Ms. Jaya Durga Chikkam

Assistant Professor (T&C)

MA in English Literature, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
BA in Special English, Economics and Political Science, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
Qualified UGC-NET in English for Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D.
Diploma in Communicative English, University of Hyderabad.

Trauma Studies; Representation of Mental Health in Contemporary Fiction; Young Adult Literature.

1 year and 4 months of teaching experience in English Language and Literature, Language Lab and Campus Recruitment Training.

Presented a paper titled “Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Young Adult Characters in Sally Rooney’s Selected Works” at the Two-day International Conference on Digital Humanities, Cognitive Linguistics & Contemporary Literatures (ICDH2CL2025), organized by the Department of English, KL University in collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Practical Aspects of ICT Tools & Online Teaching in Current Scenario”, organized by the Research Foundation of India in association with Parul University.

Achieved CEFR C1 Advanced level certificate with a score of 599 in EnglishScore Core Skills Test by British Council.

Faculty Coordinator, English Literary Fest: Coordinated a multi-event literary fest featuring a theatrical play, exhibition stalls, competitions, word games, and other language and literature-oriented activities.
Faculty Coordinator, Intra-College Workshops: Coordinated and facilitated workshops on Business Communication and Professional Etiquette, English Case Study Writing, LSRW Skills, Persuasive Communication, and ATS-friendly Resume Preparation.
Faculty Coordinator, Theatre Arts Club: Coordinated theatre performances and productions, including event organization and fundraising, and facilitated the donation of the funds collected through the event to a non-profit organization.

English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI)