Depth in the classroom
Teaching across B.Sc., M.Sc. and B.Tech. Biotechnology curricula, with experience in both foundational and specialist subjects.
TEACHING JOURNEY
Subject knowledge.
Shared with purpose.
More than a decade of teaching experience, with roles across higher education, school tutoring and digital science resources. A journey shaped by different learners and ways of learning.
Strong foundations
Biology and Chemistry tutoring for high-school and junior-college students across CBSE, ICSE and HSC curricula.
Science through stories
Curriculum-aligned scripts that help translate General Science and Biology topics into multimedia learning aids.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A teaching journey, in chapters.
2019 — 2022
May 2019 – February 2022
Subject Matter Expert & Online Consultant
Education Resource Centre, Jnana Prabhodini Prashala · Pune
Designed and wrote General Science and Biology scripts for Maharashtra State Board syllabi. The ERC-JPP team used these scripts to create multimedia videos for students in grades 6–10.
2011 — 2019
August 2011 – May 2019
Freelance Tutor
Sai Chaitanya Classes · Wanowrie, Pune
Taught Biology and Chemistry to high-school and junior-college students following CBSE, ICSE and Higher Secondary School Certificate curricula.
2010 — 2011
December 2010 – July 2011
Assistant Professor
PES’s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce · Pune
Taught molecular biology, biochemistry and zoology for B.Sc. Biotechnology, and microbiology for M.Sc. Biotechnology.
2007 — 2010
July 2007 – November 2010
Lecturer
MES’s Abasaheb Garware College · Pune
Taught microbial biotechnology, large-scale manufacturing processes and microbiology. Coordinated theory and practical schedules, assessed performance, supervised departmental laboratory maintenance and supported student activities.
2005 — 2007
July 2005 – June 2007
Lecturer
G.N. Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce · Mumbai
Taught cell biology, microbiology, genetics and food microbiology for B.Sc. Biotechnology, plus microbiology and biochemistry for M.Sc. Biotechnology. Coordinated practical sessions and served as second-year B.Sc. class in-charge in 2006–2007.
2004
May 2004 – July 2004
Lecturer
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics · Navi Mumbai
Taught biochemistry to first-year B.Tech. Biotechnology students.
BEYOND THE LECTURE
Supporting the learning community.
Academic responsibilities have included timetable preparation, practical-session coordination, attendance and performance assessment, and support for co-curricular activities. At Abasaheb Garware College, I also served on the organising committee of Vidhyarthini Manch, supporting programmes and workshops for the all-round development of female students.
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