Trishna Das
Reading,UK
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in utilising technology to enhance teaching and foster student engagement. Skilled in assessing student progress, providing constructive feedback, and employing a student-centred teaching approach. Proficient in creating tailored learning plans and developing instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs. Experienced in lesson planning, implementation, and offering pastoral support. Strong collaborator committed to contributing to team success and continuous professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Lecturer and Module Leader, Health and Social Care
Elizabeth School of London
Canary Wharf
2024.11 - 2026.07
- Deliver engaging and academically rigorous lectures across core modules for BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care (including Foundation Year), using evidence-based pedagogy to enhance student learning experiences.
- Provide academic and pastoral support to students, offering guidance on assignments, assessment preparation, and personal development to help them meet learning objectives and achieve success.
- Design and deliver formative and summative assessments, evaluate coursework, and provide timely, constructive feedback to support continuous academic improvement.
- Serve as Module Leader by overseeing curriculum delivery, coordinating with lecturers, leading standardisation and marking calibration meetings, moderating assessments, and ensuring all teaching materials and VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) resources are up-to-date and accessible.
- Monitor and enhance teaching quality through student feedback, peer reviews, lesson observation, maintaining high standards of academic delivery.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, exploring innovative delivery techniques and promoting best practices in teaching, learning, and research to enhance educational outcomes.
Academic support tutor (Health)
London School of Science and Technology
Elephant and Castle Campus
2024.06 - 2024.10
- I assisted the students with their assignment-related tasks, such as Referencing, Assignment structure, Paraphrasing, and any other relevant tasks
- I provided one-on-one support to students in structuring their assignments according to the assignment brief and the lecturer’s feedback
- I was responsible for delivering Referencing workshops to the students
- I provided one-to-one guidance to students in paraphrasing to ensure that the Turnitin similarity report is satisfactory and acceptable according to the University guidelines
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink Company
2023.03 - 2024.03
- I assisted the Japanese English Teacher with planning and delivering English language lessons effectively to elementary and Junior high school students.
- I used various teaching and learning activities, resulting in a 20% improvement in students' knowledge of vocabulary and pronunciation.
- I used various interactive learning activities to improve student's communication effectively.
- I helped the Japanese English Teacher in creating various teaching and interactive learning resources.
- I assessed students’ speaking performance and I provided constructive feedback to the students.
- Various innovative and student-centered teaching and learning strategies helped the students develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Assistant Professor
Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science
Kolkata
2018.08 - 2023.02
- I created innovative teaching and learning resources for Physiology, Anatomy, and Biochemistry subjects in the UG course.
- I used various interactive learning resources, resulting in 30% more student engagement and 20% improvement in test scores.
- I used technology, resulting in 15% more student engagement and a 10% decrease in behavioral issues.
- I provided personalized and constructive feedback and guidance to students, leading to a 25% increase in student confidence.
Online English Tutor
Engoo online company
2017.12 - 2021.12
- I developed innovative and student-centered lesson plans and teaching resources to help the learners develop their English language skills.
- Interactive teaching and learning resources helped the learners develop their English skills, such as reading, listening, writing, and speaking, and a 20% increase in their confidence level.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance to students, resulting in a 15% improvement in their performance.
Lecturer, Health and Social Care
Park Royal College
London
2011.08 - 2012.10
- I created innovative teaching and learning resources in line with the curriculum for Health care management modules for level 6 students & level 7 students and also health and social care modules for level 4/5 students.
- I prepared various engaging and student-centered lesson activities, resulting in a 15% better motivation in the classroom and participation in lesson activities.
- Provided personalized guidance to complete their assignments and ensured the students met the submission deadlines.
- Provided constructive and personalized feedback and guidance to the students, leading to a 20% increase in confidence level and performance scores.
Trainee College Lecturer
University of West of England/Filton College
Bristol
2010.09 - 2011.06
- I gained valuable experience in teaching Biology to GCSE, and AS levels, Health and Social care to level 4/5 students, and Access to Nursing students.
