Director
CBSE School in UP
- Last Assignment as Director in a CBSE School in UP for about six months
LK Kandpal
Academic
Dwarka, New Delhi
Summary
Teaching, to me, has been a mission more than a profession. As an academic and administrator, I achieved my goals within the time-frame by working in a meticulous and professional way. Neither tired nor retired, I am still active and energetic, and open to a leadership role in a stimulating and challenging environment.
Work History
Director Academics
SS Mody Vidya Vihar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
- Director Academics for about three years
Director-cum-Principal
NDPS, Indore
- Director-cum-Principal for about seven years
Principal
Delhi Public School Bareilly
- Principal for about one academic session
Principal
Delhi Public School Chittorgarh (Aditya Birla Group)
- Principal for approx. three years
Principal
Army Public School Bareilly Cantonment
- Principal for about 11 years
Teacher of English
St. Paul’s School Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Teacher of English for about one academic Session
Teacher of English
Gandhi Vidyalaya Gulabpura, Rajasthan
- Teacher of English for approx. four years
Teacher of English
Birla School, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Teacher of English for approx. six years
HOD English
Delhi Public School BHEL Ranipur
- HOD English for approx. five years
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Rajasthan
B.Ed. - undefined
Regional College of Education Ajmer, University of Rajasthan
AjmerSkills
Team dynamics
Strategic planning Innovative leadership Decisive action Adaptable mindset
instructional management
Educational curriculum design Evidence-based decision making Instructional mentorship
Relationship management
Relationship management Conflict mediation Presentation skills Community involvement
Management strategies
Financial oversight Operational effectiveness Time optimization Compliance knowledge
Interpersonal awareness
Emotional awareness Resilient mindset Diversity advocacy
Transformation strategies
Innovation strategies Management of change Effective problem resolution
student-first methodology
Learner support Integrated learning
Skill enhancement and guidance
Guidance and support Ongoing learning Talent cultivation
Values I cherish
- Humility
- Simplicity
- Integrity
MISSION
To be a level- 5 Leader- building enduring greatness through a paradoxical combination of personal humility plus professional will.
BRIEF PROFILE
An academic and administrator with more than two decades’ experience in strategizing, planning, executing the policies of the schools of national repute and providing an inspiring leadership to the team addressing their group and individual needs and foster a respectful learning environment.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Member/Convener of CBSE Inspection team having inspected more than a dozen schools.
- Developed institutions right from the scratch and made them the most sought for; Member Education in the SMC of schools including Sainik School Chittorgarh and Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Mumbai.
- Recipient of Best Army School Award from GOC-in-C Central Command.
- Attended several seminars and workshops including one on “Strategic Leadership for Schools in a Changing Environment” organized by IIM Ahmedabad.
- Presented a paper on School-Community Partnerships at International Conference 2010 on Excellence in School Education held at IIT Delhi.
- Attended a Colloquium on Education: Philosophy, Policy, and Practice-22-24 August 2014, Jaipur organised by Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi.
Timeline
Director
CBSE School in UP
Director Academics
SS Mody Vidya Vihar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Director-cum-Principal
NDPS, Indore
Principal
Delhi Public School Bareilly
Principal
Delhi Public School Chittorgarh (Aditya Birla Group)
Principal
Army Public School Bareilly Cantonment
Teacher of English
St. Paul’s School Ajmer, Rajasthan
Teacher of English
Gandhi Vidyalaya Gulabpura, Rajasthan
Teacher of English
Birla School, Pilani, Rajasthan
HOD English
Delhi Public School BHEL Ranipur
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Rajasthan
B.Ed. - undefined
Regional College of Education Ajmer, University of Rajasthan