SONAL SHAH
Assistant Professor of Economics
Department of Commerce (BCOM)

Shree L R Tiwari Degree college of Arts Commerce and Science

Education Background

Teaching Experience:

1) Assistant Professor of Economics
Shree L R Tiwari Degree College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Jan 2023–Present

Single Point of Contact (SPOC) of the college for SWAYAM NPTEL Courses
Convenor of Women Development Cell and fostered supportive environment for the well-being and empowerment of female students and faculty.
Successfully organized and executed numerous events focused on health, hygiene, and personality development for girls and faculty members.
Created all database and prepared reports for Criteria 2 for NAAC cycle
Member in Charge for Green Campus Committee in college and Training and Placement Cell
Supervisor and Evaluator for University Exams
Co-ordinator in Charge for conducting International Courses in college like State University of New York, University of Sharjah
Constructed and delivered lectures via PowerPoint, designed assignments and class activities to engage, inform and motivate.
Explored and utilized effective technology to increase engagement and reinforce learning objectives via live games like Kahoot.com
Designed question papers, online quiz and study material and resources for courses like BAF, BBI and BCOM

2) Assistant Professor of Economics And CCPR
Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

Contributing to curriculum development and design of study material and resources for courses like BAF, BBI, BMS, BCOM (First Year – Third Year)
Active participation in organizing an FDP on the topic “Education in 21st century: Implementing NEP 2020 for quality education in Higher Education Institutions.”
Designed posters and brochures for dept events and guest lectures using Canva.
Conducting Bridge course on Economics for non-commerce students

Area of Specialization:

Certificates:

Successfully completed 15 Days FDP on Moodle Test for teachers organized by Thakur College of Science & Commerce with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay. (July 2022)
Completed 10 days FDP on the topic “Education in 21st century: Implementing NEP 2020 for quality education in Higher Education Institutions.” by Dept. of Economics and GADTLC (Aug 2022)
Successfully completed 30 Hours Certificate course in Research Methodology organised by the IQAC and Research and Development Cell of Shree L R Tiwari Degree College, Mira Road (March 2023 - April 2023)
Successfully Completed SWAYAM 12-week weeks Course on An Introduction to Micro Economics from Jan 2024-April 2024
Successfully attended three-day training workshop on “ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Researchers” from 14th May, 2024 to 16th May, 2024 through online mode, organized by Nuhianwali Education Society.
Successfully completed online 10-day FDP on NEP Orientation and Sensitization Program organized by UGC - MMTC SGTB Khalsa College in May 2024

Industry Work Experience:

1) Social Media Executive
Weddingsonline India (May 2017 – May 2021)

Managed exclusive content for Facebook and Instagram handle of the company
Covered Bridal & Wedding exhibitions across Mumbai and Pune
Promoting wedding vendors, generating new sales leads and making blog suggestions
Responsible for the increase in Instagram followers from 1500 to 88,000.
Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, engagement, reputation, and revenue-focused activities.

2) Market Research & Content Writer

Webind Technologies (April 2016 to June 2016)

Approaching Industry experts for conducting webinar for degree college students on practical topics
Built a database of Industry experts and conceptualized flow of webinar, Finalizing dates and topics for sessions