My name is Pranita Gaonkar, I have been an Assistant Professor here at Parvatibai Chowgule College of arts and Science (Autonomous) for last 6 months in the Department of Zoology with teaching experience in animal diversity, cell biology and environmental sciences. I completed my B.Sc. and B. Ed from P.E.S. College Farmagudi and got my postgraduate degree form Goa University. I am actively engaged in academic mentoring, curriculum development, and co-curricular initiatives.