
Gokulananda Nandan
Associate Editor - International Journal of the Humanities

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About me
Spanish Language Teacher and Coordinator - Department of Modern Foreign Languages at Step by Step School, Noida, DELE C1 certified, IB Examiner, Freelance writer and editor, Write about #health and #education
Education

Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
2021 - 2021Demystifying Climate Data for Communicaiton and Action Journalism Certificate of completion
Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
2021 - 2021Understanding Environmental Laws for Better Environmental Management Environmental Studies Certificate of completion
The University of Texas at Austin
2021 - 2021BOC (Big Online Course) - Hands-On Data Journalism: Techniques of Analysis and Visualization
The University of Texas at Austin
2020 - 2020MOOC - Digital investigations for journalists Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2014 - 2015Professional Master's Degree JournalismActivities and Societies: Member of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Member of Online News Association (ONA) Member of South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) Member of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Awarded $4000 Eager scholarship by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison, August 2014.

The University of Texas at Austin
2019 - 2019A non-credit Big Online Course - Hands-on Machine Learning Solutions for Journalists Journalism Certificate of Completion - 25 hours
Jawaharlal Nehru University
2008 - 2010Master of Arts (M.A.) Spanish Language and LiteratureActivities and Societies: Cultural Secretary, Wrote for the departmental magazine Conference presentation: “El viaje por discursos teóricos de la historia fantástica de Goopy y Bagha” (Journey of Goopy and Bagha over theoretical discourse of fantastic literature). Congreso Sagas Fantásticas: Del Mito a la Neoépica held, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Oct. 26th, 27th, 29nd, 2010.Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. July, 2006 – May 2010.Associate Editor, International Journal of the Humanities, Common… Show more Conference presentation: “El viaje por discursos teóricos de la historia fantástica de Goopy y Bagha” (Journey of Goopy and Bagha over theoretical discourse of fantastic literature). Congreso Sagas Fantásticas: Del Mito a la Neoépica held, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Oct. 26th, 27th, 29nd, 2010.Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. July, 2006 – May 2010.Associate Editor, International Journal of the Humanities, Common Ground Publishing, University of Illinois Research Park, IL, June 2009. Peer-reviewed three articles for International Journal of the Humanities, Volume 7, 2009. Conference presentation: “Literature: still a mystery.” 7th International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities, Common Ground Publishing House, USA. June 2nd - 5th, 2009.Worked as an actor in the “Signature Film Twilight 2008” of Twilight Film Festival 2008 held between 11th – 15th December in New Delhi. Show less

Jawaharlal Nehru University
2006 - 2008Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish Language and Literature 1st ClassActivities and Societies: Cultural Secretary - Center for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies Publication: “Flamenco”, Tres eran Tres , Número 2, 2008. Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi, India in collaboration with The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation(AECID).Research work: “Corpus Escrito del Español L2 (CEDEL2)”, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. June 4th, 2008.Paper selected to be presented in International seminar in sophomore year. “Los malos tratos a los niños y violencia de género en India y España, un… Show more Publication: “Flamenco”, Tres eran Tres , Número 2, 2008. Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi, India in collaboration with The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation(AECID).Research work: “Corpus Escrito del Español L2 (CEDEL2)”, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. June 4th, 2008.Paper selected to be presented in International seminar in sophomore year. “Los malos tratos a los niños y violencia de género en India y España, un análisis comparativo” (Maltreatment of children and gender violence in India and Spain: A comparative analysis). International Conference on India Studies “India in the World”, Universidad de Córdoba, Spain, March 7th – 9th, 2007.Publication: “¿Es el estrés un enemigo de la mente?” ( Is the stress an enemy of the mind?), Tres eran Tres, Número 1, 2007. Instituto Cervantes,New Delhi, India in collaboration with The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation(AECID). Show less

Delhi University
2005 - 20061st year of 3 years Bachelor's Degree Spanish Language and Literature 1st ClassBachelor Degree - 1st year with Spanish majorSecured 1st rank in the entire class.

