Assistant Professor

• ELT – English Language Teaching

• Eco- Literature
• Roman and Greek Literature
• Indian Literature
• Critical Theory

• Published a paper “THE USAGE OF A STRONG WEAPON CALLED ALLEGORY IN WILLIAM GOLDING’S NOVEL” in Literature: Reflection of Reality. (ISBN NO: 978-93-80439-20-4)

• Participated in the Virtual International Conference English Literature Summit 2020 and Presented a research paper titled “Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom: An Alternative to Traditional Approach” held on December 12-13, 2020.
• Participated and Presented Paper entitled “To develop communication skills through soft skills” on 15^th March 2012 in Inter National Conference on “Technology Based Pedagogical Approach to Developing Basic Skills In English” organized by Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
• Participated and Presented Paper entitled “Problems of Teaching confused words in Grammar “on 17^th May 2012 in Ramakrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
• Participated and Presented Paper entitled “Women Writers and Indian English Literature” on 20^th September 2012 in Nirmala College for women, Coimbatore.

• 2 papers under review

• 2 papers in progress namely Online Resources, E-Learning and the relative fields and Language Assessment.

• Assistant Professor in Department of English, Saveetha Engineering College from 15/06/2017 till date.
• Assistant Professor in Department of English, SCAD Institute of Technology from 02/06/2014 to 31/05/2017 (3 yrs )
• Assistant Professor in Department of English , PARK College of Technology from 02/12/2011 to 31/05/2014 (2 yrs 6 months)

