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Sonali Bhansali

Sonali Bhansali

Head Of Department - Biology
Pune,MH

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Head of Biology with a proven track record of facilitating student success. Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability. Polished in curriculum mapping and providing detailed lessons to help students gain well-rounded scientific education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head of Biology - A Levels

Vibgyor High School
07.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed over four other biology teachers, and trained them on the teaching strategies.
  • The passing result is 100% for Biology students.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.


Additional role: Cambridge Exams Officer - Conducting the March, June, and November board examination series, and Checkpoint examinations for our school.

Cambridge Exams Officer and A-levels Biology teacher

CP Goenka International School
06.2022 - 07.2025
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on continuous improvement within the examinations department, fostering an environment dedicated to excellence in service delivery.
  • Improved exam processes by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing communication between departments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Enhanced the learning experience by utilizing multimedia resources in classroom presentations and assignments.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.

Biology teacher

Vibgyor High School
05.2018 - 06.2022
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Developed comprehensive assessments to evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Organized and led field trips to local science institutions, exposing students to real-life applications of biological concepts.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments, and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

Biology Teacher

Crescent High School & Junior College
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.

Education

Masters - Psychology

IGNOU
Pune, India
12-2026

B.Ed (Bachelor's in Education) - English & Biology

Pune University
Pune, India
04.2001 -

Certification - Life Science Software Development, Bioinformatics & Chemoinformatics

RASA Life Science Informatics
Pune, India
01.2016

Masters - Microbiology

Pune University
Pune, India
05-2011

Bachelors - Microbiology

Pune University
Pune, India
05-2009

Skills

Curriculum design

Certification

Teachers’ Training Workshop on “Bringing Life to Biology Teaching”

Interests

Head of Biology, Secondary Coordinator, CIE Exams Officer

Accomplishments

  • Resource trainer and facilitator at Cambridge Community Meet – Biology.
  • Trained 20 teachers in understanding curriculum framework, Cambridge assessments, grade thresholds, weighing factor and result analysis of IGCSE and A-levels examinations
  • Promoted to CIE Exam Officer. Achieved 97% in Cambridge Assessment Audit as Exams Officer
  • Trainer – Micro-teaching and Subject enhancement training, Cambridge Support Hub and Grade thresholds.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

MS Office

Quote

Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Conrad Hilton

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Timeline

Head of Biology - A Levels

Vibgyor High School
07.2025 - Current

Cambridge Exams Officer and A-levels Biology teacher

CP Goenka International School
06.2022 - 07.2025

Biology teacher

Vibgyor High School
05.2018 - 06.2022

Biology Teacher

Crescent High School & Junior College
06.2017 - 04.2018

B.Ed (Bachelor's in Education) - English & Biology

Pune University
04.2001 -

Masters - Psychology

IGNOU

Certification - Life Science Software Development, Bioinformatics & Chemoinformatics

RASA Life Science Informatics

Masters - Microbiology

Pune University

Bachelors - Microbiology

Pune University
Sonali BhansaliHead Of Department - Biology