A dynamic Principal and Academic Director with over 17 years of expertise across IB, IGCSE, ICSE, and CBSE frameworks. I specialize in institutional transformation; entering organizations to restructure academic operations, modernize pedagogy, and drive rapid growth. My leadership track record includes increasing student admissions by 62.5%, spearheading zero-downtime digital transitions during global crises, and architecting inquiry-based curricula. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education, I combine deep academic research with practical, high-impact execution to build sustainable, future-ready school cultures.
Hi, I’m
Amit Kharat
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pawar Public SchoolPune
Vice Principal
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Functioned in a Principal capacity to overhaul school-wide academic planning, ensuring rigorous implementation of the annual planner and high academic standards.
- Modernized the school's external presence by launching and leading the development of the School Magazine, Blog, and Podcast, creating a digital voice for the institution.
- Established a structured teacher mentorship program involving regular classroom observations and evaluations to standardize teaching methodologies.
- Acting as the operational head to drive ICSE curriculum standards, faculty development, and institutional branding.
- Ensured strict ICSE compliance and documentation; managed timetabling and academic scheduling; oversaw student discipline and well-being; handled parent engagement and grievance redressal; and coordinated major school events and functions.
Innovera SchoolPune
Headmaster
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Leading academic excellence, teacher training, and CBSE compliance.
- Moved the school away from rote learning by training staff in Design Thinking and Flipped Classroom strategies.
- Successfully steered the school through NEP 2020 adoption, aligning curriculum with new national standards.
- Instituted a new 'Faculty Performance Management' system with monthly data-driven reviews to improve instructional quality.
- Managed CBSE Board registrations, streamlined departmental coordination, and oversaw daily academic discipline.
Mentor International SchoolPune
Facilitator & Curriculum Strategist
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Leading the school's academic continuity and digital infrastructure migration during the global pandemic.
- Spearheaded the school's rapid shift to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, integrating the School ERP with online teaching platforms to ensure zero academic downtime.
- Designed and facilitated critical workshops to equip teachers with digital teaching skills, focusing on effective online pedagogy and remote content delivery.
- Developed and executed the Annual Academic Plan aligned with institutional goals; coordinated extracurricular activities and managed external resource persons; and oversaw the administrative execution of remote schooling protocols.
Ascent International SchoolPune
Lead - Growth & Community Strategy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Spearheading admissions growth, rebuilding community trust, and upgrading educational infrastructure.
- Achieved a massive 62.5% increase in student admissions by conceptualizing and conducting monthly 'Edu Talks' to engage and convert local community members.
- Transformed parent perceptions and improved school-home communication by launching a strategic workshop series titled 'Educating Parents about Education'.
- Successfully secured funding for and deployed a Language Lab, creating a dedicated asset that significantly enhanced students' English communication skills.
- Restructured the school timetable to accommodate skill-based sessions; established a student-led library and writing ecosystem; conducted faculty workshops on Bloom's Taxonomy and Flipped Classrooms.
MIT Gurukul IB World SchoolPune
English Faculty HOD & TGT
01.2025
Job overview
- Delivering high-level IBDP & MYP instruction while driving curriculum design and inquiry-based pedagogy.
Amanora SchoolPune
English Faculty
01.2014 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Spearheading admissions growth, rebuilding community trust, and upgrading educational infrastructure.
- Helped in developing the English curriculum for MYP 4, focusing on interdisciplinary integration and student-centered learning to meet rigorous IB standards.
- Implemented advanced IB pedagogy through inquiry-based teaching and criteria-focused assessment and evaluation.
- Acted as a Personal Project Mentor, guiding students through independent research initiatives and fostering critical reflective thinking.
- Facilitating IBDP English A: Language and Literature and IB MYP English; executing daily instructional planning; and conducting comprehensive student evaluations.
RIMS International SchoolPune
IGCSE Math & PE Faculty
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Designed and organized strategic 'Bridge Courses' to support students in academic transition, ensuring they grasped core concepts effectively and reduced learning gaps.
- Successfully executed the curriculum for Mathematics (Checkpoint) and Physical Education (IGCSE), demonstrating the ability to manage diverse subject requirements and varied pedagogical styles simultaneously.
MRCCMumbai
Subject Matter Expert
01.2012 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Pioneered the creation of animated educational content by designing detailed storyboards and collaborating with animators to visualize complex learning objectives.
- Developed comprehensive English and Mathematics curriculum frameworks tailored for multiple educational boards (SSC, CBSE), ensuring strict alignment with learning outcomes.
- Acted as the bridge between academic teams and technical teams (programmers/animators), translating pedagogical needs into technical specifications for accurate content delivery.
- Proofreading educational materials for consistency and accuracy; ensuring content compliance with board standards; and defining learning paths for digital modules.
XAMCHECKBangalore
Subject Matter Expert
01.2012 - 01.2018
Job overview
Education
Ph.D. from Education
11.2025
University Overview
Pursuing
M.A. from English
01.2020
University Overview
M.Ed.
01.2012
University Overview
B.Ed.
01.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Institutional Turnaround
- Crisis Management
- Pedagogical Modernization
- Curriculum Architecture
- Strategic Leadership
- Policy Formulation
- Academic Excellence
- Curriculum Design
- NEP 2020 Implementation
- Teacher Training
- Operational Growth
- Admissions Strategy
- Brand Building
- Stakeholder Management
- Compliance
- Pedagogical Innovation
- Student Empowerment
- Cultural Leadership
- Digital Instructional Design
- Content Strategy & Alignment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Curriculum Development for EdTech
Core Value
Core Value
I do not just 'manage' schools; I modernize them. I build self-sustaining academic systems, train faculty in next-gen pedagogy, and establish culture, ensuring the institution thrives long after the initial transformation is complete.Core Competency
Core Competency
- Strategic Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Growth
Honors And Recognition
Honors And Recognition
- National Winner, Pearson India's 'Lead By Example' Award, 2018-01-01
- Government Recognition, Recipient of Appreciation Letters from the Ministry of Human Resource Development for delivering outstanding CBSE English results., 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01
- Subject Matter Expert, Ranked 24th in India (State Level) in the CENTA Teaching Professionals Olympiad., 2017-01-01
- Innovation Award, 2nd Prize in National Competition for 'Innovative Teaching Practices'., 2017-01-01
Academic Research
Academic Research
- Pedagogical Research, 2022-01-01, Conducted a comprehensive study on the 'Awareness of Flipped Classroom Strategies'.
- Training Systems Design, 2009-01-01, Developed a pilot training module for MSCIT center managers.
Thought Leadership
Thought Leadership
- Educational Blogging, Founder of a creative writing and academic blog that has garnered over 850,000 hits.
- Content Creation, Manage a YouTube channel dedicated to music and creative arts.
- Performing Arts Leadership, Winner of multiple state-level singing competitions.
Personal Information
Personal Information
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Music
Reading
Writing
Timeline
English Faculty HOD & TGT
MIT Gurukul IB World School
01.2025
Vice Principal
Pawar Public School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Headmaster
Innovera School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Facilitator & Curriculum Strategist
Mentor International School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lead - Growth & Community Strategy
Ascent International School
01.2018 - 01.2020
English Faculty
Amanora School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Subject Matter Expert
MRCC
01.2012 - 01.2018
Subject Matter Expert
XAMCHECK
01.2012 - 01.2018
IGCSE Math & PE Faculty
RIMS International School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Ph.D. from Education
M.A. from English
M.Ed.
B.Ed.