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Priya Sarath

Chennai

Summary

School administrator with expertise in counseling support, student scheduling, registrar services, and event coordination. Skilled in PowerSchool, Maia Learning, OpenApply, and Skyward, with strong experience supporting college counseling, testing, and large-scale school events.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Administrative Assistant / Registrar / SAT-PSAT Center Coordinator

American International School Chennai
Chennai
09.2011 - Current
  • Coordinated SAT/PSAT testing and ensured compliance with College Board standards.
  • Assisted the counselling department in organizing seminars, fairs, and orientations to enhance student and community engagement.
  • Maintained accurate student records and documentation for senior and withdrawing students using school management software systems.
  • Managed student course scheduling, new and existing students' placement testing,
  • Directed graduation ceremonies, senior retreats, and new student and high school orientations.
  • Advised student clubs, including Helping Hands and Operation Smile, to enhance engagement.
    Facilitated meetings and events to promote collaboration between club members and local schools.
  • Streamlined scheduling and data processes in PowerSchool.
  • Supported Korean student applications, with successful outcomes.
  • Coordinated daily administrative tasks for the counseling department.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.

Admin Assitant to IB/AP Coordinator

American International School Chennai
Chennai
10.2009 - 06.2014
  • Assisted the IB/AP Coordinator with student registrations, CAS projects, and IB/AP exams.
  • Planned, organized, and executed the first hosting of an IB Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop event at AISC, with 500 participants globally.
  • Supported IB retreats outside of AISC for the IB cohort.
  • Supported registration and planning for IB workshops for IB/AP teachers.

Front Office Executive

Taj Group of Hotels
Kochi
03.1996 - 01.1999
  • Managed front desk operations and ensured smooth guest check-in and check-out processes.
  • Developed strong relationships with guests, fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors.
  • Implemented filing systems for documents, enhancing accessibility and retrieval speed.
  • Trained new front office staff on procedures, promoting consistency in service quality.
  • Handled payment processing, provided customers with receipts, proper bills, and change.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Coordinated various events organized within the office premises.
  • Maintained important files, ran reports, and delivered updates on occupancy and revenue.
  • Supported other departments with tasks as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Education

Power BI Course - Design And Manage Analytics Solutions Using Power

Microsoft
08-2025

Introduction To Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel -

Coursera
08-2025

Bachelors in Hotel Management -

Hindustan Academy of Management
Bangalore
03-1994

Skills

  • Student registration and record management
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Data management
  • Communication skills
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Sensitive material handling
  • College counseling support
  • SAT/PSAT coordination
  • Scheduling and advising for students

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated SAT/PSAT administrations with zero compliance issues.
  • Executed graduation & retreat programs for multiple classes.
  • Streamlined scheduling and data processes across platforms.
  • Supported Korean student applications with successful outcomes.

Timeline

Counseling Administrative Assistant / Registrar / SAT-PSAT Center Coordinator

American International School Chennai
09.2011 - Current

Admin Assitant to IB/AP Coordinator

American International School Chennai
10.2009 - 06.2014

Front Office Executive

Taj Group of Hotels
03.1996 - 01.1999

Power BI Course - Design And Manage Analytics Solutions Using Power

Microsoft

Introduction To Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel -

Coursera

Bachelors in Hotel Management -

Hindustan Academy of Management
Priya Sarath