Savita Bhardwaj
Middle Wing Head
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced Middle School Head with a strong background in educational leadership across both Indian (CBSE) and International (CIE) boards. Led initiatives to enhance student engagement and improve academic performance while managing diverse administrative responsibilities. Committed to fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Head
RPS International School Sec 50, Arcadia Branch
04.2018 - Current
- Working as Middle School Head (Reporting to the School Principal)
- Planning and laying down the policies and rules in discussion with the School Principal
- Preparing the Academic and Activity Calendar for the year
- Integrating Tours, excursions, trips for the students and the teachers in the Calendar
- Motivating the team to be in harmony with the mission and vision of the school
- Demonstration of ways to execute new procedures at various intervals of the school year
- Connecting with the parents to strengthen the tripartite relationship
- Preparing assessment cycles , PTM schedules, Extra classes arrangements
- Recruitment of the staff as per the requirement
- Conducting Orientation sessions for New Parents
- Briefing the Activity in charge about conducting theme-based assemblies, activities etc. for students as well as for the parents
- Briefing the Activity in-charge to organize ‘Appreciation and Award’ ceremonies for students as well as for the teachers
- Meeting with the Exam department and Subject Heads regarding academic rigor
- Honing the Foreign language knowledge of the students by promoting cultural celebrations and encouraging Inter School Competitions
- Planning activities to hone communication skills of the students
- Empowering students and teachers to take charge of new responsibilities
Senior School Educator & Middle School Coordinator
Excelsior American School
04.2010 - 01.2018
- Worked as Senior School Educator & Middle School Coordinator (Reporting to the School Principal)
- Creating and implementing exciting classroom curriculum that keeps children engrossed in lessons and asking questions
- Assessing strengths and weaknesses of the team members and delegating appropriate roles so as to effectively achieve the desired goals
- Driving and leading an enthusiastic team of educators
- Establishing positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff
- Conducting various inter-school and intra-school events/ competitions, excursions, field trips etc
- Organizing various workshops for the professional development of the educators
- Organizing Cross Country Run with specific themes with an objective to create awareness in the society
- Worked as a Middle School teacher :
- Followed/ integrated Montessori Approach in catering children with special needs.
- Curriculum framed to connect child with the society
- Teachers were kept abreast of the latest research in child development and education
- Involved parents as partners in child’s development through various interactions
- Encouraged teachers to see learning of the child not as a linear process but as a spiral progression quite in sync with Reggio Emilia approach
- Encouraging educators towards children’s use of many media to be not a separate part of the curriculum but an inseparable, integral part of the whole cognitive/symbolic expression involved in the process of learning.
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Encouraging students to be “self-inspired learners” by being a role model
- Encouraging a sense of curiosity and a thorough understanding of varied subjects using thematic units that encompass English, social studies and science
- Created early assessment tools so that curriculum and lesson plans could meet each child’s learning- e.g. formative and summative assessment
Primary School Teacher
The Heritage School
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Worked as a primary school teacher and handled a class of 35 students including students with special needs
- Was shortlisted by Maxfort School (a leading educational institution in Dwarka, New Delhi mentored by iDiscoveri) to serve in the capacity of Primary school educator
Primary School Teacher
St. Joseph’s School, Strawberry Fields World School
07.2005 - 03.2009
- Taught Social studies to Grade 7 & 8 students in St. Joseph’s School in Chandigarh based on CBSE pattern.
- Taught English to Grade 7 & 8 students in St. Joseph’s School in Chandigarh based on CBSE pattern
- Worked as a primary school teacher for 4 years ( Strawberry Fields World School is a leading Educational Institution in Chandigarh, was mentored by iDiscoveri)
- Was shortlisted by Maxfort School (a leading educational institution in Dwarka, New Delhi mentored by iDiscoveri) to serve in the capacity of Primary school educator
Manager-Course curriculum development
ZED Career Academy
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed course curriculum development at ZCA (Zed Career Academy), ensuring alignment with educational standards and industry needs
- Provided course consultation services for students at ZCA, assisting them in selecting appropriate programs.
Education
M.Sc. - Zoology
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar, TamilnaduPost Graduate Diploma - Health, family welfare and Population Education
Punjab University Chandigarh
ChandigarhB.Ed - Biology and Chemistry
Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Ananthapur, Andhra PradeshB.Sc - Zoology
Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Ananthapur, Andhra PradeshXIIth - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Airforce II
Jodhpur, RajasthanXth - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Airforce II
Jodhpur, RajasthanSkills
Curriculum Design
Student Assessment
Program monitoring and Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Performance management and Appraisal
Team leadership
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Conducted successful Parent Orientation sessions
- Served as a mentor and peer tutor to new teachers
- Led in-service training workshops for teacher colleagues about motivating the Middle School students.
- Developed after-school programs & extracurricular activities, Academic Excellence plans formulated to bring academic rigor
- Specialty in interactive teaching methods
- Elevated average student scores on standardized tests while working as the Middle School Head
- Was instrumental in designing/drafting the school newsletter
- Organized activities like Music Fiesta, Sports day, Annual Concert, Cross Country Run, Science Exhibitions etc.
- Organized trips to the Indian Meteorological department for Middle School students to give them an insight of various functional aspects of the department
- Organized a field trip to National Science Museum where Sunita Williams visited India
- Invited various authors like Mr. Vikrant Khanna and Ms. Marcia Williams to school to promote reading and writing amongst students
savitavikrantbhardwaj@gmail.com
Date of Birth
Nov 6th, 1975
Key Highlights
- A dynamic professional with 24 years of experience comprising of teaching, student management & leadership.
- 8 + years of teaching with Cambridge methodology
- Major Areas of Interest- Educational leadership, curriculum Design and development, staff development, Administration, Student counseling & Classroom Instruction
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with proven abilities in Teaching, Training and liaising with all stake holders of the School Community.
Education
- CIE online training of English as First Language (completed)
- Took part in online IB workshop on Language A: Language & Literature (category 1)
Address
Flat No. 402, Tower 6, Malibu Towne, Sohna Road, Gurgaon.
Timeline
Middle School Head
RPS International School Sec 50, Arcadia Branch
04.2018 - Current
Senior School Educator & Middle School Coordinator
Excelsior American School
04.2010 - 01.2018
Primary School Teacher
The Heritage School
03.2009 - 03.2010
Primary School Teacher
St. Joseph’s School, Strawberry Fields World School
07.2005 - 03.2009
Manager-Course curriculum development
ZED Career Academy
07.2001 - 01.2003
Xth - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Airforce II
XIIth - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Airforce II
B.Sc - Zoology
Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
B.Ed - Biology and Chemistry
Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Post Graduate Diploma - Health, family welfare and Population Education
Punjab University Chandigarh
M.Sc. - Zoology
Annamalai University