Author: skillconnectance

Belonging to a Punjabi family settled in Delhi with many relatives settled abroad in Canada (CA) or the United States, particularly in, California (CA), the ultimate dream of a young 10-year-old was to settle in these shores once he grows big like his celebrated cousins who were given 5-star treatment whenever they visited his home in India from the U.S.A or Canada. But life had something else in store for this young chap. Who knew (even the boy himself 😊) that this young lad will one day be counted among a community of just ~ 5 Lakh people in a…

About Handson Fingi Mlotshwa Fellow of the University of Cambridge HP Ed Tech Fellowship Director ICT Programmes: Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership & Governance (South Africa) My personal aspirations appear to have led me towards a career in education, having worked as a cricket coach for one of the primary schools during my university days. However, most people believe and are of the view that they are knowledgeable on what good teachers should be doing. My professional development journey has revealed to me that there are hidden realities about teaching and learning that a layman is unable to understand. I…

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”I want to be a teacher”, answered Shruti right from the very first time she could articulate her aspirations. Even at the tender age of 4 or 5, while her friends had their own joys of play, Shruti was drawn to a different kind of wonder. Her home transformed into an enchanting classroom, with a cherished blackboard as her prized possession. She wielded chalk with a grace beyond her years, teaching imaginary students with unwavering enthusiasm. The dream of becoming a teacher was etched deep within her heart. As time passed,…

Hii All! I’m Richa Valecha, an IELTS trainer The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. My journey began the moment I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. Right after my 12th, I started teaching students My goal was clear but the journey was full of obstacles After completing my PG, I started working with different organizations to explore this field as much as possible. Our knowledge increases as we spread it to others and as I’m a passionate learner, my willingness to learn and spread this knowledge helped me grow more in life. My experience…

Episode 1 begins… Let me introduce you to someone today: A girl with dreams as vast as the ocean and a spirit as unyielding as a mountain. A girl who hated being a girl during her childhood, and now celebrates her womanhood and takes pride in empowering and inspiring other women… A girl from a small town who not only went on to become the first doctorate, first author, and many firsts in her family but made her presence on the global stage and is making a difference in the lives of many today… This is the story of how…

I am Dr. Garima K a Dentist by qualification and a Language Trainer by passion. I am a 2-time TEDx speaker, SAT trainer, and Udemy instructor. In my career, which spans over 12 years, I have worked for multiple organizations, including UDAAN – a Special Industry Initiative (SII) funded by Govt. of India and implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). I launched an online platform Kiddocracy to teach kids how to overcome the fear of English and help them learn the language in a fun and interactive way. Over the past few months, Kiddocracy has expanded its operations…

Episode 1: C2C – (Up till College, from Childhood) My Childhood: I must say I had an excellent childhood. It was not of the types that cuddled in comfort. At least not knowing the deep waters of struggles. I was an introvert and the girl next door synced in the protection of my parents. I did receive a decent education that was available in the region of Hospet, Bellary district. A state-level Kho-Kho-player. Fairly good at studies and the apple of my father’s eye. Real Journey Begins: After finishing grade 12, I moved to Tumkur to pursue a BCA degree.…

The academic year, 2022-23, was a turning point in Zainab’s career as a teacher. She usually taught in schools, in the Middle East and India, as an English and Humanities teacher. But that particular year she was offered the position of an ESL teacher in Pune. It was the same school that she’d taught at for the past 3 years, only the role had changed. Little did she know that this role would alter the course of her career as a teacher and that it would change her perspective toward teaching. It would bring a certain awareness in her that…

‘DESIRE’ to achieve the goal of life is a human feeling someone achieves it and someone misses it but God gives an opportunity to all. Recognizing and grabbing the opportunity can only be possible when you refuse to entertain self-imposed limitations. Life is full of ups and downs but only those achieve desired milestones in life who choose to stay and live strong. Born on 22nd November 1983 in a small town situated on the bank of river Yamuna in district Yamunanagar state Haryana (India) I Gaurav Sharma sharing a story of the vision that has always inspired me to…

Welcome to the inaugural episode “The Growth Pathway: Unleashing Your Potential” Episode Overview: In this chapter, we embark on a journey with the “Growth mindset” that propels us toward success beyond traditional measures. Dr. Sarika Samant – Leadership and Business Coach / Start-up Mentor / CXO / Motivational Speaker / Marathoner / Professional Model / Mother of a child with special needs. Pulling a Boat over a Mountain: A person’s journey to success should be assessed not just by the milestones he or she has accomplished, but also by the amount of effort put in to achieve them. Successful people…