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Ritu Deswal

Eastleigh,Hampshire

Summary

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

Bioinformatics Institute of India
08.2009 - 8 2010

B.Sc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology - undefined

Maharshi Dayanand University, India
09.2007 - 9 2011

Lecturer in Animal Care

Bridgwater and Taunton College, Cannington, UK
- 12.2017

Level 5 in Education and Training - Education

Basingstoke College of Technology
09/2022 - 08/2023

PhD in Medical Science - Diseases and Genetics

MD University
09/2013 - 10/2019

Pre-PhD (Medical Biotechnology) -

MD University
01/2013 - 08/2013
Ritu Deswal