Gokulananda Nandan

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 - 2021
      Demystifying Climate Data for Communicaiton and Action Journalism Certificate of completion
    • Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi

      2021 - 2021
      Understanding Environmental Laws for Better Environmental Management Environmental Studies Certificate of completion
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2021 - 2021
      BOC (Big Online Course) - Hands-On Data Journalism: Techniques of Analysis and Visualization
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2020 - 2020
      MOOC - Digital investigations for journalists Journalism
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2014 - 2015
      Professional Master's Degree Journalism

      Activities 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 - 2019
      A non-credit Big Online Course - Hands-on Machine Learning Solutions for Journalists Journalism Certificate of Completion - 25 hours
    • Jawaharlal Nehru University

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Spanish Language and Literature

      Activities 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 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish Language and Literature 1st Class

      Activities 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 - 2006
      1st year of 3 years Bachelor's Degree Spanish Language and Literature 1st Class

      Bachelor Degree - 1st year with Spanish majorSecured 1st rank in the entire class.

    • Emory University

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

    • Common Ground Publishing - University of Illinois Research

      Jun 2009 - Nov 2009
      Associate Editor - International Journal of the Humanities

      Peer-reviewed three articles for International Journal of the Humanities, Volume 7, 2009.

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
      Undergraduate 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 - now
      Blogger

      I started this blog to write on some important social issues of India and USA.

    • Madison Commons

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
      News 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 2015
      Social 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 - now

      1. 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 - now
      • IBDP Internal Exam Coordinator

        Aug 2017 - now
      • CBSE, IGCSE, IBDP Spanish Language Teacher

        Aug 2015 - now
    • International Baccalaureate

      Jan 2018 - now
      Examiner - Spanish AB INITIO

      I mark Spanish AB SL paper 2 (Listening comprehension) and written assignment.

    • Sai Publication (https://www.facebook.com/SaiPublication/)

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Chief Editor

      * Was in charge of publishing a jewellery magazine called "Voice of Jewel".

    • UvoCorp

      Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
      Freelance Editor
    • IndiaSpend

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
      Editorial Intern

      I 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 2022
      Senior Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Finnish Education 2.0 - Play, Creativity, Fun & Active Learning

      Eliademy
      Jun 2018
    • Understanding by Design

      Dr. Elizabeth Rossini - Faculty Member (ASCD)
      Jan 2018
    • IBDP Language B workshop

      International Baccalaureate
      Feb 2017
    • IBDP Spanish ab initio Cat 2 (Spanish)

      International Baccalaureate
      Nov 2016
    • International Certified Career Coach Program (ICCC) - Level II (Advanced level)

      Mindler
      Apr 2020
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    • DELE - C1

      Instituto Cervantes
      Aug 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Learning Canvas (2019)

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Learning Moodle 3.8

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • SEE Learning 101 - Educating the Heart and Mind

      Emory University
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Online Teaching and Learning

      Ampers& Consulting Group
      Apr 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gokulananda Nandan
      Eager 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 Nandan
      Summer Scholarship 2011 The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Spain Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Gokulananda Nandan
      Graduate Student Assistanship Common Ground Publishing, University of Illinois Research Park, USA Jun 2009
    • Awarded to Gokulananda Nandan
      Means cum Merit Scholarship Jawaharlal Nehru University Jul 2006