Anindita Chattopadhyay
Academician
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Inspiring, self-motivated and dynamic teacher with 23+ years of experience. Effective school leadership and administrative experience of 10 years, skilled in nurturing high performance teams. Skilled in application of cognitive learning theories, especially in the framing of curriculum, assessment practices and making of teaching learning materials. Detailed and focused planner, critical thinker, is able to handle pressure situations, has democratic leadership style. Specialist in foundational literacy and numeracy; proficient in creative planning and implementation of holistic education. Effective in verbal and written communication. Hands on experience in inclusive education in a K-12 CBSE affiliated school. Inspiring Science and Mathematics teacher, ensures application of 21st century skills in the classroom, catalysis curiosity and facilitates life-long learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Mistress of Primary Section
Aavishkar School
Ahmedabad
04.2024 - Current
- Ensuring the implementation of the school curriculum as per educational guidelines.
- Supervising lesson plans, teaching methods, and student assessments.
- Encouraging innovative and interactive learning techniques.
- Conducting regular teacher training and development programs.
- Overseeing daily school operations, including timetables, discipline, and resources.
- Managing admissions, student records, and school infrastructure.
- Coordinating with education authorities, parents, and staff.
- Ensuring compliance with education policies and safety regulations.
- Monitoring students' academic progress and well-being.
- Promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Addressing students’ behavioural and emotional needs.
- Organizing co-curricular and extracurricular activities for holistic development.
- Recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating teachers and staff.
- Conducting staff meetings and training sessions.
- Encouraging teamwork and professional growth among staff.
- Maintaining open communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Organizing parent-teacher meetings and school events.
- Building relationships with the community and educational stakeholders.
- Enforcing school rules and discipline policies fairly.
- Promoting ethical behaviour, respect, and responsibility among students and staff.
- Ensuring proper utilization of school funds and grants.
- Managing school infrastructure, equipment, and learning materials.
Team leader cum Senior Faculty, Students Enrichment and Exposure Coordinator, House & Activity In-Charge, Assembly Coordinator, Sports Activity In-Charge, Internal and external Competition In-Charge, Celebration and Event Coordinator, Academic Faculty
Red bricks School
Santej
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Holistic development of the students.
- Academic delivery and helps in the planning of the academic program for the senior school (Class 7 to 10). Teaching Mathematics, Physics and Biology in Classes 7 and 8.
- Planning the sports program for the school for Classes 1-12.
- Planning house activities for the entire school for Classes 1-12.
- Giving exposure to students to several inter school competitions and events.
- Being part with the planning of camps and field visits for the students.
- Organizing Cultural fest, Annual Program, Sports Day and all other events and celebrations in the school.
- Active member of the Socio Emotional Learning Team of the school.
- Planning assemblies for the entire school for Classes 1 to 12.
- Active member of the exam cell of the school.
Academic Coordinator, Discipline In-Charge, Exam Cell In-Charge (Internal and External), House & Activity In-Charge, LMS Coordinator, Sports Activity In-Charge, Internal and external examination In-Charge
Techno India Group Public School
Konnagar
06.2014 - 10.2022
- Digital transformation Lead for the school.
- Academic delivery and teacher training for the schools.
- Preparation of school timetable, allocation of duties and teaching loads of the teachers.
- Conducting board, school and other external exams.
- Holistic development of the student.
- Help and guide teachers to promote their professional growth, and towards this end actively encourage their participation in courses designed for in-service training and development.
- Experience in conducting CBSE, JEE, NEET exams at the school level as member of examination committee.
Educator
Nirmal Bhartia School
Dwarka, New Delhi
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Responsible for teaching English, Math, Computer and EVS (Theme based) in class 1 and 2.
- Organizing Annual Sports and Concert.
- Actively took part in outdoor experiential education programme (camp).
Educator
St. Thomas’ School
Goyala, Dwarka
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Responsible for teaching English, Math, Science, Hindi, Moral science and Computer in class 1.
- Organizing cultural fest and student enrichment programmes.
Educator
Eklavya School
Ahmedabad
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Responsible for taking English, Math, Science and Computers for the Classes III and IV.
- Active member of the counseling cell of the school.
- Conducted many workshops in School and acted as head-in-charge of several events conducted by the school like Drama Festival, Annual Day etc.
- Actively took part in outdoor experiential education programme (Nature’s camp and nigh outs).
Assistant Teacher
Adarsh Vidya Mandir
Howrah
01.2003 - 05.2006
- Responsible for taking Biology, Arts and Craft and Computers for Classes 3,4,5,6 and 7.
- Organizing enrichment programmes.
Junior Faculty
Aptech Computer Education
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for taking classes in ‘basic computers.
- Responsible for giving corporate training and training educators of Government schools.
- Responsible for giving summer computer training in the schools.
Pre-Primary School Educator
The Study Home
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Taking Classes in Nursery, KG and 1.
Education
B. Ed - Electives: English and Life Science
Bhagwan Mahaveer College of Education
01.2011
M.A.(English) - English
IGNOU
01.2009
B. Sc (Honours in Physiology) - Physiology, Botany, Zoology, English
Hooghly Mohsin College
01.1999
Class 12 - English, Bengali, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Hooghly Mohsin College
01.1996
Class 10 - English, Bengali, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics
St. Joseph’s Convent
01.1994
Post Graduate Diploma in Learning Disabilities - undefined
Asian College of Teachers
01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management and Administration (PGDEMA) - undefined
IGNOU
01.2020
CTET(Paper-1) - undefined
CBSE
01.2014
Master in Education(M.Ed) - Education
Shree M.D.Patel College of Education
Ahmedabad 06.2025 - Current
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- School Management Systems
- Email management
- Virtual meeting platforms
- Internal communication tools
- Student/staff records handling
- Data protection policies
- Cyber security awareness
- Learning Management Systems
- Online assessments
- E-learning platforms
- Social media engagement
- Basic graphic design
Accomplishments
- Was part of the core design and testing team, that developed an in-house learning management system, as a response to the education needs during pandemic times.
