Dr. N. Merlin Depsy Nithiya is a trainer and Assistant Professor of English at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. She is a certified Instructional Designer and is an expert in designing and developing training materials for trainers, teachers and students. She has created innovative eLearning storyboards and instructor-led training materials. She has spearheaded and designed workbooks for the staff and students of Holy Cross College. As an edutech and softskills trainer she has a rich experience in the field of training for almost a decade.  Dr. Merlin is a qualified L&D Professional and Corporate Trainer with a Certificate in Teaching, Training and Developing Professionals from Asian college of Teachers (ACT-TQUK). She is an enthusiastic teacher who focuses on recreating positive classrooms that appreciate the individual’s innate potential.  She is a keen user of technology with commendable experience in teaching the new generation learners using technology. As an ardent researcher she has presented and published papers in interational and national conferences and seminars. She holds Cambridge Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International Business English and has appeared and trained students in International English Language Testing (IELTS). She is an alumna of Haggai International Leader Experince. Gratitude is her watchword and teaching is her passion.