Dr. Sumitha P.
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, SNM Training College, Eranakulam, Kerala
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-EDU-KL-2025-2062
Profile Summary
Dr. Sumitha P is an accomplished educator and researcher in the field of Education, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at SNM Training College, Eranakulam, Kerala. With over 7 years of teaching experience and a robust academic background, she has contributed extensively to teacher education, educational psychology, and assessment & evaluation.
She earned her Ph.D. in Education from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2020–2024), focusing on teacher education and learning psychology. Her diverse qualifications include M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in Education, M.Sc. in Psychology, and a B.Sc.Ed (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) from RIE Mysore (NCERT).
Dr. Sumitha has published 12 research papers in international journals and 5 chapters in edited books, presented at several national and international conferences, and has been a resource person in faculty development programmes. She is also a mentor for CIDTL (Cambridge Course) at Indus Training and Research Institute, Bengaluru, and a Subject Matter Expert in Mathematics at Arihant Publications, New Delhi.
Her professional interests include teacher education, classroom management, learning styles, academic achievement, and gender-based educational research.
She earned her Ph.D. in Education from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2020–2024), focusing on teacher education and learning psychology. Her diverse qualifications include M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in Education, M.Sc. in Psychology, and a B.Sc.Ed (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) from RIE Mysore (NCERT).
Dr. Sumitha has published 12 research papers in international journals and 5 chapters in edited books, presented at several national and international conferences, and has been a resource person in faculty development programmes. She is also a mentor for CIDTL (Cambridge Course) at Indus Training and Research Institute, Bengaluru, and a Subject Matter Expert in Mathematics at Arihant Publications, New Delhi.
Her professional interests include teacher education, classroom management, learning styles, academic achievement, and gender-based educational research.
Subject Matter Expertise
Education
Teacher Education
Pedagogy & Learning Theories
Psychology
Educational Psychology
Assessment & Evaluation
Measurement & Research Methods
STEM
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Teacher Education
Pedagogy & Learning Theories
Psychology
Educational Psychology
Assessment & Evaluation
Measurement & Research Methods
STEM
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mentorship Offered
Research
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Meta-Research
Writing
Technical Writing
Academic Writing
Consulting
Educational Consulting
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Meta-Research
Writing
Technical Writing
Academic Writing
Consulting
Educational Consulting
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Sumitha has a well-rounded career spanning teaching, research, and academic training. She has worked as an Assistant Professor, Senior Research Fellow, and school educator at various institutions, contributing to curriculum design, research mentoring, and student development.
Institution Name: SNM Training College, Eranakulam, Kerala
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: March 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Duration: March 2020 – October 2024
Institution Name: Navy Children School, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: Trained Graduate Teacher (Science)
Duration: April 2015 – June 2020
Institution Name: Bhashyam High School, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: High School Teacher (Physics and Chemistry)
Duration: June 2014 – March 2015
Institution Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Wayanad, Kerala
Job Title: Trained Graduate Teacher (Mathematics)
Duration: June 2013 – October 2013
Institution Name: Government Model Higher Secondary School, Vellamunda, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Physical Science)
Duration: October 2013 – October 2013
Institution Name: Government High School, Valavayal, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Mathematics)
Duration: June 2011 – August 2011
Institution Name: Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Karimkutty, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Physical Science)
Duration: October 2010 – March 2011
Institution Name: Government Girls High School, Cherukunnu, Kannur
Job Title: Primary Teacher
Duration: October 2010 – November 2010
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: March 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Duration: March 2020 – October 2024
Institution Name: Navy Children School, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: Trained Graduate Teacher (Science)
Duration: April 2015 – June 2020
Institution Name: Bhashyam High School, Visakhapatnam
Job Title: High School Teacher (Physics and Chemistry)
Duration: June 2014 – March 2015
Institution Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Wayanad, Kerala
Job Title: Trained Graduate Teacher (Mathematics)
Duration: June 2013 – October 2013
Institution Name: Government Model Higher Secondary School, Vellamunda, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Physical Science)
Duration: October 2013 – October 2013
Institution Name: Government High School, Valavayal, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Mathematics)
Duration: June 2011 – August 2011
Institution Name: Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Karimkutty, Wayanad
Job Title: High School Assistant (Physical Science)
Duration: October 2010 – March 2011
Institution Name: Government Girls High School, Cherukunnu, Kannur
Job Title: Primary Teacher
Duration: October 2010 – November 2010
Educational Summary
Her educational background spans multiple disciplines, including Education, Mathematics, Psychology, and Educational Management, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation.
