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Nivya Thomas
Dublin,Leinster
Summary
Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kingfisher , Dublin
Till team manager
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Led daily operations to maintain smooth store running.
- Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
- Maintained high levels of customer retention by resolving complex customer complaints.
- Managed store opening and closing, taking key holder responsibilities seriously to uphold robust security.
- Performed financial transactions in a fast-paced retail store environment.
UCD, Dublin
Phd Student
12.2017 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with classmates on group projects to achieve shared academic goals.
- Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time and achieved good marks.
- Attended workshops and training sessions, enhancing practical skills relevant to coursework.
- Made substantial contributions to group projects, furthering learning and helping team complete objectives.
- Participated in professional development programs to prepare for future career opportunities.
- Visited local and regional areas to deepen understanding of related topics.
UCD, Dublin
Laboratory demonstrator
09.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
- Supported students through experiment design, revision and analysis to facilitate optimum results.
Center for Talented Youth Ireland, DCU, Dublin
Teaching Staff
01.2017 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Provoking interest in the field of entomology and freshwater science.
- Designing the course module and experiments.
- Actively involving every student in class to participate in experiments and field trips.
- Teaching identification skills.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
Flipclass, Bangalore
Tutor
10.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Set clear targets and delivered feedback to achieve student goals.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
AICUF, India, Bangalore, Kolkata, India
Volunteer teaching assistant
10.2011 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Kept workspace area clean to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Contributed to physical, mental and social skill development by organising recreational activities.
Biocon, Bangalore, India
Project Trainee, Quality control Microbiology
11.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Handling regular Sampling and Analysis of water (chemical and microbiological) for entire plant following SOP.
- Updating of records for water testing and Preparing Trends on monthly and Quarterly basis on the results obtained.
- Regular Area Monitoring of Production clean rooms and also the microbiological lab.
- Preparation of media for the various requirements of testing.
- Assisting and also performing MLT Analysis (Microbial Limit Test) for the API products.
- Experience using various lab instruments.
- Maintaining of Lab documents Instrument log books, regular area monitoring reports.
Sami Labs, bangalore, India
Intern, Quality Control Microbiology
06.2012 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Collected samples and stored according to agreed conditions to maintain quality.
- Adopted aseptic techniques to grow bacteria for testing.
- Investigated specimens for compliance with Chemical and Microbiological standards.
- Actively participated in laboratory trainings.
Education
University College Dublin , Dublin, Leinster
Master of Science from Environmental Sciences
09.2015 - 08/2017
St. Xavier's College , Kolkata, India
Master of Science from Microbiology
09.2011 - 04/2013
University Overview
- Thesis 1: “Biased Response of Drosophila Larva to Odours”
- Thesis 2: “Gall Formation in Mango Leaf in Presence of Associated Pathogen”
Mount Carmel College , Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
06.2008 - 04/2011
University Overview
- Thesis: “Methods of analysis of urine composition and thereby determining various disorders and illness”
Skills
- Leadership
- Project scheduling
- Work schedule management
- Lesson planning
- Teaching techniques
- Mentoring students
- Student supervision
- Laboratory and field research
- Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- GMP/cGMP principles and HACCP knowledge
Affiliations
- Baking
- Crochet
- Swimming
- Reading
- Storytelling
- Dancing
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Till team manager
Kingfisher
08.2021 - Current
Phd Student
UCD
12.2017 - 12.2021
Laboratory demonstrator
UCD
09.2017 - 12.2019
Teaching Staff
Center for Talented Youth Ireland, DCU
01.2017 - 04.2017
University College Dublin
Master of Science from Environmental Sciences
09.2015 - 08/2017
Tutor
Flipclass
10.2014 - 08.2015
Project Trainee, Quality control Microbiology
Biocon
11.2013 - 08.2014
Intern, Quality Control Microbiology
Sami Labs
06.2012 - 08.2012
Volunteer teaching assistant
AICUF, India
10.2011 - 08.2015
St. Xavier's College
Master of Science from Microbiology
09.2011 - 04/2013
Mount Carmel College
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
06.2008 - 04/2011
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