Sushma Reddy

Experience

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  Bandra West Pictures

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  Script Development & Film Direction - Assistant

  My foray into the world of films!I assisted with Script Development and Film Direction of feature films.I started in a full-time position and later moved onto freelance projects - where I gained experience of working on ad films, documentaries, short films, corporate films and so on.

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  Www.namastay.in

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Content Writer, Social Media Manager

  Namastay.in is a travel website that promotes homestays and heritage homes run by locals, providing travelers with an authentic Indian experience. As part of my job, I handled customer concerns, facilitated bookings based on their unique needs, produced website content, and managed their online social media presence.

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  The Akanksha Foundation

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Teacher

  I worked with the NGO for two years, contributing to their vision of providing quality education to children from low-income communities who could not otherwise afford it, in an effort to bridge the existing societal gap. During my tenure, I utilized research and planning to develop rigorous lesson plans. I continuously updated my teaching strategies and my understanding of my students' learning psychology to ensure progress. I taught Science and Art to students in Grades 1 to 5.

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  Golden Spiral School

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2019

  Teacher

  The Golden Spiral is a Waldorf-inspired school that follows the alternative educational methodology known as Waldorf Education or Steiner Education, based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. During my tenure at GSS, I taught various levels ranging from kindergarten to Grade 6. I served as a subject teacher for Handwork and English Language, as well as a class teacher for two years. My job required me to continually expand my knowledge on subjects such as Child Development, Child Psychology, and Pedagogy. I attended weekly training sessions while also assisting with the training of new teachers. Show less

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  WhiteHat Jr

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Coding and Math Teacher

  During the global pandemic, online classes gained huge popularity. I joined the trend as an online teacher, offering math and coding classes to students in grades 5 and 6. To create appropriate learning goals for my students, I needed to stay up-to-date with market trends related to mobile applications and games. In addition to teaching, my job involved counseling parents on various topics, including learning styles, developmental milestones, and child psychology.

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  Packt

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Editor

  As a senior editor, I work in partnership with authors to create high-quality books on time, according to the publishing plan. I assume ownership of the book’s quality, working with the author and other internal stakeholders from the delivery of the first draft of the chapters through to publication.I am responsible for ensuring that the book’s vision, passed from the acquisition team, is executed. I ensure that books adhere to product guidelines and provide enough depth and detail for the intended audience. I also need toensure that the book meets its specifications in the outline and that it is of high quality, signing off all content. Show less