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Mridula Vinod

Kochi

Summary

To contribute to a team that values diversity, professionalism, creativity, and continuous learning.

A motivated, dependable, and results-driven professional with 18 years of experience in managing and implementing academic projects across boards, excelling in collaboration and problem-solving.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of School

The Indian Public School, Kochi
10.2012 - Current

Position Overview

As a key leadership role, this position is responsible for the effective general management, academic leadership, and strategic vision of the school. It ensures the delivery of high-quality education while overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with school policies and IB/IG board standards.


Primary Responsibilities

  • General Management & Administration: Oversee school operations, aligning them with strategic goals and policies.
  • Academic Leadership: Guide curriculum planning and instructional excellence.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Implement and refine curriculum to meet academic standards.
  • Professional Development: Enhance staff skills through targeted training and coaching.
  • Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to support the school’s goals.
  • Staff Management & Training: Support and develop faculty and staff.
  • Event Leadership: Plan and oversee school events and activities.
  • Authorization and Affiliation: Manage IB/IG affiliations and maintain standards.
  • Safeguarding: Promote student safety and well-being through proactive policies.

My role combines strategic foresight with hands-on leadership to cultivate an engaging and secure learning environment that champions academic excellence and personal growth.

Director - Primary and Middle School & IB PYP Coordinator

The Indian Public School
05.2021 - 09.2022

IB PYP Coordinator

The Indian Public School
02.2017 - 04.2021

Primary Years Program Lead

The Indian Public School
06.2014 - 02.2017

Home room Teacher

The Indian Public School
06.2012 - 06.2014

Project Manager

eTNL Software Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 02.2010

Program Coordinator

The ICFAI Business School
04.2004 - 07.2007

Education

Master’s Diploma - Business Administration

Symbiosis Institute of Management

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing And Accounting

Osmania University
Hyderabad

12th Grade -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Hyderabad, India
04-1994

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Strategic leadership

    Enrollment Management

    Parent engagement

    Crisis Management

    Collaboration

    Problem-Solving

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Organizational Leadership

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Conflict Resolution

Awards

  • Best Instructor for the UN Child Welfare and Education Program (URDES, India)
  • Awarded Best Mentor in South Region for ICFAI

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Jewelry Designing
  • Watching Movies

Certificationsandworkshops

  • CAT-1: Leading the PYP, IBO, 01/01/20
  • International Baccalaureate Workshop, Ms. Peggy Healer
  • Inquiry Cycle and Agency, Kath Murdoch
  • Differential Learning in Primary, Ms. Andrea Muller
  • Standards and Practices, Inquiry, DL, Concept-Based Learning, Dr. Sonali Geed

Certification

Making PYP Happen by Monita Sen

Leading the PYP from IBO

Inquiry by Andrea Muller

Timeline

Director - Primary and Middle School & IB PYP Coordinator

The Indian Public School
05.2021 - 09.2022

IB PYP Coordinator

The Indian Public School
02.2017 - 04.2021

Primary Years Program Lead

The Indian Public School
06.2014 - 02.2017

Head of School

The Indian Public School, Kochi
10.2012 - Current

Home room Teacher

The Indian Public School
06.2012 - 06.2014

Project Manager

eTNL Software Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 02.2010

Program Coordinator

The ICFAI Business School
04.2004 - 07.2007

Making PYP Happen by Monita Sen

Leading the PYP from IBO

Inquiry by Andrea Muller

Master’s Diploma - Business Administration

Symbiosis Institute of Management

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing And Accounting

Osmania University

12th Grade -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Mridula Vinod