School Principal with communication, administrative, leadership qualit

Preetha Abraham

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Profile Summary

Performance-focused professional with 20+ years of experience offering broad-based understanding and hands-on skills in Education Management, Student Monitoring, Quality Teaching, and General Administration

Highly respected, motivated, and resourceful professional with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of education, maintaining the dignity of the profession, and strengthening the foundation of the students from the schooling age

Demonstrated knowledge of teaching methodologies to implement advanced methods to improve the students’ performance

Strive hard to shape the students in such a way that they will be an asset to the community and nation at large

Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s), and display an inclination for developing integrated and interdisciplinary work across the curriculum

Technical Acumen: Innovative, Leader, Team Player, Planner & Organizer, Accountable, Inspiring, Problem-Solver, Strategic and Critical Thinker, Communicator and Negotiator

Skilled in providing & managing administrative support to the teachers, partner institutions, external agencies, government departments, and prospective students

Champion in executing & overseeing routine office tasks, announcements and circulars, calendar management, National and International days of observances, scheduling for internal and external staff training, and administrative duties

Apt in preparing and administering the documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and e-mails

Stay abreast with the latest industry-related tools, trends, and applications, and tactfully utilize them to enhance the quality of deliverables to the students

Adept at maintaining a good rapport with students and faculties to maintain integrity in the institution

Adaptable with good communication & interpersonal skill, proficient in analysis & decision-making, demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the highly competitive service industry

Proven track record in enhancing an organization’s productivity, succession planning through proper resource allocation, backup tactics for resources, robust review mechanism, process improvement, development support, and transformation

Functional Expertise

Education Management

Learning & Development

Classroom Administration

Student Motivation

Study Material Preparation

Calendar Management

Budgeting & Cost Saving

Academic Administration

Curriculum Development

Student Counseling

Analysis and Reporting

Performance Assessments

Escalation Management

Safety and Emergency Management

Standardized Test Preparation

Course Assessment

Facilities Management

Management & Leadership

Logistics Management

Policies and Protocols

Time Management

Academics & Certifications

Master of Arts (Gold Medal) from Ravishankar University, India

Master of Philosophy (Topper) from Ravishankar University, India

Bachelor Of Education (Distinction) from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

Bachelor of Science from Ravishankar University, India

Employment Contour

Designation

Organization

Duration

Principal

Greenfield Chennai International School

May 2020 – May 2022

Vice Principal

St. John’s Public School

May 2012 – May 2020

Head Mistress

Alwin Memorial Public School

May 2010 – May 2012

Academic Supervisor

Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School

May 2005 – May 2010

PGT – English

St. Mark’s Higher Secondary School

May 2002 – May 2005

Key Deliverables:

Approved the framework of the curriculum in line with the CBSE syllabus

Designed the new schemes of work while assessing new ideas/ resources against established curriculum/ aims and adhering to the school’s standards/ processes

Initiated varied methods of teaching in online schooling

Spearheaded faculty development programs, and recruitment of administrative staff

Providing individual feedback to students and modifying teaching strategies basis the requirements; supervised others in the maintenance and enforcement of Institution Policies

Promoted student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching students and engaging students in the learning process

Ensured the teaching Initiatives complied with the organizational goals/ culture by utilizing contemporary pedagogy, learning tools & methodology

Maintained growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/ collective professional development

Facilitated problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data-driven curriculum and practice

Initiated, facilitated, and moderated the classroom discussions

Focused on the student performance comprising various ideas development, research, analysis and evaluation; problem-solving and resolution, and many more

Organized the teaching/ lecturing related seminars/modules; provided the `traditional` lecturing as well as dynamic group teaching, academic writing sessions, feedback sessions, quality, and performance analysis while preventing acts of plagiarism by the students

Assisted and supervised the students in their project work and complex assignments

Performed administrative duties like approval of salary, remuneration/incentives, costing/ budgeting, timetable preparation, recruitment plans, logistic and safety management

Strategized and organized the major extracurricular activities of the calendar year like Annual Sports Meet, Annual day, and other observances of international importance

Maintained healthy relationship with media to keep them updated about school events

Liaised effectively with the school’s broad members to pro-actively explore innovative ways to support student learning and bring both academic and creative success

Implemented and monitored school policies and safety protocols

Managed teachers and non–teaching staff and arranged substitutes for smooth and effective management.

Performed administrative duties, prepared school’s Timetable, planned Assessments, and initiate proposals for curricular enhancement

Accolades

Bagged “Best Teacher Award” presented by lion’s district 324 a6 (twice 2008 & 2016)

Received the “Best School Award”, and “Best Innovative Teaching School Award” for two consecutive years

Symposiums / Conference /Workshop

Symposiums:

Paper Presentation on – “Education Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” On Teacher’s Day 2005 organized by Lions Club Pallavaram, Chennai.

Paper Presentation on “Enhancing Quality of Education” On Teacher’s Day 2009 organized by SCS Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Conference:

Participated in the ‘School of Tomorrow’ Used conference on the future of school education

Contributed to the one-day educational conference on ‘Importance and Relevance of pre-primary education

Participated in ‘Concrete action for enhancing childhood’ conducted by the Association for early childhood education and development

Attended ‘Challenges in today’s educational scenario’, one-day school educators conference 2018

Workshop:

“Wow at Work” conducted by Ratna Sagar

“Managing Emotions Intelligently” conducted by IL & FS Education and Technology Services Limited.

Stress and Anxiety Management by Dr. Sarla, Meston College of Education

Participated in workshop ‘Nurturing Self Esteem: Self & Learner’

Took part in a workshop organized by Karadi Path Education Company on ‘The science of language learning and an introduction to Karadi Path’

Participated in FICCI’s ‘Empowerment and management’

Attended workshop for master trainers on a capacity-building program in Classroom Management organized by CBSE

Attended Pedagogical Leadership Program conducted by CBSE

Participated in the workshop conducted by Srikriti the teacher education center on - Nurturing Self Esteem: Self & Learner

Participated in the training program titled Namaste New Age Mantra for SmartTeacher Education conducted by Sastra Deemed to be University & Tata Consultancy Services

Attended the Resource Person Orientation program on "Inclusion and Inclusive strategies" conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education and got certified.

Participated in the Webinar on "Lesson planning for online teaching"

Participated in the Webinar on "Inclusive Leadership for post-pandemic scenario"

Participated in the Webinar on "Blended Learning

Event Management

Conducted Olympiad and Asset Diagnostic Tests and coordinated their program of the year for three consecutive years.

Coordinated with News Paper in Education Program and distribution for three consecutive years.

Coordinated the XSeed syllabus as an Instructional Leader

Authored a book to improve reading skills in kindergarten children ‘Little Anna- A Reading Book’ (Currently part of kindergarten curriculum in a franchise syllabus)

Released TED Talk videos on Parenting and schooling of kids.

Conducted seminars on topics like - Helicopter parenting - A balance

Exchanged views with the Finland Educational Department on the mode of online schooling and education

Availability

Ready to relocate immediately

Possess no bond with the current employer

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