Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with 3+ years leading a team of 10 in animal management education. I excel at:
Curriculum Development: Increased student satisfaction through industry-aligned curriculum revisions.
Staff Leadership: Reduced staff turnover through motivation and empowerment.
Industry Collaboration: Secured valuable placements with partners like Marwell Zoo, boosting retention.
Resource Management: Effectively allocated budgets and resources across multiple departmental functions.
Committed to student safety and ongoing professional development. Eager to contribute my leadership and expertise to the organisation
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Course Director in Animal Management
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire
01.2021 - Current
Lead IQA for animal management
Conducting staff meetings/checking students' progress/conducting disciplinary stages/framing timetables/Mark book update, writing staff CPDs, updating student dashboard, business plan framework, SAR-QiPS
Field leader- conducting various students' trips throughout the year
Management of Animal Discovery Center
Run various Animal Clubs in college
Actively participate in open evenings/taster days/prize ceremonies/parents evenings/faculty evenings
Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company
Teaching Chemistry and Biology to Access Science (LASER) and Applied Science (BTEC, Pearson)
Teaching Level 2 (City and Guild) and Level 3 (BTEC, Pearson) Animal management students
Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing.
Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
Attended industry events and conferences to build partnerships and market learning programmes.
Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into animal welfare.
Lecturer Access Science
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh, Hampshire
11.2019 - 03.2021
Prepared and delivered Biology, Chemistry and Forensic science modules.
Administered examinations, assessed assignments and issued fair grades.
Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
Lecturer in Animal Care
Newbury College
Newbury, West Berkshire
01.2018 - 04.2018
Teaches Level 1, 2 and Level 3 animal care courses
Practical session of Level 1, 2 and 3 students.
Assessed assignments
1:1 student support
attended parents evening
Lecturer in Animal Care
Bridgwater and Taunton College, Cannington, UK
- 12.2017
Teaches Level 1, 2 and Level 3 students.
Practical session of Level 1, 2 and 3 students.
November 1, 2017
Lectured Level 2 and Level 3 students (City and Guild, BTEC)
Practical session for level 1 and level 2 students
Assistant Professor Immunology
Maharshi Dayanand University, India
India
09.2016 - 12.2016
Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
Organized various workshops, seminar and conferences.
Hands on expertise in various immunological techniques.
Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
Zoology Assistant Lecturer
MKJK College
India
09.2015 - 05.2016
Experienced in animal dissection and skeletal system
Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Health, and Zoology
Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
Education
Level 5 in Education and Training - Education
Basingstoke College of Technology
09/2022 - 08/2023
Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education - undefined
Eastleigh College
01.2019 - 4 2019
PhD in Medical Science - Diseases and Genetics
MD University
India
09/2013 - 10/2019
Pre-PhD (Medical Biotechnology) -
MD University
India
01/2013 - 08/2013
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology - undefined
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology
09.2011 - 9 2013
B.Sc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology - undefined
Maharshi Dayanand University, India
09.2007 - 9 2011
Clinical Trials Research and Administration Diploma - undefined
Bioinformatics Institute of India
08.2009 - 8 2010
Skills
Curriculum design and implementation
Assessment and evaluation
Teaching and learning methods
Teamwork and collaboration
Delegation and empowerment
Performance management
Educational trends and best practices
Excellent communication skills with active listening
Budgeting and financial management
Compliance with regulations
Safeguarding and Prevent
External engagement with employers
Custom
Dissecting the role of micro RNAs as diagnostic marker for poly cystic ovary syndrome-a systematic review and meta-analysis, Fertility and Sterlity, Accepted, Deswal R, Dang AS, 2019
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in treatment of Polycystic ovary syndrome, Drug Metabolism Reviews, 51, 4, 612-622, Deswal R, Nanda S, Dang AS, 2019, 10.1080/03602532.2019.1667380
An ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor for detection of sex hormone binding globulin, Microchemical Journal, 149, Deswal R, Narwal V, Dang AS, Pundir CS, 2019, 10.1002/ijgo.12893
A cross-sectional study of prevalence of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rural and urban population, International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1-10, Deswal R, Ghalaut VS, Roy PS, Nanda S, Dang AS, 2019, 10.1016/j.microc.2019.104010
Quantitative analysis of sarcosine with special emphasis on biosensors: a review, Biomarkers, 24, 11, 1-30, Deswal R, Yadav P, Pundir CS, 2019
Association of Luteinizing hormone and LH receptor gene polymorphism with susceptibility of Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine, 1-9, Deswal R, Nanda S, Dang AS, 2019
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin- an important biomarker for predicting PCOS risk-a systemic review and meta-analysis, Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine, 64, 1, 12-24, Deswal R, Yadav A, Dang AS, 2018
Unveiling the association between Vitamin D Receptor and Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome-a systematic review and meta-analysis, International journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 207, 207-218, Deswal R, Nanda S, Dang AS, 2018
Fabrication of an electrochemical hydrogen peroxide biosensor based on immobilization of hemoglobin nanoparticles onto pencil graphite electrode, Process Biochemistry, 71, 61-68, Narwal V, Deswal R, Pundir CS, 2018
Cholesterol biosensors: a review, Steroids, 143, 6-17, Narwal V, Deswal R, Batra B, Kalra V, Hooda R, Sharma M, 2018
Quantitative analysis of hydrogen peroxide with special emphasis on biosensors: a review, Bioprocess and biosystem engineering, 41, 3, 313-329, Pundir CS, Deswal R, Narwal V, Narang J, 2018, 10.1007/s00449-017-1878-8
Quantitative analysis of Metformin with special emphasis on biosensors: a review, Current analytical chemistry, 14, 5, Pundir CS, Deswal R, Narwal V, Narang J, 2017, 10.2174/1573411013666170907150
Human Papilloma Virus and its potential impact in cervical cancer: A review, International Journal of Applied Science and Bioengineering, 1, 1, 15-30, Deswal R, Malik M, Narwal V, 2017
Prevalence of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in north Indian women, Indian J. of Health and wellbeing, 5, 6, 742-744, Deswal R, Dang AS, Nanda S, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Course Director in Animal Management
Basingstoke College of Technology
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer Access Science
Eastleigh College
11.2019 - 03.2021
Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education - undefined
Eastleigh College
01.2019 - 4 2019
Lecturer in Animal Care
Newbury College
01.2018 - 04.2018
Assistant Professor Immunology
Maharshi Dayanand University, India
09.2016 - 12.2016
Zoology Assistant Lecturer
MKJK College
09.2015 - 05.2016
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology - undefined
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology
09.2011 - 9 2013
Clinical Trials Research and Administration Diploma - undefined