Nandita Thakur

Dedicated education and program professional with over four years of experience in education, program implementation, student mentorship, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach. Experienced in coordinating school-based initiatives, facilitating socio-emotional learning programs, managing educational events, maintaining program documentation, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and school leadership. Skilled in project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, operations support, and academic mentoring.

Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and driving meaningful educational impact.

Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator - Slam Out Loud - Delhi, India

(2022-04 - 2023-03)

Jijivisha Fellowship role delivering structured Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions for middle and secondary school students in government and affordable private schools.

• Delivered 50+ structured Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions for middle and secondary school students in government and affordable private schools.
• Designed and facilitated arts-based learning experiences to improve communication, creativity, confidence, and emotional well-being among students.
• Coordinated closely with school principals, teachers, and administrators to ensure effective program implementation and classroom scheduling.
• Managed attendance records, participation tracking, assessments, and program documentation for monitoring and evaluation.
• Prepared qualitative reports and student progress documentation to support program effectiveness.
• Organized student showcases, open mics, art exhibitions, and community engagement events to encourage student participation and parent involvement.
• Conducted parent interactions and community outreach to strengthen school-home partnerships.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on curriculum improvement, facilitator training, and resource development.
• Maintained high standards of classroom management while creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.

Volunteer - Slam Out Loud - Delhi, India

(2021-10 - 2022-03)

• Supported end-to-end operations for the Arts for All 2.0 online learning program serving children from low-income communities.
• Conducted regular follow-up calls with students to encourage participation and sustained engagement.
• Collected learner feedback and documented observations to improve program delivery.
• Acted as a mentor and positive role model for participating children.
• Assisted with operational coordination, documentation, and communication across program teams.
• Demonstrated initiative by supporting responsibilities beyond the assigned role and contributing proactively to program success.

Event Manager - Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) - Delhi, India

(2021-06 - 2021-08)

Coordinated day-to-day execution of educational events, workshops, and webinars for youth empowerment programs.

• Coordinated day-to-day execution of educational events, workshops, and webinars.
• Managed communication between multiple teams to ensure smooth program implementation.
• Assisted with marketing, branding, and promotional activities.
• Supported event logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintained operational documentation and event reports.

Home Tutor - Self-Employed - Delhi, India

(2019 - 2025)

Provided personalized academic support to students from pre-primary through secondary grades with customized learning plans and continuous assessments.

• Provided personalized academic support to students from pre-primary through secondary grades.
• Designed customized learning plans based on individual learning needs.
• Identified academic gaps and implemented improvement strategies.
• Prepared students for school examinations through structured lesson planning and continuous assessments.
• Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress and academic goals.
• Helped students improve conceptual understanding, confidence, and study habits.

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (2028)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (2022)