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Gaithri Gunasagran

Part Time Lecturer & Senior Administration Executive
Subang Jaya

Summary

Dynamic educator and administrator with proven expertise in lecture development, student engagement, and management skills. Excelled in fostering academic growth, enhancing communication, and streamlining administrative processes. Achieved significant improvements in student success rates through innovative teaching and effective class management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Lecturer

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
05.2023 - Current
  • Taught the module People Management under the HR cluster to both, Diploma and Degree students.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling learners, using tutoring sessions and additional resources to close achievement gaps.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.

Senior Administrative Executive

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
07.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw matters concerning Local and DMU External Examiners.
  • Updated reports into Knowledge Base, appointment letters, thank you note of both Local and DMU External Examiners.
  • Managed the payment and contract renewal of Local External Examiners on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible in matters concerning unfiltered & filtered list of module allocation for every examination board to DMU on a timely manner upon extensive discussion with the Senior Director, Partnerships & Standards.
  • Supported long-standing professional relationships with DMU in matters of handling pre and post activities concerning Quality & Curriculum Development Committee Meetings and Student Experience Committee Meetings.
  • Coordinated monthly Internal Result Release committee meetings (IRRC) of handling the full process of pre, on-going & post matters.
  • Maintained daily process of Extenuating Circumstances (EC) & JIRA within 7 working days, without any delay, corresponding with Program Leaders, Academic Leaders & Head of School on correct precise decisions.
  • Coordinated and took the responsibility of handling the full process of pre, on-going & post of Local Examination Board for the Faculty of Business.
  • Managed daily dispersing of exam scripts to lecturers of Faculty of Business.
  • Acted as backup for other administrative assistants by providing task support and adapting to individual needs.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by organizing regular meetings and updating collaboration tools.

Administrative Executive

Monash University Malaysia
11.2011 - 11.2020
  • Provide high level customer service in accordance with best practice guidelines, policy and procedures to Graduate Research students.
  • Provide advice and interpretation of Graduate Research business rules and customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain effective working relationship with Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) and Monash Australia respective School Research Offices with regards Graduate Research Administration portfolio.
  • Implement and coordinate programs of effective Graduate Research administrate processes and systems including providing services, responding to enquiries, advising on policy and process, project administration within agreed standards and time frames.
  • Planning, organization and running of Graduate Research Induction Sessions for Graduate Research Programs.

Education

MBA - Dissertation Research On Human Behavioral Studies

International University of Malaya Wales (IUMW)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Accounting & Finance

Teeside University
UK
04.2001 -

Skills

Lecture development

Discussion Facilitation

Academic Publication (on-going)

Presentations/Public Speaking

Student Engagement

Class Management

Student Counseling

Research and analysis

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Timeline

Part Time Lecturer

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
05.2023 - Current

Senior Administrative Executive

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
07.2021 - Current

Administrative Executive

Monash University Malaysia
11.2011 - 11.2020

MBA - Dissertation Research On Human Behavioral Studies

International University of Malaya Wales (IUMW)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Accounting & Finance

Teeside University
04.2001 -
Gaithri GunasagranPart Time Lecturer & Senior Administration Executive