Institution Name: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Education
Field/Description: Teacher Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation
Duration: 2020 – 2024
Institution Name: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Psychology
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Degree Title: M.A. in Education
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Institution Name: Kannur University, Kerala
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Mathematics
Duration: 2011 – 2013
Institution Name: Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysore, NCERT, New Delhi
Degree Title: Integrated B.Sc.Ed (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)
Duration: 2006 – 2010
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Degree Title: Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Institution Name: NCERT (Department of Education in Science and Mathematics)
Degree Title: Online Diploma in Teaching of Science at Upper Primary Stage
Duration: 2019 – 2020
Institution Name: National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Degree Title: Foundation Course in School Leadership and Management
Duration: 2019
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Education
Field/Description: Teacher Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation
Duration: 2020 – 2024
Institution Name: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Psychology
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Degree Title: M.A. in Education
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Institution Name: Kannur University, Kerala
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Mathematics
Duration: 2011 – 2013
Institution Name: Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysore, NCERT, New Delhi
Degree Title: Integrated B.Sc.Ed (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)
Duration: 2006 – 2010
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Degree Title: Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Institution Name: NCERT (Department of Education in Science and Mathematics)
Degree Title: Online Diploma in Teaching of Science at Upper Primary Stage
Duration: 2019 – 2020
Institution Name: National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Degree Title: Foundation Course in School Leadership and Management
Duration: 2019
Certifications Summary
Dr. Sumitha has successfully completed several specialized certifications and training programmes in research methodology, educational leadership, and teacher training.
Title: Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences
Issued By: Council for Social Development (ICSSR), Hyderabad
Issue Date: January–February 2022
Title: UGC–NTA–NET JRF (Assistant Professor in Education)
Issue Date: December 2019
Title: UGC–NTA–NET (Assistant Professor in Education)
Issue Date: June 2019
Title: Andhra Pradesh SET (Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Education)
Issue Date: October 2021
Title: CBSE–CTET (Elementary and Primary Stage)
Issue Date: June 2011
Issued By: Council for Social Development (ICSSR), Hyderabad
Issue Date: January–February 2022
Title: UGC–NTA–NET JRF (Assistant Professor in Education)
Issue Date: December 2019
Title: UGC–NTA–NET (Assistant Professor in Education)
Issue Date: June 2019
Title: Andhra Pradesh SET (Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Education)
Issue Date: October 2021
Title: CBSE–CTET (Elementary and Primary Stage)
Issue Date: June 2011
Publication Summary
Dr. Sumitha has authored 12 international journal papers (including Scopus and UGC-CARE indexed publications) and 5 book chapters. Her research covers learning styles, academic achievement among tribal and rural students, gender disparities, and classroom management strategies.
