Chithira V.

With a strong academic background in Botany and professional teaching experience at the higher secondary level, I am keen to contribute effectively to your academic community.

I hold an M.Sc. in Botany (87%), B.Ed. in Natural Science (84.17%), and a B.Sc. in Botany (88%). I am currently working as PGT – Botany at Hillview International School, Koodathai, where I teach higher secondary students, design concept-oriented lesson plans, and conduct laboratory sessions with an emphasis on practical understanding and scientific inquiry. Prior to this, I served as HSST – Botany at St. Thomas Convent Higher Secondary School, Olavakkode, and completed my teaching internship at Cherupushpam Girls Higher Secondary School.

I have qualified SET (January 2024), KTET (Category II & III), and CTET (July 2024). My academic exposure is further strengthened through internships at KSCSTE–MBGIPS Kozhikode and KFRI Peechi, where I gained hands-on experience in molecular studies and endophytic association research. My M.Sc. project on Molecular diversity of Trapa natans L. using RAPD markers and my presentation at an international seminar reflect my inclination towards research-based learning.

I am passionate about teaching life sciences and strive to make biology engaging through innovative methodologies, laboratory-based learning, and real-world applications. I strongly believe in nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific temperament among students.