- Revamped the school curriculum to adopt an innovative model of experiential, competency based, inclusive, enquiry driven approach.
- Developed innovative, hands-on, discovery-based, Teaching-Learning-Materials.
- Initiated and implemented innovative mentorship program for on-boarding teachers.
- Successfully launched Buddy programme for students for eliminating bullying and harassment in the school environment.
- Played a critical role in bringing together key stakeholders by launching digital newsletters which acted as a window to all school activities.
- Designed and executed innovative CLUB activities to support multiple intelligences.
- Led the social outreach programmes in the school.
- Experience in conducting CBSE, JEE, NEET exams at the school level as member of examination committee.
Languages
Fluent in English
Bengali
Hindi
Beginners level in Gujarati
Extra-Curricular Activities
Have skill on painting, crafts, singing and recitation. Won prizes in the given fields. Theatre-performed regularly in theatre and directed drama for school kids. Trained as First-Class Guide. Participated in Leadership Training Service and involved in several social activities. Attended several nature camps as a part of experiential learning.
Tech Competencies
- Administrative & Management Tools – Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, School Management Systems.
- Communication & Collaboration – Email management, Virtual meeting platforms, internal communication tools.
- Data Management & Security – Student/staff records handling, Data protection policies, Cyber security awareness.
- Digital Learning & Teaching Tools – Learning Management Systems, Online assessments, E-learning platforms.
- Social Media & Website Management – Aiding marketing team to maintain school website updates, Social media engagement (Facebook, Instagram etc.), Basic graphic design.
Enrichment Workshops Attended
- Inclusive education, 2017-01-01, 2 days, CBSE
- Gender Sensitivity, 2018-01-01, 1 day, CBSE
- Stress Management, 2019-01-01, 1 day, CBSE
- Art Integration and Curriculum Holistic Activity based learning environment for early years, 2020-04-23, 1 day, OUP
- ICT tools for education, 2020-04-25, 1 day, NCERT
- School entrepreneur and development programme, 2020-04-28, 1 day, IUEF
- Positive parenting, 2020-05-10, 1 day, Lakshay International School
- ONLINE TEACHING, 2020-05-10, 1 day, CBSE
- TEACHING STYLE, 2020-05-12, 1 day, CBSE
- ART INTEGRATION, 2020-11-04, 1 day, NCERT
- Fostering critical and creative literacy, 2021-05-10, 1 day, CBSE
- Certified Microsoft Educative Trainer, 2021-04-07, 1 day
- Ganga Ecosystem under Namami Ganges, 2021-05-17, 9:45 am to 3:30 pm
- Mental Health
- Competency based education-Module 1, 2021-06-29, Diksha CBSE
- Awaken Citizen Program, Ramkrishna Mission, New Delhi
- Play Therapy, Teacher’s center, Loreto House
- Dr. Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Course, Dr Sunil Gupta
- Active Learning through Games and Activities, Learn Today
- Assessment Workshop, Dr Sunddip
- Story Telling Session, Eric Miller
- Project Based Learning, Charu Wahi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1978-01-20
- Marital Status: Married
Awards
Received the ‘Together We Can’ Award in Nirmal Bhatia School, Dwarka for displaying exemplary teamwork, collaboration and commitment in service to the school.
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Reading books
- Singing
- Cooking
- Reciting poems
Timeline
Master in Education(M.Ed) - Education
Shree M.D.Patel College of Education
06.2025 - Current
Head Mistress of Primary Section
Aavishkar School
04.2024 - Current
Team leader cum Senior Faculty, Students Enrichment and Exposure Coordinator, House & Activity In-Charge, Assembly Coordinator, Sports Activity In-Charge, Internal and external Competition In-Charge, Celebration and Event Coordinator, Academic Faculty
Red bricks School
12.2022 - 04.2024
Academic Coordinator, Discipline In-Charge, Exam Cell In-Charge (Internal and External), House & Activity In-Charge, LMS Coordinator, Sports Activity In-Charge, Internal and external examination In-Charge
Techno India Group Public School
06.2014 - 10.2022
Educator
Nirmal Bhartia School
04.2011 - 04.2014
Educator
St. Thomas’ School
05.2010 - 04.2011
Educator
Eklavya School
02.2007 - 04.2010
Assistant Teacher
Adarsh Vidya Mandir
01.2003 - 05.2006
Junior Faculty
Aptech Computer Education
01.2000 - 01.2001
Pre-Primary School Educator
The Study Home
01.1999 - 01.2000
B. Ed - Electives: English and Life Science
Bhagwan Mahaveer College of Education
M.A.(English) - English
IGNOU
B. Sc (Honours in Physiology) - Physiology, Botany, Zoology, English
Hooghly Mohsin College
Class 12 - English, Bengali, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Hooghly Mohsin College
Class 10 - English, Bengali, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics
St. Joseph’s Convent
Post Graduate Diploma in Learning Disabilities - undefined
Asian College of Teachers
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management and Administration (PGDEMA) - undefined
IGNOU
CTET(Paper-1) - undefined
CBSE