• Inter National Conference on “Technology Based Pedagogical Approach to Developing Basic Skills In English” on 15^th March 2012 conducted by Nehru Arts and Science College. Coimbatore.
• National Level workshop on “Skill Based Training through Technology and Human Interface - An Industry Institute Initiative” from 22^nd April  2014 to 23^rd April 2014 Organized by skill mate (A samcruz initiative) Hyderabad.
• National Level workshop on Foundation Program ICT for Education (FDP101X) from 3^rd August to 7^th September 2017 conducted by IIT, Bombay
• National Level workshop on CEFR-Shaping ELT India for the world on 9^th December 2017 by Oxford University Press.
• National Level FDP on Developing Language Skills from 20^th to 21 April 2018 in Saveetha School of Engineering.
• National Level FDP on Enhancing LSRW SKILLS in the ESL Classroom from 19^th and 20^th July 2018 in S.A. Engineering College.
• National Level FDP on “Effective Engineering Teaching” from 29th to 31th August 2018 in Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
• National Level FDP on Research Methodology-Tools and Techniques in Engineering” from 26th and 27th November 2018 in Saveetha Engineering College.National Level FDP on “Continuing Professional Development for Teachers of English” on 30^th October 2019 in Saveetha Engineering College.
• International level webinar on “Attentive and Focused Listening: Some Strategies” on 28^th June 2020 by ELTAI.
• Webinar on “Drive to the Future” on 2^nd July 2020 in Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Road to Real Freedom” on 3^rd July 2020 in Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Change is the only Constant” on 4^th July 2020 in Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Earth” on 5^th July 2020 in Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Get your Dream Job” on 5^h July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Teachers as Researchers: Exploring our Classrooms for actionable Insights” on 8^{th July} 2020 by Vellore Institute of Technology.
• Workshop on “Future of Teaching” on 5^{th July} 2020 by Future Captains Pvt ltd.
• Webinar on “Career in Networking Industry” on 4^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar Series on “Literature in Times Like These” from 3^rd July to 6^th July 2020 at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai.
• Webinar on “Know your Heritage” on 6^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Covid impact on Environment” on 7^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “YOGA Practices for Successful living” on 8^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “NAVEENA ELAKIYA THEDAL” on 9^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “THE SAPIENS: A BOOK REVIEW FOR LIFE” on 10^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar on “Personality Enrichment - "Inspire people and celebrate life" on 3^{rd July} 2020 at Guru Shree Shanthivijay Jain’s College for Women.
• Workshop on “Making of an Engineer” on 15^th July 2020 at Saveetha Engineering College.
• Webinar 'Online Teaching Tools for Faculty Members' on 20th July, 2020. by SRM Institute of Science & Technology.
• Attended International e-conference on “Language, Literature and Media in Contemporary Times” organized by the School of Studies in Literature and Languages on 29 & 30 July 2020.
• Participated in the Three Day National Level Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Literature: Trauma, Eco Criticism and Oral Narratives” for Faculty and Research Scholars, Organized by the Department of English and Foreign Language, MITS from 27^th  July to 29^th  July 2020.
• Participated in the One Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Literary Criticism” for Faculty and Research Scholars, Organized by the PG Department of English, TVUCAS, Kallakurichi from 30th July to 5th August 2020.
• Participated in the International Virtual Conference on 'Contagion Narratives: Society, Culture and Ecology of the Global South' on August 25-26, 2020 at Vellore Institute of Technology.
• Participated in the Seven Days International Faculty Development Programme on “Creative Thinking and Professional Ethics”, on 5th August to 11th August,2020, organized by Indira Gandhi Studies Centre (EPOCH - Centre : UGC ), Faculty of commerce and Research, SS.P.G. College, Shahjahanpur, India; Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai, India; Novel Academy, Nepal; & Sahitya Darshan Sansthan, India.
• Webinar Series on “Phonological problems of Pakistani Learners of English“ on 9^th August 2020 by ELT@I.
• Completed Five – Day National e-Conference on Examination Transformation (NEXT -2020) by Council of Examiners, India and SkillSlate, Pune. from 10th August to 14th August 2020
• Participated in “A Three-Day Webinar Series on Literary Theory & Practice” from 31^st August to 2^nd September, 2020 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• Webinar Series on “Enriching ELT in Liberal Arts Educational Framework: A Gateway to Open Pursuit of Knowledge “ on 13^th September 2020 by ELT@I>.
• Attended the following Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Engagement, confidence and success – practical ideas for the classroom by Dr Heike Krüsemann on 8 September 2020
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Helping teachers and learners find their inner resilience by Ricardo Morales and Brad Bawtinheimer 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (20-minute talk) Ideas to manage social distancing in the language classroom by Delia Kidd 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) ‘The Great Reset’: Obstacle or opportunity? by Ben Goldstein 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Time management. Practical ways to make your teaching life easier by Olha Madylus 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Tips for parents and families supporting young children learning English at home by Sarah Ellis and George Heritage 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Using tasks in language teaching by Rod Ellis 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (30-minute talk) Warmer activities for the socially distanced classroom by Claire Ross 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) What makes for a positive learning environment? Optimising learning both at home and in school by Professor Stephen Heppell  8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) The future of English teaching, learning and assessment – in conversation with … Karen Momber, Evelina Galaczi and Ricardo Morales 8 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) 10 rules for encouraging active participation and interaction online by Hayo Reinders 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Activities to reconnect in a disconnected world by Nicolas Mayfield 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Differentiation when returning to the classroom by Monica Poulter 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Feeling ready for change by Richard Gerver 9 September 2020.
