Moin Ismail

Dr.

Farzana

Banu is a scholar-practitioner whose career bridges rigorous academic research and frontline educational leadership across eighteen years. Holder of a Ph.D. in Commerce from M.G.R. University (2023) and sole founder of ITC Tuition Center (2005–2023), she brings a rare combination: the intellectual depth of a published researcher and the practical wisdom of an institution builder.

Her centre delivered a 90%+ student success rate in board and university examinations year-on-year. She now seeks to bring her scholarship and two decades of pedagogical excellence to a leading London academic institution.

Assistant Professor - Meenakshi Academy of Research Institute - Chennai

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

• Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate commerce curricula with emphasis on applied learning, critical analysis, and alignment with contemporary industry practice.
• Mentored students in research methodology and academic writing, supporting work to publication-standard rigour.
• Contributed to departmental curriculum review and formative assessment redesign, improving student achievement outcomes.

Founder & Lead Educator - ITC Tuition Center - Chennai

(2005 - 2023)

Founded and led independently

• Conceptualised and built an educational institution from scratch, growing it into a well-regarded centre for commerce and economics in Chennai across eighteen continuous years.
• Designed bespoke coaching programmes for 20+ student cohorts annually, tailoring content and pace to individual learner profiles — producing a consistent 90%+ pass rate in board and university examinations.
• Integrated digital teaching tools and online delivery ahead of sector adoption, demonstrating ongoing pedagogical innovation and adaptability.
• Built lasting institutional reputation through measurable excellence — alumni progressing to top universities and professional careers in commerce and finance.
• Managed all institutional operations: faculty coordination, resource allocation, academic scheduling, and stakeholder engagement for nearly two decades.

Ph.D. - Commerce - M.G.R. University (2019 - 2023)

M.Phil. - Commerce - Agarwal Agarsan College (2016 - 2016)

M.Com. - Insurance & Finance - Agarwal Agarsan College (2008 - 2008)

B.A. (Hons.) - Economics - SIET College (2005 - 2005)