Sharmila Kanna
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with a strong pastoral care nature, committed to fostering a supportive learning environment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development, with a proven track record of nurturing students' academic and personal growth.
Developed and implemented innovative teaching methodologies that catered to diverse learning styles, leading to consistently high student achievement.
Championed curriculum development initiatives, designing and implementing engaging lesson plans that aligned with educational standards and catered to the individual needs of students. Successfully integrated modern teaching technologies to enhance the learning experience, resulting in a more dynamic and effective curriculum
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lecturer and Programme Head in DevOps
Republic Polytechnic
12.2006 - Current
- Delivered courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
Lecturer
Multimedia University - MMU Melaka Campus
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Lecturer in Computer
Stamford College, Melaka
04.2001 - 05.2004
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Lecturer, Computer Science
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal Polytechnic College
09.1997 - 03.2001
- Participated in departmental meetings and served on various committees, contributing to the overall success of the institution through shared governance processes.
- Consistently received positive feedback from students on course evaluations, reflecting high levels of engagement and satisfaction with the quality of instruction provided.
- Assisted in securing grant funding for departmental projects and initiatives, supporting ongoing advancements in research capabilities and resources.
Lecturer
Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
04.1992 - 09.1997
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Multimedia University
Malaysia05.2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj Univerisity
India04.1989
Skills
- Continuing education
- Student assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- System and Network Infrastructure
- Cloud and DevOps
- Instructional technology and strategies
- Curriculum Creation and Development
Gardening
Cultivating plants and herbs within an urban environment, often in limited spaces like rooftops, balconies, or community gardens
Certification
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat
- AWS Solution Architect Associate (SAA), Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore
- Certificate in Facilitation, Republic Polytechnic
- Certificate in Lesson Design, Republic Polytechnic
Timeline
Senior Lecturer and Programme Head in DevOps
Republic Polytechnic
12.2006 - Current
Lecturer
Multimedia University - MMU Melaka Campus
06.2004 - 06.2006
Lecturer in Computer
Stamford College, Melaka
04.2001 - 05.2004
Lecturer, Computer Science
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal Polytechnic College
09.1997 - 03.2001
Lecturer
Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
04.1992 - 09.1997
Master of Science - Information Technology
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj Univerisity
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat
- AWS Solution Architect Associate (SAA), Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore
- Certificate in Facilitation, Republic Polytechnic
- Certificate in Lesson Design, Republic Polytechnic
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