• Attended the following Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Finding the right balance – filling in the gaps while moving forward by Sarah Ellis and Fabio Galvanini 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (20-minute talk) Four key ways to develop independent learners by Olivia Goodman 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (30-minute talk) Is it safe to do exams now? By Lori Kaithan 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Keeping energy levels up when teaching remotely by Rosalia Valero and Jonny Frank 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Optimizing learner success through differentiation by Betsy Parrish 9 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Sensitivity, empowerment and compassion – emotionally supporting your students on return to the classroom by Kate Brierton 9 September 2020
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) A sense of purpose: How exam preparation helps with goal setting, and motivating learners to fulfill their potential by Miranda Hamilton 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (20-minute talk) Dear Diary – Journals as a safe space for learners to write in the post Covid-19 classroom by Miranda Hamilton 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) How to nurture independent learners through pedagogic partnerships by Harry Kuchah Kuchah 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Keeping what matters: What we can learn from the neuroscience of learning by Curtis Kelly 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Keeping your learners physically distanced but socially engaged by Nahla Al Malki 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Lost in the Covid maze? Assessment for learning is your GPS! By Alberto Costa and Pablo Toledo 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Reimagining learning and assessment – shaping education by Andrew Nye 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Together we thrive: How to build supportive teacher learning communities by Silvana Richardson 10 September 2020.
• Attended the Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Visualizing success: take time and enjoy the journey by Anne Robinson 10 September 2020.
• Attended the following Cambridge Live Experience (45-minute talk) Will we be in class? Planning for any situation by Helen Allen 10 September 2020.
• Webinar Series on “Using poetry in the Language Classroom “on 20^th September 2020 by ELT@I>.
• Attended the webinar on Using Songs and Music in the Language Classroom organised by the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 27 September 2020.
• Webinar Series on “Small Scale Classroom Investigations “on 27^th September 2020 by ELT@I>.
• Participated in the National Level webinar on the topic’s "Introduction to Diaspora Writing" and "Persons, Places and Papers: an Introduction to Refugee Narratives" Organized by the PG Department of English, TVUCAS, Kallakurichi 606202 dated on 27th September 2020.
• Attended the webinar on Dynamics of Teaching English Online organized by the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 11^th October 2020.
• Attended the webinar on “Adapting Material for Online Teaching” by Dr.Neema B.Hann, Leeds Beckett University, UK on October 11^th, 2020 organized by ELTAI Pune.
• Participated in an hour-long professional development webinar on Textual Appreciation: From Stylistics to Critical Stylistics organized by English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 25 October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Edward de Chazal - Developing students’ listening and speaking through EAP materials organized by Cambridge University Press on 29th October 2020 on 29th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Helen Basturkmen - Methodologies and materials in English for Academic Purposes organized by Cambridge University Press on 29th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Gaby Lawson - Strategies for teaching grammar online organized by Cambridge University Press on 29th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Hilary Nesi - Classroom genres and university genres: getting the balance right organized by Cambridge University Press on 28th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Kashmir Kaur - Criticality? Critical thinking? As you like it? Organized by Cambridge University Press on 29th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Peter Brereton - Helping EAP students develop as collaborative reflective practitioners organized by Cambridge University Press on 28th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Ask Me Anything organized by Cambridge University Press on 28th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Gregory Hadley - Challenges in extensive reading: working with what students bring to the class organized by Cambridge University Press on 28th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Isabela Villas Boas - An ambidextrous model of assessment in the second language writing classroom organized by Cambridge University Press on 27th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Zeynep Ürkün - Academic writing: the value of short answer responses organized by Cambridge University Press on 27th October 2020.
• Attended the Academic English 45-minute webinar Nahla Al Malki - Nurturing motivated learners through suited content and strong communities organized by Cambridge University Press on 27th October 2020.
• Attended the webinar on Questioning Skills for the Classroom organized by the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 01 November 2020.
• Attended the webinar on Virtual Blended Learning: Making it Real! Organized by the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 08 November 2020.
