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ILINA GUPTA

@ilinagupta

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Dedicated educator passionate about community engagement and social impact.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my skills in education and community engagement, focusing on impactful projects that foster social change and empower underserved populations.

I am a dedicated educator and social impact professional with hands-on experience in community engagement, education, and grassroots program design. My journey has been marked by a commitment to improving learning outcomes and fostering parental involvement in underserved communities. As a Teach For India Fellow, I successfully managed a multi-grade classroom, significantly enhancing students' reading and math proficiency.

Throughout my career, I have designed and delivered impactful awareness sessions, collaborated with local health professionals, and co-led workshops that empower mothers and students alike. My work with various organizations has equipped me with the skills to identify barriers to education and develop sustainable solutions. I am passionate about creating scalable education models that can transform lives and communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Teach For India Fellow

Current

Kolkata Municipal Corporation School

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Managed a multi-grade classroom of 20 students, significantly improving reading levels and math proficiency. Designed awareness sessions for mothers on health and education, and organized health screenings for students. Co-led workshops on legal awareness, empowering local mothers.

Classroom Management Curriculum Design Community Engagement Program Development

Intern

Pratichi Trust

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)

Researched the impact of a national health scheme on brick kiln workers and organized a workshop on sexual harassment, reaching over 100 participants.

Research Community Awareness Public Speaking

Part-Time Teacher

Park English High School

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

Developed engaging lesson plans and taught a class of 23 Grade 1 students, fostering a positive learning environment.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Teaching

Facilitator

Be The Change Project

Conducted workshops on menstrual and emotional health for mothers and students, incorporating movement and art therapy to address stress management.

Art Therapy Community Engagement

Intern

Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)

Led student enrollment campaigns and co-created a community-specific plan to address barriers to school enrollment, focusing on sustainable solutions.

Campaign Management Community Outreach Program Design Data Analysis Enrollment Strategies

Freelancer

Various Projects

Provided academic content writing, transcription, and translation services for various projects, including work for the Kolkata LGBTQIA+ Youth Leisure Project.

Content Writing Transcription Translation Research Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jadavpur University

Master’s, Comparative Literature

2020 - 2022

Grade: 71.25%

Graduated with a Master’s in Comparative Literature, achieving a percentage of 71.25%. The program involved extensive study of literary texts and critical theories, fostering a deep understanding of cultural narratives.