• Working as an Assistant Professor at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra- Jaipur Campus since July 2016
• Worked as Associate Lecturer at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra- Jaipur Campus from April 2009 to June 2016
• Worked as Lecturer at S.S.G.Pareek PG Girls College from July 2007 to March 2009

Research Areas:

• Feminism & Short Stories
• Communication Skills
• Pedagogical Areas of Language & Literature

Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sx9cNIUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Linkedin Profile id: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ritu-pareek-53a3a8144

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8124-0561

List of Papers Presented at National and International Conference

• Presented a Paper on “Identical Restructuring in Angela Carter’s “Penetrating to the Heart of the Forest” at the International Symposium on Women’s Studies in Social Sciences” held online on March 24-25 2022, at Atatürk University- Turkey.

• Presented a Paper on “Covid 19 in India-Student’s Perception and Online Learning” in Two-Day International Conference organized by St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur from 18-19 February 2022.

• Presented a Paper on “Lauren Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A Testament to the Resilience to the Human Mind and Body” in Three-Day International Conference organized by MNIT Jaipur from 7-9 January, 2022
• Presented a paper on “A Feminist Revisiting of Angela Carter's "Flesh and the Mirror", in the Two-Day International Conference Titled “Exploring Collaborative Research Opportunities in Humanities and Social Sciences - Beyond Boundaries” During Pan-NIT Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conclave (HSSRC) organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology Warangal from 08-10 January 2021.
• Presented a paper on “Women’s Resistance to Repressive Social Structures in Novels by Githa Hariharan & Khalid Hosseini” in the International Conference on Contemporary Issues in South Asian Literature & Cultural Studies organized by Manipal University, Jaipur from 30^th March 21 to 31^st March 21.
• Presented a Paper on “Teaching English: Issues and Challenges” in the International Conference on "New Directions in English Language Teaching: Issues, Practices, Challenges" held on 3rd May - 5th May, 2021.

• Presented a paper on “Effective Classroom Pedagogy: A Requisite of the Time ” in the International Virtual Conference organized by DAV Centenary College, Faridabad from 8^th to 9^th July 21.

• Presented a paper at an International Conference on "Through a (new) Looking Glass:    Challenges for Women in 21st Century" from 9-10 January 2020 at WDC College, Delhi University.
• Presented a paper at an International Conference on Hermeneutics Today: Negotiating Traditional Approaches across Cultures, Literatures and Languages from Jan 24 –25, 2020 at SKIT Jaipur.
• Presented a paper at an International Conference on "India, Asia and Australia:  Oceanic       Encounters and Exchanges from 27-29 Jan. 2020 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

• Presented a paper on “E-Content: An Effective Tool of Education” in the International Conference on Industry 4.0 Scenario: Redefying Language and Literary Studies organized by Department of English, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore from 13^th July 20 to 17^th July 20

• Presented a paper on Gandhian Consciousness in Kanthapura and Waiting for the Mahatma at National Conference on Gandhian Discourses in Humanities and Social Sciences at MNIT Jaipur from 2-3 October, 2019.

