SOMA NANDI
** / *, ******* ***** ****, Kolkata - 700008
Mobile: 983****-*** *********@*****.***
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SENIOR EDUCATIONIST/PRINCIPAL
Dedicated to Creating a Positive Learning Environment and Making a
Difference in Student's Lives
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Dedicated, resourceful and innovative educationist offering extensive
experience of over 20 years with reputed Indian Institutes. Can be
headhunted for spearheading the efforts across reputed schools/Institutes
as Principal / Vice Principal. Experienced in the entire gamut of
operations involved in Personnel Management, Facilities Management, General
Management & Administration. Keen strategist, adept at creating innovative
strategies and formulating administrative policies for accelerated growth
of the organization. Implementing Management Development Programmes,
ensuring lucrative placement opportunities to students, eliciting
cooperation of industry experts in transforming the theoretical skill set
of the students to practical applicability in business situations. Proven
ability in executing academic functions such as students' enrollment,
faculty development, training and development; attended high profile
seminars and workshops to keep abreast of the latest developments and move
in consonance with changing times. Providing authoritative leadership to
both academic as well as administrative personnel in the wider issues of
running a financially and academically successful institution of higher
learning to cater to a large student community demanding strict quality
standards for the service they have come to avail.
Administration. Facility Management . Classroom Management . Administration
. Liaison
Parental Involvement. Development Schemes . Fund Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KHANPUR GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL since Feb 1996
One of the leading Government Aided schools in Kolkata with student and
teacher strength of 1200 and 40
Assistant Head Mistress
. Hands on experience in handling the entire gamut of functions related to
managing the institute, maintaining the infrastructure and effectively
managing the administrative functions to ensure seamless operations.
. Set the academic tone with regards to latest developments in the field,
hire, evaluate, and help improve the skills of teachers and other staff.
. Actively involved in coordinating with the working professionals and
students to assist in managing internship with leading organizations.
. Key person representing the school in meetings with the Minister of
Education, District and act as the Inspector of Schools, Secretary of The
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
. Function as the Secretary of Finance subcommittee and President of
Academic Council and Staff Council
. Attracting companies/organization for their manpower requirement and
responsible for placement of successfully passed out students in
organizations of repute
. Supervise Facilities Management operations with accountability of
developing/ negotiating with vendors for obtaining timely procurement of
requisite items at favorable terms
. Determine training needs and conducting programmes to enhance efficiency
in Personality
. Use clear, objective guidelines for teacher appraisals and interact with
other administrators, students and parents.
. Prepare reports on various subjects, including attendance, and oversee
the requisition and allocation of supplies.
. Plan for the upcoming year, participating in workshops for teachers and
administrators and working to be sure the school has adequate staff for
the school year.
. Drawing to the attention of the appropriate authorities, via the Head
Teacher, any repair or maintenance work required at the institute which
is beyond the caretaking staff. Carry out minor or temporary repairs as
directed. Directing workmen or contractors to the location of repair and
maintenance work.
Acting Head Mistress (July 2008 - Jan 2010)
. Actively worked with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum
standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and
objectives.
. Managed classroom coverage of assigned subjects as per academic
curriculum to students.
. Assumed overall responsibility of a devoted educator covering
professional development, Assessment of Students and conducting staff
meetings.
. Collaborated with lecturers on lesson plans and performed administrative
tasks viz. recording attendance, managing student portfolios and
providing individual assistance to the students.
Other Positions of responsibility held
. Acted as the Examiner of English for West Bengal Board of Secondary
Education Kolkata, India (Xth) (since 2005)
. Functioned as the Head Examiner of English of West Bengal Council of
Higher Secondary Education, Kolkata, India (XII) and led a team of 40
examiners (since 2006).
. Supervised examinations conducted by UPSC, PSC, SSC, IBPS including Civil
Services (Prel) examination (since 2008)
. Working as Faculty in English Communication in All India Institute of
Optometrical Sciences (AIIOS) (Aug'99-Jun'10)
. English Faculty (Guest) in Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama Commercial
Institute for various competitive examinations.
. Scored an overall band of 7.5 in the International English Language
Testing System (General Training) in 2010.
ABHINAV BHARATI HIGH 1992
- 1996
Co education school since 1986 with student strength of 1100 under CBSE
board
Assistant Teacher in English classes VII to XII (since Feb'96)
Senior Teacher in English for classes VII to XII (Jan 1992 - Jan 1996)
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Education (B.ED) 1990
University of Calcutta, 64%
Masters of Arts in English 1987
University of Calcutta, 46%
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English 1985
University of Calcutta, 46 %
Higher Secondary (XII) 1981
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, Kolkata, India, 54 %
I.C.S.E (X) 1978
Indian Council of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India, 54%
Workshops Attended
. Youth Parliament conducted by Department Of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt.
of West Bengal in 1997
. Teaching, Writing and Grammar conducted by Institute of English in 2000.
. Skills of reading & text book exploitation conducted by Institute of
English in 2000.
. Grading system, question making and 3 R's conducted by Department of HR,
Govt. of India in 2007.
OTHER PARTICULARS
Date of birth: 02-01-1964
Languages known: English, Hindi & Bengali
Passport Number: K4918473 valid till 2022.
References: Available on request.
SOMA NANDI
91 / 7, Motilal Gupta Road, Kolkata - 700008
Mobile: 983*******; Email: *********@**********.***, *********@*****.***
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Date
<<First Name>> <<Last Name>>
<<Title>>
<<Name of Institute>>
<<Street Address, Suite #>>
<<City, State Zip Code>>
Re: Advertisement <<on Website/ in Newspaper Name>>; Reference ID:
Dear <<Courtesy>> <<Last Name>>,
<Name of the institute> is today a prominent name in the B-School
landscape. It is well known for its pathbreaking endeavours in accessible
provisioning of management education while maintaining high standards of
pedagogy and relevance of curriculum in facilitating remunerative
employment for its students.
I understand that <name of the institute> is in search of an academic and
administrative head to provide leadership and guidance to its students and
staff and envision a future for the institute ensuring its reputation,
academic standing as well as financial health. In this context, I append my
resume for your attention.
Presently I am working as the Assistant Head Mistress at the Khanpur Girls
High School which has student strength of 1200 and a faculty of 40. I have
gained extensive experience in teaching, administration, designing and
managing placement processes and a host of other academic and
administrative function during 20 years of professional life. I am well-
networked in both academic as well as corporate circles which can be
leveraged to the advantage of the institute.
The resume attached is the full chronicle of my experience, capabilities,
triumphs and accomplishments. I am certain I can provide to <name of the
institute> the leadership it needs in the years ahead. Please do let me
know if we can take this discussion towards a mutually profitable
professional arrangement.
Sincerely,
Soma Nandi