Sijan Karki, from Hetauda, has experience in teaching students from primary to upper secondary levels. He has worked as a volunteer educator at Night Angel English School, preparing lessons, guiding academic and personal growth, and contributing to community education initiatives. Through this work, he has participated in mental health programmes, social issue workshops, and rehabilitation activities, connecting with students and community members and gaining a deeper understanding of the role education plays in social development.

Beyond his professional teaching experience, Sijan has a wide range of hobbies and interests. He is an avid reader and traveller who has explored many rural trekking destinations across Nepal. Alongside recreation, these journeys helped him appreciate the country’s challenging yet beautiful landscapes and the realities of rural life. In his teenage years, he actively participated in extracurricular activities, including a pageant after SEE, where he won the titles of Most Handsome and Best Physique. He later pursued some modelling opportunities as well, an experience he believes broadened his horizons and contributed significantly to his personal growth. He also worked briefly as an IELTS instructor, a testament to his strong content mastery as he prepares to enter a rural community school as an English Saathi Teacher.

Sijan sees the Saathi Teachers Programme as an opportunity to develop his abilities while making a meaningful contribution to rural classrooms. He believes this journey will help him discover a deeper sense of purpose while challenging him to immerse himself in communities he has long been aware of but only from a distance. His passion for teaching is inspired by his early experiences with supportive educators, especially his teacher Miss Tara, whose interactive approach encouraged him and left a lasting impression. He aims to create a similar learning environment by simplifying complex ideas, fostering curiosity, and promoting cultural and social awareness, particularly in rural communities. In the future, he hopes to become a teacher who builds students’ confidence and makes a lasting impact on their educational journey.