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

Education Background

• MH SET Economics, (June 2023) 

• MA in Economics (2019)

• Bachelors in Mass Media, (BMM) Major in Journalism (2017)

• Pursuing PhD from University of Mumbai

Teaching Experience: 

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

• Convenor, Women Development Cell: Spearheaded initiatives to empower and support female students and faculty. 

• SPOC for SWAYAM NPTEL & International Courses: Directed and managed SWAYAM NPTEL courses and international course coordination at the college. 

• Co-Convenor, NSS Unit: Championed NSS activities, driving student engagement in community service. 

• Member, Green Campus & Magazine Committees: Orchestrated eco-friendly initiatives and led content creation for college publications.

• Junior Supervisor & Evaluator, Mumbai University Exams: Supervised and assessed university exams, ensuring smooth operations.

• Lecturer in Economics: Delivered dynamic lectures, assignments, and study materials for courses like BAF, BBI, BSC DS, and BCom.

• NAAC Criteria 2 Committee Member  

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: 

• Micro Economics 

• Macro Economics 

• Indian Economy

• Public Economics

• International Economics   

• Central Banking 

Certificates: 

1. FDP on Moodle Test for Teachers (July 2022) Thakur College of Science & Commerce with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay. 

2. FDP - Education in 21st century: Implementing NEP 2020 for quality education in Higher Education Institutions. (1 Week, Aug 2022) Dept. of Economics of TCSC and GAD- TLC 

3. 15 Days Certificate Course in Research Methodology (20 March to 5 April 2023) IQAC and Research and Development Cell of Shree L R Tiwari Degree College 

4. An Introduction to Microeconomics (Jan – April 2024, 8 weeks) SWAYAM NPTEL IIT Kanpur 

5. NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Program (14 – 25 May 2024) Under MMTTP of UGC, Organized by GAD-MMTC 

6. FDP on Essential Skills for professional development in Higher Education (01-07 July 2024) Star International Foundation for Research and Education 

7. FDP on Prevention of Sexual Harassment(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013- Awareness and Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)” (08 – 13 July 2024) Gokul Global University in collaboration with Nucleus of learning and development 

8. FDP on Embracing Gardener’s Multiple Intelligence theory in classroom teaching (22- 28 July 2024) Gokul Global University in collaboration with Nucleus of learning and development 

9. FDP on Indian Knowledge System: An Introduction to Indian Knowledge System (05-10 Aug2024) Gokul Global University in collaboration with Nucleus of learning and development 

10. Soft Skill Development (July – Sep 2024, 8 weeks) SWAYAM NPTEL, IIT Kharagpur Top 2% topper of the course & Top performing mentor 

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 

Achivements:

• Active SPOC certificate for Jan - April 2024 SWAYAM NPTEL Courses at IIT Bombay in Sep 2024

• SWAYAM Course Topper (Top 2% topper) & Top Performing mentor for the course titled Soft Skill Development by IIT Kharagpur 

• Active SPOC Certificate and felicitation for July - Dec 2024 SWAYAM NPTEL Courses at IIT Bombay in Feb