International Journal Publications
Title: Role of gender in shaping learning style preferences and academic outcomes of secondary students
Published In: Educational Administration: Theory and Practice (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN No: 2148-2403
Year: 2024
Title: Rural–urban–tribal disparities in academic achievement of girls
Published In: MUCOJOR
ISSN No: 2583-9829
Year: 2023
Title: Rural–urban–tribal disparities in academic achievement of students
Published In: Journal DogoRangsang
ISSN No: 2347-7180
Year: 2022
Title: Academic achievement of tribal welfare residential schools
Published In: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)
ISSN No: 2320-2882
Year: 2022
Title: Learning styles of secondary school students
Published In: Journal of Positive School Psychology
ISSN No: 2717-7564
Year: 2022
Title: Learning styles and academic achievement of tribal students
Published In: Contemporary Voice of Dalit, SAGE Publications
ISSN No: 2456-0502
Year: 2022
Title: Academic achievement in tribal welfare residential schools (boys and girls)
Published In: MuktShabd
ISSN No: 2347-3150
Year: 2022
Title: Influence of gender on strategies for effective classroom management
Published In: DogoRangsang Journal
ISSN No: 2347-7180
Year: 2021
Title: Impact of syllabus in learning environment strategies of teachers
Published In: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Current Advanced Research
ISSN No: 2663-2594
Year: 2019
Title: Effect of type of management on self-concept of teachers
Published In: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research
ISSN No: 2277-7881
Year: 2019
Title: Impact of level of teaching on self-concept of teachers
Published In: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Current Advanced Research
ISSN No: 2663-2594
Year: 2019
Title: Effect of type of syllabus on self-concept of teachers
Published In: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research
ISSN No: 2277-7881
Year: 2019
Book Chapters (ISBN)
Title: Reimaging the Teacher–Student Relationships
Published In: Education 5.0: Enabling Aspects and Trajectories, Alagappa University
ISBN No: 978-81-971855-8-8
Year: 2025
Title: Influence of Type of Syllabus in Punishment–Reward Strategies of Teachers
Published In: Contemporary Social Science Researches on School Education, Global Academy Publishers
ISBN No: 978-93-94100-26-8
Year: 2022
Title: Influence of Teaching Level in Punishment–Reward Strategies of Teachers
Published In: Education in Emerging Indian Society, Rudhra Books
ISBN No: 978-81-953203-6-3
Year: 2021
Title: Influence of Gender in Punishment–Reward Strategies of Teachers
Published In: Revolutionizing Trends in Indian Educational System, ESN Publications
ISBN No: 978-93-90781-47-8
Year: 2021
Title: Educational Apps – A Boon or Bane
Published In: Systematic Change in Teacher Education, Uday Publishing House
ISBN No: 978-93-85991-92-9
Year: 2020
Presented Research Papers – International Conference
Title: Reimagining Teacher–Student Relationships
Presented In: International Conference organised by the Department of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Duration: 06 Dec 2025 – 07 Jun 2025<br
Resource Person for Faculty Development Programmes
Topic: Tool Construction in Social Science Research
Event: Research Methodology Series for Research Scholars and M.Ed. Students
Organised By: SNM Training College (SNMTC), Eranakulam
Date: 13 Jun 2025
Topic: Multidisciplinary Approach in Teacher Education
Event: Faculty Development Programme on “Role of Teacher Education in Promoting Indian Knowledge”
Organised By: Jaspuria B.Ed. College, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Duration: 18 Feb 2025 – 22 Feb 2025<br
International Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Title: International Seminar-cum-Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
Organised By: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai
Duration: 21 Feb 2022 – 22 Feb 2022
Title: MOOC on Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Organised By: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
Duration: 01 May 2021 – 10 Jun 2021
Title: Seven-Day International Research Methodology Course Workshop
Organised By: ICSSR and University of Hyderabad
Duration: 08 Mar 2021 – 14 Mar 2021
National Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Title: RISE (Research, Innovation, Scientific and Excellence) Seminar 2025
Organised By: IQAC, Stella Matutina College of Education, Chennai
Duration: 10 Mar 2025 – 13 Mar 2025
Title: Scholarly Writing and Publishing in AI Era
