Rajan Sethi
Dehradun
Summary
An acclaimed professional with over 20 years of rich experience in academics, administration, and teaching in top-notch residential and day schools and institutions, including one and a half years of training experience in the Indian Army. Visionary leader with strong experience in school administration including planning, directing & coordinating across various departments & initiatives to ensure all departments are integrated in line with the overall mission, goals & policies of the institution. A keen learner, planner, and implementer with a track record of implementing operational policies, norms, systems, and controls, motivational schemes, and education standards during the career span. Efficient relationship management & administration skills with exceptional capability to maintain excellent cordial relations with the Statutory Authorities for availing mandatory approvals for the academic programs. Possess a clear understanding of the trends in the training and education industry; implementing innovative techniques and quality solutions to achieve excellence in services at the lowest over all costs. A strong academician and administrator with proven interpersonal skills and highly skilled in working towards upliftment of the academic standards of Institution by offering continuous guidance and motivation to the staff members.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder Principal
Delhi Public School
01.2024 - Current
- The school started operations from April 2024 and currently has a strength of 412 students. The school has grades Nursery to Grade 11 and has been affiliated to CBSE till Senior Secondary. The school also has a strength of 48 residential students.
Principal
The Star Global School
Rohtak
04.2022 - 01.2024
- School Strength 218 students, founded in the year 2020.
Principal
RBDAV Senior Secondary Public School
Bhatinda
10.2021 - 04.2022
- SCHOOL STRENGTH 3300+ STUDENTS
- Constructed and prepared comprehensive budget for the forthcoming Academic Year.
- Oversaw school budget, documented changes and tracked expenses.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Visited classrooms and evaluated teacher instructional techniques and student responses.
- Verified achievement of educational programme objectives and standards through continual performance monitoring and evaluation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with pupils and parents to help resolve situations and positively affect behavior, as well as academic performance.
- Managed school administration, timetables, registration and introductions.
- Oversaw school budget, documented changes and tracked expenses.
- Setting up of ATL and AI Lab in the School.
- Involved in all aspects of school work - Admissions, Administrative Management, Documentation, Academic Management, handling recruitments, promotion of the school in the community.
Principal
DASS AND BROWN WORLD SCHOOL
Ferozpur
02.2021 - 09.2021
- SCHOOL STRENGTH 3400+ STUDENTS
- Provided leadership in administrative matters; initiating and participating in academic planning; monitoring academic program reviews and curriculum development.
- Coordinated with other leading schools and external groups and agencies on academic programs. Devising policies in terms of developing Curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles & maximizing students' comprehension, quality education, and research-oriented discussion.
- Managed the administrative activities entailing event management, faculty appraisal / training and upholding of the institution's motto.
- Ensured that there was no discrimination among students and Staff in relation to caste / class / religion/ cultural backgrounds / physical disabilities Organizing teacher's orientation workshops, special events and campaigns, educational tours and exhibitions.
- Functioned as the Head of School carrying out all administrative duties associated with the Post.
- Handled all official correspondences related to the school and furnished all data required by the State Education Department/CBSE Board.
- Conducted physical verification of the School Property and Stock and ensured maintenance and updating of stock register neatly and in proper format.
- Supervised, Guided and Controlled the work of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school.
- Provided leadership in administrative matters; initiating and participating in academic planning; monitoring academic program reviews and curriculum development
- Facilitated students learning through use of interactive technology, discussions and “hands-on” approach to help students learn and apply concepts in real life.
- Handled the Admission process of the School, Preparing School Time Table by allocating the duties and teaching load to the teachers.
- Provided Staff Members with the Facilities required towards proper discharge of their duties.
- Conducted the School Internal Examinations and CBSE Board Examinations as per the guidelines and directions issued by CBSE Board.
- Helping and Guiding the teachers in their Professional Growth by arranging for suitable in house and arranging training from outside at regular interval of time.
- Planned the year's academic work in consultation with the Staff Members and then Yearly Plan was divided into Quarterly Academic Plans and Monthly Academic Plans.
- Planned and specified regular time table for the correction of student's work and assignments ensuring that the corrections and assessments are conducted effectively and timely.
- Organized and coordinated various Co-curricular activities throughout the year through House System and Class System.
- Developed and Organized the Library and Classroom resources both online & offline and ensured that these resources are easily accessible to the students and teachers.
- Communicated Regular Feedback of the student's performance along with suggested suitable actions to their parents.
- Ensured the Physical Well Being of the Students and all other staff members through high standard of cleanliness and health habits.
- Provided teaching staff with resources and opportunities for further professional development with curriculum training courses.
- Oversaw school budget, documented changes and tracked expenses.
- Applied Standardized tests to assess student progress and academic performance.
Principal
GRD Academy Day School
Dehradun
06.2010 - 05.2020
- STUDENT STRENGTH 1800+ STUDENTS
- Evaluated student behavior against established discipline standards and enforced policies.
- Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures, including oversight and approval of modifications by education professionals.
- Provided teaching staff with resources and opportunities for further professional development with curriculum training courses.
- Oversaw school budget, documented changes and tracked expenses.
- Interacted positively with pupils, families and staff to demonstrate conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Utilised standardised tests to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Conveyed policy changes and assessed employee thoughts through staff meetings.
- Developed a platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Facilitated collaboration and cooperation between departments and cross-functional teams to support and establish initiatives, lessons and student activities.
- Managed school administration, timetables, registration and introductions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with pupils and parents to help resolve situations and positively affect behavior, as well as academic performance.
- Taught small teacher and student groups on a regular basis.
