Ranjana Sharma

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EDITORIAL PROFESSIONAL:

A certified Instructional Designer with deep understanding for creating engaging learning activities. Dedicated and technically skilled Editorial professional with a versatile Copy Editing/Content Editing skill set developed through experience as a Copy Editor/Subject Matter Expert.

Profile Snapshot

Over 5 years of distinguished experience in:

Instructional Design

Content Development

Copy Editing

Subject Matter Expert review

Managing Copy flow

Legal scrutiny - Plagiarism

Proof-reading

Story boarding

Captivate

Areas of Expertise

Creating engaging learning activities and captivating course content

Working with subject matter experts and identifying target audience’s training needs

Applying tested instructional design theories, models and methods for creating effective learning solutions

Superior editing and proofreading skills, well above average rate of accuracy on first pass

Editing for appropriate tone and conciseness

Overseeing major projects, from concept to editing to layout and design and proofreading

Adapting quickly to changing priorities while focusing on the big picture.

Organizing and scheduling work effectively and efficiently, juggling multiple projects at once

Verifying others’ work and providing direction, feedback and constructive criticism.

Ability to manage all aspects of editing and meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft word and other programs; learn new technology quickly

Possess excellent interpersonal, communication & organizational skills.

Professional Experience

Presently working with Cambridge University Press from 07 February 2019.

Role:

Creating story boards for a variety of digital resources that complement the print titles.

Reviewing story boards received from the freelancers and authors.

Coordinating with the SME to create audience- and need-oriented lesson plans.

Developing the manuscripts for Science subject in K-8 segment.

Assistant Development Editor at Pearson education, India from 10 July, 2017 to 02 February 2019.

Role (Instructional Design):

1)Storyboarding for WBTs on variety of Higher Education subjects.

2)Storyboarding for development of digitised curriculum material (10-15 hours) for multiple K-12 books which are then sold in CDs along with the books.

Role (Editorial):

1)Preparing syllabus analysis, competition analysis, review analysis, and MSS analysis for assigned projects.

2)Content development including setting Learning Objectives for each chapter as per Bloom’s taxonomy, designing the pedagogy and presentation of the content by best utilization of ID principles and models like ADDIDE.

3)Preparing Project Evaluation Report and finalizing Review Documents.

4)Ensuring timely delivery of project/title with complete content coverage, pedagogical features and market feedback. At all times taking a proactive role in driving a project forward.

5)Ensure product completion in terms of complete content coverage, all updated information, previous years’ questions, Exam analysis, competition mapping, and review collation.

6)Standardise customer experience across products: Prelims, Pedagogy, back-matter, Cover-Branding, Assessments.

7)To cover the recommended Institute/colleges to gauge the market dynamics, faculty feedback, and teaching methodologies on assigned project.

8)Showcase new ideas on content presentation as per market requirement on assigned project.

Copy Editor at Aptara, NOIDA, India from 29 September 2016 to 29 June 2017.

Role:

1)Style editing for the process ‘Future Science Group’ covering more than 20 journals.

2)Language and content-based editing for the above-mentioned process.

3)Providing guidance and training to new joinees about style editing.

Editorial Assistant at Pearson Education, NOIDA in Higher Education Division- Test Prep from 29th February, 2016 to 29th June 2016.

Role:

1)Copy Editing, Content Development, Plagiarism check, Proof-reading, and Subject matter review for ‘’The Pearson’s General Studies Paper-1’’ 2017. Subjects included-

- Indian Polity

- Geography (World and Indian),

- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

- Indian Economy

- General Science

- Environment and Ecology

- Current Affairs

2) Copy Editing, Content Development, Proof-reading, and Subject matter review for ‘’The Pearson’s General Studies Paper-2’’ 2017. Subjects included-

- English language (Comprehension)

- Verbal Reasoning

- Non-verbal reasoning

- Quantitative Aptitude

- Data Interpretation

3) Cost and Profit Analysis for various titles.

