Shikha Thakur
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Consultant specializing in curriculum development and project management, focused on productivity enhancements through optimized training delivery and performance assessment. Proven track record in designing engaging learning materials that cater to various learning styles, resulting in improved student engagement and academic outcomes. Expertise in instructional design and educational technology integration, facilitating effective curriculum execution and ongoing enhancement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant Curriculum Manager
Deeksha Schools - Ace Creative Private Limited
Bangalore
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed and delivered training materials on new technologies and processes.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance skill sets and efficiency.
- Reviewed deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance compliance.
- Collaborated with senior executives to establish key performance indicators.
- Identified process improvement areas and recommended actionable changes.
- Monitored project progress to ensure timely completion of objectives.
- Coordinated resources across departments and external vendors for project execution.
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to refine procedures and develop new processes.
- Edit copy for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and readability.
- Provide constructive feedback to authors about their work.
- Ensure all reviews adhere to ethical standards set forth by the organization.
- Develop an understanding of various literary styles and genres.
- Collaborate with other reviewers to create comprehensive assessments of books.
- Participate in discussions around literature topics with fellow reviewers.
- Write book reviews that are clear, concise and accurate.
- Analyze content, structure, plot and themes of books.
- Performed in-depth reviews to check compliance with applicable laws, policies and regulations.
- Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor or editor.
- Provided timely information and work output to supervisors and team members.
Subject Matter Expert - ENGLISH
Jayn Knowledgeum
Bangalore
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and reviewed proprietary English curriculum for IB PYP program to enhance educational quality.
- Designed thematic lesson plans, assessments, and feedback mechanisms to refine instructional strategies.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in product design and implementation for improved outcomes.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies for continuous improvement.
- Resolved escalated customer issues promptly while nurturing strong client relationships.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines across all initiatives.
- Created technical documentation, including system diagrams and process flowcharts for clarity and reference.
- Organized client meetings for project updates and feedback solicitation to ensure alignment.
Summer Camp Coordinator
KAARMIC Education
Hyderabad
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage positive peer interactions during breaks.
- Conducted regular staff performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Monitored camper behaviour to ensure adherence to safety standards at all times.
- Developed lesson plans that combined educational content with engaging outdoor activities.
- Organised various camp activities, including arts, crafts, sports, swimming, and drama.
- Planned games that promoted physical activity while teaching teamwork principles.
- Collaborated with leaders to design weekly themes that captivated campers' interest.
- Maintained effective communication with parents regarding camp policies and participant progress.
Special Education Teacher
Government School Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala
Dharamshala
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Facilitated academic and social skill development for special education students.
- Delivered personalised tutoring sessions to clarify complex concepts.
- Enhanced physical, behavioural, and social skills through engaging classroom activities.
- Cultivated an inclusive classroom environment promoting growth and collaboration.
- Collaborated with educational personnel to create inclusive programs for students with disabilities.
- Established strong relationships with students and guardians through effective communication.
- Developed tailored educational plans to support individual student development.
- Evaluated student needs to implement appropriate resources and interventions.
Himachal Pradesh
SUTRA (Social Uplift Through Rural Action)
Solan
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Facilitated gender justice initiatives for women in Himachal Pradesh under National Mission for Empowerment of Women.
- Contributed to reproductive rights projects and Ekal Nari Shakti Sangathan, funded by Ford Foundation and others.
- Served as translator for foreign interns and authored reports for various projects.
- Assisted in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Managed customer accounts with accurate invoicing and payment processing.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy before submission to enhance reliability.
- Monitored credit limits and maintained detailed payment records for customers.
- Collaborated with teams to drive project success and improve operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Education
Bangalore
Bangalore01.2019
Master of Arts (MA) - English
Shimla
Shimla01.2016
Bachelor of Arts(BA) - English Literature Honors
Shimla
Shimla01.2014
Skills
Flexibility and adaptability
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Training delivery
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Mentoring staff
- Effective communication
- Instructional strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Educational technology
- Student plans
- Program implementation
- Assessment design
- Digital literacy
- Blended learning
- Adaptive learning
- Online learning platforms
- Curriculum mapping
- Pedagogical research
- Course evaluation
- Collaborative leadership
- Project-based learning
- Faculty support
- Formative assessment
- Learning objectives
- Performance assessment
- Rubric development
- Summative assessment
- Instructional technology
- Teaching strategies
- Teacher training
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Inquiry-based learning
Certification
3-year diploma in software engineering (GNIIT) from NIIT in 2014
Certificate in Instructional Design course on LinkedIn
"Conducted various teacher trainings and helped the school management and principal in Deeksha during my tenure".
Languages
Hindi, Pahari, Punjabi, English
References
- B.S., Rishikesh, Associate Professor, rishikesh@apu.edu.in, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Ajita, Raghavendra, Faculty, ajita.raghavendra@apu.edu.in, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Rohit Dhankar, Professor of Philosophy of Education, rohit.dhankar@apu.edu.in, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Saswati Paik Faculty saswati@apu.edu.in Azim Premji University Bangalore
Projects
Study the dwindling rates of children in government schools in rural Karnataka, Udupi district
Study the role of the Panchayati Raj department in Himachal Pradesh's education domain
(Four districts were covered for the study that were Shimla , Hamirpur , Kangra and Chamba ).
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that above information is true to my best knowledge Shikha Thakur
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Word, PowerPoint, Tally 9, Excel, Outlook, Articulate 360, Storyline, Hindi typing, accounts, editor
Languages
Pahari
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Bihari
Beginner
A1
Kannada
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- I got first prize in the cooking without fire show at Jain University
- I got the best camp coordinator award in Hyderabad from 'KAARMIC Education'
Accomplishments
- Reviewed NCERT books and Vedantu material as a senior consultant
Career Break
- I have been on a career break since May 2023 until the present as I am currently a full-time mother
Timeline
Senior Consultant Curriculum Manager
Deeksha Schools - Ace Creative Private Limited
10.2021 - 04.2023
Subject Matter Expert - ENGLISH
Jayn Knowledgeum
06.2019 - 06.2021
Summer Camp Coordinator
KAARMIC Education
06.2018 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Government School Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala
04.2017 - 06.2017
Himachal Pradesh
SUTRA (Social Uplift Through Rural Action)
10.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts (MA) - Education
Bangalore
Master of Arts (MA) - English
Shimla
Bachelor of Arts(BA) - English Literature Honors
Shimla
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