Degree	College/Board	Specialization	Year of Passing
Ph. D	MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai	Reading Comprehension - English Language Teaching (ELT)	Ongoing
M. Phil	Gandhigram Deemed University, Dindigul	English Literature	2013
M.A	The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	English Literature	2007
B.A	The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	English Literature	2005

 

 

1. Certifications/Projects/Patents

      Presently conducting a study, “Deconstruction of reading comprehension passages to suit the need of different types of thinkers based on Edward de Bono’s Six thinking hats”, in MIT Campus, Anna University as a part of PhD in English Language Teaching.

       2. Paper Presentations in Conferences

      Presented a paper on ‘Deconstruction of Reading Comprehension Passages: A preparatory method for Competitive Exams’ at the International Conference on ‘Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level’ 7 organized by the Department of English, Anna University & SSN College of Engineering on 1 st, 2nd and 3rd March, 2018.

 

 

1. Participated in the Teacher training workshop/material production on ‘Web-based Tools for Designing and Developing Teaching Materials’ conducted by Department of English, Anna University, as a part of the British Council’s English language Teaching Research Mentoring Scheme Project on 15^th February 2020.
2. Participated in the Author Workshop on “How to Write Research Papers Effectively” jointly organized by Elsevier India and University Library, Anna University, Chennai on 06^th September 2019.
3. Participated in the 3-day National Faculty Development Program on ‘English Language Teaching to Adult Learners - Classroom Challenges and Solutions’, organised by the Department of English, Anna University, Chennai, from 3 to 5 July 2019.
4. Participated in a one day Orientation Programme for Young Teacher conducted by the “Prevention and Redressal of Harassment Committee” in Madras Institute of Technology on 13^th February 2019.
5. Attended a two day Teacher Training workshop on ‘Practical ways to make the Class Test Learner Friendly’ Conducted by Prof Jacob Tharu, EFLU in the Department of English, Anna University on March 14&15, 2016
6. Participated in a one day workshop on Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) conducted by the Department of English, CEG, Anna University and RELO, USIS on 9^th October 2019.
7. Part of the material preparation committee for the upcoming Technical English Text book of Anna University being a part of the Material design committee.
8. Participated in a State level preparatory workshop on UGC-NET English conducted in Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science on 20^th August, 2015.
9. Attended a lecture series on ‘Introduction to Translation Studies’ organized by the center for International Affairs and Department of English, Anna University on 24-28 July 2017.
10. Participated in a Faculty Development Training Programme on HS8561 – Communication Skills & Employability at College of Engineering, Anna University on 15^th to 22^nd Dec 2015.
11. Participated in a three day workshop on Soft Skills, Pedagogy & Management Training Programme jointly organized by TEQIP II – State Project Felicitation Unit, Tamil Nadu and the Center for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai during 27^th, 28^th& 30^th March 2017 at Anna University, Chennai.
12. Participated in a Teacher Training Workshop on Integrating Technology in Language Teaching Conducted Ms. Julie Kalsow, RELO, USIS, New Delhi on 23^rd and 24^th September 2016 at Anna University Chennai.
13. Attended a two week Faculty development Training Program (Level -0 and Level -1) on Induction program for students organized by AICTE and Anna University for 12 days from 18^th to 29^th June 2018.
14. Participated in a One day International Seminar on Sustainable Development and Clean Technologies held on 3^rd July 2018 at Anna University, Chennai, India.
15. Participated on a one day workshop on “Pedagogy” conducted by Madras Institute of Technology on 26^th June 2019.
16. Participated in the “Business English Communication Workshop” conducted by The American Center, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai on September 19, 2018.
17. Has been the part of the organizing committee in the International Conference on Empowering The English Language Learner – Materials, Methods and Testing organized by the Department of English, Anna University on 23^rd, 24^th& 25^th March, 2017.
18. Participated in a one day workshop on “Cracking Interviews” organized by the Department of English, The American College, Madurai on October 12, 2006.
19. Donated blood in every three months to the blood bank of the government.
20. Attended a ‘Four-Day International Workshop series on Integrating Technology in University Classrooms (ITUC) organized by the Department of English, Anna University and ELF-RELO In association with US Consulate General, Chennai. (Feb 4^th, 11^th, 25^th and March 11^th, 2017).
21. Participated in the Teacher Training Workshop on ‘The Use of Technology for Language Teaching’, conducted by the Department of English, Anna University, Chennai, on 27 July 2019.
22. Attended a one day workshop on “Recent shifts in understanding language and literacy in Applied Linguistics”, IIT Chennai, 28^th June, 2019 organized by English Department, IIT, Chennai.
23. Attended a one day workshop on “Pedagogies of Research Paper Writing”, in MIT, 26^th June, 2019 organized by English Department, MIT - Chennai.
24. Participated in a one day workshop on “Classroom Management, Teaching & Assessing Writing” conducted by the Department of English, CEG, Anna University and RELO, USIS on 30^th October 2019.
25. Attended a one day workshop on “Pedagogies of Research Paper Writing”, in MIT, 26^th June, 2019 organized by English Department, MIT, Chennai.
26. Attended AICTE approved two week faculty development (Level O and Level 1 InductionPrograms lasting) in the month of July and August at CEG, Anna University, Chennai. (The FDTPfocused on the “Universal Human Values”).

