Professional Summary
Dedicated educator with 28 years of experience spanning teaching, institutional administration, and academic leadership. Strong in content development, mentoring, NAAC processes, and exam coordination; known for collaborative leadership and student-first initiatives.
Academic Leadership
Administration
NAAC & Quality
Editorial & Content
Key Roles (Current)
- In‑Charge Principal, Padmashree Bhausaheb Vartak College (Jun 2023–Present)
- PCP Lecturer (M.A. English), IDOL, University of Mumbai (2023–Present)
- PCP Lecturer (M.A. Part II), IDOL, University of Mumbai (Mar 2025–Present)
Past: Supervisor (2016–2023), N.G. Vartak Jr. College Supervisor (since 2012), Assistant Teacher (1997–2012), English Teacher – Smt. Taramai Vartak Memorial Academy (2009–2010).
Education
- Ph.D. (English Literature), University of Mumbai – 2022
- MH‑SET Qualified – Aug 2024
- M.A. (English, 2014), M.A. (History, 2004), B.Ed (1997), B.Com (1995)
Full academic profile
- Diploma in Applied Linguistics – SNDT University (2007)
- H.S.C (1992), S.S.C (1990) – Maharashtra State Board
- Ph.D thesis: “An Analysis and Authentication of Theoretical Film Adaptations: A Study of Natsamrat, Barfi, Junoon, Fitoor and Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy.”
Awards & Honours
- Gunvant Shikshak Sanman – Agashi Virar Arnala (Feb 2025)
- State Level Best Teacher’s Award – EFMS India (2023)
- Viswa Durga Puraskar – Vishwabhan Pratisthan (2021)
- Best Teacher Award – Rachana Seva Sansthan, Virar (2013)
Administrative & Academic Highlights
- Led successful NAAC accreditation (B Grade) on 5 Sept 2024.
- Chief Exam Coordinator for University exams (since 2016).
- Organized University-level programs (DLLE, Udaan, Comfest; NSS & DLLE zonal trainings).
- Set up Language Lab; guided institutional website & YouTube channels.
Deep Dive
Complete Work Experience
- In‑Charge Principal – Padmashree Bhausaheb Vartak College (Jun 2023–Present)
- PCP Lecturer – M.A. English, IDOL, University of Mumbai (2023–Present)
- PCP Lecturer – M.A. Part II, IDOL, University of Mumbai (Mar 2025–Present)
- Supervisor – Padmashree Bhausaheb Vartak College (Aug 2016–May 2023)
- Supervisor – Narsinh Govindrao Vartak Junior College (since 2012)
- Assistant Teacher – English & Social Studies (1997–2012)
- English Teacher – Smt. Taramai Vartak Memorial Academy (2009–2010)
Publications & Papers
- “Using Films as Innovative Practice in Educational Transformation,” AJANTA (2019).
- “Observing Undercurrents of Multilingualism via Auteur Theory,” IJARESM (Aug 2021).
- “Gendered Identities & Patriarchy in The Great Indian Kitchen,” IJRAH (Jan 2024).
- Chapter: “Feminist Reading of Tomb of Sand,” in Voices Unveiled (Apr 2024).
- “Connecting Thoughts: King Lear & Natsamrat,” AJANTA Vol 13, Issue 4 (Oct–Dec 2024).
- Chapter: “Transition of Identity … Chhava,” in The Transformation of Identity in the Postmodern World.
Workshops / Seminars Attended
- NEP 2020 Sensitization – Train the Trainers (Mar 2024, RUSA)
- NAAC Documentation (Feb 2024, IQAC Cluster India)
- Creativity in Teaching through Expressive Arts (Dec 2023, GGU Gujarat)
- Avoiding Plagiarism in Research (Dec 2024, St. Joseph College)
- IP Training under NIPAM (Mar 2025)
- Soft Skills, Empathy & Professional Development (Mar 2025, SD College)
- Detecting Deception in Media & Advertising (Apr 2025, Shri Shahu College, Pune)
- Reading Tagore Today (May 2025, Global Authors / RRRNA)
Editorial & Literary Responsibilities
- Editor-in-Chief, “Padmadeep” annual college magazine (since 2016)
- Editor, “AJANTA” Vol 13, Issue 4 (Oct–Dec 2023)
- Co-writer, “A Devoted Life Turns Platinum” (biography of Smt. Taramai Vartak)
- Author, “Advertising” (SEC, SYB.Com Sem III, 2024) – Sheth Publication
- Author, “Contemporary Issues: Foundation Course” (SYB.Com Sem III, 2024) – Sheth Publication
- Website & YouTube channel setup – PBV College
Guest / Expert Engagements
- Chief Guest – Spectra (CBSE) at Smt. Taramai Vartak Memorial Academy (Nov 30, 2024)
- Chief Guest – Sanjeevani Parivaar (Jan 05, 2025)
- Advisory Committee Member – National Seminar (Gig Economy), AV College (Apr 09, 2025)