Room to Read India
Jiss Mary Thomas is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Officer in Learning and Innovations at Room to Read India since July 2022, focusing on the India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) project aimed at enhancing foundational learning in select Indian states. Prior to this role, Jiss worked with the Madhi Foundation from April 2019 to August 2022 as a Specialist in Curriculum and Instructional Design, where responsibilities included collaborating with the SCERT of Tamil Nadu to develop curricula for the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission. Jiss also served as Associate in Content Development, creating digital training modules for teachers and developing English workbooks. Previous experiences include internships with ASER and NCERT, as well as teaching at an NDMC School. Jiss holds a Master's degree in Education from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, along with a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
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Room to Read India
Room to Read is a global nonprofit transforming the lives of children in low-income communities by focusing on Literacy and Gender equality in education. Established in India in 2003, presently has programs in twelve states – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Our Literacy Program has been implemented in 15642 government schools, training 25,741 teachers trained in library management and reading activities. Over the same period our Girls’ Education & Gender Equality Program has benefited over 62,457 girls. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. The Room to Read global headquarters is in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Hong Kong, London, and Delhi. For queries reached out to info.india@roomtoread.org