 

Online Webinars Attended:

1. Participated in a Webinar on “Talking about Research” on 25th June 2020 organized by GITAM School of Gandhian Studies and Directorate of Research & Consultancy.
2. Attended 3 day Webinar series on the title “The Role of ICT in Education Sector and its impact on: students, Faculty and Policy Maker” from 1.06.2020 to 03.06.2020.
3. Participated in a Five day Faculty Development Program on Recent Trends in English Language Teaching, held from 22nd to 26th of June, 2020.
4. Attended 3 day webinar series conducted by Cambridge University Press from 15.06.2020 to 17.06.2020.
5. Participated in the International Webinar on “Managing Physical Fitness of Body and Mind” organized by Department of Physical Education, St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies, Indore on June 8, 2020.
6. Attended a webinar on “A COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP TO PURSUE ACADEMIC RESEARCH” presented by Dr. T. Thyagarajan, Dean-MIT on 29th May, 2020 organized by Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRMIST-Kattankulathur.
7. Attended a webinar entitled “Research Publications” on 23.05.2020 organized by CTTE, Perambur, Chennai.
8. Attended a Series of Webinar on Research in English Language Teaching from 15th June to 22nd June 2020 organized by the Department of English – GSHS.
9. Completed the “Teaching the TOEFL Test Online” on June 19, 2020 organized by ETS testing services.
10. Attended DOTE sponsored 4 day Training Programme for English Language Teachers in Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics from 29.07.2020 to 01.08.2020 organized by Anna University.in English

• Attended a three day program on ‘Soft Skills, Pedagogy & Management Training Programme’ conducted by State Project Facilitation Unit (TEQIP – II) and Center for Faculty Development, Anna University. (Mar 27^th, 28^th, and 30^th, 2017).
• Taken responsibilities in organizing 23^rd, 34^th and 25 March, 2017 “Empowering the English Language Learner – Materials, Methods, and Testing organized by the Department of English, Anna University.Participated in a one-day workshop on “CRACKING INTERVIEWS”
• Organized and facilitated a workshop for the Students on “NEWS REPORTING” in DMI – St. Eugene University.

 

• Faculty in-charge of the MIT QUILL CLUB which acts as the voice of MIT encouraging literary and managerial skills of the students.
• Coordinated a one day workshop on ‘Competitive exams and admissions abroad’ invitingspecial speakers outside the university.
• Preparing an e-magazine through Quill club in order to nourish the writing skills of theStudents
• Has been a part of the organizing committee of the International Conference on "Empowering the English Language Learner - Materials, Methods, and Testing".
• Conducting extra classes for the RUSA Curriculum based second year computer science student on “Critical Thinking” from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
• Given seminar presentations on ‘Universal Human Values’ during the Induction Program conducted to the fresher students of MIT Campus in July 2019.
• Conducted seminar and hands-on sessions on Student Club Activities during the Induction Program conducted to the fresher students of MIT Campus in July 2019.
• Maintaining a blog named “skillark.blogspot.com” to training the student on subject and for assessments.
• Running a whatsapp group “Mingle with English” to encourage the Tamil Medium Students to converse in English. It is an initiative to bridge the gap between the CBSE and State board students.
• Created an initiative “Start up” for the Employability Skills students to encourage them create a real start up and expose them to the real time problems faced while running a start up.