4) Interacting with Authors and Reviewers to manage scheduled release of the titles.

5) Preparing Product Briefs for newly released titles.

6) Market visits for analysing contemporary trends in sale.

Project Intern at Pearson Education, NOIDA in Higher Education Division- Test Prep from 24 August 2015 to 23 November 2015.

Role:

1)First Proof checking of ‘’Previous Years’ Solved Question Papers GATE 2016 Computer Science and Information Technology’’.

2)Copy Editing, Content Development, Plagiarism check, Proof-reading, and Subject matter review for ‘’The Pearson’s General Studies Paper-1’’. Subjects included-

- Indian Polity

- Geography (World and Indian),

- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

- Indian Economy

- General Science

- Environment and Ecology

- Current Affairs

3) Copy Editing, Content Development, Proof-reading, and Subject matter review for ‘’The Pearson’s General Studies Paper-2’’. Subjects included-

- English language (Comprehension)

- Verbal Reasoning

- Non-verbal reasoning

- Quantitative Aptitude

- Data Interpretation

Since Jan’13 with Prabhat Prakashan, Darya Ganj, Delhi, India – Copy Editor/ Proof-reader (Freelance) . Books edited:

1)Dictionary of Biology

2)Dictionary of Geography

3)Mathematics Quiz Book

4)Lives and Times of Newton

5)Book of Happiness

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SKILLS (Freelance)

Working as a Freelance Instructional Designer from February 2018 till date.

Consulted with subject matter experts, developing instructional content and made recommendations regarding course design and instructional delivery; resulting in implementation of instructionally sound training materials that met key business initiatives. Courses developed are as follows:

1.A half-an-hour WBT on ‘Body Language’ as a part of teacher’s training

2.A half-an-hour WBT on ‘Pedagogy Enhancement in Book Development’ for editors

3.One-hour ILT on ‘Communication Skills Development’

IT Skills

Computer: Spreadsheets, word processing, database management

MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

CLASS/DEGREE/CERTIFICATE

BOARD/UNIVERSITY

SUBJECTS

PERCENTAGE/CGPA

Twelfth (2007)

CBSE

English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

85%

BSc. Life Sciences (2008-2011)

University of Delhi

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Green Chemistry, Economics

78% (University Topper)

PG Diploma in biochemical Technology (2011-2012)

University of Delhi

Immunology, Biophysical Techniques, Recombinant DNA Technology

70%

MSc. Life Sciences (2012-2014)

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Physiology, Plant Physiology, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Animal Developmental Biology, Plant Developmental Biology, Cancer Biology, Membrane Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology

6.5 (Received Prof. Gouri Shankar Scholarship for securing highest CGPA)

Instructional Design & Content Development

Creative Agni

The Three Approaches to Instructional Design

Knowles’ Theory of Andragogy

Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivation

The Three Learning Domains

Learning Styles

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

ADDIE Model as applied to CDLC

Kirkpatrick Model for Summative Evaluation

The Cognitive Load Theory

Dale’s Cone of Experience

78%

Trainings/Workshops Attended

One month training on ‘’Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology’’ from Clongen Pvt. Ltd. NOIDA, India

One week International Symposium on ‘’Herbarium Technique’’, NISCAIR, CSIR, India

Achievements

Awarded the Bright Spot Badge for successfully transmitting 12 IIT Foundation practice series as well as two Class 6 titles in first three months of joining - Pearson

Awarded the Startacus of the Year for positively taking up challenges and responsibilities - Pearson

Delhi University First Position- BSc First year

Delhi University First Position- BSc Second year

Delhi University Third Position- BSc Third year

JNU- Highest CGPA (first + second semester)

Third Prize in Poster Presentation event at National Biochemistry Symposium, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, India

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 22 December 1988

Passport: Yes

Status : Single

Address: F-26, Sudershan Park, New Delhi- 110015, India

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