Niti Pathak
IB Examiner | Curriculum Leader | Chemistry Facilitator In An International School
Pune
Summary
Internationally experienced IB Chemistry Educator and Academic Leader with 20+ years of progressive teaching and coordination experience across IB (DP/MYP/TOK), IGCSE, A-Levels, CBSE, and ICSE curricula. Awarded the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award 2025, I serve as an IB Examiner, bringing a strong balance of classroom excellence and academic leadership. Proven ability to mentor teachers and students, lead curriculum review, integrate ATL and interdisciplinary learning, and build strong parent–school partnerships in international school environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
PG Chemistry Teacher
The Heritage School, Kolkata
01.2008
- PG Chemistry Teacher
IBDP / MYP / TOK & IGCSE Facilitator
Indus International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2015 - Current
- Teach Chemistry across Grades 9–12 in IBDP and MYP; TOK facilitator
- Serve as CAS Advisor and IBDP Review Committee Member
- IB Examiner for Internal Assessment and Paper 2 (SL)
- Design and implement rigorous, engaging lesson plans aligned with ATL skills
- Mentor students academically and personally as Teacher Advisor
- Guide MYP Personal Projects and interdisciplinary units
- Lead innovation initiatives, including Design Thinking, Climate Change Projects, and Innovation Days
- Designed and facilitated professional development workshops for teachers and students on ATL integration, Collaborative Sciences Project (CSP) planning, and effective implementation of Internal Assessments (IA).
A-Level, IB & IGCSE Teacher
MIT Gurukul International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Homeroom teacher responsible for mentoring, attendance, and assessments via Manage Bac - CAS Advisor; organised Group 4 Projects
- IB Examiner for Paper 2 (SL)
- Introduced diverse formative assessment strategies
IBDP & IGCSE Facilitator
Symbiosis International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed CAS service components as supervisor.
- Organised IB & IGCSE orientation programs for students
- Contributed to curriculum planning, policy reviews, and interdisciplinary units- Integrated TOK into subject teaching
Trainer
IIT-JEE Foundation, IITians Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd., Pune and T.I.M.E.S Kolkata
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Trainer for IIT-JEE Foundation
PG Chemistry Teacher (CBSE)
Delhi Public School, Pune, Maharashtra
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Taught Chemistry (Grades 7–12)
- Academic Coordinator for Middle School (Grade 7)
- Organised annual functions, assemblies, science quizzes, debates, and PD programs
PG Chemistry Teacher
H.G. International School, Rajasthan
01.2005 - 01.2006
- PG Chemistry Teacher
PG Chemistry Teacher
Alok School, Udaipur, Rajasthan
01.2004 - 01.2005
- PG Chemistry Teacher
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
01.2004
GPA: 76.7%
Master of Science - Chemistry
01.2002
GPA: 61%
Bachelor of Science - undefined
01.2000
GPA: 68.5%
Skills
IBDP Chemistry & TOK MYP IGCSE A-Level
IB Examiner (IA and Paper 2 SL)
Curriculum Coordination & Review
Student Mentoring & CAS Advising
Assessment Design (IB-aligned)
Differentiated & Inquiry-Based Teaching
ATL Skills Integration
Certification
Outstanding Educator Award – The University of Chicago
Timeline
IBDP / MYP / TOK & IGCSE Facilitator - Indus International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2015 - Current
A-Level, IB & IGCSE Teacher - MIT Gurukul International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2013 - 06.2015
IBDP & IGCSE Facilitator - Symbiosis International School, Pune, Maharashtra
07.2010 - 11.2012
Trainer - IIT-JEE Foundation, IITians Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd., Pune and T.I.M.E.S Kolkata
01.2010 - 01.2011
PG Chemistry Teacher (CBSE) - Delhi Public School, Pune, Maharashtra
03.2009 - 07.2010
PG Chemistry Teacher - The Heritage School, Kolkata
01.2008
PG Chemistry Teacher - H.G. International School, Rajasthan
01.2005 - 01.2006
PG Chemistry Teacher - Alok School, Udaipur, Rajasthan
01.2004 - 01.2005
Mohanlal Sukhadia University - Master of Science, Chemistry
Mohanlal Sukhadia University - Bachelor of Science,
Sardar Patel University - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.),