- Visited classrooms and evaluated teacher instructional techniques and student responses.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behaviour and instructional strategies.
- Proven track record of delivering 94% -100% results for last 10years.
- Provided efficient leadership that ensured the growth of the School from 750+ students at the time of my joining to its present strength of 1800+ students the maximum strength the school can accommodate as per present infrastructure and facilities with main focus on strong sense of self-discipline & values among the staff members and students.
- Handled various responsibilities entrusted by CBSE as Observer, Member of the Flying Squad, CNS and CS for the last 5 years with hundred percent dedication and responsibility.
- Handled the Responsibility of conduction of prestigious All India Entrance Exams like CTET for the past 7 years, JEE April 2016, KVSRE JAN 2016, DECEMBER 2018, NEET 2018, 2019.
Headmaster
Ivy League Academy - Co Ed Residential School
Hyderabad
08.2008 - 03.2010
- STUDENT STRENGTH 400+ STUDENTS
- Ensured personal development by attending training, setting goals, reviewing performance, proactively seeking advice and support.
- Managed overall operation of all school events, day-to-day human resources issues, and school premises activities.
- Developed strong student relationships by personally recognizing their achievements and sharing in their successes
- Used excellent leadership skills and motivation to ensure students achieved exceptional results.
- Appropriately and promptly addressed and resolved student problems or concerns, resolving efficiently to avoid escalation.
- Designed and implemented effective strategies and procedures for staff induction, professional development and performance review.
- Conducted teacher performance reviews by assessing classroom activities and reviewing grades.
- Ensured high standards in all aspects of school life were maintained by closely monitoring operations.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Proactively developed effective relationships with community to extend curriculums and broaden learning opportunities.
Exam Coordinator, PGT (Maths)
Selakui World School - Residential Co-Ed School
Dehradun
09.2007 - 07.2008
- STUDENT STRENGTH 500+ STUDENTS
- Played a key role in providing academic guidance in Mathematics to IBDP and ISC Students.
- Conducted special remedial evening classes to enhance performance and basics in the subject Mathematics for the students.
- Entrusted with the responsibility as Co-ordinator Exams for Conduction of ISC/ICSE Examination in the school.
Head of Department (Maths), Senior House Master
G.D. Birla Memorial School, CBSE Affiliated Residential
Ranikhet
09.2005 - 05.2007
- STUDENT STRENGTH 800+ STUDENTS
- Head of Department (Mathematics) and Senior House Master
- Structured schedules to complete tasks and streamline workflows.
- Played a key role in providing academic guidance in Mathematics to Class X and XII Students.
- Conducted special remedial evening classes to enhance performance and basics in the subject Mathematics for the students.
Boarding School Teacher
Scholar's Home Senior Secondary School
Dehradun
03.2002 - 08.2005
- Helped students to understand and apply concepts of Mathematics and Science
Training - Commissioned Officer in Indian Army
Indian Military Academy
Dehradun
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Underwent training in the World-Renowned Indian Military Academy for becoming a Commissioned Officer in the Prestigious Indian Military Academy
- Unfortunately, was not Commissioned due to Medical Injury in the left knee and was Medically Boarded Out.
Education
MA - Economics
H.N.B. Garhwal University
Dehradun01.2008
M.Ed -
ICFAI University
Dehradun01.2007
B.Ed - Maths & Science
ICFAI University
Dehradun01.2005
M.Sc. - Statistics
H.N.B Garhwal University
Dehradun01.2004
PGDBM - Finance
AIMA
01.1998
B.Sc - EMS
H.N.B. Garhwal University
Dehradun01.1996
Skills
- Academic Supervision & Management
- Administrative Management
- Counseling Skills
- Curriculum development
- Event management
- Exhibitions
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership
- Organization Skills
- Research
- Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Supervising
- Teaching
- Workshops
- Technology integrations
- Regulatory compliance
- Organisational leadership
- Performance evaluations
- Public speaking
- Classroom management
- Discipline management
- Critical-thinking skills
- Implementation of initiatives
- Budget administration
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
Languages
English: First Language, English: Proficient, Hindi: Second Language, Hindi: Proficient
Awards
NATION BUILDER AWARD BY ROTARY CLUB – 2019, PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD BY STATE LAW COMMISSION – 2019, AWARDED BY APNA PARIVAR, A SOCIAL ORGANISATION FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE., I AM AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED CAREER COACH (ICCC ADVANCED LEVEL)
Timeline
Founder Principal
Delhi Public School
01.2024 - Current
Principal
The Star Global School
04.2022 - 01.2024
Principal
RBDAV Senior Secondary Public School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Principal
DASS AND BROWN WORLD SCHOOL
02.2021 - 09.2021
Principal
GRD Academy Day School
06.2010 - 05.2020
Headmaster
Ivy League Academy - Co Ed Residential School
08.2008 - 03.2010
Exam Coordinator, PGT (Maths)
Selakui World School - Residential Co-Ed School
09.2007 - 07.2008
Head of Department (Maths), Senior House Master
G.D. Birla Memorial School, CBSE Affiliated Residential
09.2005 - 05.2007
Boarding School Teacher
Scholar's Home Senior Secondary School
03.2002 - 08.2005
Training - Commissioned Officer in Indian Army
Indian Military Academy
01.2000 - 02.2002
MA - Economics
H.N.B. Garhwal University
M.Ed -
ICFAI University
B.Ed - Maths & Science
ICFAI University
M.Sc. - Statistics
H.N.B Garhwal University
PGDBM - Finance
AIMA
B.Sc - EMS
H.N.B. Garhwal University
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