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ANITA BHASKARAN

Bangalore

Summary

Innovative educator with a strong background in curriculum development and staff training. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing stakeholder collaboration to drive significant improvements in educational programs. Possess strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the capability to thrive. Successfully led previous ventures by fostering team collaboration and executing growth strategies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co Founder

Aarambh Foundation
Bengaluru
04.2019 - Current
  • Developed strategic initiatives to support community development programs.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Oversee program implementation to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions for community members and staff.
  • Develop a clear mission, vision, and culture for the company as a foundation for growth, branding, and development of employee culture.
  • Recruit, train, manage, and evaluate staff.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offerings and services.
  • Oversee accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Manage overall workflow of projects from conception to completion.

Principal

Vydehi School
Bengaluru
11.2007 - 03.2019
  • Led curriculum development and implementation across various educational programs.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies and classroom management.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administration to address student needs.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff effectiveness and promote professional growth.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on instructional practices and classroom strategies.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.

Principal

Skills and Abilities
Navi Mumbai
07.2004 - 10.2007
  • Led curriculum development and implementation across various educational programs.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies and classroom management.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff effectiveness and promote professional growth.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administration to address student needs.
  • Managed budgeting processes for school resources and allocation of funds effectively.
  • Oversaw compliance with educational regulations and accreditation requirements consistently.

Education

Master of Arts - Inclusive And Special Education

University of Northampton
UK
05-2017

PG Diploma - Comprehensive Management of Children With LD

Spastic Society of Karnataka
Bengaluru
07-2012

Diploma Special Education - Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Society of Karnataka
Bengaluru
04-2004

Master of Arts - Communication And Journalism

University of Calicut
Kerala, India
04-1995

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calicut
Kerala, India
04-1992

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Program implementation
  • Financial management
  • Curriculum development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Staff training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Effective communication
  • Employee recruitment
  • Task delegation
  • Legal compliance
  • Risk management
  • Innovation and vision

Certification

  • RCI-certified special educator
  • Research Papers presented in 2017 and 2022 at National Conferences organized by GIEN, TISS and Brotherhood Delhi
  • Certified Arts-Based Therapist, WCCL Foundation
  • Selected for the International Seminar on special education held in Jerusalem in 2005

Languages

English
First Language
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Kannada
Beginner
A1
Telugu
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Co Founder

Aarambh Foundation
04.2019 - Current

Principal

Vydehi School
11.2007 - 03.2019

Principal

Skills and Abilities
07.2004 - 10.2007

Master of Arts - Inclusive And Special Education

University of Northampton

PG Diploma - Comprehensive Management of Children With LD

Spastic Society of Karnataka

Diploma Special Education - Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Society of Karnataka

Master of Arts - Communication And Journalism

University of Calicut

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calicut
ANITA BHASKARAN