• Presented a paper on “ Reading : An important Practice in a Multicultural Classroom” in the International conference on English in Multicultural Classrooms: Perspectives, Prospects, Possibilities organized by ELTAI from 30-31 October 2017
• Presented a Paper at National Conference on “The Creative Imagery World of Space and Time in Angela Carter's 'The Kitchen Child” at Gendered Urban Spaces: Narratives of Self-     Possession at ICG Jaipur from 17-18 Feb. 2017.
• Presented a Paper at National Conference ASHE-2016 on the topic Importance of Reading in Enhancing Soft Skills” at JECRC, Jaipur from 9th to 10th Sept 2016
• Presented a Paper on “Scope of Green Marketing in the Present Era” at National Conference on Sustainable Chemical & Material Sciences at Subhodh College, Jaipur from 5-6 August 2016. 
• Presented a paper on “Importance of Appetite in Angela Carter’s “The Kitchen Child” at the International Conference on The Culture of Food at MES College of Arts & Science, Goa from 25-27 Feb. 2016
• Presented a paper on “Adaptation of Fairy Tales in Angela Carter's Short Stories” at the National conference on Evolving Facets of Translation: Comparative Perspectives, Adaptation, and Popular Culture at Central University of Rajasthan from 23-24 Nov. 2015
• Presented a paper at the International Conference on Queens of Crime at University of London from 21-22 June 2014.
• Presented a paper at the National Conference on The Power of the Short Story organized by IRIS from 15-16 February 2014.
• Presented a paper on Terrorism and its Psycho-Social Impact at the National Conference on Interrogating Terrorism: Role of Media and Literature at Subhodh College, Jaipur from 1-2 August 2014.
• Presented a paper on Reading: A Crucial Component of Second Language Learning at the International Conference on English from Classes to Masses from 21-23 August 2014
• Presented a paper on “Impact of Reading in Accessing Hindi Cinema” at the National Conference on Hindi Cinema: Impact on Society from 28-29 Oct 2014.
• Attended an International Conference on ‘Empowering the English Language Classroom’ at MNIT Jaipur from 18^th-19^th Jan. 2013 and presented a paper on ‘Using Classroom Activities for Language Teaching’.
• Presented a Paper on “Enhancing Cultural Awareness in Second language Learning” in the International Seminar on ‘Interfacing Language, Culture and Technology,’ held at BITS- Pilani from 8th to 9th Oct. 2012.

• Presented a Paper on Christina Rossetti’s ‘Goblin Market’: A Psychoanalytical Reinterpretation in the National Conference on "Revisiting the Classics: Text, Context and (Re) interpretation" organized by the Department of Mathematics & Humanities, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 25th and 26th March 2011 in Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a Paper on ‘The Portrayal of the Female Psyche in Selected Short Stories of Angela Carter and Shashi Deshpande’ in the National Conference on ‘Indian Writing in English: Text and Context’ organized by the English Department, Kanya Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, Dehradun on 13^th and 14^th Oct.2011.
• Presented a Paper on ‘The Effect of Socio-Cultural Factors in Second Language Acquisition’ in the International Conference on ‘Embracing Glocal English’ organized by ELT@I Rajasthan, in association with VIT Jaipur 4^th and 5^th November 2011
• Presented a Paper on “Effective Non-Verbal Communication: Sensitivity towards Cultural Differences” in the International Conference on Speak Volumes: Promoting Communication in the English Language Classroom organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India, Rajasthan: Jaipur Chapter on 20^th and 21^st November 2009 in M.G.D. Girls’ School, Jaipur.

