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David Wilson

Bangalore

Summary

Dedicated and passionate education professional with 14 years of experience in college counseling, pastoral care, events management, and physical education. Committed to excellence, integrity, and student-focused development. Skilled in university guidance, team leadership, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, while contributing to institutional growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

College Counsellor

The International School Bangalore (TISB)
Bangalore
06.2021 - Current
  • Advise Grade 8–12 students and families on university admissions, academic profile building, and career planning.
  • Draft recommendations for Grade 10–12 students applying to undergraduate programs and summer schools.
  • Manage end-to-end application processes, including essay reviews, document submission, and deadline tracking.
  • Coordinate 300+ university visits annually, including fairs, academic sessions, and the IC3 Regional Conference (2024).
  • Conduct 15 in-house external exams/Olympiads and liaise with agencies for 40+ competitions.
  • Restructured the Academic Enrichment Program, expanding selective summer programs, research opportunities, awards, and competitions.
  • Serve as the primary contact for CIALFO (university application and document platform).

Events Coordinator

Legacy School Bangalore
Bangalore
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Designed and executed major school events aligned with institutional goals.
  • Coordinated cross-department teams (HR, Admissions, Academic Coordinators, Sports) and external vendors.
  • Managed event logistics including budgets, transport, facilities, and student/teacher participation.
  • Delivered weekly updates to the Principal/Vice-Principal and monthly reports to the Director.
  • Successfully organized 3+ large-scale events per month, including Graduation Day, Investiture, Independence Day, and inter-school festivals.

Head of Physical Education Department

Neev Academy
Bangalore
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Led the Secondary PHE department, mentoring faculty and enhancing teaching standards.
  • Organized and delivered Sports Day events, recognized by the Head of School as the best Sports Day to date.
  • Coached and managed basketball teams, arranging inter-school tournaments across Bangalore.
  • Oversaw recruitment and training of coaches, ensuring transparent selection trials.
  • Coordinated school participation in inter-school sporting events.

Physical Education Teacher & Pastoral Roles

The International School Bangalore (TISB)
Bangalore
03.2011 - 06.2019
  • Pastoral Care Coordinator (Head of Boarding, 2017–2019): Oversaw all boarding operations, student welfare, safeguarding, staff management, and parent communication.
  • Head of House – Junior Boys Dorm (2014–2017): Led residential life, supervised staff, and supported student well-being.
  • House Master – Grades VIII–IX (2011–2014): Focused on discipline, mentoring, and pastoral care.
  • Physical Education Teacher (2011–2019): Taught PE (Pre-KG to Grade 10), coached basketball teams, and managed school sports events (Sports Day, TISB Tournament, Vivum).

HR Analyst

Accenture
Bangalore
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Served as Onboarding Lead for IT, BPO and Consulting.

Education

B.P.Ed. - Bachelor of Physical Education

YMCA
Bangalore
06-2018

PGDM - HR & Marketing

St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration
Bangalore
05-2009

B.Com. - Commerce

St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Bangalore
05-2005

Pre-University -

St. Joseph’s PU College
Bangalore
05-2002

ICSE -

St. Joseph’s Boys High School
Bangalore
05-2000

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution and empathy
  • Event management
  • Collaboration and team management
  • Building positive relationships

Accomplishments

  • National-level basketball player (represented Karnataka). Was part of the Indian Team Camp – Under 16
  • Represented Bangalore University in the All-India Inter-University Basketball Tournament.
  • Nominated for the IC3 Emerging Counsellor Award in 2024
  • Served as Vice President, Karnataka State Wheelchair Basketball Federation.

Professional Development

  • Junior NBA Conference
  • Indian Boarding Schools Conference (Australian Boarding Schools Association)
  • Middle-Level Leaders Training (TISB)
  • IB PYP Category 1 Training Workshop
  • Attended Counsellor Fly-in programs organised by St. John's University & Savannah College of Art and Design, USA

Timeline

College Counsellor

The International School Bangalore (TISB)
06.2021 - Current

Events Coordinator

Legacy School Bangalore
06.2020 - 05.2021

Head of Physical Education Department

Neev Academy
06.2019 - 05.2020

Physical Education Teacher & Pastoral Roles

The International School Bangalore (TISB)
03.2011 - 06.2019

HR Analyst

Accenture
01.2005 - 12.2010

B.P.Ed. - Bachelor of Physical Education

YMCA

PGDM - HR & Marketing

St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration

B.Com. - Commerce

St. Joseph’s College of Commerce

Pre-University -

St. Joseph’s PU College

ICSE -

St. Joseph’s Boys High School

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