Yugina Sudan
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Teach For India, enhancing literacy development and employing inquiry-based learning to impact over 1000 students. Excelled in relationship building and program performance analysis, achieving a 100% pass rate and a significant increase in math proficiency. Showcased entrepreneurial spirit through founding Mommy's Cupcakes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Teach For India
Bengaluru
06.2021 - Current
- Supported the professional development of 64 fellows over three years, influencing the education of over 1000 students.
- Implemented the program across 10 partner schools (government and affordable private schools).
- Increased reading growth by 0.75 years within one cycle.
- Boosted mid-year math pass rate by 29 points.
- Mentored fellows in spearheading 'Be the Change' endeavors.
- I served as the school leader for the Bengaluru cohort this year, training 64 fellows.
- Directed planning and implementation of fellowship's mid-year retreat.
- Led summer and Dussehra break camps, impacting high-risk students.
- Guided five fellows to secure positions at Teach for India in selection and program management.
- Raised money for technological advancements in classrooms through whiteboards and projectors.
Transformational Teaching Fellow
Teach For India
Mumbai
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught a class of 70 Grade 10 students in Pratiksha Nagar Sion.
- Achieved a 100% pass rate for 10th-grade students.
- Increased virtual classroom attendance from 6-8% in April 2020 to 100% by July 2020.
- Led a live masterclass at inspirED conference 2020 after being chosen among 300 fellows.
- Designed data-driven systems to boost engagement.
- Showcased best practices to national learning team after being chosen from among 300 fellows.
- Shared best practices at training institute for first-year fellows alongside HM, student leader and her father.
- Secured funding through organizations like Milaap to cover medical expenses.
- Enhanced educational content by leveraging prominent personalities via social media.
Teaching Fellow
Teach For India
Mumbai
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Educated both Grade 10 (70 students) as well as Grades 6 and 7 (40 combined) at a private school in Pratiksha Nagar Sion.
- Enabled two teams to present research papers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
- Provided mentorship for a first-year fellow in navigating the fellowship experience.
- Facilitated collaboration with Sahas Pediatric Center to conduct specialized teacher training.
- Collaborated with TISS volunteers for socio-emotional learning support for students.
- Developed mid-year assessment paper for grade 8 social science.
- Elevated class performance increased from 43% to 82%.
- Guided a cohort of students in preparation for scholarship tests, resulting in majority passing exams.
- Developed and implemented two key classroom structures: 'Let's Debate' and 'Opiniate on Mondays'.
- Enhanced parent involvement and student achievement through regular outreach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with school management and administration.
Founder
Mommy's Cupcakes
Pune
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Established local business specializing in curated baked goods.
- Directed complete operations from manufacturing to delivery.
- Orchestrated social media marketing and direct sales initiatives from home.
- Achieved break-even point within five months of business launch.
- Spearheaded a kiosk at Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce during a marketing event.
Client servicing intern
Ogilvy and Mather
Gurugram
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Worked on two advertising accounts Max Life Insurance and Mint financial newspaper
- Max Life Insurance: Recruitment Phase II
- Rolled out successful 'Aapke Sachche Advisor' Campaign
- Rebranding of Max New York Life Insurance to Max Life Insurance
- Mint financial newspaper: Indian Readership Survey (IRS) Campaign
Sales and operation Executive
ETEN CA, educomp solutions
Pune
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Full time sales and operation associate with an e-learning initiative for students aspiring to become chartered accountants
Education
Master's - Sociology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Delhi04.2017
Bachelor's - Commerce
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
Pune05.2011
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Research
- Oral and written communication
- Conflict management
- Program performance analysis
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance monitoring
- Talent recruitment
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Literacy development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Teaching techniques
- Project-based learning
- Learning strategies
- Social studies instruction
Hobbies and Interests
- Food
- Travel
- Antiquing
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
- Punjabi, Limited Working Proficiency
Affiliations
- Instagram Page: yuginaa2.0 - Showcases culinary pursuits, travel itineraries, and diverse interests; amassed over 12,600 followers
- Participated in go-karting championships and achieved semi-finalist status in the Women's Polo Cup
- Active participant in debating competitions
Timeline
Program Manager
Teach For India
06.2021 - Current
Transformational Teaching Fellow
Teach For India
06.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Fellow
Teach For India
04.2018 - 04.2020
Founder
Mommy's Cupcakes
07.2012 - 12.2014
Client servicing intern
Ogilvy and Mather
01.2012 - 05.2012
Sales and operation Executive
ETEN CA, educomp solutions
07.2011 - 01.2012
Master's - Sociology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Bachelor's - Commerce
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
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