot-critical information for the visually challenged
- Worked with a team of 10 people and guided them through the Audio Description process
- Provided regular feedback to team members
- Voluntarily took up extra files during a high inflow of work and a resource crunch
- Created closed captions and subtitles for the aurally challenged and ensured conformity to the stylistic guidelines of respective clients
- Proofread and ensured the quality of the content in terms of grammatical and factual accuracy
- Worked on various software tools for transcription /timing/QC—Swift and Subtitle Edit
- Completed files of various source languages—English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and French
- Successfully completed critical files directly assigned by the managers
English Faculty
Dr Dasarathan International School
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Handled English classes for 5-8 grade students
- Guided 10th-grade students to write and perform plays for the school cultural event
- Designed, developed, and delivered quality lesson plans and curricula that adhered to national and school guidelines
- Taught as per the instructions given in the lesson plan and made use of various teaching aids, resources, activities, and assignments listed in the lesson plan
- Drew up suitable assessments and delivered helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers
- Established classroom and field trip rules and regulations and ensured the safety and well-being of all students at all times
- Provided extra resources, support, and interventions for students who were struggling
- Graded papers, updated records, and handled various administrative tasks
- Created an environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and voicing concerns
- Assisted with the recruitment and training of new teachers
- Participated in other school activities and regularly communicated with parents
Assistant Professor
PSG College of Arts and Science
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Taught Linguistics to B.A English students
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Facilitated mock job interviews for student skill-building and promoted potential networking opportunities.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Handled functional English for bachelor students from various streams
- Conducted classroom and laboratory sessions (phonetics lab) guiding students for research and internships
- Mentored students on their professional development relating to the academic program and career prospects
- Participated in the development/design and revision of the curriculum offered
- Participated in workshops and conferences
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
The English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
The English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India04.2012
Skills
- eLearning
- Instructional Design
- Content Development
- Course Design
- Visual Design
- Curriculum Design
- Technical Writing
- Wireframe Review
Tools
• Articulate 360
• Articulate Rise
• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Camtasia
• Filmora
• Canva
• Google Suite
• Microsoft Office
Certification
- University Grants Commission(UGC) National Eligibility Test, Linguistics
- Instructional Design Foundations and Applications (Udemy)
- Articulate Storyline for eLearning (Udemy)
Languages
- Badaga
- Hindi
- English
- Tamil
- Telugu
Timeline
Associate Curriculum Lead
Narayana's The Learning App
09.2023 - 02.2024
Subject Matter Expert
Narayana's The Learning App
04.2022 - 08.2023
Quality Lead
BYJU’S
09.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Content Development
BYJU'S
06.2020 - 08.2021
Quality Control Analyst
Prime Focus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 03.2020
English Faculty
Dr Dasarathan International School
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Professor
PSG College of Arts and Science
02.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Linguistics
The English And Foreign Languages University
Bachelor of Arts - English
The English And Foreign Languages University
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