I am a linguist with a deep interest in Education and Society. I have graduated with an MA in Linguistics at the University of Delhi, where I focus on syntactic sentence processing. I have also actively participated in language documentation workshops and presented papers on linguistic topics. Previously, I graduated with a triple major in Western Classical Music, Psychology, and English Literature from CHRIST University in Bangalore. Beyond academics, I have diverse experience in music, teaching, and language-related fields. I also worked as a teaching fellow with Teach For India, contributing to socio-emotional learning and improving student attendance and comprehension. I have a passion for wildlife conservation, mountaineering, and mentoring young learners through various organisations.…

Gowri Lakshmisha

I am a linguist with a deep interest in Education and Society. I have graduated with an MA in Linguistics at the University of Delhi, where I focus on syntactic sentence processing. I have also actively participated in language documentation workshops and presented papers on linguistic topics. Previously, I graduated with a triple major in Western Classical Music, Psychology, and English Literature from CHRIST University in Bangalore. Beyond academics, I have diverse experience in music, teaching, and language-related fields. I also worked as a teaching fellow with Teach For India, contributing to socio-emotional learning and improving student attendance and comprehension. I have a passion for wildlife conservation, mountaineering, and mentoring young learners through various organisations.…

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I am a linguist with a deep interest in Education and Society. I have graduated with an MA in Linguistics at the University of Delhi, where I focus on syntactic sentence processing. I have also actively participated in language documentation workshops and presented papers on linguistic topics. Previously, I graduated with a triple major in Western Classical Music, Psychology, and English Literature from CHRIST University in Bangalore.

Beyond academics, I have diverse experience in music, teaching, and language-related fields. I also worked as a teaching fellow with Teach For India, contributing to socio-emotional learning and improving student attendance and comprehension. I have a passion for wildlife conservation, mountaineering, and mentoring young learners through various organisations.

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Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Kannada
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Participant - W2M Workshop at Irula Language Documentation, Kotagiri, TN
June 30, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Participated in the W2M workshop conducted by CoDIN and Keystone Foundation focusing on documentation of the under-resourced Nilgiri tribal language Irula, with a key focus on ASR technology development.
Participant - Language Documentation Workshop at Irula Language Documentation, Kotagiri, TN
June 30, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Took part in the W2M workshop on documentation of the under-resourced Nilgiri tribal language Irula, with a focus on ASR technology development.
Remote Freelance— Translation and Proofreading
May 1, 2025 - Present
Translating and proofreading 'Silence Sounds Good: 6th Edition' in Kannada.
Translation and Proofreading at Remote Freelance
May 1, 2025 - Present
Translating and Proofreading “Silence Sounds Good: 6th Edition” in Kannada.
Transcriptionist at Sambodhi, Remote Freelance
March 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Translated and transcribed interview audio data from Kannada to English for various stakeholders across 10 districts in Karnataka, supporting the Karnataka Model School Pathways Programme.
Transcriptionist at Sambodhi, Remote Freelance
March 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Translated and transcribed interview audio data from Kannada to English for various stakeholders across 10 districts in Karnataka, supporting the Karnataka Model School Pathways Programme.
Data Intern at Rocket Learning, Remote
October 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Managed and updated student, teacher, and facilitator attendance and interaction data for the Anganwadi program across 20 districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Data Intern at Rocket Learning, Remote
October 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Managed and updated student, teacher, and facilitator attendance and interaction data for the Anganwadi program across 20 districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Child Specialist at Openhouse, Bangalore
April 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Contributed to the implementation and evaluation of a specialized student-centric 'Explore' programme for Early Learners, innovatively transitioning from separate subjects to an integrated curriculum encompassing weekly Art, Dance, Phonics, Speech and Drama classes. Leveraged Figma and Metabase to curate progress reports for over 200 students, providing actionable insights for parents. Facilitated Phonics and Art & Design classes for children aged 3-6.
Child Specialist at Openhouse, Bangalore
April 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Contributed to the implementation and evaluation of a specialized student-centric 'Explore' programme for Early Learners, transitioning from separate subjects to an integrated curriculum including Art, Dance, Phonics, Speech, and Drama. Curated progress reports for over 200 students using Figma and Metabase. Facilitated Phonics and Art & Design classes for students aged 3-6.
Teaching Fellow at Teach For India, Ahmedabad
May 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Led 42 students of grade 5 and 6 from a Government School in a low income area. Designed and implemented a course on Socio-Emotional Learning. Recognised as a Transformational Fellow for demonstrating a 40% improvement in reading comprehension and a 65% increase in student attendance. Managed comprehensive classroom and school-level data. Facilitated government liaison with Municipal Corporation and education bodies and conducted weekly community visits.
Teaching Fellow at Teach For India, Ahmedabad
May 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Led 42 grade 5 and 6 students in a low-income government school. Designed and implemented Socio-Emotional Learning curriculum. Achieved a 40% improvement in reading comprehension and a 65% increase in student attendance. Managed classroom and school data including attendance, enrolment, performance, and parent participation. Facilitated government liaison and weekly community visits.

Education

MA at University of Delhi, Delhi
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
BA at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
MA at University of Delhi, Delhi
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
BA at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Basic Mountaineering Course
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Basic Mountaineering Course, NIM, Uttarakhand
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

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