Rovina Madan
Education Coach
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished educator and program manager with over 7 years of experience in child education and youth development, specializing in designing, implementing, and facilitating instructional and training modules for both children and adults. Expertise includes coaching education professionals, developing leadership curriculums, and conceptualizing innovative programs. Adept at creating high-quality learning environments, applying a data-driven approach for professional development, and effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders. Equipped with comprehensive training, including a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from Harvard, to drive meaningful contributions to educational initiatives
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Coach
Mile High Early Learning
Denver
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented coaching curricula for 6-7 teaching teams of early childhood teachers, covering topics such as classroom strategy, behavior management, trauma-informed care, and best practices, resulting in improved teaching skills and positive learning environments for all students
- Utilized MHEL's curriculum structure and pedagogical approach to identify areas of focus for coaching, training, and professional development
- Coached and supported 5 community partner sites to ensure Head Start Performance Standards are embedded within MHEL-funded programs
- Utilized coaching protocols to structure and document work with 15+ teachers, including provision of regular feedback and differentiated coaching strategies.
- Worked with individual teachers to set achievable goals, based on multiple sources of data, within each coaching cycle that support development of best practices.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for MHEL staff and community needs.
- Participated in regular coaching meetings and professional learning opportunities for MHEL Coaches, fully engaging in ongoing professional learning.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
Senior Program Leader
Piramal Foundation For Education Leadership
Mumbai
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Designed Leadership curriculums, assessments, capacity building workshops, processes and tools in mixed media by leveraging technology and games for creating enriching life experiences for over 600 Gandhi fellows
- Collaborated with Operations and Growth Support teams at various regional locations (within India) to problem solve, customize, create and execute meaningful process designs across multiple locations as account manager
- Conceptualized and designed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs for various regional communities and over 350 fellows across the organization
- Single handedly designed a cleanliness programme aligned with the national cleanliness campaign ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyan’, that was executed in 14 states and impacted ~100,000 people
- Facilitated capacity building sessions for fellows and operations staff in order to enable them to achieve organizational objectives
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
Special Needs Coordinator, Educator and Counsellor
Aditya Vidya Mandir
Mumbai
06.2011 - 11.2014
- Established and developed the special needs cell
- Conducted informal testing for over 20 children for evaluation purposes
- Designed, developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for over 20 students
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Trained teachers to use assistive technology in improving student communication & learning
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Monitored, prepared and conducted assessments for about 75 students
- Trained and supported parents/guardians to ensure children's education plans are being followed appropriately
- Participated in various professional development workshops and conferences
Head of Child Guidance and Development
Little Hearts Early Intervention Center
Mumbai
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Partnered effectively with a mainstream pre-primary school sunshine to promote inclusion in mainstream education
- Planned and executed field trips for all over 70 pre-school children
- Created and designed mixed media teaching aids for behavior and basic academic training
- Designed home programs and partnered with parents to execute them
- Designed and conducted assessments for all children
Education
Master of Arts - Special Needs
09.2009 - 12.2010
Assistant- Special Needs Coordinator at Orion Primary School, London (June-July 2010)
Student Volunteer at Westbury Primary (Nottingham)
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
06.2007 - 05.2009
Field Work Year 1- Pratham
Field Work Year 2- Manav Foundation
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
06.2004 - 05.2024
- Honours (BA Sociology)
- Elected to Executive Committee for the Indian Music Group in 2006
Certification in Early Education Leadership
2020.Aug - 2021.Feb
Skills
Early Childhood Education
undefinedTimeline
Harvard Graduate School of Education - , Certification in Early Education Leadership
2020.Aug - 2021.Feb
Education Coach - Mile High Early Learning
09.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Program Leader - Piramal Foundation For Education Leadership
04.2017 - 04.2019
Special Needs Coordinator, Educator and Counsellor - Aditya Vidya Mandir
06.2011 - 11.2014
Head of Child Guidance and Development - Little Hearts Early Intervention Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
University of Nottingham - Master of Arts, Special Needs
09.2009 - 12.2010
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan - Masters in Social Work, Social Work
06.2007 - 05.2009
St. Xaviers College - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
06.2004 - 05.2024
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