Pallavi Puri
gurgaon
Summary
Award-winning Academic Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across Cambridge International, CBSE, and Early Years education. Experienced in Cambridge programme coordination, Cambridge affiliation, curriculum design, teacher training, and educational content development. Proven track record of leading academic teams, mentoring educators, implementing NEP 2020, and designing innovative, inquiry-based curricula aligned with Cambridge and CBSE frameworks. Recognized nationally for educational excellence and innovation, with expertise in building high-performing learning environments, driving school improvement initiatives, and delivering impactful professional development programmes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Lead
KLAY Preschools
10.2024 - Current
Program Lead | KLAY Preschools & Daycare | October 2024 – Present
- Lead academic quality and curriculum implementation across 7 preschools, including one Cambridge Early Years school, ensuring consistency with Founding Years and Cambridge standards.
- Played a key role in the Cambridge affiliation process, supporting curriculum alignment, academic documentation, and quality compliance.
- Mentor, coach, and evaluate teachers through classroom observations, instructional feedback, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
- Design and facilitate teacher training workshops to strengthen pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum delivery.
- Review lesson plans, monitor student assessments, and provide academic guidance to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
- Drive curriculum implementation, resource optimization, and continuous improvement across all assigned schools.
- Collaborate with school leaders to achieve academic goals, improve learning environments, and enhance student outcomes.
- Lead regular academic review meetings with coordinators and teachers, providing instructional strategies and best practices.
Lead Content Developer
Educon Services
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Lead a team of content developers in creating, organizing, and reviewing K-8 educational content for US and CBSE curricula, ensuring NEP alignment.
- Strategically plan yearly curriculum into monthly/daily objectives, managing task allocation and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Spearheaded the development of syllabi compliant with National Education Policy (NEP) guidelines.
- Additionally, fulfilled responsibilities as Kindergarten Class Teacher, developed lesson plans, addressed parental concerns, and taught English for Grades 1-4.
- Designed and implemented a new report card system from inception.
Associate Head of School
K12 Schools
04.2022 - 10.2023
Associate Head of School & Cambridge Coordinator | K12 Schools | April 2022 – October 2023
- Core member of the founding leadership team, contributing to the successful establishment, strategic planning, academic policies, and operational setup of the K–12 school.
- Played a key role in securing the school's Cambridge International affiliation, coordinating curriculum alignment, documentation, and compliance with Cambridge standards.
- Served as the Cambridge Coordinator, overseeing the Cambridge programme for Grades 1–12 and ensuring effective implementation of Cambridge teaching and assessment practices.
- Facilitated Cambridge Global Perspectives for Grades 6–8, fostering inquiry, research, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented K–12 curriculum integrating Cambridge, CBSE, and NEP 2020 frameworks, enhancing student engagement through experiential and inquiry-based learning.
- Led and mentored 25+ teachers, providing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) focused on innovative pedagogy and effective curriculum implementation.
- Directed admissions and parent orientation programmes, strengthening school-home partnerships through proactive engagement with stakeholders.
- Progressed from Academic Coordinator to Associate Head of School, reflecting consistent leadership growth and academic excellence.
Teacher
GD Goenka Signature School
04.2021 - 03.2022
Pre-Primary Mentor | GD Goenka Signature School | April 2021 – March 2022
- Handled Kindergarten class with the approach of experiential and play-based learning aligned with Early Years best practices.
- Led Kindergarten academic planning, ensuring engaging, child-centred learning experiences and holistic development.
- Conducted PTMs, and regular academic consultations, fostering strong school-home partnerships.
- Managed academic communication and student progress updates through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Designed and reviewed lesson plans, classroom activities, and assessments to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery.
Freelance Author
Saar Publications
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Created English books with hands on learning for Grade 1 to 8
Primary School Teacher
Made Easy School, Gurgaon
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered engaging English instruction for Grades 1-3 and served as Mother Teacher for Grade 1 & Kindergarten.
- Implemented experiential learning methodologies and spearheaded the design of a new primary grades report card system.
- Developed daily, skill-based arrival activities to optimize morning transitions.
- Represented the school at the Gurgaon Schools Exhibition.
Teacher (PBL Specialist)
Vega School, Gurgaon
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Implemented Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies in an innovative open classroom environment for pre-primary students.
- Completed intensive PBL professional development under expert Steven Edwards (USA).
