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Nathan Ragushankar

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

Student-centered Professor with expertise in Hospitality Management. Offer 7 year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part Time Faculty

Cambria College
12.2022 - Current
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the department, creating a welcoming learning environment for all students.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing real-world case studies and diverse teaching methods in lectures.
  • Mentored junior faculty members, fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment for all staff.
  • Increased graduation rates through continuous curriculum improvement and effective course delivery.
  • Continuous professional development ensured staying current with emerging trends within Business Management education.

Part Time , Faculty

Durham College
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

Part Time Faculty

Stanford College
04.2017 - 10.2022
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.

Hotel Manager

Hilton, Marriott and IHG
03.2008 - 03.2017
  • Led team of 50+ staff, fostering culture of excellence and teamwork that significantly reduced staff turnover rates.
  • Responded to guest complaints with effective solutions, turning potential negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Enhanced revenue by creating and promoting attractive package deals, targeting both new and returning guests.
  • Managed crisis situations, maintaining guest safety and satisfaction during unexpected events.
  • Fostered partnerships with local businesses to enhance guests' experience and promote local tourism.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Edinburgh Napier University
04.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Student Mentoring
  • Course Planning
  • Audience Interaction
  • Curriculum Creation

Certification

Hospitality Management Certificate Program, Cornell University, 08/2015

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Awards

IHG F & B Revenue achievement award - North America, 01/2015.

Best Food and Beverage Revenue Achievement in North America


Volunteer Experience

Scout Leader, 1st Centenary Colony Scouts Canada.

Scouter in charge of Beaver / Cubs activities in the calendar year since 2018.

Timeline

Part Time Faculty

Cambria College
12.2022 - Current

Part Time , Faculty

Durham College
11.2022 - Current

Part Time Faculty

Stanford College
04.2017 - 10.2022

Hotel Manager

Hilton, Marriott and IHG
03.2008 - 03.2017

MBA - Business Administration

Edinburgh Napier University

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