SOHINI DAS

Beyond the confines of the classroom, my fascination with science extends into the realm of research, where I eagerly delve into the latest discoveries and contribute to the ever-expanding body of scientific knowledge.

• Studied the faunal composition in the Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary and the effects of lichen and its growth pattern in the area as Ecology project, M.S, February 2016
• Noted flora and fauna of the Gorumara National Park during educational excursion program and analyzed the quality of water of the Murti river in Jalpaiguri, Bachelor of Science, 2015
• Noted the flora and fauna of the Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, Bachelor of Science, 2013 Studied the flora and fauna of the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical garden, Bachelor of Science, 2013
• Study of physicochemical parameters and zooplankton analysis in two selected water bodies [ Industrial area and low residential area ] in Haldia, India, under the guidance of Dr. Rahul Kumar Datta, Department of Zoology, Bethune College, University of Calcutta, six months, 2015

• “ Study of Physicochemical Parameters and Zooplankton Analysis in selected ponds in Haldia , West Bengal” , India under Dr. Rahul Kumar Datta, Department of Zoology, Bethune College , University of Calcutta , India.[ span – six months ] , 2015.

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya [ a system of schools under Government of India for targeting gifted students predominantly from rural areas. as a Trained Graduate Teacher of science for a span of 4 months .

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Score :98/120, Year :2023 [ Reading : 27 , Listening : 22 , Speaking : 25 , Writing : 24]
• West Bengal School Service Commission Primary School Teachers Eligibility Test (WBTET), 72 % , year 2022
• Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - Paper 1, 72% , year 2019
• Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - Paper 2, 64 %, year 2019
• West Bengal School Service Commission Upper Primary School Teachers Eligibility Test (WBTET), 61 %, year 2016

• Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research [ INSPIRE] scholarship , Department of Science and Technology ,Central Government of India for a span of 5 years 2011-2016.
• Common Entrance Examination[C.E.E] conducted by National Council for Educational Research and Training- State rank 08 in 2017.
• S.N PAL memorial medal for outstanding performance in 2 years post graduation course in zoology, Bethune College , University of Calcutta , 78.2%[ 18% more than first class]. 2017
• Special staff prize medal for outstanding result in three years of graduation course in zoology, Bethune College , University of Calcutta for securing 71%[ 11% more than first class] .2015

• Online Teacher Training on Problem based Learning in the science classroom conducted By Oxford University Press , India : 8th April , 2024
• Online training on ‘Assessing Assessment’ conducted by Saamarthya teachers training Academy and Research., 10th February,2024
• Professional developmental sessions on Child Protection Policy , 21st century learning, SEN identification and coping , Activity based teaching Methods and National Education Policy, 03-05th April,2023
• National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement. [NISHTHA]Art Integrated Learning , developing PSQ for creating a safe and healthy school environment ,curriculum and inclusive classrooms, health and well being in schools, integrating gender in teaching , learning and assessment, integrating gender in teaching leaning process, pedagogy in environmental studies, pedagogy in mathematics and languages, school based assessment ,2021
• Presented poster on “A short study on the physicochemical parameters and zooplankton analysis of two water bodies of Haldia , West Bengal in one day National Seminar on Recent Advances in Life Science in the light of Chemistry , organized by Department of chemistry , Bethune college , Kolkata in collaboration with Royal society of Chemistry [ Eastern Indian Section] .,2016
• Presented poster on ‘Study of changes in genetic diversities and hepato -histological structure of two ichthyofaunas , as a consequence of water pollution in two different areas of West Bengal in a 2 days national seminar on ‘ Biodiversity , Exploration , Exploitation , Conservation and Management – Vision and mission by Zoological Society ,Kolkata and West Bengal biodiversity board,.2016
• Presented a poster on the topic Effect of water pollution on fish in Barasat Government College Seminar (UGC sponsored National seminar in collaboration with the Zoological society , Kolkata and west Bengal biodiversity board ) on 19th and 20th November 2016
• Presented poster on ‘Possible anti - malarial drugs/targets to get rid of this life threatening disease’ in National Science Meet by West Bengal State University, 2016
• Two day workshop in ‘ Recent Advances in Animal Sciences’ organized by Department of Zoology , Bethune college , Kolkata, 2013

• Professional program in Innovative Teaching Practices endorsed by ATHE, United Kingdom : Ongoing
• Microsoft Certified Educator :Ongoing
• Coding (PYTHON) : Ongoing
• Google Certified Educator : 2024
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner course authorized by The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology : 2024
• Counselling Psychology, Practitioner level authorized by The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology : 2023
• Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology authorized by The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology : 2021

17th March , 1993

• Certified high altitude trekker with an altitude reach of 11,930 feet .
• Trained Bharatnatyam [Indian classical] dancer.
• Visharad in Bharatiya Sashtriya Sangeet [ Indian Classical Music]
• Painting [ Digital , water colour , oil painting ].
• Interested in baking, reading , photography, driving two wheelers.