Shalini Upadhyay
Delhi
Summary
Strategic educational leader skilled in curriculum development, staff training, and community engagement. Focused on creating collaborative learning environments that boost student outcomes and strengthen partnerships. As Principal, managed budgets, implemented policies, and evaluated performance while developing innovative curricula and leading initiatives that enhanced teaching methodologies and integrated the community. Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in curriculum development, staff training, and community engagement. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through innovative strategies and collaborative environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Senior Secondary School;
Indian Air Force
Ghaziabad
04.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative curricula aligned with educational standards and student needs.
- Led staff training initiatives to enhance teaching methodologies and improve student outcomes.
- Facilitated student engagement activities to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to strengthen school partnerships and expand student resources.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.
- Implemented school policies to maintain a safe and effective educational environment.
- Conducted performance evaluations for teaching staff, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Oversaw facility management to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere for students and staff.
- Established mentorship programs that fostered student academic achievement and personal growth.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and community integration.
- Collaborated with educational stakeholders to enhance curriculum relevance and effectiveness.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency in daily school operations.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the school community.
- Facilitated workshops for parents to engage them in their children's education.
- Monitored academic performance trends to identify areas for improvement and intervention strategies.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities.
- Ensured adherence to educational regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness.
- Engaged in strategic planning to align school goals with community needs.
- Implemented technology integration to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Promoted mental health awareness initiatives to enhance student well-being and support systems.
Counsellor and HWT
Indian Air Force
Ghaziabad
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to enhance personal growth and develop effective coping strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India11-2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
Uttarakhand Open University
Deharadun, Uttarakhand04-2016
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) - Education
University of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir12-2012
Executive MBA - HR Management And Analytics
IIM, Kashipur
UttarakhandSkills
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Performance evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Community engagement
- Program coordination
- Educational assessment
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Supervision and leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- innovative curriculum design
- staff training implementation
- student engagement strategies
- budget management
- community outreach coordination
- educational policy compliance
- parent engagement facilitation
- promotion of inclusivity
- mentorship program development
- cross-functional collaboration
- program effectiveness assessment
- performance evaluation
- technology integration
- data-driven decision making
- Public speaking
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Organization and time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- mental health advocacy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Active listening
Achievements
In the last four years, Air Force School Hindan has achieved various milestones and accolades, which are mentioned as follows:
1. Best school in WAC for three consecutive years in 2022, 2023, 2024
2. In the year 2022, Air Force School, Hindan, declared the third-best senior secondary school pan IAF
3. In the year 2023, the school was adjudged the best senior secondary school in the entire Air Force
4. In the inter-command sports championship, the school students received the maximum number of gold medals and the Best Sports Trophy in 2023-24
5. In the year 2024-25, the school received the Best (Secondary) School Award in academics PAN IAF for producing the best result in class X among all AF schools
6. This school has made pioneering efforts in starting artificial intelligence (AI) classes and labs in the year 2022-2023
7. The school is the first one to initiate skill development programs, as well as vocational classes, in 2022
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Senior Secondary School;
Indian Air Force
04.2017 - Current
Counsellor and HWT
Indian Air Force
04.2017 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - English
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Uttarakhand Open University
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) - Education
University of Kashmir
Executive MBA - HR Management And Analytics
IIM, Kashipur