• Presented a paper at an International Conference on "India, Asia and Australia:  Oceanic       Encounters and Exchanges from 27-29 Jan. 2020 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
• Presented a paper at an International Conference on "Through a (new) Looking Glass:    Challenges for Women in 21st Century" from 9-10 January, 2020 at WDC College, Delhi University.
• Presented a paper at an International Conference on Hermeneutics Today: Negotiating Traditional Approaches across Cultures, Literatures and Languages from Jan 24 –25, 2020 at SKIT Jaipur.
• Presented a paper on Gandhian Consciousness in Kanthapura and Waiting for the Mahatma at National Conference on Gandhian Discourses in Humanities and Social Sciences at MNIT Jaipur from 2-3 October, 2019.
• Presented a paper on “ Reading : An important Practice in a Multicultural Classroom” in the International conference on English in Multicultural Classrooms: Perspectives, Prospects, Possibilities organized by ELTAI from 30-31 October 2017
• Presented a Paper at National Conference on “The Creative Imagery World of Space and Time in Angela Carter's 'The Kitchen Child” at Gendered Urban Spaces: Narratives of Self-     Possession at ICG Jaipur from 17-18 Feb. 2017.
• Presented a Paper at National Conference ASHE-2016 on the topic Importance of Reading in Enhancing Soft Skills” at JECRC, Jaipur from 9th to 10th Sept 2016
• Presented a Paper on “Scope of Green Marketing in the Present Era” at National Conference on Sustainable Chemical & Material Sciences at Subhodh College, Jaipur from 5-6 August 2016. 
• Presented a paper on “Importance of Appetite in Angela Carter’s “The Kitchen Child” at the International Conference on The Culture of Food at MES College of Arts & Science, Goa from 25-27 Feb. 2016
• Presented a paper on “Adaptation of Fairy Tales in Angela Carter's Short Stories” at the National conference on Evolving Facets of Translation: Comparative Perspectives, Adaptation, and Popular Culture at Central University of Rajasthan from 23-24 Nov. 2015
• Presented a paper at the International Conference on Queens of Crime at University of London from 21-22 June 2014.
• Presented a paper at the National Conference on The Power of the Short Story organized by IRIS from 15-16 February 2014.
• Presented a paper on Terrorism and its Psycho-Social Impact at the National Conference on Interrogating Terrorism: Role of Media and Literature at Subhodh College, Jaipur from 1-2 August 2014.
• Presented a paper on Reading: A Crucial Component of Second Language Learning at the International Conference on English from Classes to Masses from 21-23 August 2014
• Presented a paper on “Impact of Reading in Accessing Hindi Cinema” at the National Conference on Hindi Cinema: Impact on Society from 28-29 Oct 2014.
• Presented a Paper on Christina Rossetti’s ‘Goblin Market’: A Psychoanalytical Reinterpretation in the National Conference on "Revisiting the Classics: Text, Context and (Re) interpretation" organized by the Department of Mathematics & Humanities, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 25th and 26th March 2011 in Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a Paper on ‘The Portrayal of the Female Psyche in Selected Short Stories of Angela Carter and Shashi Deshpande’ in the National Conference on ‘Indian Writing in English: Text and Context’ organized by the English Department, Kanya Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, Dehradun on 13^th and 14^th Oct.2011.
• Presented a Paper on ‘The Effect of Socio-Cultural Factors in Second Language Acquisition’ in the International Conference on ‘Embracing Glocal English’ organized by ELT@I Rajasthan, in association with VIT Jaipur 4^th and 5^th November 2011
• Presented a Paper on “Enhancing Cultural Awareness in Second language Learning” in the International Seminar on ‘Interfacing Language, Culture and Technology,’ held at BITS- Pilani from 8th to 9th Oct. 2012.
• Attended an International Conference on ‘Empowering the English Language Classroom’ at MNIT Jaipur from 18^th-19^th Jan. 2013 and presented a paper on ‘Using Classroom Activities for Language Teaching’.
• Presented a Paper on “Effective Non-Verbal Communication: Sensitivity towards Cultural Differences” in the International Conference on Speak Volumes: Promoting Communication in the English Language Classroom organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India, Rajasthan: Jaipur Chapter on 20^th and 21^st November 2009 in M.G.D. Girls’ School, Jaipur.

• Served as a Resource Person in a five-day Workshop on Combating the Challenges of Mental Health” organized by Office of Student Affairs & UHVE Committee SKIT - Jaipur on 3^rd February 2023 
• Served as a Resource Person in Winter School for Students on Enhancing LSRW Skills in English from 1 February- 15 February, 2022 organized by Department of English, SKIT – Jaipur.
• Served as a Speaker in the Plenary Session in the Virtual Conference on Crisis in Values or Values in Crisis: Value Education Under the Imprint of Covid-19 Pandemic organized by International Internship University- Philippines on 18^th February, 2022
• Served as a Resource Person in a seven-day International Short Term Training Programme on Soft Skills for Capacity Building organized by Department of English, SKIT - Jaipur from 6 August -12 August 2021
• Acted as a Resource Person during the International Conference on "Literature Epitomizing Society & Justice, 2021 organized by Knowledge Steez in association with Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Brics Law Journal held on 21st March, 2021 via online medium.
• Served as a Coordinator for the PowerPoint Presentation contest conducted as part of ELTAI Teachers’ Day 2020, an online event, from 03 to 05 September 2020.

