•Dr. Rayavarapu Pavan Kumar is a Sanskrit Teacher (संस्कृत शिक्षक:) at Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Karanjiya, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
•With over a decade of teaching experience, he has been inspiring students to explore the Sanskrit language, literature, and cultural heritage. He also serves as a CBSE Resource Person, conducting teacher training workshops and academic sessions to strengthen Sanskrit pedagogy.
•Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, his focus is on “Simple Standard Sanskrit” — making the subject easy, practical, and enjoyable for learners while connecting them with India’s timeless wisdom.
•He believes in blending traditional knowledge systems with modern educational practices to nurture holistic development and cultural pride among students.
Acadamic Qualifications
•Ph.D. in Sanskrit – Andhra University
•M.A. Sanskrit (Gold Medal) – Andhra University
•M.A. Telugu – Acharya Nagarjuna University
•B.Ed – National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
•B.A. (Oriental Learning) – Vizianagaram
•PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)
Certifications
Extra Qualifications
• UGC NET Qualified – Telugu (2013)
• APSLET Qualified – Sanskrit (2013)
• UGC NET Qualified – Sanskrit (2015)
• CTET Qualified – CBSE (2015)
• AP-TET Qualified – Telugu(2011 & 2018 )
• AP-TET Qualified – Sanskrit (2018)
Co-Curricular Activities
• NSS Volunteer (2008–2010) with participation in Special Camps
• Bronze Medal in Mono Action – IV All India Sanskrit Students’ Talent Festival(2010)
• Completed Basic Course for Scout Masters (2010)
Experience(10+ Years)
•TGT Sanskrit – Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS),
Karanjiya ,Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India
Jun 2024 – Present
•TGT Sanskrit – Navy Children School,
Visakhapatnam Apr 2021 – Jun 2024
•TGT Sanskrit – K.R.C.R Sainik School,
Kittur, Karnataka Oct 2015 – Mar 2020
Total Teaching Experience: 10+ Years
Professional Development & Training
• National Workshop on Sanskrit Teaching & Training (2010)Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Central Sanskrit University), New Delhi
• SWAYAM ARPIT Online Refresher Course in Sanskrit Pedagogy (2020)Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Delhi | AICTE–SWAYAM
• Sarala Mānaka Saṁskritam Certificate Course – Central Sanskrit University with A Grade (2025)
• CBSE Certified Trainer – Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme conducted by CBSE, ISTM & DoPT (2025)
Research & Publications
• Published research paper: Loka Kalyanartham Viswamitrasya Yogadanam (IJMER, 2018)
• Published research paper: Rishikavi Muni Purohita Shabdanam Paryalochanam (Shodh Navneet, 2018)
Achivements/Roles
•CBSE Resource Person
•Conducted teacher training workshops
•Academic session facilitator
•Promoting “Simple Standard Sanskrit” approach
Workshops/Training
•Participated in and conducted multiple teacher training workshops and academic sessions to improve Sanskrit pedagogy.