Participating in academic seminars and state-level educational workshops
PURNIMA JAYANTHI
Educator | Principal | Academic Administrator
Vijayawada
Summary
Seasoned academic leader with over 20 years of experience in school education, including 5 years as a Principal and Vice Principal. Demonstrated success in leading academic programs, improving student outcomes, and managing school operations. Adept at designing pedagogical frameworks, conducting assessments, and mentoring teachers. Skilled in working collaboratively with education stakeholders, especially within Telugu-speaking communities. Now seeking to contribute to large-scale educational reforms as a Senior Academic Consultant supporting the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
TGT & Academic Coordinator
GIG International
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
- Taught social science till class 10 using innovative and interactive methods.
- Maintained academic discipline, and fostered a healthy learning environment.
- Organized conferences, seminars, and guest lectures to enrich the educational experience of students and faculty alike.
- Evaluated faculty performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth as educators.
- Mentored junior faculty members for improved teaching techniques and professional development.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
Principal-Vice Principal- Social Faculty
Ravindra Bharathi School
06.2010 - 05.2022
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for student discipline and academic support.
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
- Led the school administration and improved academic outcomes through systematic interventions.
- Designed and implemented academic policies aligned with state education standards.
- Conducted teacher training programs to ensure consistency in pedagogy, and supervised data-driven monitoring of learning outcomes and remedial strategies.
Academic Coordinator
Euro Kids International School
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of cross-disciplinary courses within the overall curriculum framework.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance faculty skills and knowledge in their respective fields.
- Mentored over 200 students on academic problems, and made professional recommendations.
- Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
- Maintained academic documentation, and promoted student discipline.
- Supported parents and staff with progress reports and counseling.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada 04.2001 -
B.Ed. - Pedagogy of Social Studies And English
Prabhas College
Vijayawada, India 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Govt Women's College
Guntur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Collaborative teamwork
Educational leadership
Learning outcomes tracking
Academic advising
Written and oral communication
Program coordination
Peer mentorship
Higher education career assessment
Document management
Targeted learning strategies
Accomplishments
- Received “Best Teacher Award” (2019) for excellence in teaching and leadership.
- Consistently improved student academic performance and retention across grades.
- Initiated peer learning groups and assessment modules in schools.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Active Learning under Capacity Building - CBSE Board
Interests
Engaging in policy discussions and curriculum reforms
Timeline
Guru Dakshta Under Capacity Building Program By CBSE Board
05-2025
CPD- Cyber Hygiene Practices
05-2025
Environmental Hazards of Electronic Waste
05-2025
Theory of Knowledge
05-2025
Active Learning under Capacity Building - CBSE Board
05-2024
TGT & Academic Coordinator
GIG International
06.2022 - Current
Principal-Vice Principal- Social Faculty
Ravindra Bharathi School
06.2010 - 05.2022
Academic Coordinator
Euro Kids International School
06.2007 - 04.2010
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Acharya Nagarjuna University
04.2001 -
B.Ed. - Pedagogy of Social Studies And English
Prabhas College
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Govt Women's College
04.2001 -
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