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Chitra Ahuja

Mumbai,MH

Summary

Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Podar Jumbo Plus International Kids now Podar Prep International (IB) School, enhancing student learning environments and elevating teacher performance. Expert in curriculum development and stakeholder collaboration, I excel in creating high-expectation academic settings through effective leadership and interpersonal communication. Achievements include mentoring teachers and educators, developing curriculum, and significantly improving the school.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Headmistress

Podar Jumbo Kids Plus International (IB)
01.2019 - Current
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and teachers.
  • Conducted lectures of teacher training college - Podar Institute of Education
  • Developed Curriculum.
  • Managed various verticals like Early Childhood Education Center, Teacher Training College, Daycare, Mother - Toddler Program.
  • Managing administrative responsibilities.
  • Looking into daycare operations.

Curriculum Mentor

Podar Jumbo Kids
03.2017 - 12.2018
    • Developed Math Program (Number Magic) for all levels in 2 phases.
    • Developed training materials for smooth implementation of the program.
    • Developed Curriculum presentations and session planners to ensure smooth implementation of the curriculum across centers.

Director

Bhamasha Textiles Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2016
    • Develop a schedule and managing operations for stores.
    • Ensuring supply chain with foreign collaborations by coordinating with the purchase team
    • Communication with customers.
    • Ensuring to work with in-house design, sales, buying and quality control teams

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mitibai College of Commerce And Economics
Vile Parle (West)
2008

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECCE & A) - Educational Administration

Podar Institute of Education
Khar West
2017

Curriculum Design - Education

Podar Institute of Education
Khar West
2017

CACHE- Learning Disability Certified Course (UK) - Education

Podar Institute of Education
Khar (West)
2017

Masters in Economics - Education

Sabarmati University
Gujrat, India
2021

B.ED - Education

SNDT University
Mumbai, MH
2024

Skills

    • Leadership skills
    • Curriculum Development
    • Training and mentoring
    • Administrative Management
    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    • New Student Orientation
    • Multitasking ability
    • School event coordination
    • Lesson Planning
    • Teamwork and Collaboration
      • School Improvements Planning
      • Stakeholder Collaboration
      • Educational Staff Supervision
      • Interpersonal Communication
      • Recruiting and hiring
      • School Administration
      • School safety
      • Staff Management
      • Organizational Management
      • Employee Performance Evaluations

Timeline

Headmistress

Podar Jumbo Kids Plus International (IB)
01.2019 - Current

Curriculum Mentor

Podar Jumbo Kids
03.2017 - 12.2018

Director

Bhamasha Textiles Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mitibai College of Commerce And Economics

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECCE & A) - Educational Administration

Podar Institute of Education

Curriculum Design - Education

Podar Institute of Education

CACHE- Learning Disability Certified Course (UK) - Education

Podar Institute of Education

Masters in Economics - Education

Sabarmati University

B.ED - Education

SNDT University
Chitra Ahuja