- Designed and executed PBL-integrated lesson plans and facilitated a student-led project exhibition.
Junior Program Educator
Heritage School, Gurgaon
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Delivered instruction using experiential learning methodology as Mother Teacher for Nursery and Grade 2.
- Completed specialized training in phonics and integrated techniques into literacy lessons.
- Designed developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with experiential learning principles.
Senior Executive
Citibank India
04.2014 - 10.2014
Process Developer
XL India Pvt Limited
06.2011 - 05.2013
Process Developer
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2011
Education
B.Ed. -
Singhania University
TESOL/TEFL (220 Hours with Specialization in Early Years) -
Asian College of Teachers
TESOL (120 Hours) - UK
World TESOL Academy
B.Com - Commerce
C.S.J.M. University
Nursery Teachers Training - 1st Division
Indian Women's Educational and Vocational Training Society
Advance Diploma in Learning Disability -
Srishti Institute of Paramedical Training
Content Writing Master Course -
IIM
Global Perspectives Course Certificate -
Cambridge University
Introduction to Early Years Certification
Cambrdige University
Certification in using Cambridge Resources
Cambrdige University
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Academic Leadership
- Academic Leadership & School Operations
- Cambridge Programme Coordination
- Educational Programme Management
- Strategic Planning & School Development
- Academic Quality Assurance
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Cambridge & NEP 2020 Curriculum Implementation
- Early Years & Foundational Learning
- Inquiry-Based & Experiential Learning
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Teacher Training & Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Instructional Coaching & Mentoring
- Classroom Observation & Performance Evaluation
- Professional Learning Communities
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Learning Outcomes & Academic Excellence
- Lesson Planning & Resource Development
- Child-Centred Teaching Strategies
- Educational Content Development
- Instructional Design & Learning Resources
- AI-Enabled Learning & Educational Technology
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Parent Engagement & Community Partnerships
- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Admissions, Orientation & School Operations
- Policy Development & Academic Governance
Custom
- Jolly Phonics Trained
- Reggio Emilia Approach Trained
- International Certification in Storytelling
- Waldorf Trained
Accomplishments
🏆 Global Edu Leader Award (January 2026)
Presented by Global Edu Leaders (Associated with KLAY Preschools & Daycare) in recognition of outstanding leadership in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Award presented at IIT.
🏆 ECDF Award – Innovation in Early Learning & Child Development
Honoured by the ECDF Forum for driving innovation and excellence in Early Childhood Education through child-centred and experiential learning practices.
🏆 Lead Teacher Award – Top 100 Educators
Recognized by 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) as one of the Top 100 Educators for exceptional contribution to education and outstanding work during the pandemic.
🏆 PEP Teacher Award – Special Recognition Award
Awarded by Big Impact Consulting Group for creating engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences for young children through innovative teaching practices.
🏆 International Pre-Primary Teachers Olympiad
Recognized among the Top 50 International Pre-Primary Educators for excellence in Early Childhood Education and innovative teaching practices.
Timeline
Program Lead
KLAY Preschools
10.2024 - Current
Lead Content Developer
Educon Services
12.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Head of School
K12 Schools
04.2022 - 10.2023
Teacher
GD Goenka Signature School
04.2021 - 03.2022
Freelance Author
Saar Publications
04.2021 - 03.2022
Primary School Teacher
Made Easy School, Gurgaon
05.2018 - 03.2021
Teacher (PBL Specialist)
Vega School, Gurgaon
10.2016 - 03.2018
Junior Program Educator
Heritage School, Gurgaon
10.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Executive
Citibank India
04.2014 - 10.2014
Process Developer
XL India Pvt Limited
06.2011 - 05.2013
Process Developer
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2011
B.Ed. -
Singhania University
TESOL/TEFL (220 Hours with Specialization in Early Years) -
Asian College of Teachers
TESOL (120 Hours) - UK
World TESOL Academy
B.Com - Commerce
C.S.J.M. University
Nursery Teachers Training - 1st Division
Indian Women's Educational and Vocational Training Society
Advance Diploma in Learning Disability -
Srishti Institute of Paramedical Training
Content Writing Master Course -
IIM
Global Perspectives Course Certificate -
Cambridge University
Introduction to Early Years Certification
Cambrdige University
Certification in using Cambridge Resources
Cambrdige University