Srikala Balakrishnan
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic writer and former faculty member at NIIT, skilled in content creation and research. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods and mentored graduate students, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Proficient in content editing and search engine optimization, driving impactful results in both educational and digital landscapes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer
Self
Chennai
12.2015 - Current
- Crafted engaging articles on diverse topics for online platforms.
- Researched industry trends to inform content creation and enhance relevance.
- Edited and proofread written materials for clarity and accuracy.
Faculty Member
NIIT
Chennai
09.2004 - 11.2008
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss program improvements and initiatives.
- Collaborated with other faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
- Mentored graduate level students working on dissertations or thesis projects.
- Created, administered, and graded exams for students.
- Enforced no-cheating policy and respectful behavior among class participants.
- Clarified assignments and project expectations to help students satisfy learning objectives.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to engage students in classroom.
- Conducted classes during summer months for students seeking opportunity to graduate at accelerated pace.
- Met with struggling students for tutoring sessions, effectively reducing class failure rates.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
Education
Prakash Higher Secondary School
Ahmedabad, IndiaBachelor of Arts - History
University of Madras
Chennai, IndiaMaster of Arts - History
Annamalai University
ChennaiGNIIT - Software Engineering
NIIT
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Content creation
- Content editing
- Research and analysis
- Search engine optimization
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Oracle certified associate
Timeline
Writer
Self
12.2015 - Current
Faculty Member
NIIT
09.2004 - 11.2008
Prakash Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Madras
Master of Arts - History
Annamalai University
GNIIT - Software Engineering
NIIT