Bindeshwari Aggarwal
** – **. **st Avenue Apt # A 710
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Email: ac8tnt@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 1- 917-609- 9620
EDUCATION:
**** -- *.*. (Master of Library and Information Science), C.W.Post Long Island University NY
1980 -- 1984 PhD (Hindi Literature), Kanpur University, India
1975 - -1976 B.Lib.Sc.(Bachelor of Library Science), Banaras Hindu University,
1971 -- 1973 M.A. Hindi Literature, Kanpur University, India,
1970 -- Sahityaratna (Hindi), Prayag Vidyapeeth, Allahabad,
1967 -- 1969 B.A. Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Sociology, Kanpur University, India,
EXPERIENCE:
2010 to 2018 -- Hindi Lecturer, New York University
2003–2010 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, New York University.
Summer 2008 & 2009 -- Program Coordinator, STARTALK, NYU
Summer 2010 - - STARTALK Summer Program Coordinator, West Windsor
Plains Borough Regional School District, NJ
2005-2010 -- Associate Adjunct Professor, City College, NY
2007-2010 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor, University School of Continuing & Professional Studies
2007–2008 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor, Sanatan Dharam Surinam Mandir, NY
2008–2010 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor & Adjunct Indian Culture and Language Instructor, Language Department, St. Johns University, NY
Spring 2006 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor Columbia University, NY
Fall 1999–1999 -- Adjunct Hindi Instructor Cooper Union for Science and Art
1985–1994 -- Hindi Lecturer, Sahitya Niketan School, India
PUBLICATIONS:
Published one poem “Divorce” in “Kanpur Ke Sum Kaleen Kavi” Hindi poetry book: Dec. 2015. Kanpur, UP, India.
Published one article, “Tulsi and Ramcharit Manas” in “Pran Ptratisthaa Mahotsava Smarikaa” July 2015,. Hardoi, UP, India.
Published one article in “Major Sher Bahadur Singh Amrit Mahotsava Granth” “Major S.B.Singh New York ke paryaye” Meerut, U.P. India.2014.
Published an article “Stri kaa astitva ko sweekrati prapt ho” in Hindi monthly magazine “Lokshikshak Masik” May 10, 2013 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Published an article “Samvedna ke Swar” in “Suvarn Champa” Magazine Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. April 25, 2013
Published one poem in “Vaishvik” Hindi magazine “Yah kaisaa Amrica hai” Feb 20, 2013 Kanpur, UP. India
Published two poems in “Saurabh” magazine December 2012. “Is desh meN Janma Hamara Ho” and “American Saadhu”. New York.
"America Mein Hindi Prachaar Aur Prasaar" -Vishwa Manch Par Hindi Aayaam, Amriikii Sahitya Aur Sahityakaar, 8 th World Hindi Souvenir Journal Vardhman Printing Press, Mumbai - 2007· India
Poems in "Pravasi Ke Bol" - Navprabhat Press, Ahmadabad, India – 2006
Poem "Chaya" in a literary Journal in Hindi Vol 1, No 1. English Spring Shree Printers Jaipur, India – 2004.
Poems in the "Pashchim kii purwai" DP Graphics New Delhi – 2003.
Poems in the book "Saat Samunder Paar Se" Saurabh Publication New Delhi- 110018 – 2002.
Poems in the book "Yah Kashmir Hai" Parshwa Publication, Ahmedabad India –
2001 Compiled Bibliography of book "Tulsi Vangyamai" India – 1984
Presentation, Conferences and Workshops:
January 29, 2016 participant Hindi Urdu STARTALK NYU workshop “Lesson Plan Design Based on the STARTALK model Curricula and Multimedia Modules”. New York University, NY
January 11, 2016“Desh Videsh MeN Hindi ”presenter - International Sahitya Kala Manch, in Andaman and Nicobar India.
December 5, 2015 Invited speak on Ramayana its value for modern society on T.V. Manhattan Neighborhood Channel NY
December 4, 2015, participant Hindi Urdu STARTALK NYU workshop “Lesson Plan Design Based on the STARTALK model Curricula and Multimedia Modules. New York University, NY.
