Darsana Anilakumari
Oachira,Kerala
Summary
Dedicated higher education professional with extensive experience in administration, communication, curriculum design, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Aiming to leverage expertise in instructional design, assessment, and academic leadership to cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment as a Certified Teacher.
Experienced with overseeing departmental functions and strategic planning. Utilizes leadership and project management to drive efficiency and innovation. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving organizational goals.
Skilled leader with track record of driving departmental success. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently delivering impactful results. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and problem-solving. Highly adaptable to evolving needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of the Department
Don Bosco College
Kollam
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided strategic leadership and management to ensure department's operational effectiveness and academic excellence.
- Directed all administrative and operational facets, ensuring seamless and effective departmental functioning.
- Formulated and executed departmental policies and protocols, optimizing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Orchestrated communication and fostered collaboration across departments, promoting unified and productive academic environment.
- Nurtured robust student relationships, contributing to heightened academic satisfaction ratings.
- Employed data analytics to drive strategic decision-making and refine departmental strategies.
- Elevated faculty skills and performance metrics through enhanced training programs and professional development initiatives.
- Achievements:
- Improved departmental operational efficiency through strategic policy implementation, resulting in enhanced resource allocation.
- Boosted student academic satisfaction ratings through cultivation of strong, supportive relationships.
- Facilitated enhanced collaborative outcomes by fostering and ensuring fluent departmental communication.
- Established key performance indicators and monitored progress towards meeting departmental objectives consistently.
- Mentored department staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Assistant Professor
Don Bosco College
Kollam
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Responsible for delivering high quality instruction, mentorship, and contributing to development of educational initiatives.
- Delivered engaging lectures and conducted impactful research on contemporary topics in English Literature.
- Designed innovative course materials and assessments in alignment with academic and industry benchmarks.
- Advised and mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering academic growth and career development.
- Conceptualized and spearheaded departmental initiatives aimed at elevating educational outcomes and enriching student engagement.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their dissertation processes.
- Achievements:
- Enhanced student academic growth through innovative mentoring and advising programs.
- Improved educational outcomes by developing and implementing engaging departmental initiatives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
Education
Master of Science - Nordic Welfare
Halmstad University
Sweden10.2023
Bachelor of Education -
University of Kerala
India11.2010
Master of Arts -
Mahatma Gandhi University
India05.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Kerala
India04.2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Mentoring, Adaptability
- Core Competencies: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Student Engagement, Program Management, Faculty Development
- Crisis management
- Program assessment
Accomplishments
- Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by the University Grants Commission, India, 2014, a prestigious scholarship recognizing exceptional research potential.
- Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET), 2014, securing eligibility for Assistant Professorship in India as certified by the University Grants Commission.
- Passed State Eligibility Test (SET), 2012, obtaining eligibility for Higher Secondary Teaching.
- Collaborated with team of students in the development of several Undergraduate and Postgraduate dissertations.
- Achieved great results like university ranks through effectively helping with instruction and guidance.
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
Certification
- AI Literacy in Action: AI Detection and Plagiarism (SmartOwl EdTech UK - 2025)
- Learning and Development (L&D) Certi ed Course (Udemy - 2024)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), Swedish (beginner), Malayalam (Mother Tongue)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Gender and Feminist Theory
- Maternal Studies
- Intersectionality in Literature
- Queer studies
- Subaltern and Marginalized Motherhood Studies
- Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Publications
- An article titled “Decentering Humanism: A Review of the Loss of Subjectivity in the Posthuman Age” in an ISBN Book titled Posthuman Ontologies: New Bearings in Post-Anthropocentric Studies.
- Co-authored an article titled “Electronic Literature: A Review of the Heterotopic Space in Posthuman Reading” in an ISBN book titled Re imagined the space in Literature.
- An article titled “Revolutionary Mothering: Embracing Autonomy, Agency and Subversion of Patriarchal Norms in Contemporary Feminist Discourse” has published in a book titled Narrative Threads: Language, Literature, and the Art of Communication.
- An article titled “Renegotiating Motherhood: A Contemplation on the Power of Sisterhood and Political Solidarity in Contemporary Indian English Film Wonder Women” is still in the process of being published in an international journal.
References
Wilson, K.D., SDB Director, wilsonkdsdb@gmail.com, director@dbcbif.edu.in, +91 9447866179, Don Bosco College, Bengaluru, India, K.R. Puram
Dr.Fr.Shajan Noronha, Principal, shajanvalavil@gmail.com, +91 8590327381, Don Bosco College, Wayanad, Sulthan Bathery, India.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Writing, Music, Cooking, Dance
Timeline
Head of the Department
Don Bosco College
12.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor
Don Bosco College
06.2016 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Nordic Welfare
Halmstad University
Bachelor of Education -
University of Kerala
Master of Arts -
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Kerala
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