Uma Kumari

Uma Kumari has a diverse range of work experience in the field of education and instructional design. Uma is currently working as a Sr. Learning Designer at Simplilearn since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Instructional Designer at University of the People from 2021 to 2022, where they were responsible for designing higher education courses based on QM rubrics and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to create course concepts.

From 2019 to 2021, Uma worked as an Assistant Manager in Quality and Evaluation at Head Held High Foundation. Uma'sroles included conducting end-line evaluations for training programs and designing a new assessment framework. Uma also worked as an Assistant Manager in Curriculum at The Learning Edge (Pvt) Ltd from 2018 to 2019, where they created lesson plans, worksheets, and question papers for grade 5-8 social science.

Uma has also worked as a Freelance Subject Matter Expert in Social Science at Pearson Education Services Private Limited in 2016, where they created assessment questions and questionnaires for digital games. Uma worked as a Curriculum Designer on a freelance basis at Learning Matters Private Limited in 2016, where they designed a universal curriculum for grade 5-8 social science.

Earlier in their career, Uma held various roles at Pearson Education Services Private Limited from 2011 to 2016, including Assistant Manager of Content Development, Team Lead, and Subject Matter Expert. Uma'sresponsibilities included managing teams of subject matter experts, coaching team members, and managing freelancers and third-party vendors.

Uma began their career as a Trained Graduate Teacher and Academic Coordinator at St. Claret School from 2007 to 2011. Uma'sroles included teaching various subjects, mentoring and counseling students, and organizing school activities. Uma also worked as a Scouts & Guides Instructor at Cambridge Public School in 2006.

Overall, Uma Kumari brings a wealth of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and education management to their current role as a Sr. Learning Designer.

Uma Kumari completed their education in a chronological order. In 2003-2005, they attended Guwahati University and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Education. In 2006, they further pursued their studies at Guwahati University and obtained a B.ED degree in History & Social Studies. Later, in 2013-2015, they enrolled in Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Project Management.

In terms of certifications, Uma Kumari has obtained several additional qualifications. In 2008, they completed the Advanced trained Guide Captain certification from The Bharat Scouts and Guides. In 2012, they obtained the Advanced Instructional Designing certification from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning. In the same year, they also received the INTERMEDIATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, they have completed certifications in Effective Body Language in Negotiations and Handling Conflict from Pearson. Uma has also earned a Lean Sigma Bronze certification from the Project Management Institute and completed courses in Moodle Quizzes from Udemy and Using Facilitation Skills as a Manager from Pearson. The specific months of certification completion were not provided.