VSIT | Vidyalankar School of Information Technology

Autonomous Institute
Affiliated to University of Mumbai

Poonam Singh

Poonam Singh

Assistant Professor
Commerce & Management

Qualification

Pursuing PhD from
Mumbai University

Qualified UGC NET, Economics,
2019.

M.A. (Corporate Economics), Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, (University of Madras),
2016-18

B. Ed, Om College of Education, (Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University),
2018-20

Qualified UGC NET, Economics,
2019.

Experience

06

Teaching Experience

05

Technical Paper published

MY LIFE

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela.

Hi there, I’m Poonam, and if you had told me back in school that I would end up being a teacher, I would have probably laughed it off. I was just an average student, navigating through classes without any grand ambitions or dreams of standing at the front of a classroom.

College, however, changed everything for me. Somehow, I transformed into the top student, and life took an unexpected turn. It wasn’t about grades; it was about discovering a joy in helping my friends understand the trickiest of concepts. That joy evolved into a burning passion for teaching.

Now, here I am, guiding students of all ages – from the little ones in preschool to the young minds in college. It’s funny how life unfolds, isn’t it? I never thought I would end up here, but now I can’t imagine doing anything else.

My belief is straightforward but profound – kids today are the future. I think it’s not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about instilling the right mix of education, morals, and values. That belief is what pushed me into teaching, and every day, I find myself more convinced that this is where I’m meant to be.

I dream of a better future for India. In my eyes, good education has the power to transform not just individual lives, but the entire nation. I want to contribute to the development of India, driven by the knowledge and values we pass on to our students.

From a regular student to a passionate teacher, my journey reflects the incredible impact that teaching can have – not only on individual lives but on the destiny of a whole nation. It’s a journey I never anticipated, but one that I’m immensely grateful for every single day.

MY WORK

  1. World Economics Association
  1. Microsoft Office Specialist
  2. Recognized for mentoring students in the Avishkar Research Competition organized by the University of Mumbai, receiving a Mentoring Certificate for guidance and support.
  3. Awarded a Mentoring Certificate for mentoring students in the Yuva Startup Sutra Competition organized by Ramsheth Thakur College of Commerce & Science, Kharghar.
  1. Invited as a speaker for a session on “Personality Grooming & Etiquettes” at Vidyalankar Polytechnic
  2. Resource person for a session on NEP 2020 held at D.V.S. Junior College, Navi Mumbai on 27/01/2024.
  3. Guest Speaker at Alumni Reunion 2021 at Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai on 11/12/2021
 
  1. Participated in FDP on “Rethinking Assessment in Online Education: Balancing Innovation, Integrity, and Scale” conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on 15 April 2026.
  2. Participated in ATAL FDP on “AICTE Incorporating Universal Human Values” from 20 March 2026 to 24 March 2026.
  3. Participated in Workshop on “AI & Chat GPT” conducted by BE 10X on 28 December 2025.
  4. Participated in ATAL FDP on “Embedded Finance: Transforming Financial Services in the Digital Era” at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology from 06 October 2025 to 11 October 2025.
  5. Invited as Guest Lecturer on Union Budget 2025–26 at Bakliwal Foundation College of Arts, Commerce & Science on 06 February 2025.
  6. Participated in One Week Online National Level FDP on “Empowering Academics Through AI Tools” organized by Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University, Gujarat from 24 October to 30 October 2023.
  7. Participated in National One-Week FDP on “INSPIRE – Innovation Strategy, Intellectual Property, Research and Entrepreneurship” held from 03 October 2023 to 09 October 2023 at Vidyavardhini’s A.V. College of Arts, K.M. College of Commerce & E.S.A. College of Science.
  8. Participated in Online Research Methodology Workshop on “Research Metrics in Academic Research & Publication Ethics” organized by Vivek College of Commerce in association with M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women on 16 September 2023.
  9. Participated in Two-Day National Level Webinar on “Preparedness Towards Implementation of NEP 2020” organized by Tilak Education Society’s J.K. College of Science and Commerce, Navi Mumbai on 15 & 16 September 2023.
  10. Participated in National Level Online Workshop on “Drafting and Crafting: Social Science Doctoral Thesis” organized by Department of Management Studies, Kongu Engineering College, Tamil Nadu on 15 July 2023.
  11. Participated in 6-Day Faculty Development Program on “Research & Advanced Data Analysis with R Programming” organized by Berhampur University from 26 June to 01 July 2023.
  1. Internationalization of the Indian Rupee: Strategic Implications for Economic Sovereignty, Trade, and Global Influence, Two-Day International Research Conference (NGPVSIT2026) Proceedings; Vol. 13, No. S2-i1, January 2026.
  2. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Adoption in India: A Secondary Data Analysis, VCMT International Multidisciplinary Conference Proceedings, VSIT; ISBN: 978-93-344-5986-9, 2025.
  3. A Study of the Awareness of the Principles of Management Advocated in Chanakya’s Arthshastra and its Relevance in Modern Context, Vidyawarta Peer Reviewed International Refereed Research Journal; ISSN: 2319-9318, Special Issue 1, June 2025, Impact Factor: 9.45.
  4. Advancing Sustainable Development through Green Finance: A Comparative Study of India and Global Trends, Pradnyaa International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research; January 2025.
  5. A Study to Explore the Impact of Financial Literacy on the Financial Decisions of Employed Individuals from Commerce and Management Backgrounds in Mumbai, Industrial Engineering Journal; ISSN: 0970-2555, Vol. 53, Issue 5, May 2024, Impact Factor: 6.82 (UGC Care, Group 1).