Sana  Farooqui, ONLINE CODING INSTRUCTOR AND EDTECH  CONSULTANT

Sana Farooqui

ONLINE CODING INSTRUCTOR AND EDTECH CONSULTANT

PurpleTutor

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Computer Science
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

ONLINE CODING INSTRUCTOR AND EDTECH CONSULTANT at PurpleTutor
  • India - Mumbai
  • My current job since April 2019

• Give Live coding lessons for ages 5-25.
• Teach Basic programming concepts, Algorithm, Sequencing,
Conditionals, Loops, Variables, Functions, Event driven
programming + App Development, Intro to Python
programming (block based), Nested Loops, Functions, Events,
Basics of UI/UX Design, Machine Learning + AI + Advanced App
Dev with UI/UX, Game design using JavaScript, Python
Programming, Big ideas in AI, Text recognition, Voice & Image
recognition.
• Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day
instruction to align educational strategies with industry best
practices.
• Coordinating in curriculum development, teacher/colleague
training, technical writing, video & graphic production.
• Tested students on materials presented in workshops and
classes to assess their grasp of the material.
• Engages, motivates and interacts with students and parents.
• Monitored student progress through test administration and
adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing
curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of
industry best practices.
• Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including
measurements, performance metrics, and changes, to improve
student learning.
• Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom
instruction and student learning success.
• Educated students on WEB DEVELOPMENT and GAMING,
utilizing instructional techniques, including hands-on
curriculum.
• Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
• Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress
through test administration.
• Regularly updated new Ed-Technology & AI knowledge and
best practices to offer best-possible client care.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SALES CONSULTANT & STRATEGIST at THE SCHOLAR
  • India - New Delhi
  • April 2020 to December 2021

• Ensure that the Admissions team provides a fair and efficient service and works to agreed on admissions policies and procedures taking into account external changes and legislation.
Dealing effectively with challenges that arise throughout the application process, resolving complaints, and escalating issues
to the relevant line managers and providing ongoing customer
support.
• Ensuring that applications are processed within the agreed
Service Level Agreement (SLA) period and agents are provided
with relevant and comprehensive information in a timely
manner Admissions.
• Accurate assessment of student applications to determine
suitability for the chosen program.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner
agents, students, parents and sponsors to ensure repeat
business.
• Counsel leads for the product/program either on Call or on
Zoom platform.
• Manages and maintains large quantities of documentation and
data for multiple projects/courses across the program.
• Assist in screening and selecting faculty applications.
• Provide support and guidance to academic trainees.
• Act as a point of contact for all leads initiating with counseling
& admission with the company.
• Meeting regional sales enrolment targets.
• Promote and ensure that student information systems are fully
complete and accurate.
• Ensure conversion of students through admission stages.
• Accurate assessment of student applications to determine
suitability for the chosen program
• Manage outbound and inbound participant communications,
including drafting and sending weekly/monthly
communication.
• Receives incoming customer inquiries and phone calls and
responds to their requests.
• Design, plan and schedule learning events including webinars,
workshops, Bootcamps, etc.
• Conducts Education Programs for special events and daily
operations in collaboration with other departments such as
Bootcamps, workshops, etc.
• Consulting in Sales Tools like Google Docs, Zoom, Tableau,
Power BI, Salesforce, etc.
• Use LinkedIn & maintain social media profiles etc. for
marketing.
• Generating leads through various social platforms.
• Connecting with HR's and corporate team for placement.
• Maintaining Inbound and Outbound Sales.
• Working as a technical support team for solving students'
queries generated through LMS.
• Keenly keep in a loop all the leads through SMS & WhatsApp &
update the same in CRM.

TEACHER AND ACADEMIC COORDINATOR at Edit Systems Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • April 2019 to April 2020

• Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic
support in computer programming and UX/UI.
• Design and implement student and faculty feedback surveys,
analyze data and synthesize findings.
• Design detailed learning plans for struggling students based on
tests, homework, and assignment records.
• Structured activities for interactive learning, including word
analysis, reading understanding, and fluency skills.
• Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal
educational strategies to help students improve learning skills.
• Participated in educational workshops to learn new techniques
to bolster student participation in class.
• Identified students with math anxiety disorders and other
learning challenges and referred them to appropriate
professionals for further help.
• Assessed students understanding of subject matter through
examinations and in-depth essay writing.
• Tracked progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance
tutoring methods and help students achieve learning goals.
• Prepared students for tests on reasoning & aptitude, resulting
in an average 75% test grade.
• Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades by
100%.

LECTURER & ACADEMIC COORDINATOR at ACCURATE EDUCATION IT INSTITUTE
  • India - Kota
  • August 2013 to July 2018

• Teaching OOPs, Computer Architecture, System Analysis &
Design (SAD), OS to BCA & MCA pursuing students.
• Teaching experience in English, Mathematics, Science and
Computer Science.
• Up skills current set of teachers to become better teachers
and mentors through continuous training and coaching.
• Helps teachers build strong instructional skills and a deeper
understanding of educational tools and technologies available
to them.
• Assisting teacher performance and making suggestions for
improvement if any.
• Conducting PARENT TEACHER STUDENTS' MEETINGS (PTSM) in
order to update the student performance to their parents.
• Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including
lecture material and writing assignments.
• Lectured classes of 30+ students, using exceptional
communication techniques to enhance engagement.
• Developed and updated the ICT syllabus in a team of 25 to
maintain course relevancy and practicality.
• Concisely presented complex study material through
presentations and workshops and encouraged students to
apply knowledge to real-world settings by Bootcamps.

ICT TEACHER at SSG Pareek High School
  • India - Jaipur
  • April 2010 to April 2012

• Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom
instructional program.
• Modified the general education curriculum for special needs
students based on various instructional techniques and
technologies.
• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and
information at all times.
• Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all
requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending
educational conferences and teacher training workshop.
• Administered assessments to determine each student's
specific educational and social needs.
• Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring
program to teach under-privileged students.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities
and issue.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Science
  • at SGVU
  • June 2012

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at MJRP
  • August 2009

High school or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, psychology
  • at CBSE board
  • May 2006

High school or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Mathematics, English, Sanskrit
  • at St. Joseph's School
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

Consulting
Teaching
Teacher Training
Training
TECHNICAL WRITING
ANALYTICAL DECISION MAKING
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION
ADAPTIBILITY
COACHING
NEGOTIATION SKILL

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Python for Data Science (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020

Hobbies

  • Reading, Exploring, Writing, Gaming, Travelling