Dr. Sonreet Kaur
Brampton
Summary
Dynamic educator dedicated to fostering academic growth and igniting intellectual curiosity in students. Expertise in curriculum development and delivery of engaging lectures that captivate and motivate learners. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in evolving academic environments, consistently creating a supportive and enriching learning atmosphere. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential through innovative teaching strategies and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
University of Niagara Falls Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Course-lead for Research and Skill Technology Development Course, working on course improvement and coordinating with team delivering the same course
- Deputy Chair for Capstone Projects Steering Committee, coordinating work of Capstone project facilitating experiential learning for students
- Regularly working on learning new tools and techniques that can help students in research
- Using mentimeter, near pod and other tools to engage students using Flipped classroom teaching methods
- Delivering courses such as Marketing Management using case studies and considering current market context
- Teaching Research and Technology Skill development course to term 4 students helping them to transition smoothly for Capstone Projects
- Attending training on use of Artificial Intelligence also Professional Development session to enhance teaching learning experience
Business Instructor
Toronto School of Management, NCT
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Acted as a Course lead for one of the Business General courses in college
- Participated in course mapping workshops and drafted teaching learning plan and learning material for courses
- Preparing subject material and instruction to students based on the course outline using various instructional methods including, lectures, discussion, presentations, labs, simulation, and the like
- Providing and updating course materials in the Learning Management System and publishing those materials before the course begins to enable students to prepare for the course
- Expertise in delivering subjects principles of Marketing, Marketing management, operations management, concepts, and fundamentals of International Business
- Updating Canvas course shells and keep course materials current and consistent with the latest edition of the textbook/e-text-electronic as indicated in the course outline
- Preparing, marking, and administering assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, examinations and other materials used for student evaluation, providing feedback to students
- Submitting copies of the evaluation and student responses to the evaluation, as required for the quality assurance/audit purposes, to the Program Coordinator at the end of every course
- Enhancing the list of suggested supplemental readings available in online libraries or on the internet and enhancing the list of suggested supplemental websites
- Participating in program and curriculum review meetings, including Program Mapping, baseline reports and audits, as a part of the quality assurance process followed by the College
- Participating in professional development sessions offered each semester.
Business Instructor
Canadore, Stanford College
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and implemented section specific lesson plans using industry- standard educational approaches like multimedia, adult learning methodology
- Taught courses like Introduction to Business, Marketing management, Operations Management, Organization Behaviors, Quantitative methods for Accounting, Business Presentations, Marketing, Mathematics for accounting, Entrepreneurship and College communication using i-learn
- Tracked student attendance, performance, and grades, reporting absenteeism using D2L
- Conducted interactive sessions and using active learning methods for teaching using audio visual aids
- Facilitated group and class discussions for better understanding and providing constructive feedback
- Communicated clear objectives for all learning modules; instruct and evaluate students, develop student skills
- Encouraged a positive learning environment according for better learning experience
Assistant Professor
Master Tara Singh College at Panjab University
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Taught Business management and marketing courses effectively to 250 students per semester using lecture, demonstration, presentation, and discussion methods
- Delivered instructions in Operations Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Research Methodology to 200 students per semester
- Imparted knowledge of students in subject areas of Commerce and Business Management by organizing workshops and seminars
- Facilitated in conducting University examination by preparing students' sitting plan, distribution of question papers, supervision during exam and collection of answer sheets
- Guided 20 students on how to provide empirical evidence to support research writing by using SPSS and excel with interpretation of data to improve students' research skills
- Served as member on faculty committees: Member organizing committee in National Seminar, Faculty departmental activities, examination committee and Departmental Lectures Organizing Committee
- Used different research methods including qualitative method (through interview, focus group discussion, observation, and questionnaires, secondary data, and document analysis) to conduct varying educational research which translated into 10 published research papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals
Senior Marketing Executive
Advantage Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on marketing objectives and initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize marketing efforts.
- Oversaw the creation of engaging content for various platforms, driving audience engagement and brand loyalty.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Senior Research Fellow
School of Business, Punjab Agricultural University
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Fellow in university exploring research in social sciences
- Got training with hands on sessions on Research methodology using SPSS
- Research papers presented in international and national seminars and conferences
- Published research papers in peer review journals
- Conducted studies, recorded research and analyzed findings.
- Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations and grants to assist research study efforts.
- Proposed and implemented research focused on consumer behavior.
