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SHAWNA SHAJI

New Delhi

Summary

I am a passionate educator with a strong foundation in Elementary Education. With hands-on experience through internships, I have honed my skills in creating engaging learning environments and fostering holistic development in students. I am eager to bring my fresh perspective, dedication, and enthusiasm to a role where I can contribute meaningfully to the field of education.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Intern

Vasant Valley School
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Visited the school once a week to develop a contextual understanding of the school's ecology and its alignment with broader educational goals.
  • Analyzed classroom interactions, pedagogy, and educational processes through frameworks from core academic disciplines.
  • Conducted interviews with students to understand their experiences in school, including learning environments, interactions, and challenges.

Intern

Key Education Foundation
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Interned at KEF as part of my Master's program, focusing on Early Childhood Education (ECE) in India where I conducted research on the philanthropic landscape supporting ECE, identifying potential donors aligned with the foundation’s goals.
  • Collaborated with team members to understand the organization’s programs and their impact on enhancing early learning experiences for children.
  • Gained insights into the challenges and opportunities in promoting quality Early Childhood Education in India.

Intern

Deepalaya School
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Taught Mathematics, EVS, and English in Grade 5 and Mathematics in Grade 8 during a school internship as part of my Bachelor's program.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that were engaging, interactive, and aimed at fostering a deep understanding of core concepts and principles.
  • Adopted a student-centered approach, incorporating hands-on activities and innovative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences.
  • Focused on creating an interactive and supportive classroom environment where students felt encouraged to ask questions and explore their interests.
  • Prioritized building a positive classroom culture, emphasizing collaboration and inclusivity.

Education

MA Education -

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Elementary Education -

Jesus And Mary College, University of Delhi
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Grade 12 -

St. George's School
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Leadership

    Active Listener

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Curriculum Development

    Student Motivation

    Relationship Building

    Classroom Management

    Aware of Technological Development

Position of Responsibility

  • President, Department of Elementary Education (09/2021-09/2022)

I was elected as the President of our department in my third of Bachelors where I organised all the department events with the council, helped with the college events, headed the social media team of our department, heard and acted upon the grievances of the students, assisted the teachers with various activities of our college, etc.

  • Vice-President, Department of Elementary Education (09/2020-09/2021)

I was elected as the Vice-President of our department in my second year of Bachelors where I got to experience and master the task of organising online events since the colleges were shut down. I got the opportunity of learning about new websites catering to various needs and in turn, my technical proficiency was strengthened.

  • Council Member, Department of Elementary Education (09/2019-09/2020)

I was elected as the Class Representative in my first year where I got to learn about the working of the department and assisted the council members with all the events.

  • Organising Head, Mercatus (02/2022-02/2023)

I was chosen as the Organising Head of Mercatus, Marketing Society of Jesus and Mary College after being a part of the Organising Team for only 3 months. In the society, we organise various events related to marketing and students participate from numerous colleges in the country.

Timeline

Intern

Vasant Valley School
09.2024 - 11.2024

Intern

Key Education Foundation
06.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

Deepalaya School
09.2023 - 02.2024

MA Education -

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Elementary Education -

Jesus And Mary College, University of Delhi
04.2001 -

Grade 12 -

St. George's School
04.2001 -
SHAWNA SHAJI