BA English

Her passion for education led her to teach Media Studies and English at Gyelpozhing Higher Secondary School for six months. Additionally, she taught English language and literature modules over a period of two and half years at CLCS.

Her industry and teaching experience will enrich the learning experience of her students.

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After completing his B.Ed programme at the National Institute of Education in Samtse, he was placed at Zhemgang High School in July 1990. With a year and half of teaching there, he was promoted as the Assistant Principal soon after which he was given the opportunity to pursue Master’s Degree in education at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada in 1993 and completed it towards the end of 1994. No sooner had he joined Zhemgang HSS than he was transferred as the Vice Principal of Drugyel High School in 1995 where he also taught English to XI and XII students. At the end of 1998, he was sent to Damphu High School on promotion transfer as the Principal there. He was the one to revive Damphu Junior School which was closed down due to 1990 uprising in the south to a new Higher Secondary School. Damphu High School soon became one of the most performing schools in those days. He was then transferred to Dagana Dzongkhag as the District Education Officer (DEO) in 2002. As the DEO, he established eight new schools on top of the eight schools which were already existing and he was also instrumental in implementing the devolvement of power to the people by His Majesty the Great Fourth – by serving as the Dzongkhag Chief Election Officer during the Gup election using ballot boxes. Following Dasho Pema Thinley’s policy of DEO and principal posts being inter-changeable that time, he was posted to Samtse HSS as the principal there in 2006. He established the new high school which was just bifurcated from the then existing Lower Secondary School. The school soon became one of the most popular and successful schools at that time.

In the beginning of 2010, he was hand-picked as the Chief Curriculum Officer to head the then Curriculum and Professional Support Services Division (CAPSSD) under the Ministry of Education. At the CAPSSD, he was charged with the responsibility to upgrade it to a department called Department of Curriculum Research and Development (DCRD). Soon after that he was transferred to Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) as the Chief Research Officer. Through a selection interview, he was promoted to the post of Secretary of Examinations at BCSEA in 2013. At BCSEA, he brought about several streamlining and reforms in assessment and examination in the school education system of Bhutan. Towards the end of 2016, he was transferred as the Director of the Royal Education Council in Paro which was just beginning to get established. As the new Director, he not only established the agency but he also brought about many major curriculum reforms in four years despite the huge COVID-19 disruptions in the education system worldwide. The response to COVID-19 in terms of curriculum development and instruction was phenomenal. In 2020, he was promoted as the Director General and towards the end of 2021, he was promoted and sent to National Council of Bhutan as the Secretary General. March 2022, after having served six months at the National Council, he voluntarily resigned from service under the Special Retirement Scheme where he was paid salary for 24 months after retirement.

Besides the regular employment experience as shown above, he also served as Board Member for Programme Quality Control Board (PQC), RUB; Higher Education Accreditation Board, MoE; Tertiary Education Board, MoE; and Curriculum Board, MoE, among others.

He also served as the External Examiner (SCE and PCE); Programme Reviewer (SCE) and held other additional posts such as General Secretary for Dzongkhag Sports Association and Chief Election Officer, Dagana, and the like. He received several awards including the Civil Service Award (Gold and Silver Medals).

He attended many in-country seminars and short-term trainings that included Bhutan Executive Service Training (BEST-3) conducted by RIGSS and RCSC, Executive Forum conducted by RCSC, and Management Training conducted by RIM. He also attended various international level seminars/ short-term training in Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, and so forth.

His publication and editorial work included some research papers, school curriculum materials including school textbooks (2016-2021), moderation of high-stakes examination papers (BHSEC and BCSE – 2012-2015), among many others.

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For the last seven years, he served in various schools (Nangkor LSS 1998, Tashitse MSS in the beginning of 2000 to end of 2002 and Trashigang MSS from 2003 to 2004 end) and as a lecturer in Samtse College of Education from 2006 to 2011. During his career as teacher and lecturer he shouldered various responsibilities such as House Master, Class teacher, Games In-charge, Publication Editors, Head of English Department and Gayjor Tshokpa adviser. He also participated as a core group member in developing English Curriculum and Teachers’ Manual for Classes IX to XII.

From the beginning of 2012 to 2015, he served as Sr. Labour Officer in PHPA-II and upon up gradation and promotion, he served in the same project as Chief Administrator for the next two years. Besides the administrative works he shouldered additional responsibilities of looking after various departments in the project such as Liaison Division Offices in Thimphu, Wangdue, Phuntsholing, Delhi and Siliguri, Labour Relation offices in Wangdue, Phuntsholing and Gelephu, Medical Division and Officer Club. From 2017 to 2022 he served as Chief (HR and Admin) in the same project. He resigned from the Project in 2022 end to join politics.

He has few publications (poems and stories) under his name and guidance. With his rich experience in various organizations and fields, he would be able to support the college both academically and administratively.

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Notably, she also served as a Guest Lecturer at the Royal Institute of Management, Thimphu, delivering a Communication Skills module to RCSC-selected graduates in Winter 2024.

Her expertise is demonstrated through a diverse teaching portfolio that includes academic instruction, test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE), and specialised training, such as delivering a Communication Skills module for RCSC-selected officials at the Royal Institute of Management.

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She worked as a programme developer in the Department of Curriculum and Professional Development, MoE. She also taught at Sheruntse College, Kanglung as an adjunct faculty.

Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo has two publications: A Resource Book for Training of Trainers of Primary School Principals on Place Based Education Approach and Bringing Curriculum into Place: Place Based Education in Practice, A Teacher Guidebook on the Implementation of Place Based Education Approach in Bhutan.

Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo also carries with her the experiences of a school teacher and the school principal. Combination of her leadership and academic experiences will deeply contribute to the academic and personal development of the students.

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She is currently pursuing Masters of Philosophy in English Studies (M.Phil.) on ‘Dialectics of Care: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Arundhati Roy’s Select Non-fiction’ from Christ (deemed to be university), India. She has presented her research papers in a number of national and international seminars in India.

Before joining NRC Ms Paul worked as an Assistant Editor—ELT with Encyclopaedia Britannica India Pvt. Ltd (Indiannica Learning Pvt. Ltd.), India. She has worked with Indian Institute of Mass Communication, India as a Research Associate on the project, ‘Capacity Building in Communicating Science and Biosafety’. Ms Paul, in addition, has the experience of working as a travel writer (trainee) with Srishti Publications Pvt. Ltd., India. She has also worked as an English Teacher and Conversation Partner with Lha Charitable Trust, India.

Ms Paul’s believes in utilizing her varied work experience across governmental, non-governmental, corporate, and private sectors in shaping her teaching abilities as per the students’ needs. Her objective is to motivate her students to develop their own learning interests and critical thinking so as to establish a learner-centered environment in the classroom.

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He initially started his career as a higher secondary school teacher. He also assumed the role of a Discipline Captain, Exam committee member and Coordinator of different Clubs. He had served in various capacities in different organizations over thirteen years. He has attended many workshops and seminars to enhance his skill as a fulfilling human being.

During his career, Mr. Subeesh has anchored several cultural related programmes.

The combination of his personal, academic and managerial experiences will contribute meaningfully to the academic and personal development of the students.

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With her keen interest in English and a passion for teaching, she took major in English during her bachelor’s degree. Throughout her academic journey, both in her undergraduate and Master’s programs, she focused not only on learning but also on developing her teaching skills. She has gained leadership experience, serving as a school counselor, house captain, sports coordinator, and program coordinator. Additionally, she has actively participated in seminars, delivered presentations in class, assisted professors with research, and even conducted her own research, making sure to leave no stone unturned in her professional growth.

To Bindeya, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge to students. She believes that it is about nurturing students, grooming them in a well-disciplined manner, and helping them develop mentally. She views her students as her own children, striving to shape them into productive and responsible citizens.

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In addition to her academic qualifications, Ms. Singye has participated in several professional development programs, including Peer Facilitator Training and Mapping Workshops with the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD). She has also completed the 7th Leadership Training Programme, a Prevention of Sexual Harassment course, and participated in the Asian-Pacific Region Messengers of Peace Conference. Furthermore, she has engaged in Stress Management, Globalizing the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Network for Rovers, and other courses aimed at the Familiarization, Promotion, and Sustainability of Bhutanese Culture and Religion.

Ms. Singye co-published a children’s book during her college years, alongside her peers, and has presented research at international seminars, including the Indic and South East Asian Perspectives in Conceptualizing World Literature conference. Her extensive academic background, combined with her diverse extracurricular and leadership experiences, uniquely positions herself to contribute to the academic growth and personal development of students.

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During her academic journey, she worked on live projects that enhanced her practical skills. At Sahu Technology in Mumbai, she created content promoting Bhutan’s tourism, highlighting its culture, natural beauty, and conservation efforts through impactful storytelling./p>

Through the Integrated Marketing Communication Live Project, she conducted market research, planned brand campaigns, and created visual content, showcasing her analytical and design skills.</p>

At Kalinga Bharati 90.0 FM, she researched, scripted, and broadcasted compelling news stories focusing on the evolving entertainment landscape, particularly exploring the influence of Western culture on Indian and Bhutanese festivals and traditions. Her work earned several on-air features, reflecting both her journalistic rigor and cultural insight./p>

Furthermore, her participation in an Advertising and Public Relations Live Project sharpened her copywriting skills and project management capabilities. She was instrumental in planning and executing integrated multi-channel campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement./p>

Combining academic strength with practical media experience, Pabitra Burathoki offers a fresh, strategic approach to communication. Her blend of creative storytelling and analytical skills makes her an asset in media and education.

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During her time in college, she successfully completed courses on “Public Speaking for Professionals” and “Mindfulness Based Basic Counseling Skills” which she utilizes in her teaching.

With great knowledge and enthusiasm to her role as an educator, she strives to inspire a new generation of scholars.

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Her academic projects, such as LagdaAI, Stock Market Analysis using Apache Spark and Hadoop, Text-to-Image Generation with GANs, and Neural Style Transfer for Bhutanese Arts, showcase her technical abilities and innovative approach. She received the Best Project Award for LagdaAI and has also completed professional certifications, including Google UI/UX Design, AWS Cloud Foundations, and the Innovation Challenge by DHI & Super FabLab.

Alongside academics, she served as Vice President of Tarayana, leading community service and events. Proficient in multiple programming languages and fluent in Dzongkha and Sharchop with working proficiency in English and Lhotshampa, she combines technical expertise with leadership, teamwork, and creativity, making her a versatile professional committed to meaningful contributions.

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