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ALKA PANDEY

ALKA PANDEY

Pune

Summary

Visionary academic leader and consultant with over 27 years of experience in strengthening schools through academic strategy, system-building, international teaching–learning practices, and large-scale teacher capacity enhancement. Proven expertise in elevating student outcomes, improving parent confidence, and driving sustainable school growth through data-led pedagogy, progressive assessment, and faculty development. Experienced in working with school promoters, management boards, CXOs, principals, and academic leadership teams to design future-ready school ecosystems that continue to flourish even beyond leadership transitions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor

Cambridge International
12.2022 - Current
  • Supporting 1000+ schools across India , and also for Nepal and Bhutan, with academic strategy, curriculum planning, assessment readiness and PD roadmaps
  • Anchored subject cafés, leadership forums, and community meets to enhance teaching quality, examination preparedness, and leadership empowerment
  • Advising school leadership teams on academic governance, implementation frameworks, and sustainable improvement models
  • Strengthening teacher confidence and learner outcomes through mentoring, training and evidence-based pedagogy

Principal & CEO

Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence
Pune
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Appointed during a leadership transition phase to strengthen academic systems, build teaching capacity and accelerate admissions momentum
  • Planned and managed annual budgets, financial projections, and resource allocation aligned with long-term institutional growth goals.
  • Achieved a significant increase in school revenue, growing annual fee intake from ₹4 crore to ₹18 crore over a three-year period through strategic admissions planning and programme expansion.
  • Led enrolment growth from 280 to 850 students, including during the COVID period, through data-driven admissions strategy and parent engagement initiatives.
  • Ensured optimal utilisation of resources while maintaining high academic standards and operational stability during pandemic-related disruptions.
  • Successfully led academic improvement and school growth during the pandemic through structured online–offline learning systems, teacher coaching, learner progress tracking and parent engagement strategies
  • Designed and institutionalised the Teacher Professional Development & Performance Framework and learner monitoring system
  • Strengthened parent partnership and academic visibility, leading to improved community trust and long-term admissions confidence

CEO & Principal

EVA World School
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supported school management in vision alignment, academic policies and operational systems
  • Led implementation of academic structure, assessment matrix and teaching excellence systems
  • Now Indo Scottish Global School

Vice Principal & Academic Head

Daffodil International School
01.2009 - 01.2018

Achieved A Level India Topper and multiple subject toppers through strong academic structure

  • Implemented school-wide PD models, appraisal structures and systems for teaching excellence
  • Led curriculum development and instructional planning across grades

  • Managed faculty recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance teaching quality.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to improve student engagement and retention rates.
  • Supervised faculty members and evaluated their performance in teaching, research, and service activities.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of best practices in instruction methods within the discipline.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Principal

Phoenix World School
Pune
01.2019 - 2019
  • Academic leadership and instructional oversight across divisions
  • Established communication channels with parents to foster community engagement.
  • Implemented professional development programs for faculty to improve teaching practices.
  • Monitored compliance with school policies and state regulations consistently.
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and leadership skills.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.

Education

CSML – Certificate in School Management & Leadership - School Leadership

Harvard Business School
10-2021

International Study Program -

Cambridge
Cambridge, UK

M.A. First in Merit - Modern Indian History

University

B.Sc - Physics, Statistics, Mathematics

B.Ed - Science & Mathematics

UGC NET & JRF Qualified -

Skills

  • Whole-School Academic Transformation
  • Teaching–Learning & Assessment Excellence
  • International Pedagogical Frameworks
  • Professional Development Architecture & Coaching
  • Leadership Capacity Building & Mentoring
  • Cambridge Pathway Advisory (EY–IG–AS/A Levels)
  • Quality Assurance & Academic Monitoring Systems
  • Student Progression & Retention Strategy
  • Affiliation Setup & Curriculum Transition Support
  • Parent Orientation & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Budget Planning & Financial Projections aligned with academic expansion and long-term institutional sustainability

Key Value Proposition

  • Academic transformation and improvement
  • Teacher and leadership capacity building
  • Strong assessment and monitoring systems
  • Student outcome improvement and parent confidence building
  • Growth strategy where academics drive reputation and admissions
  • Translate academic vision into data-driven financial projections, delivering sustainable revenue growth and enrollment expansion—even during crisis conditions

Subtitle

Expert in International Pedagogy & Academic Systems

References

Available on request

Consulting Training Credentials

  • First Accredited Cambridge International Trainer from India
  • Lead Mentor Trainer & Selector, Cambridge International
  • Delivered 300+ PD workshops for schools across India
  • Consultant Trainer for British Council – NEP Program
  • Created NCERT audio modules on Competency-Based Education
  • Recognised speaker at Cambridge Schools Conferences (UK & Singapore)

Timeline

Academic Advisor

Cambridge International
12.2022 - Current

Principal & CEO

Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence
01.2019 - 01.2022

Principal

Phoenix World School
01.2019 - 2019

CEO & Principal

EVA World School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Vice Principal & Academic Head

Daffodil International School
01.2009 - 01.2018

CSML – Certificate in School Management & Leadership - School Leadership

Harvard Business School

International Study Program -

Cambridge

M.A. First in Merit - Modern Indian History

University

B.Sc - Physics, Statistics, Mathematics

B.Ed - Science & Mathematics

UGC NET & JRF Qualified -

ALKA PANDEY