Menaka Manickaraj
Doctor l Impact of Screens l Science Communicator & Critical Thinking Educator l Public Speaker & Educational Consultant | Theatre for Life Skills l Theatre Director l Child & Adolescent Behaviour Specialist
- Role
- Performing Arts Educator at Yellow Train
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Menaka Manickaraj
With over 21 years of combined experience as a Pediatric Dentist and Educational…
Experience
Performing Arts Educator
Apr 2014 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
As a passionate theatre educator, I\'ve had the privilege of working with children across various age groups. My core area of work in my drama classroom is usually building life skills, social skills and intelkigence through theatre activities. i find Drama a powerful medium to address areas like -\' speaking in context\',\' waiting for your turn\',\' holding on to a thought \',\' dealing with a NO\' and other skills like collaboration, communication, body language, focus etc.Highlights- Directed 25+ plays, including original scripts, often inspired by classroom conversations and student interests- Successfully wrote and directed Tamil plays on themes like displacement, Bharathiyar, Navarasas etc- Developed strong relationships with my students and their families- Collaborated with teachers, providing guidance and support for arts integration.As a freelancer, I continue to work with schools, offering workshops, consulting services, and performances that promote artistic expression and educational excellence.I\'m proud to have made a lasting impact on the lives of my students and look forward to continuing my work in the performing arts.
Education
Saveetha Dental College and Hospital
BDS
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital
MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
2003 — 2006
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