Linda lal

Project Excecutive , Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council via Jodo Gyan Shiksha

Kozhikode, India

With 2+ years of experience managing development programs and achieving a distinction in my Master's in International Development and Education, I'm skilled at empowering marginalized communities through inclusive education solutions. I am a driven development professional leveraging my research, coordination, marketing and cross-cultural skills to create social change.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Dynamic education program executive currently involved in the Kerala government’s Manchadi mathematics initiative across 21 schools. Lead a team in rigorous program monitoring, progress documentation, and producing reports/videos to secure ongoing government funding. Core strengths in project administration, stakeholder relationship management and quantitative data analysis. Core competencies include:

Education Program Management: Direct operations, facilitation, team oversight to align with project goals for enhanced learning outcomes.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Lead quantitative analysis through tests and tools like SPSS to produce reports and course-correct strategy.
Relationship Building: Foster connections essential for community development, with mentors, teachers, funders and other partners.
Administration & Operations: Spearhead needs assessment, progress tracking and intervention adjustments to help programs scale effectively.
Content Production: Create videos, social media updates and other multimedia collateral to spotlight impact and garner support.
Equipped with strong analytical abilities, writing skills, and research expertise (as honed securing a Distinction MA in Development & Education). A solutions-focused contributor offering both cross-cultural fluency from work in 4 continents and contextual familiarity navigating Indian education landscapes extensively for 2+ years.

Seeking continued challenges empowering students, upskilling teachers and collaborating with partners like State Education Departments and funders. Equipped to strengthen monitoring, fortify community ties and lead data-backed improvements for enhanced outcomes.

Education:

Master of Arts in International Development and Education, 2021,
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
-Completed with Distinction
-Conducted mixed methods research study on parental involvement and academic performance

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication Studies, 2018,
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, India
-Completed with Second Class Honours Division One (2:1)
-Strong background in writing, marketing, and digital content creation

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Malayalam

Nationality:

Indian