• Participated in the Workshop on “Adaptation Studies: New Approaches”, organized by School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, India, from 20th to 22nd November, 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar on Acknowledging and developing learner expertise in language learning with Harry Kuchah Kuchah organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar 6 building blocks for engaging lessons: practical ideas for the future-proof language classroom with Heike Krusemann organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Progress and personalization: how can technology help the teacher? with Glyn Hughes organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 20-minute webinar Gender equality and disability inclusion in the classroom with Hauwa Ojeifo organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar on Behind the scenes: how writers create great course books with Herbert Puchta organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 30-minute webinar Modern lessons from traditional tales: using stories to develop critical thinking skills with Susannah Reed organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar on What I’ve learned from my online teaching mistakes with Nick Bilbrough organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar How to create positive energy for learning with Yasemin Aslan organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar on Inclusive language teaching in pandemic times with Judit Kormos organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Digital learning for schools with Kasia Brzoska organized by Cambridge University Press on 26th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar How to integrate oracy in your primary ELT classroom with Kimberley Silver organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Helping you to understand the learning brains in your classroom with Nicola Morgan organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 20-minute webinar on The world’s a stage – presenting confidently within the classroom” with Noah Thomas organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar on “The image generation: practical ideas for communicating visually in the classroom with Claire Medwell organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 30-minute webinar Drama techniques to give ‘choice’ and ‘voice’ in primary ELT with David Valente organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Instant ideas for developing exam skills online, offline and somewhere in between with Dan Akidil organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Building rapport in the remote classroom with Nik Peachey organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 20-minute webinar Dive in! Approaching environmental issues within the classroom with Clare Brook and Cindy Forde organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Practical tips for assessing young learners in the classroom with Elaine Boyd organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Learning to learn for the future – promoting learner autonomy in teenagers with Dan Vincent organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar The superpowers we can teach in schools with Ed Fidoe organized by Cambridge University Press on 25th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Education for a sustainable planet with Matt Larsen-Daw organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 20-minute webinar Lights, camera, action – learning to use multi-media in environmental storytelling with Jon Bowermaster organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar How to navigate the kaleidoscope of digital pedagogy in pre-primary and primary ELT with Christina Giannikas organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Managing time and space effectively in the 2021 ELT classroom with Fabio Galvanini and Sarah Ellis organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar There is no Planet B? What can I do? with Mike Berners-Lee organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Using mobile phones for exam preparation with Greg Wagstaff organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar 8 ways to make reading happen with Peter Watkins organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 20-minute webinar Taking a stand; inspiring students to take action with Arizona Muse organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 30-minute webinar 3 ways to bring sustainability into the primary classroom with Delia Kidd organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Teaching for creativity with young learners with Paul Drury organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the Global Schools Festival 45-minute webinar Resilience: KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON with Rachel Jeffries and George Heritage organized by Cambridge University Press on 24th November 2020.
• Attended the webinar: Teacher Support Program for B1 Preliminary on 05/12/2020 organized by Cambridge Assessment English.
• Participated in the International Conference on 'Online Teaching and Testing of English Language: Challenges and Solutions', organized by SSN Educational Institutions on 3 & 4 December 2020.
• Participated in the International one week FDP on “Communicative English” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Department of English from 3^rd – 9^th December, 2020.
• Attended the webinar on Design Thinking in ELT organized by the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) on 13 December 2020.
• Attended a one-hour online live professional development event on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 hosted by RELO India entitled "Using Google Forms in an English Classroom " - a part of a three-part series focused on using online tools for teaching effectively.
• Participated in the live International webinar on Role of Education and Management for Sustaining through Turbulent Times organized by Institute of Professional Excellence and Management, Ghaziabad (U.P) India, on 18^th December, 2020.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Recent Research Trends in Humanities”, organized by School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, India, from 14th to 18th December, 2020.

• Completed Certified Online Course in “Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowerment Classrooms” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Grammar and Punctuation” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Programming for Everybody (Getting started with Python)” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “English for Teaching Purpose” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Creating interactive Learning Videos with Ed puzzle” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Managing Responsibilities: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibilities and Ethics” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Career Planning: Resume/CV, Cover letter, Interview” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Foundation of Virtual Instructions” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Build a full website using WordPress” in Coursera.
• Completed Certified Online Course in “Creating a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides” in Coursera.

• Life member of ISTE the Indian society for Technical Education since 2013 (LM -100823).