Aparna Maruada
Linlithgow,Scotland
Summary
Driven individual with a collaborative mindset and strong foundation in research methodologies and data analysis. Excellent communication skills and analytical abilities enable seamless integration into interdisciplinary projects. Poised to contribute significantly to advancing research initiatives and fostering innovation. Developed critical thinking skills, ensuring rigorous and innovative research outcomes. I am ready to contribute significantly to the postdoctoral research fellow role, fostering scientific breakthroughs and advancements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior science teacher
National Public School
Bangalore, India, India
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Planned academic courses to align with updates to national curriculum.
- Liaised with students, parents and teaching staff to offer holistic support catering to different student needs.
- Cultivated a love of learning within the classroom through enthusiastic instruction.
- Minimised Teacher Talking Time (TTT) to maximise student engagement and interaction.
- Implemented engaging currirulum to support student learning objectives.
- Actively participated in school committees, contributing to broader educational strategies.
- Identified key Learning Objectives (LO)s and provided lesson breakdown to set expectations.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
- Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
- Developed collaborative learning environment for enhanced teamwork skills.
- Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Enhanced student understanding by planning and delivering engaging science lessons.
- Served as form tutor to [Number] students, taking morning register, delivering notices and building trusted rapport with students.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues, enhancing departmental synergy.
Senior science teacher
Jubilee Hills Public School
Hyderabad, India
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitored student progress, ensuring individual learning goals were met.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and activities based on individual learning needs for [Number] students.
- Minimised Teacher Talking Time (TTT) to maximise student engagement and interaction.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Liaised with students, parents and teaching staff to offer holistic support catering to different student needs.
- Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
- Used previous grades to create motivational academic targets for students.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Prioritised health and safety whilst conducting practical experiments, resulting in zero incidents.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Neuroscience
10.2022 -
- Extensive experience in both in vitro and in vivo laboratory work.
- Proficient in brain dissections.
- Presented research posters at national and local conferences.
- The first-author manuscript is currently in the writing stage.
- Developed transferable skills in immunostaining and imaging techniques, including fluorescence and confocal microscopy.
- Proficient in live-cell calcium imaging and western blotting during PhD research.
- Undertook training from University College London in culturing human iPSC-derived astrocytes from control patients.
- Completed a bioinformatics course at the University of Glasgow Summer School.
- Collaborated with a professor at Birmingham University to perform immunostaining on astrocytes derived from brain cancer patients.
Master of Science - Neuroscience and Mental Health
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Distinction
- Dissertation in Neuroscience, specifically in neuropharmacology.
- Member of British Neuroscience Association
Master of Arts - Psychology
06.2011 - 04.2015
- Focus on counseling psychology.
- Dissertation on anxiety in working women.
- Graduated with distinction.
- Worked as an intern in a counseling center dealing with people with various mental health issues.
- Administered various psychological tests to patients with mental health issues.
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Engineering Biotechnology
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Undertook many projects during my summer breaks.
- Research Intern—Undergraduate project
Effect of VEGF on ALS—Worked on neurodegenerative disease, observing the effect of vascular endothelium growth factor on the prevention of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Research Intern
Post-graduate Research Project—Internship from Roshini Counselling Centre: This was a five-month rigorous internship dealing with counseling sessions and clinical psychometric tests with patients of various age categories.
- Research Intern
Undergraduate Research Project
Biodegradation of Azo Dyes: worked on this project as an assistant for a
period of eighteen months. However, due to various constraints, the project had to be stopped at the college level.
- Research Intern
Undergraduate summer project
Isolation of Bacteria & Bacteriophage from Sewage: I worked as a trainee on
this project in Millipore India Pvt Ltd, for a period of three months.
Skills
- Optimistic Problem-Solving Approach
- Scientific data modelling
- Critical analysis facilitation
- Data Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Academic mentoring
- Technical Writing Proficiency
- Effective communication and persuasion
- Strategic decision making
- Conference Management
- Report Compilation
- Behavioural disorder management skills
Affiliations
- Painting, Sketching
- Cooking
Accomplishments
Won poster prize.
Certification
Bioinformatics course completion certificate.
Hold a license from the home office for animal work.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
University of Strathclyde - Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
10.2022 -
University of Strathclyde - Master of Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior science teacher - National Public School
05.2017 - 03.2021
Senior science teacher - Jubilee Hills Public School
05.2012 - 03.2013
IGNOU - Master of Arts, Psychology
06.2011 - 04.2015
Visveswarya Technological University - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering Biotechnology
10.2006 - 05.2010
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