Neha S.

Experience

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  Premier International School, Agra, India

  Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

  Teacher

  Taught Science and Mathematics using games and play-way method to primary school students.

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  St. Andrew's School

  Mar 2006 - May 2006

  Teacher

  Home-room teacher of grade 10Taught Physics and English

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  Army Public School, Agra

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Teacher

  Taught Science and Mathematics to primary school students

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  Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2010

  Project Fellow

  Worked collaboratively on a Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India for developing a Technology-based Integrated Course on Language Skills & Pedagogical Competence for teacher-trainees of English as a Second Language (ESL)

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  University Grants Commission (ugc)

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  UGC Research Fellow at Dayalbagh Educational Institute Deemed University Agra India

  Received funding based on a national level competitive test from the Government organization University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India to conduct research as a Ph.D. scholar on 'Systems Approach to Science Teaching' which involved systems analysis, instructional designing, developing modules using lean and agile methods, developing evaluation tools and conducting the experimental study involving high school students.

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  Sachdeva Group of Institutions

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Assistant Professor

  Convened, managed and taught courses to B.Ed. students on how to incorporate Information and Communication Technologies and Instruction designing principles for facilitating learning through online, distance and face-to-face teaching with an emphasis on programmed instruction.

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  Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

  Jul 2011 - May 2017

  Assistant Professor

  Research Areas:Integrating technology, Artificial Intelligence and consciousness studies for quality and value-based learning.Doctoral Research Supervision: i. Integrating Quality and Values in Science Teaching: A Techno-Psycho-Axiological Approachii. Music Based Intervention Program for Value Inculcation Masters level research supervision: Seven Teaching:Convened, developed and taught courses on Educational Technology, Instructional Designing, Assessment, Philosophy and Psychology.Taught in English and Hindi through face-to-face and online modes.. Delivered courses to the student-teachers living in rural, remote and tribal areas through online transmission mode using video-conferencing (blended teaching-learning). Applying lean and agile methodologies with blended approach, developed, coordinated and delivered in-class, online, and simulation-based curriculum.Identified learning and performance gaps, recommended practical solutions, led the initiatives for content (eLearning material, infographics, videos, graphics) designing, development, delivery, and organizing social learning programs. Collaboratively coordinated logistics for cohort training and impactful multimedia learning experiences. Worked collaboratively on multiple projects, effectively meeting the deadlines timely with university authorities, faculty, students, stakeholders as a nominated member of administrative committees: Value and Quality Committee, Internal Quality Assurance Committee, Grading Committee, Examination Confidential Committee, ISO Certification team. Contributed to the learning culture by organizing more than twenty learning and training events based on shared goals and ideation for faculty members, scholars, teachers, and stakeholders.Service and community engagement: Managed remedial teaching programs for about 200 students (grades 6-12) coming from heterogeneous socio-economic communities. Show less

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  Simon Fraser University

  May 2017 - now

  Visiting Faculty

  Initiated, managed, and conducted a collaborative Virtual Talk Series on "Well-being, happiness and wisdom through inner-work" attended online by more than 1200 attendees worldwide.Managed and taught technology-oriented digital storytelling courses to older adults. Developed and provided learning content to facilitate the use of technology. Conducted instructor-led training sessions.Designed and conducted a project to evaluate the impact of the course on transformation and personal development of the learners.Developed surveys for conducting needs analysis and for relevant data collection.Contributed inputs for an online digital storytelling course.Initiated and led a project to study the level of happiness consciousness among older adults and youth.Collaboratively initiated and managed a multinational research to study the effect of contemplative pedagogies and ethics education on the emotional and moral foundation of the learners. Conducting phenomenological research in education. Managed data analysis, prepared reports and research papers, published in reputed journals and on news platforms such as The National Post, The Epoch Times, etc.Participated and presented papers in several learning events organized at Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo in Canada; at Comparative and International Education Society in San Francisco, USA.Participated in interviews on CBC, Vancouver; 1310 News, Ottawa; Red FM 93.5 Vancouver, Calgary.Provided inputs to schools for upgrading the curriculum and learning content. Working closely with HR, managed designing and development of needs assessment tools, in-class and online training programs, instructional material for teachers, based on educational theory and adult learning principles using appropriate technology. Show less

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  City University of Seattle

  Jul 2017 - May 2022

  • Associate Director, BAM, Canada

    Nov 2021 - May 2022

  • Professor

    Mar 2021 - May 2022

  • Research Collaborator

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
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  AGE-WELL NCE Inc.

  Apr 2018 - now

  Research Collaborator

  Managed collaborative research for well being of older adults through the integration of technology for the creation of short movies and games.

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jun 2022 - now

  Program Leader

  -Set the direction and professional standards for the successful delivery of programs and related educational offerings.-Work closely with ExL teams, UBC Faculty, and external partners to create policies, systems, and organizational practices that support the delivery of programs.-Advance flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices that are accessible to adult learners, and support them in their career and professional transitions. -Manage planning and budgeting of educational programs and monitors budgets-to-actuals for reporting purposes. -Responsible for the overall planning, design, curriculum development, assessment, and delivery of blended and online career and professional learning programs and courses. -Manage student enrolment levels with regard to course offerings and course cancellations. -Create policies, systems, and organizational practices to support the delivery of programs. -Supervise up to approximately 15 Contractors, Program Assistants, and advisors. Show less