List of Papers Published

• Pareek, Ritu. “Effective Non-Verbal Communication: Sensitivity towards Cultural Differences.” Ed. Sanjay Arora. CLT: The Changing Face of ELT.   Jaipur: Gautam Book Company, (2012). 296-305.
• Pareek, Ritu and Preeti Bhatt. “Enhancing Cultural Awareness in Second language Learning.” Eds. Pushpa Lata, Devika, Gajendra Singh Chauhan. Interfacing Language, Culture and Technology, New Delhi: Jain Brothers, 2012. 139-144.
• Pareek, Ritu and Preeti Bhatt. “Myth and Gender in Selected Short Stories of Angela Carter” in the Journal of Literature, Language & Theory published by JRE Group of Institutions, Greater Noida.
• Pareek, Ritu & Preeti Bhatt. “Woman’s Quest for Identity in Selected Short Stories of Angela Carter and Shashi Deshpande.” International Journal of The Frontiers of English Literature & The Patterns of ELT. Volume-1Issue-2 PP 1-13, 2013, ISSN 2320-2505.
•  Pareek, Ritu and Preeti Bhatt. “A Reading of Angela Carter’s “Puss-in Boots” in Literary Insight, A Refereed International Journal (ISSN 0975-6248) for Volume 5, January 2014.
• Pareek, Ritu and Preeti Bhatt. “Using Classroom Activities for Language Teaching.” Empowering the English Language Classroom. Eds. Preeti Bhatt, Nanny Tripathi. New Delhi: Excellent Publishing House, 2013. 5-9.
• Pareek, Ritu & Preeti Bhatt, “A Feminist Reading of Angela Carter’s “Our Lady of the Massacre.” International Journal of English: Literature, Language & Skills. (Issn 2278 0742) for Volume 3 Issue 2, July 2014. pp 124-7.
• Pareek Ritu & Preeti Bhatt, “Angela Carter's Lizzie Borden: A Retelling in the Present.” The Human Journal of Literature and Culture. Eds. Dr. Mustafa Bal, Susan Rich. (Issn: 2147-9739) for Issue 4 December 2014
• Pareek Ritu & Preeti Bhatt, “Promoting Interactive Communication in the English Class” Embracing Glocal English. Eds.Dr. Bandana Chakrabarty, Dr. S. Asha. ISBN: 978-93-81149-75-1. 79-85.

• Pareek Ritu, “Terrorism and its psycho-social impact on society” Pune Research An International Journal in English for Volume 2 May 2016. 1-5
• Pareek, Ritu. “Women in Indian Cinema: A Critical View” Pune Research Discovery for Volume 1 June 2016. 1-4
• Pareek, Ritu. “Adaptation of Fairy Tales in Angela Carter's Short Stories” Journal of Rajasthan Association for Studies in English. Ed. Prof. Supriya Agarwal (ISSN: 0975-3419) for Volume12 2016. 121-28

• Preeti Bhatt, Ritu Pareek. “Feminist Reworking of Folk and Fairy Tales in Angela Carter's Short Stories” IUP Journal of English Studies12.2, 68-80 (2017)
• Pareek, Ritu. Teaching English: Issues and Challenges published in Exploring English Language Teaching in India: Theory and Practice published by Shanlax Publications, Page No. 98-101. ISBN No. 978-93-91373-97-9. (2021)
• Pareek, Ritu. “LSRW Skills: An Imperative Component in Students’ Life.” English language Teaching in the New Normal. 2022. 24-42.
• Pareek, Ritu. “Effective Classroom Pedagogy: A Requisite of the Time." Literary Voice. Art Cave: Ludhiana. 2022. 77-81. (Indexed with Web of Science ESCI). Impact factor: 5.46

• Membership of ELTAI (English Language Teachers’ Association of India)
• Membership of IRIS (Institute for Research in Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Membership of RASE
• Membership of Indian Council for Technical Skill Development

• Published Three Units in the 1^st Semester of BCA Course by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota Rajasthan.

1. WJHSS Journal- Mélange Publications
2. SDES- International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research