Jinal Jani

Computer science professor with excellent communication skills & technical knowhow. Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching. Developing projects and specializing in getting students to understand the practical side of education. Undertaken pioneering research and interdisciplinary programs for students.

Computer Specialist - Challenger School - Newark, CA, U.S.A

(2021-08 - 2023-01)

• Learning and delivering Challenger's curriculum and methodology to include conceptual homework, daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Teach computer programming using the languages Terrapin Logo to elementary school students.
• Conduct lab sessions for students, compile and grade projects and tests, proctor standardized tests, conference with parents if needed.
• Organize an end of year Graphic fair for all students to show case their programming skills and participate in all general staff events.

After School Teacher - Tulip Kids Academy - Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A

(2017-11 - 2018-12)

• Assisted children in reading, writing, math and school homework.
• Planned field trips, activities and curriculum for Kids Summer care.
• Provided individual teaching to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning to students.
• Ensured that class bulletin boards are current and provided the parents with any overview of materials taught in the class.
• Provided support and guidance necessary to each child and their family to ensure that program elements sponsored by other organizations are introduced smoothly.
• Responsible for maintenance/ necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playground.
• Coordinated snacks time, dance, yoga, art and Spanish activities.
• Conducted, organized and taught scratch programming and typing to all the students (1st to 8th grade).

Computer Science Professor - Thakur College of Science and Commerce - Mumbai, India

(2007-08 - 2017-02)

• Conducted and organized student presentations, workshops on different topics related to their development.
• Assisted in developing creative learning programs.
• Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure they reach full potential.
• Teaching in labs through visual aids.
• Organizing "Teach Fest" with current Trends in Information Technology for creating awareness.
• Responsible for developing interactive and interesting lesson plans based on approved curriculum to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Volunteered in initiatives to improve student's grades.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
• Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in timely manner.
• Governed and guided students throughout entire project life cycle.
• Languages taught: Visual Basic, C, SQL, Advance MS-Office tools, Tally, HTML, Software Testing, Software architecture and designing and DBMS.

M.C.A - Master's in Computer Application - Sikkim Manipal University (2011)

B.A - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - University of Mumbai (2005)