Organised By: Kahm Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Kerala
Duration: 01 Feb 2025 – 02 Feb 2025
Title: New Trends in Research Methodology
Organised By: RKDF University, Bhopal
Date: 26 May 2022
Title: Improving Scientific Research Writing and Publication Skills
Organised By: RKDF University, Bhopal
Date: 16 Apr 2022
Title: Nuances in Writing Research Articles
Organised By: Shri Krishnaswamy College for Women, Chennai
Date: 15 Mar 2022
Title: Research Methodology and Data Analysis Workshop
Organised By: BPS Institute of Teacher Training and Research, Haryana
Duration: 22 Feb 2022 – 28 Feb 2022
Title: Best Practices in Research – A Practical Approach Towards Innovation and Development
Organised By: Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Goa
Duration: 14 Dec 2021 – 15 Dec 2021
Title: Impact of New Education Policy (2020) on Higher Education Sector
Organised By: Sandipani Academy, Durg (Chhattisgarh)
Date: 30 Nov 2021
Title: Research Paper Writing and Publication (Webinar)
Organised By: Dr. D Y Patel School of Engineering, Pune
Date: 30 Aug 2021
Title: Capacity Building Workshop for Research Scholars in Social Sciences
Organised By: Council for Social Development (CSD), Hyderabad
Duration: 04 Aug 2021 – 14 Aug 2021
Title: Three-Day Training on Data Analysis Using SPSS
Organised By: A2Z EduLearning Hub
Duration: 18 Jun 2021 – 20 Jun 2021
Title: Statistics: A Tool in Designing Research
Organised By: Peet Memorial Teacher Training College and Research, Kerala
Date: 26 May 2021
Title: Qualitative Research Methodology and Anti-Plagiarism Software
Organised By: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Date: 25 May 2021
Title: Develop and Showcase Your Research
Organised By: Peet Memorial Teacher Training College and Research, Kerala
Date: 20 May 2021
Title: Publishing Ethics and Research Methodology
Organised By: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Duration: 12 Aug 2020 – 14 Aug 2020
Faculty Development Programmes / Refresher Courses
Title: Integration of Generative AI, Interactive e-Content and Advanced Technologies in Online Courses
Organised By: National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi
Duration: 26 Jun 2025 – 31 May 2025
Title: Empowering HEIs in Technology-Enabled Learning and Blended Learning
Organised By: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Integral University (Lucknow), and Aryabhatta Knowledge University (Bihar)
Duration: 07 Apr 2025 – 12 Apr 2025
Title: Data Analysis with SPSS
Organised By: Seshadripuram Academy of Business Studies, Bangalore University
Duration: 27 Apr 2022 – 06 May 2022
Title: Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Organised By: Department of Management Studies, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College & ICSSR (SRC), Hyderabad
Duration: 18 Apr 2022 – 22 Apr 2022
Title: Plagiarism in Academic Research and Author Identifiers
Organised By: Indian Institute of Management and Commerce, affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad
Duration: 11 Apr 2022 – 12 Apr 2022
Title: Research in Social Sciences – Contemporary Trends, Perspectives and Pedagogy
Organised By: Galgotias University in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Duration: 07 Feb 2022 – 13 Feb 2022
Title: Developing Effective Research Skills
Organised By: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Training and Learning (ATAL) at PES College of Engineering
Duration: 09 Aug 2021 – 13 Aug 2021
Title: Research Methodology (Online Elementary FDP)
Organised By: AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Duration: 26 Jul 2021 – 30 Jul 2021
Title: Writing Research Papers and Research Projects
Organised By: Indian Teacher Education Community (ITEC) in collaboration with Swami Vivekanand Vidyaprasarak Mandal’s College of Commerce, Goa
Duration: 20 Jul 2021 – 26 Jul 2021
Title: Basics of Research
Organised By: Indian Teacher Education Community (ITEC) in collaboration with AM College of Education, Haryana
Duration: 05 Jul 2021 – 19 Jul 2021
Title: ANOVA, MANOVA and Repeated Measures of ANOVA (Short-Term Course)
Organised By: Indian Teacher Education Community (ITEC) in collaboration with Parijat College, Indore
Duration: 26 Jun 2021 – 02 Jul 2021
Memberships in National and International Organisations
Organisation: Society of Innovative Researchers and Academicians (SIRA)
Role: Member
Date of Membership: 13 Mar 2025
Organisation: Sociological and Anthropological Studies of Education in India
Role: Member and Mentor
Date of Membership: 04 Mar 2025