Ankit Kumar Rai

Purpose-driven professional with a strong commitment to education, youth development, and social impact. Brings direct frontline experience teaching in underserved communities through Teach For India, combined with two years of structured mentoring and academic coaching for 80+ students preparing for competitive examinations. Complemented by 4.5+ years of high-stakes operational leadership as a Merchant Navy Officer, developing strong capabilities in crisis management, cross-cultural team coordination, compliance, and decision-making.

Analytical depth further reinforced through sustained engagement with UPSC Civil Services examinations. Seeking to contribute meaningfully to education-focused NGOs and social sector organisations working to expand access, equity, and opportunity for underserved communities.

Volunteer Teacher - Teach For India - Delhi

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Delivered classroom instruction and academic support to students from low-income households in a Delhi government school, focusing on English, critical thinking, and confidence-building.
• Designed inclusive learning activities tailored to mixed-ability classrooms, improving student engagement and participation.
• Built trusted relationships with students and families, providing mentorship beyond the classroom including guidance on academic pathways and aspirations.
• Collaborated with the TFI network and school administration to implement student learning initiatives, attendance improvement drives, and community engagement activities.
• Contributed to students' holistic development — academic, social, and emotional — consistent with TFI's mission of educational equity.

Academic Mentor — Civil Services Coaching - Ustaad

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Designed and delivered personalised study plans for 80+ students, tracking individual progress and adapting strategies to address learning gaps.
• Framed evaluative questions, reviewed answer scripts, and provided structured written and verbal feedback to improve analytical and writing quality.
• Offered academic counselling and performance guidance, supporting students through high-pressure examination cycles with sustained motivation.
• Developed strong skills in curriculum design, learner assessment, and iterative coaching tailored to competitive examination contexts.

Freelance Evaluator — UPSC Mains - Vajiram & Ravi

(2021-12 - 2025-08)

• Evaluated 1,000+ UPSC Mains answer copies, providing detailed analytical feedback on content quality, structure, and argumentation.
• Demonstrated high-volume assessment capability combined with consistency, precision, and constructive developmental feedback.

Third Officer (Oil & Chemical Tankers) - Merchant Navy

(2012-02 - 2016-10)

• Led safety-critical bridge and navigational watchkeeping operations across international trade routes, ensuring zero-incident compliance with global maritime regulations.
• Managed cargo operations for oil and chemical tankers, coordinating loading/discharge procedures while maintaining strict environmental and safety standards.
• Directed emergency response planning including firefighting systems, lifeboat drills, and crisis protocols for crew of 20–25 across multicultural, multinational teams.
• Coordinated with port authorities, agents, and terminals across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, navigating complex operational and regulatory environments.
• Built leadership competencies — rapid decision-making, calm under pressure, and cross-cultural communication — directly transferable to field operations in the social sector.

Bachelor of Nautical Science - Nautical Science - T.S. Chanakya, University of Mumbai (2008-01 - 2011-12)