Manjula Raman
About Manjula Raman
Manjula Raman serves as the Senior Director of Content and Curriculum at ReadWorks, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a BA in Cognitive Science from Brown University and has experience in editorial roles at various organizations, including Routledge and Loretta Barrett Books.
Current Role at ReadWorks
Manjula Raman serves as the Senior Director of Content and Curriculum at ReadWorks, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of educational content and curriculum strategies. Her work focuses on enhancing reading comprehension and literacy skills among students. Based in Brooklyn, NY, she has contributed to the organization's mission of providing free resources to educators and students.
Education and Academic Background
Manjula Raman earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science from Brown University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, completing the Columbia Publishing Course in 2011. This academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both cognitive science and publishing, informing her approach to content development in education.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at ReadWorks, Manjula Raman gained diverse experience in editorial roles. She worked as an Editorial Assistant at Routledge from 2012 to 2014 in the Greater New York City Area. Earlier, she held internships at Loretta Barrett Books, Inc. and Orchard Advertising in 2010 and 2009, respectively, both in Bangalore, India. Additionally, she served as a Writing Fellow at Brown University from 2008 to 2011, further developing her editorial and writing skills.
Internship Experience
Manjula Raman completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2009, she worked as a Copyediting Intern at Orchard Advertising for two months in Bangalore, India. The following year, she interned at Loretta Barrett Books, Inc. for two months. These internships provided her with practical experience in the publishing industry and laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in content and curriculum development.