Assistant Professor
Guru Nanak Girls College at Panjab University
07.2006 - 12.2012
- Delivered lectures in Commerce postgraduate and graduate courses to approximately 300 students each semester using effective teaching methods
- Assisted the senior faculty and students in preparing timetable and course development
- Guided and Supported students in preparing assignments and group projects
- Prepared records of students’ examination, arrangement of question papers, answer sheets during university exams as Assistant superintendent
- Industrial Training 06/2014
- Summer Training Program on Initiation of E-Business for the dealers (7 Weeks)
Education
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing -
Google Digital Garage
01.2020
Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration
Punjab Agricultural University
01.2018
Bachelor of Education -
Panjab University
Chandigarh01.2006
Master of Commerce -
Panjab University
Chandigarh01.2005
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
Chandigarh01.2003
Skills
- Higher education
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learning Outcome Alignment
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Faculty collaboration
- Teaching excellence
- MS Office Suite
- SPSS, NVivo
- Teaching through LMS such as Canvas, D2L, Cascade
- Menti meter, Ed puzzle, Nearpod
- MS Team and Zoom
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Relations
Publications
- Sonreet Kaur and Gagandeep Banga (2019). Factors Determining Customers Preference for Online Retailing in Punjab. Indian Journal of Management Studies. Vol 23 (2).
- Sonreet Kaur, Dr. Gagandeep Banga (2017). ‘Gender Differences in Buying Behavior of Online Retail Customers in Punjab'. Indian Journal of Economics and Development Vol 13 No. 4, 2017, ISSN 2277-5412. Naas Rating 6.30.
- Family Structure and Kins Support as Determinant of physical and psychological wellbeing of widows. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 21(10), Oct 2016.
- Psychological wellbeing of elderly parents living with children and in empty nest families: Gender Differentials. Indian Journal of Health and Well Being, Vol. 7(10), 2016.
- Sonreet Kaur, Dr. Gagandeep Banga and Dr. Babita Kumar (2016). ‘Perceived benefits of Transformation to e-business: A study of hand knitting yarn dealers. PCTE Bi-Annual Journal of Business Management, Vol 13(1).
- Sonreet Kaur (2010). Customer relationship management: A study of Effectiveness of Customer satisfaction and Customer Retention in selected Private Banks. RIMT journal of Strategic Management and Information Technology issue 2010 Vol.7, no. 1-4, ISSN 09755438.
- Book Published
- Dr. Naila Aaijaz, Dr. Shriprakash Soni, Dr. Sonreet Kaur (2025). Global Business: Navigating the world of International Business JSR Publication.
- Book Chapters
- Sonreet Kaur and Gagandeep Banga (2016). Online Retailing: Key Drivers and Challenges was published in an international book titled Business Management by Lambert Academic Publishing in 2016.
- Dr. Yashmin Sofat, Sonreet Kaur and Monika Sofat (2012). ‘Creativity Impact: A study of Employees of Creative Deptt. of Advertising Agency' published in a book titled ‘Human resource development: Theoretical and Practical Implications' Regal Publications, New Delhi.
- Aarti Nayyar, Minakshi Thaman and Sonreet Kaur (2008). Effects of Applications of Customer Relationship Management in Banking'. Customer relationship Management in banking and Insurance Sector.
- Sonu Munjal, Sonreet Kaur and Minakshi Thaman (2008). Customer Relationship Management- Creating value to its customers’. Customer relationship Management in banking and Insurance Sector.
Activities and Honors
- Attended a two days workshop on ‘SPSS' organized by Department of Economics and Sociology at P.A.U., Ludhiana in 2017.
- Participated in National Level Workshop on Research methods and Data Analysis (SPSS) held at Chitkara University, Punjab Campus in 2015
- Attended Five-day Workshop on Tool & Techniques for Data Analysis through Research Software organized by Chandigarh University in 2014.
Awards and Accomplishments
Experiential Learning Provider Riipen 2025., Professional Member, CIM, Chartered Managers Canada 2025, Associate Member CIM, Chartered Managers Canada 2025, Digital Marketing Certification, Google Digital Garage, Awarded as Best Teacher by PCTE in the year 2011., Awarded as Junior Research Fellowship by Ministry of HRD India
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Assistant Professor
University of Niagara Falls Canada
09.2024 - Current
Business Instructor
Toronto School of Management, NCT
01.2022 - 12.2024
Business Instructor
Canadore, Stanford College
05.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor
Master Tara Singh College at Panjab University
08.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Marketing Executive
Advantage Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Research Fellow
School of Business, Punjab Agricultural University
01.2013 - 12.2017
Assistant Professor
Guru Nanak Girls College at Panjab University
07.2006 - 12.2012
Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration
Punjab Agricultural University
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing -
Google Digital Garage
Bachelor of Education -
Panjab University
Master of Commerce -
Panjab University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University