MS Office
MOHANA SAI EDARA
Curriculum Lead
Hyderabad
Summary
Curriculum Developer and Educator with over 10 years of successful experience in STEAM, Design Thinking and Maker Education, which includes Leading Teams, Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Planning and Content Development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Lead
MakerGhat
12.2022 - Current
- Leading strategic design and development of MakerGhat's curriculum, aligning educational content with latest pedagogies incorporating 21st-century skills.
- Leading a team comprised of curriculum developers, designers, and interns to ensure successful development and delivery of hands-on learning and project-based curriculum.
- Heading new product development initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative products and resources.
- Instituted professional development programs for educators to ensure effective implementation of MakerGhat's curriculum in diverse learning environments.
- Developed a holistic curriculum framework and the curriculum road map that emphasizes experiential learning, fostering a deep understanding of STEAM & Maker concepts.
- Implemented feedback loops to gather insights from educators, students, and parents for iterative enhancements.
Author and Illustrator (Passion Project)
Bibli
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Conceptualized and authored a series of 30+ engaging phonics-based storybooks tailored for kindergarten to Grade 3 learners.
- Developed original storylines and narratives that effectively incorporated targeted phonic sounds, promoting early reading & language skills development.
- Brought stories to life through vibrant illustrations created in Canva, enhancing visual appeal and comprehension for young readers.
- Demonstrated a passion for early childhood education by producing materials that inspire a lifelong appreciation for reading.
Principal Consultant
Learning Links Foundation
5 2021 - 12.2022
- Defined Frameworks and Product Roadmap of the organization with clearly drafted learning Paths and Objectives
- Provided thought leadership management in defining, implementing, ensuring, measuring & continuous improvement of the STEAM product
- Lead the STEAM content initiatives and quality assurance with defined goals and deliverables
- Facilitated team coordination across all the verticals of the organization to plan project and resource requirement to ensure smooth delivery of the product
- Monitored team on the product progress and create timely report.
- Independently developed constructivist STEAM curriculum modules integrating Inquiry Based Learning and Design Thinking Pedagogies.
Sr. Curriculum Developer
Creya Learning & Research
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Created teaching and learning resources for the curriculum modules including comprehensive Lesson Plans, Videos, Graphics and Presentations
- Lead a team of 6 and Instrumental in defining the product roadmap and framework and guiding the team towards creating an online version of the STEAM product
- Aligned the technology with the Creya curriculum framework and pedagogies and independently developed constructivist and STEM curriculum modules on IoT and 3D printing for K-12
- Integrated concepts and learning objectives from core curriculum standard bodies like NCERT, IB and IGCSE into the Creya curriculum modules
- Provide weekly updates on the Project Progress and KPI's.
Sr. Education Program Manager
Creya Learning & Research
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Creating Tailor-fit training modules and leading the learning and development activities within the organization
- Analysing & understanding the requirements of the classrooms thereby designing tools & methodologies for effective program delivery
- Leading a team of 8 Program Managers who implement the Experiential Program (Creya XEL) across the country
- Providing thought leadership management in defining, implementing, ensuring, measuring & continuous improvement of the Creya XEL Program Implementation process along with quality standards, frameworks, practices and measurements
- Displaying leadership skills in distributed team building, strong managerial skills, people management and timely delivery of projects
- Establishing healthy relations & coordinating with partner schools in order to understand the education needs & requirements.
Associate Education Program Manager
Creya Learning & Research
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Program implementation, Anticipating and resolving operational roadblocks
- Troubleshooting for logistical and technical issues that come in the way of successful implementation of Creya XEL in schools
- Designing tools & methodologies for effective Program Delivery in Classroom
- Leading and managing professional development for teachers and school leaders with sessions ranging from STEM to Digital Media
- Visiting partner schools, including regular meetings with school leadership, teachers, meetings with parents and discussions with students
- Understanding the school's needs and problems thereby ideating for improving our current offering and for creating new offerings.
Co-Founder
Repairshala (EduGeek)
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Won the second edition of Start-up Weekend held at the Start-up Village in Visakhapatnam
- Got featured in The Hindu newspaper for the same
- Validated the product idea with the customers and understood the importance of the right partners and team
- Focused on the finances; identified that fundraising is time-consuming thereby worked on the product in a unique way.
STEM Coach
Chelammal Vidhyaashram CBSE School
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Taught students from grades 5 to 8 and guided them on various STEM projects
- Trained the Creya teachers at regular intervals in order to ensure the smooth running of the program.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SASTRA University
ThanjavurSkills
Team building
Leadership
Curriculum Design & Development
Canva Illustration
Product Development
Teaching & Training
Program Management
Project Planning
Voluntary Assignments
1. Core Team Member, Maker Faire Hyderabad, Voluntary Part-Time Assignment working closely with T-Works and Government of Telangana, leading the planning and management of the Maker Faire Hyderabad 2019.
2. Technical Mentor, Atal Incubation Centre - GNITS (supported by AIM, NITI AAYOG), Voluntary Part-Time Assignment working closely with students of GNITS mentoring and guiding them towards building their products and startups.
Software
Google Suite
Canva
Filmora
LMS Management
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Photoshop
EdApp
Timeline
Author and Illustrator (Passion Project)
Bibli
09.2023 - 11.2023
Curriculum Lead
MakerGhat
12.2022 - Current
Sr. Curriculum Developer
Creya Learning & Research
05.2018 - 04.2021
Sr. Education Program Manager
Creya Learning & Research
05.2017 - 04.2018
Associate Education Program Manager
Creya Learning & Research
05.2016 - 04.2017
Co-Founder
Repairshala (EduGeek)
05.2015 - 04.2016
STEM Coach
Chelammal Vidhyaashram CBSE School
05.2014 - 04.2015
Principal Consultant
Learning Links Foundation
5 2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SASTRA University
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