Harsha Gandhi

Successfully completed the IBEN Evaluation Leader Training-Nov. 2024.

• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.

Assisted in conducting over 7 workshops, including regional, international face-to-face, international virtual, and national sessions.

• Supported post-workshop evaluations to identify areas for improvement and assess impact.
• Established relationships with participants through effective communication and support.
• Facilitated group discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
• Promoted an inclusive atmosphere, respecting diverse opinions and backgrounds.
• Organised time efficiently to cover all topics within allotted schedules.

• Implemented innovative curriculum initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes at Oakridge International School.
• Led new Programme of Inquiry within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Supported a positive school culture by fostering staff development and community partnerships.
• Contributed to revitalising a welfare society by providing uniforms and establishing a library.
• Assisted in policy development, staff mentoring, and performance management.
• Aided in achieving exceptional results in four cycles of Cambridge Checkpoint, surpassing international benchmarks.
• Led school IB evaluation process per PSP 2020 standards.

Enabled students to grasp complex concepts through effective cover teaching for DP1 and DP2 classes.
Achieved deeper engagement by employing exclusive case studies and visible thinking routines in lessons.
Promoted critical thinking and analytical skills through a rigorous inquiry and research framework related to business management cycles.

• Spearheaded successful implementation of IB Primary Years Programme at DRS International School.
• Cultivated an environment that promoted collaborative inquiry and holistic student growth.
• Guided professional development initiatives for educators to enhance teaching strategies.

• I mentored students by providing guidance on study strategies and academic resources through thinking routines
• Additionally, I supported the IBPYP Exhibition team, collaborating with both students and teachers to ensure the successful execution of the PYP Exhibition, fostering a productive and engaging learning environment

• As an IB Teacher, I successfully taught Grade 2 and Grade 3, facilitating the Grade 5 Exhibition
• I emphasize inquiry-based learning, creating a supportive classroom that fosters critical thinking and collaboration
• My effective lesson planning and assessment strategies enhance student understanding and promote a love for learning within the IB framework

• As an A Level Teacher, I deliver the Cambridge syllabus for A Levels and IGCSE, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts
• I provide personalized instruction, focusing on effective paper-solving techniques and targeted support, particularly in grammar
• By fostering an inclusive environment, I empower students to build confidence and achieve academic success

• Managed classrooms of up to 29 students, leading hands-on lesson planning for grades 2-8
• Served as Examination In-Charge for the Silver Zone Science Olympiad (2018-19) and hosted community events
• Mentored diverse learners with customized coursework in Math, Science, and Global Perspectives, while conducting parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress
• Additionally, I served as an invigilator for board examinations and conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and improvement strategies