Anu Kumar
“Focus is the key to success - once you have a clear vision, the resources and opportunities will follow.”
~ Anu Kumar
Anu Kumar
M.Ed, MCT
Anu Kumar is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a professional instructor at Langara College, Vancouver, where she teaches Business Computer Applications. With over 30 years of teaching experience in the field of computers, she has guided countless students through subjects ranging from computer programming and databases to applied business technology.
Beyond the classroom, Anu has also worked as a freelancer, developing customized database applications for companies and helping organizations migrate and manage their data effectively. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from India and a Provincial Instructor Diploma from VCC (Vancouver Community College), British Columbia.
Anu believes in being a lifelong learner—a principle she applies in her teaching and her personal growth. She is a compassionate instructor who encourages her students to focus on learning with curiosity and commitment, rather than being overly concerned with grades. Inspired by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, she emphasizes wholehearted effort towards one’s goals while trusting that the right results will follow.
Environmentally conscious, Anu also strives to reduce waste, minimize plastic use, and lower her carbon footprint through small but consistent lifestyle changes.
In her conversation on Conversations3X, Anu Kumar shares her journey of immigrating to Canada and finding her place as an educator in a new country. Key highlights include:
Immigration Journey – Moving from Delhi to Vancouver in 2010, navigating credential evaluations, and finding her first teaching opportunity at Langara College.
Education & Perseverance – How her belief in focus, resilience, and continuous learning helped her overcome challenges as a newcomer.
Life Lessons – Drawing inspiration from her favorite book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, she shares how to reset your mindset during low moments.
International Students’ Struggles – Honest insights into the emotional, financial, and social pressures faced by students, and how institutions can better support them.
Spiritual & Teaching Philosophy – Emphasizing effort over results, lifelong learning, and open-mindedness to diversity and change.
Sustainability – Small steps she takes to care for the environment and inspire others to do the same.
Her message is clear: “Have a clear focus, persevere, and trust in your inner strength. When you put in wholehearted effort, the right opportunities will flow to you.”