November 20, 2015 participant Hindi Urdu STARTALK NYU workshop “Lesson Plan Design Based on the STARTALK model Curricula and Multimedia Modules. New York University, NY
April 12, 2015 “Building Community Collaboration to Promote Hindi /Urdu learning and teaching “presenter- STARTALK Yonkers, NY.
April 3, 2015 Rutgers University. International Hindi Conference, Kavi Sammelan (poets gathering) session. Moderator
February 21, 2015 participants “Building Infrastructure: The role of the standard and technology “STARTALK workshop and Kavi Sammelan, New York University, NY
Oct 14, 2014, Austin, Florida STARTALK Conference participant.Oct.29, 2014 Mauritius International Hindi Conference, Participant.
April 27, 2014, New York University. International Hindi Conference, academic session Moderator
April 25, 2014, New York University. International Hindi Conference, Kavi Sammelan (poets gathering) session. Moderator
April 4, 2014 703 Hall Hamilton Hall main campus NY “Language Assessment Design for Performance “participant
Feb 28, 2014 Columbia University NY workshop,” Teaching through Poetry and Literature”, participant.
Feb 21, 2014 Columbia University, NY workshop,”Language, Culture and Identity” participant.
Feb 14, 2014 Columbia University NY Workshop, “Teaching Language through Film” Participant.
“ How to jump over and above the proficiency level line – differentiation at the Intermediate and Advance level to further develop learner skills to higher levels” participant Nov 9, 2013 New York University, New York.
STARTALK Conference participant, Oct 18-19 2013 Portland, OR.
“Empowering Overseas South Asian Women” participant, Oct 11, 2013, The Consulate General of India, New York.
STARTALK Conference participant May 3-4 Orlando, Florida 2013
“Hindi in USA” – presenter, International Conference. Lucknow University, Jan 12- 13, 2013 Lucknow U. P. India.
“World Perspectives Hindi Language “ – Presenter, Akhil Bhartiya Manchiya kavi Peeth – Dec. 30. 2012, Lucknow, U.P. India.
“Globalization of Hindi Language“ – presenter, Annual Conference Manas Sangam Dec. 24, 2012, Kanpur, U.P. India.
ACTFEL – Annual Convention. Participant, P.A. Nov 2012.
STARTALK Annual Conference, participant, Washington D.C. Oct. 2012
STARTALK Workshop participant, Teaching Hindi and Urdu through short stories by Differentiation, New York University NY Feb 2012.
ACTFEL Conference Participant, Annual Convention and World Language Expo, Denver, CO, Nov 2011.
STARTALK Conference Participant, Washington D.C. October 2011.
STARTALK Conference Participant, Albuquerque ABQ April 2011.
NCOLCTL Annual Conference, participant Madison, WI, April 2011.
“The study of Hindi in Universities” – Indian Consulate World Hindi Day Celebration, NY 2010.
Teaching Effectiveness Program – workshop New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies NY March 2009.
Improving Proficiency through innovation in Teaching Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi learners, DLI Conference, Monterey California - Dec 2008.
Hindi : Yuwa PiiRii Aur Gyan Vigyan – presenter 8th World Conference Fashion Institute, on behalf of Indian Government July 2007
Assessment Tools for Measuring Proficiency Level in LCTLS, New York University Workshop, and NY – Feb 2007.
Teaching Hindi in U.S.A. – Workshop, Indian Consulate, NY - Jan. 2006.
Indian Writer in American Past Expression and Expectation, Indian American Association (NFIA) NY – January 2006
Hindi / Urdu Reading Skills – joint NYU and Columbia workshop – May 2005.
“New Pedagogical Paradigms“ workshop, New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies – September 2003.
Honors and Awards:
December 22,2018 recipient of the,”late Manoranjini Prachndiya Devi ji smrati Hindi Samman” Bangkok Thailand.
December 30,2018 Recipient of the promoting Hindi in Unted States honor by Hindi Manch in Boston. USA
January 11. 2016 Recipient of the “Lalit Madhuri Smriti Sahitya Samman” awarded by International Sahitya Kala Manch Andaman Nicobar, India.
