Surbhi Bal
Surrey
Summary
A dedicated Biology education professional with 10 years of experience in the administration, Science education, and training sectors, particularly within the biotechnology/biology education setups. Proven strengths in leadership, classroom instruction, research program management, curriculum development, and soft skills training, coupled with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in educational environments. Recognized for teaching over 10 academic courses, supervising 30+research projects facilitating the growth of 2,000+ students and mentoring 100+ students of Masters, bachelors and diploma courses, certified Bioready by Biotalent Canada. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully build career in education and research. BC Independent school teaching license number: L245047
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Citified Planning & Construction Ltd
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Office Management
- Oversee daily operations of the office, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
- Maintain organized filing systems (physical and digital).
- Order and manage office supplies and equipment.
- Administrative Support
- Provide support to management and staff by preparing reports, documents, and correspondence.
- Schedule meetings, appointments, and maintain calendars.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries professionally.
- Event and Project Support
- Coordinate logistics for staff events, training sessions, or meetings.
- Support administrative tasks related to special projects.
Assistant professor (Full-time)
Aryan group of College
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Instructed agriculture biotechnology classes of degree and diploma programme consistent with approved course content and credit
- Conducted thorough evaluations of curriculum programs for Agriculture biotechnology courses, implementing improvements to enhance the overall student learning experience.
- Supervised Research projects on food biotechnology, graduate students with training and placements coordination nurturing their growth.
- Provided workshops and training for students, focusing on overall development and the effective integration of educational technology.
- Delivered captivating presentations at professional development workshops, engaging with a diverse audience of 500+ students and 40+ instructors to promote best practices in education.
- Oversee the administration of specialized testing and assessment programs to gauge student progress and program effectiveness, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Assistant Professor (part-time)
KVA DAV college for women
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered courses of Biotechnology to Masters and Bachelor’s degree programme, supervised laboratory classes
- Researched and supervised a 20+ minor project under the theme of protective effects of phytochemicals present in food.
- Mentored incoming freshmen’s and organized examinations, prepared assessments for masters’ classes
Senior research fellow (Part time)
Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley research
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Data collection and source documentation for each study to ensure quality and integrity of data (Govt.Project)
- Provided assistance to the PI in the development and design of evaluation processes and procedures and research protocols
- Laboratory experimentation (DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, imaging, PCR, Marker assisted selection)
Lecturer (Full time)
KVA DAV College for women
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Taught Biotechnology courses (M.Sc. and B. Sc) with laboratory supervision
- Laboratory maintainer and curriculum advisor for experimentation
- Assisted student training and placements, admission counsellor
- Prepared Assessments, organized examination for theory and practical examination
- Supervised research projects for Bachelor’s students on the theme of antimicrobial activity.
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy - Biotechnology
Kurukshetra University
IndiaMasters of Science - Biotechnology
Banasthali University
IndiaBachelor of Science - Medical with Biotechnology
Kurukshetra University
IndiaSkills
- Leadership and team management
- Instruction and Educational Training
- Curriculum Evaluation and Enhancement
- Cell culture, food biochemistry and biomarkers
- Laboratory safety and SOP development
- Teaching & Maintaining Classroom decorum
- Student Guidance and Assistance
- Administrative support
- MS office
- Data confidentiality
- Time management
- Project management
- Performance improvement
- Technical support
- Program management
- Orientation and training
- Microsoft office
- IBM SPSS
- Bioinformatics programs
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised 25 + projects of undergraduate and graduate classes.
Languages
Hind
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Certification
- BC Independent school teaching license number: L245047
- Life sciences Talent Accelerator Training -Ontario Metropolitan University (Earned five badges for different training modules in life sciences programmes)
- Women Facilitation & Leadership Training -ISS of BC
- Certificate Course in Communication Skills -Kurukshetra University, India
- Certificate Course in French -Banasthali University, India
Timeline
Administrator
Citified Planning & Construction Ltd
04.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant professor (Full-time)
Aryan group of College
03.2020 - 02.2023
Assistant Professor (part-time)
KVA DAV college for women
09.2019 - 05.2021
Senior research fellow (Part time)
Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley research
10.2018 - 01.2019
Lecturer (Full time)
KVA DAV College for women
07.2012 - 04.2013
Masters of Science - Biotechnology
Banasthali University
Bachelor of Science - Medical with Biotechnology
Kurukshetra University
Doctorate of Philosophy - Biotechnology
Kurukshetra University