Emory University
2020 - 2020SEE Learning Social and Emotional Wellbeing Certificate of Completion (8 hours)
Experience

Common Ground Publishing - University of Illinois Research
Jun 2009 - Nov 2009Associate Editor - International Journal of the HumanitiesPeer-reviewed three articles for International Journal of the Humanities, Volume 7, 2009.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Aug 2011 - Jan 2014Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)SPANISH 102 Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012• Taught one section• Assisted in preparing teaching materials• Wrote exams and performing administrative duties• Graded classroom, home assignments, and exams• Held office hours• TA evaluations including teaching performance and administrative contributions: Fall 2013 – 4.75/5.00, Spring 2013 – 3.88/5.00, Fall 2012 – 4.23/5.00, Spring 2012 – 4.61/5.00 SPANISH 101 Fall 2011• Taught one section• Assisted in preparing teaching materials• Wrote exams and performing administrative duties• Graded classroom, home assignments, and exams• Held office hours• TA evaluations including teaching performance and administrative contributions:4.25/5.00 Show less

La Voz - The Voice of Commoners
Dec 2013 - nowBloggerI started this blog to write on some important social issues of India and USA.

Madison Commons
Sept 2014 - Feb 2015News Reporter≈ Did reporting on educational 'achievement gap' and other hyper-local issues such as food and city life.≈ Did multimedia reporting that includes photo essay and geolocating reporting. ≈ Used various multimedia tools: adobe photoshop, picasa photo editor, google map, piktochart, infogram, worditout, etc.

La Comunidad News LLC
Sept 2014 - Feb 2015Social Issues Reporter≈ Wrote a 1200-1500 words front-page article once a month.≈ Did reporting on various social issues in latino community.≈ Was part of the editorial team.≈ Was part of the web designing team.

Step by Step School, Noida
Aug 2015 - now1. Teaching VII, X – CBSE, X – IGCSE, XI IB, XII – IB (Spanish B and Spanish ab initio)2. Member of Core Committee (Policy) of ‘5 Year Planning Review Program’ of International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at Step by Step School.3. Ideated and wrote the ‘Writing Task Evaluation Rubric’ for the Department of Third Language at Step by Step School.4. ManageBac Coordinator (March, 2017 - Present)5. Class Teacher (XF - IGCSE) - March 2018 - Present6. Co-Class Teacher (XD - CBSE) - (Academic year 2017 - 18) Show less
Coordinator - Department of Modern Foreign Languages
Sept 2022 - nowIBDP Internal Exam Coordinator
Aug 2017 - nowCBSE, IGCSE, IBDP Spanish Language Teacher
Aug 2015 - now

International Baccalaureate
Jan 2018 - nowExaminer - Spanish AB INITIOI mark Spanish AB SL paper 2 (Listening comprehension) and written assignment.

Sai Publication (https://www.facebook.com/SaiPublication/)
May 2018 - Jul 2018Chief Editor* Was in charge of publishing a jewellery magazine called "Voice of Jewel".

UvoCorp
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019Freelance Editor
IndiaSpend
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021Editorial InternI authored and co-authored three articles on health, education and road safety, while creating multiple data visuals under the guidance of the data visualization team.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022Senior Writer
Licenses & Certifications

Finnish Education 2.0 - Play, Creativity, Fun & Active Learning
EliademyJun 2018
Understanding by Design
Dr. Elizabeth Rossini - Faculty Member (ASCD)Jan 2018
IBDP Language B workshop
International BaccalaureateFeb 2017
IBDP Spanish ab initio Cat 2 (Spanish)
International BaccalaureateNov 2016- View certificate

International Certified Career Coach Program (ICCC) - Level II (Advanced level)
MindlerApr 2020 - View certificate

DELE - C1
Instituto CervantesAug 2019 - View certificate

Learning Canvas (2019)
LinkedInMar 2020 - View certificate

Learning Moodle 3.8
LinkedInMar 2020 - View certificate

SEE Learning 101 - Educating the Heart and Mind
Emory UniversityJul 2020 
Online Teaching and Learning
Ampers& Consulting GroupApr 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Gokulananda NandanEager Award for Excellence in Journalism as incoming student School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aug 2014 Received $4000 to spend it towards my education.
- Awarded to Gokulananda NandanSummer Scholarship 2011 The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Spain Jun 2011
- Awarded to Gokulananda NandanGraduate Student Assistanship Common Ground Publishing, University of Illinois Research Park, USA Jun 2009
- Awarded to Gokulananda NandanMeans cum Merit Scholarship Jawaharlal Nehru University Jul 2006
Languages
- spSpanish
- hiHindi
- beBengali
- poPortuguese
- enEnglish
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