December 30, 2015 Recipient of the “Bharat Bhushan Smrati Samman” in Meerut,U. P. India.
August 14, 2015 recipient of the “Certificate of Appreciation” honor award “In Recognition of valuable contribution as a supporter to YHS STARTALK summer Hindi and Language and Culture Camp, PA” awarded by director.
Jan. 18, 2015 recipient honor award awarded by president “Rotary Club “.Kanpur, India.
Dec. 20 2014 recipient honor award awarded by chairperson “Indian Counsel of Woman Entrepreneures”. Kanpur, India.
November 8, 2014 recipient of the “Hindi Seva Samman” honor award awarded by President “International Hindi Samiti” New Delhi.
Oct 30, 2014, recipient of honor award, awarded by President of Mauritius
Sep. 13, 2014 recipient pf the “Services to Hindi Literature in honor of outstanding contribution” awarded by program director “Tarang” International Hindi Association USA,Glen Oakes. NY
August 8, 2014 recipient of the “Certificate of Appreciation” honor award “In Recognition of valuable contribution as a supporter to YHS STARTALK summer Hindi and Language and Culture Camp, PA awarded by director.
July 14, 2014 recipient of the “Reorganized for Services as a teacher” at STARTALK Hindi/Urdu Immersion Camp awarded by director NJ.
April 27, 2014 honor recipient of “Prasasti Patra” International Regional –Hindi Conference Awarded by Consulate General of India NY.
March 22, 2014,”Outstanding Contribution in Promotion of the Hindi Language” Recipient of the “Certificate of Recognition” awarded by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, New York Senator 16th District.NY
“Empowering Overseas South Asian Women Participant “Oct 11. 2013, the Consulate General of India, New York
Recipient of the “Saraswat sammaan” honor Award Jan 25, 2013 “Lok Sewa Parishad “ Kannauj,UP, India
Recipient of the “Hindi Sewa Samman” Award June 22, 2013 from “Antarrastriya Hindi Samiti” New Delhi. India
Certificate of Honor and Appreciation from “Hindi Yuwa Sansthan” New Jersey Dec. 12, 2013
Recipient of the”International Guest Honor Award “for teaching Hindi in US, Manas Sangam, UP., India. December 23. 2012
Recipient of the “World Hindi Service Award “, Akhil Bhartiya Manchiya Kavi Peeth, U.P., India December 30, 2012
Outstanding Performance Award - Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) NY – 2008
Promote, Protect and Parmar Vedic Knowledge Award - Arya Samaj Organization Long Island NY – 2008
Outstanding accomplishments and Contribution in the field of Hindi Sahitya Jagat as"Kavyamani" Award. - Shikshaytan Cultural Center INC New York WSA EST.-200
Recognition of special talent and unmatched selfless service - Vidyadham. NY - 2007
My name added in World Hindi Directory - India Government Publication - Bhartiya Sanskritik Sanmbandha Parishad. - 2007
Outstanding Contribution in the field of Hindi Kavya Jagat- International Hindi Organization New York Chapter – 2006
Outstanding Contribution in the field of Hindi Jagat - Shikshaytan Cultural Center NY – 2005
Merit Award Amazing Fragrance of Literary Beauty - in recognition of special talents and unmatched selfless and incessant service to the society. - Ma Yog Shakti International Mission, NY – 2005
Participation Award - United India Association of Greater Boston Inc. (BANA) NJ – 2003
Award in appreciation for participating in Ramleela Shiv Shakti Peeth NJ – 2002
Award in recognition of outstanding performance in Ramleela Hindu Temple Flushing NY - 2002
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Member of Akhil World Hindi Organization, NY Sub-editor of a Hindi Magazine “Saurabh" Of Vishwa Hindi Samiti, NY.
Public Relation Officer in Akhil World Hindi Organization, NY - 1975-1976
Member of All India Library Association, India
·Several appearances on ITV, NY and Asia TV, NJ for promoting Hindi and other program.· Blog http://www.bindeshwari.blogspot.com/
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Native proficiency in Hindi and Bengali
Oral proficiency in Urdu
Reading proficiency in Sanskrit and Pali