Gulshan Manekshaw

Gulshan Manekshaw

Bangalore email acpd4u@r.postjobfree.com Mobile 093********

Seeking positions as Pre Primary Head/Leadership Role.

Core Competencies

Early Year Foundation Stages Setting up Pre Schools

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(EYFS) Curriculum Design &

Conducting Workshops

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Development for various

branded and individual Handling Academics and Operations

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pre schools

• for Pre Primary and Primary Levels.

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Creative Lesson Planning &

• Learner Assessment

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Experimental Learning

Marketing and Vendor Management

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Consultant to Various Pre

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Schools

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Personal Attributes

Have Clear and Consistent Vision

Posses Strong Leadership Skills

Approachable & Good Listener

Self Motivator and Quick Learner

Effective Trainer

High level of Emotional Quotient

Excellent consensus building, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Professional Summary

Astute professional with 18 years of vast work experience in Early Year Foundation Stages (EYFS) worked

as teacher, academic coordinator/supervisor, Center Head & Head of Academics, & Operations. Having

experience in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Marketing and Vendor Management. Comprehensive

Knowledge of Pre School Program and Implementation Process. Experience in setting up Pre Schools and

Curriculum Designing in various cities in India and Middle East countries for renowned schools .

Responsible for addressing the needs of students, teachers, parents, school boards. Well versed with the

CBSE/ IGCSE and British Curriculum (Cambridge Board of UK).

Education

Graduation from Loreto College, Darjeeling

Teachers Training Course from Loreto House Calcutta

• Accomplishments

Designed and Conducted Workshops and Training Programs on:

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Strategy Program for Teachers

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Phonics, Literacy, Numeracy, Soft Skills

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Effective Communication, Classroom Management

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Storytelling, Teaching Aids

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Framing Assessments

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Work Experience

Orchids International School, Bangalore as a Pre Primary Head

from 2013 till 2014.

Pre school consultant.

Ek Tara Preschool, Calcutta as Academic Head & Operations

from 2011 – 2013.

Kidzee, Bangalore as Center Head from 2010 – 2011.

RAK English speaking School (Affiliated to British Curriculum),UAE

as Pre Primary Coordinator from 2005 2010.

Al Najah International School, Abu Dhabi as Teacher in Pre Primary and Primary Coordinator

from 1998 – 2005.

Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi as Preschool Teacher

from 1997 1998.

Overall Responsibilities

Academics & Curriculum development

Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing academic strategy and maintain a range of

academic programs which are highly regarded.

Providing leadership to teaching staff ensuring delivery of high quality of teaching – learning pedagogy

Independently plan annual school calendar.

Curriculum design, planning & development.

Keeping up to date with curriculum changes, innovative, interactive creative teaching and assessment

methods .

Preparation and finalization of classroom layouts, paper plan, placing equipment, enhancing aesthetic

appeal. creating learning corners and placing child friendly furniture and fixtures.

Planning and organizing events, celebrations, cultural activities and field trips.

Participated in parent teacher conferences discussing each child’s progress, strengths and weaknesses.

Suggested techniques parents may use to aid in child’s development.

Proven ability to easily assimilate new ideas, concepts,

methods and technologies.

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Delivered workshop on Teachers Assessment Program Phonics, Literacy

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Numeracy, Storytelling at "Kids Gurukul" Delhi

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Delivered workshop on Soft Skills, Effective Communication, Class Room Management,

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Curriculum Planning at "Gurukul" Calcutta

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Delivered workshop on

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Phonics, storytelling, Lesson planning, Art & craft at "Little CIPUR" Indore

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Academic Quality Audit, Budgeting and Finance Planning

Planning and implementation of the academic audit schedule

Preparing evaluation and reporting parameters (templates) related to academic audits.

Evaluating lesson implementation and academic records.

Budget & Expenditure Control

Ensure compliance of departmental documentation with school policy

Training

Identifying and mapping, training needs of teaching staff for academic and personal development.

Designed content and imparted training to preschool teachers as part of training & induction

program followed by continuous enrichment programs like workshops and seminars on lesson

delivery, classroom management strategies, soft skills, etc.

Operations

Ability to micromanage the day to day operations whilst contributing to the systems and align

strategically with long term plans

Marketing Have been taking care of admissions and enrollments of students

Vendor Management Networked with vendors of various preschool related equipment, toys and aids

for selection, customization and sourcing of material for centers

Recruitment Oversee corporate and school academic recruitment. Show commitment on retaining

high performing staff members and motivate them deliver high performance.

Supervision of student registration and enrollment procedures, tuition fee and student records.

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 16th Nov, 1972

Address :Akme Ballet, Dodanikundi, Outer ring road,

Marathahalli, Bangalore 560037.

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"Delivered training workshops on The basic techniques of discipline & parenting skills”

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"Delivered a training workshop on early childhood problems & managing Hyper active kids”

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"Conducted training Workshop on effective lesson planning, worksheet designing, and age

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appropriate art and craft”

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• Conducted training Workshop on “effective lesson planning and worksheet designing” at Kinderville

Montessori, Bangalore

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• Delivered a guest lecture on “steps to changing your child’s behaviour” Little Eden preschool

• Bangalore

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