- I observed experienced teachers and developed my teaching skills according to the assessment criteria.
- I applied the knowledge and skills from the training in classroom teaching, resulting in 10% better responses from the students.
- I communicated with the teachers and my mentor and developed my lesson plans that were more engaging and interactive for the students.
- I accepted constructive feedback from my tutor, mentor, and teachers and developed my teaching skills accordingly leading to improvement in my teaching performance and achieving a better grade as a student teacher.
Registered General Nurse
Bristol Eye Hospital
Bristol
2008.09 - 2011.01
- I was actively involved in assisting medical professionals in the Department of Ophthalmology as a Clinical Research Nurse and as a bank Registered nurse in the outpatient department.
- I communicated effectively with my Senior manager, team members, and other departments and implemented research protocols to provide the best care to the patients.
- I communicated effectively with the patients, and I worked according to the hospital policies and procedures and ensured I provided evidence-based care to the patients.
Registered General Nurse
Southampton University Hospital
Southampton
2010.02 - 2010.08
- I was actively involved in assisting medical professionals in the Department of Ophthalmology to provide the best quality care to the patients in the Research Department.
- Collaborated effectively with the team members, and other departments to ensure patients get the appropriate and quality care in the research department.
- Always ensured I worked as part of a team and provided patient-centred care.
Registered General Nurse (Adult)
Addenbrookes Hospital
Cambridge
2002.09 - 2008.08
- I sincerely cared for patients in the neurology ward, and neurocritical care unit (NCCU), and Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility.
- I actively assisted medical professionals in patient-related research activities at Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF).
- Effective communication with the patients and my team members resulted in the delivery of good patient-centred care in the research department.
- Worked effectively in line with the hospital policies and procedures to provide safe and effective care for our patients.
Education
Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PCET) - Health and Social Care/Biology
University of West of England
Bristol, UK 2010.09 - 2011.08
RnDip - Adult Nursing
HSHS Fulbourn (now Anglia Ruskin University)
Cambridge, UK 2000.09 - 2002.09
M.Sc - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Essex
Colchester, UK 1998.04 - 2001.04
M.Sc - Zoology
University of Kalyani
India 1995.12 - 1998.12
B.Sc (Hons) - Zoology
University of Berhampur
India 1995.07 - 1998.07
Skills
- Use of technology in teaching
- Student progress assessment and feedback
- Student-centered teaching approach
- Creation of tailored learning plans
- Instructional material development
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Pastoral support
- Team collaboration
Certification
CELTA (British Council, Kolkata), Cambridge Assessment English, UK May 2022
Additional information
- CiREM (Cambridge Institute for Research Education & Management): Health research skills course (online), 2008
- Robinson College, Cambridge University (Conference purpose only) International Symposium on the vegetative and minimally conscious state, 2007
Timeline
Lecturer and Module Leader, Health and Social Care
Elizabeth School of London
2024.11 - 2026.07
Academic support tutor (Health)
London School of Science and Technology
2024.06 - 2024.10
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink Company
2023.03 - 2024.03
Assistant Professor
Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science
2018.08 - 2023.02
Online English Tutor
Engoo online company
2017.12 - 2021.12
Lecturer, Health and Social Care
Park Royal College
2011.08 - 2012.10
Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PCET) - Health and Social Care/Biology
University of West of England
2010.09 - 2011.08
Trainee College Lecturer
University of West of England/Filton College
2010.09 - 2011.06
Registered General Nurse
Southampton University Hospital
2010.02 - 2010.08
Registered General Nurse
Bristol Eye Hospital
2008.09 - 2011.01
Registered General Nurse (Adult)
Addenbrookes Hospital
2002.09 - 2008.08
RnDip - Adult Nursing
HSHS Fulbourn (now Anglia Ruskin University)
2000.09 - 2002.09
M.Sc - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Essex
1998.04 - 2001.04
M.Sc - Zoology
University of Kalyani
1995.12 - 1998.12
B.Sc (Hons) - Zoology
University of Berhampur
1995.07 - 1998.07