Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Publications
Roles And Responsibilities
Languages
Timeline
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GRISHA A L

GRISHA A L

Sharjah

Summary

Seasoned assistant professor with four years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in English Language and Literature. Actively participate in continued learning through conferences and professional research. Believe in students' abilities to learn and their inherent thirst for knowledge with the right environment. Actively work to connect students to their material, to transform lives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychology Teacher

St Mary's High School
Dubai
08.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with faculty members in designing comprehensive GCSE psychology coursework for students from year 9 to year 13.
  • A Level 1 and Level 2 students undertook in-depth research and data analysis to facilitate a better grasp of the subject.
  • Evaluated academic assignments, quizzes, and tests to offer timely progress updates.

Assistant Professor of English

Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology
Chennai
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Encouraged active participation in student-centered environments, leveraged technical skills to instruct English language for career advancement.
  • Assisted students in finding internships and work-study programs within their chosen field.

Assistant Professor of English

St. Joseph’s College
Trichy
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to 30 undergraduate students, fostering their personal, academic, and professional development.
  • Guided postgraduate and M. Phil students on research methods and strategies for publication.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.

Assistant Professor

Jain University
Bengaluru
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
  • Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
  • Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - English

Ethiraj College
Chennai
01.2020

Post Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Anugraha Institute of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Research
Dindigul
01.2020

Master of Sciences - Clinical Psychology

Alagappa University
Karaikudi
01.2019

State Eligibility Test (SET) -

Mother Teresa Women’s University
Kodaikanal
01.2017

Master of Philosophy - Literature

Holy Cross College
Nagercoil
01.2015

Master of Arts Degree - Literature

Loyola College
Chennai
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Literature

St. Xavier’s College
Palayamkottai
01.2012

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Effective Reading and Writing
  • Connecting students to learning modalities
  • Explaining and explicating material
  • Curriculum development
  • Public Speaking Proficiency
  • Friendly Demeanor
  • Continuous Knowledge Enhancement
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Research and publication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical and analytical skills

Accomplishments

  • World Record Holder, Awarded Elite World Record, Tamilnadu Books of Records, Asian Records Academy and Indian Records Academy - in completion of 55 hours and 40mins nonstop life skill marathon along with 29 members.
  • Transformed many lives with compassion and empathy.

References

Rev. Dr. J. Danis Ponniah, S.J., Secretary, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, Tamil Nadu, India

Hobbies and Interests

  • Exploring distant lands
  • Getting lost in good books
  • Mindful painting and crafting
  • Writing poetry on my painting

Training

  • Meditate Through Art, 2020 - 2024, The Ark organization, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Well-Being Through Art Therapy, St. Claret College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Emotional Intelligence – Think Before You React, Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Visualize Your Future, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, Theni, India
  • Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness, Ookam Foundation – Mental Health and Well-being Service, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • No Health Without Mental Health, Ookam Foundation in collaboration with Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Adolescent Wellbeing During Covid-19 Pandemic, Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Hindu College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Personal Metamorphosis – Art of Mindfulness, iNuture Education Solution, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Visualize Your Future, Annai Veilankanni’s College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Innovative Approaches in Pedagogy – Executing Graphology in Teaching Profession, New Prince Sri Bhavani Arts and Science College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Emotional Intelligence, G18 Public Charitable Trust, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Understanding Emotions Through Art Therapy, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Proficiency in the English Language, PS Academy, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Expressive Art Therapy, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Basics of Art Therapy, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

Publications

  • Towards the Indigenous Group Jarawa: An Ecological and Sociocultural Approach in the Works of Pankaj Sekhsaria, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches on Island Studies, 05/13/18 to 05/17/18, Andaman Island, India
  • Voices Unleashed: A study of Historical Negationism of Jarawa in Pankaj Sekhsaria’s The Last Wave, National Seminar on “The Textuality of History and Historicity of Texts”, 02/12/18 to 02/13/18, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • The Influence of Climatic Transmute in Kire's Son of the Thundercloud, One Day Virtual Conference on Cultural Representations in 21st Century Literature, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • The Paramount of Folklore: An Amalgamation of Spiritual and Universal Wisdom through the Eyes of Easterine Kire, A Two Day International Virtual Conference on Literature, Education and Social Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • The Exemplification of Post-Colonial Identity through the Voices of Easterine Kire and Mamang Dai, Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vol.71, Issue. 01, 01/22
  • Religious Manifest: The Glimpses of a Psychoanalytic Perception in the novel A Respectable Woman by Easterine Kire, National College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Director, NEYAGAM (House of Love), A Holistic Well-Being Centre.
  • Active Counselor, Leaders Choice Soft Skill Training Club, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Prime Board Member, Ookam Foundation (NGO), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Course Director, Proficiency in English at Gurukulam CA/ICAI organization, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Psychology Teacher

St Mary's High School
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor of English

Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology
05.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Professor of English

St. Joseph’s College
06.2017 - 05.2019

Assistant Professor

Jain University
06.2015 - 05.2016

Doctor of Philosophy - English

Ethiraj College

Post Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Anugraha Institute of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Research

Master of Sciences - Clinical Psychology

Alagappa University

State Eligibility Test (SET) -

Mother Teresa Women’s University

Master of Philosophy - Literature

Holy Cross College

Master of Arts Degree - Literature

Loyola College

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Literature

St. Xavier’s College
GRISHA A L