March 12, 2023
“Empowering a girl child with education is not just a duty, it’s a privilege and Deepa is a shining example of it.”
Introduction
Deepa Saini is a dedicated teacher who comes from a middle-class family. Her father works as a farmer while her mother is a housewife. She has five members in her family and is the youngest daughter-in-law in her household. Her husband owns a business, and she has two children, both of whom are currently studying in school, one in L.K.G and the other in class 2. Deepa has a passion for teaching and particularly enjoys working with young girls.
Education Background
Deepa completed her high school and intermediate education at Kisan Inter College Bahbalpur, passing class 10th in 2006 and 12th in 2008. She then completed her graduation with a B.A. from S.S.D. College in Roorkee. Her teaching career began in 2007 when she started working at Anmol School. Deepa got married in the village of Hallu Mazara and moved to her father-in-law’s house after marriage.
Finding
Deepa was informed by a village woman that there was a vacant teaching post in her village. She approached Priyanka Saini, who was already working at the Blika Siksha Kendra in Manak Mazara, to learn more about the program and how to apply for the vacant post. She submitted her documents and organized the interview process, both orally and in writing. After her selection, she was appointed as a teacher working in girl child education.
Challenges
Teaching 30 girls at the same time proved to be a challenge for Deepa. She had to figure out how to contact parents to send their children to the center and devise a plan for the students. She reached out to other teachers who were already working in other centers and received their support. Deepa joined the girl child education program on 1 January 2018 and has enjoyed working with children and communities. She has learned many techniques and processes in quarterly teacher’s training, MTM, and study circle meetings. Deepa attended a five-day training program where the trainer taught her various teaching methods, which she implemented with the children in the center.
When Deepa started teaching, she noticed that many children were weak in Maths, English, and other subjects. She met with the children’s parents and encouraged them to send their children to the center regularly. She followed the daily plan and taught the children according to their level of understanding. She kept parents informed of their children’s progress through report cards given during CMC meetings and door-to-door visits.
Conclusion
Deepa’s dedication to teaching and her willingness to learn has enabled her to improve her skills in the girl child education program. Her experience shows that with hard work, dedication, and a passion for teaching, one can overcome challenges and make a significant impact on children’s education.
