SUMALATHA Arul
Educational Administrator
BENGALURU
Summary
Visionary school leader with 18+ years of experience in academic leadership, administration, and operational excellence across reputed institutions. Proven expertise in curriculum development, staff management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering holistic student development. Committed to building a culture of excellence and innovation, aiming to lead an international school towards high academic standards and comprehensive student growth.
Administrative professional skilled in optimizing office workflows and managing diverse administrative tasks. Proven ability to support higher management through effective scheduling and coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing organizational needs, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Principal
GLOBAL CITY INTERNAITONAL SCHOOL
Bengaluru
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Administrator
CMR National Public School / New Horizon International School/GCIS
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 01.2025
- School Operations Management: Successfully managed daily school operations, ensuring seamless execution of administrative tasks, budgeting, and staff coordination.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- As an administrator and personal assistant to the school president, my role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at improving the premises and overall development of the school campus. Key aspects of my role include:
- Campus Development: Collaborating with the school president to identify areas for improvement and develop strategic plans to enhance the physical infrastructure, facilities, and aesthetic appeal of the campus.
- Facility Management: Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of school facilities, ensuring they are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Project Management: Coordinating and managing projects to improve school infrastructure, such as renovations, upgrades, and new constructions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Working closely with stakeholders, including teachers, staff, students, and parents, to gather feedback and input on campus development initiatives.
- Budget Planning: Assisting the school president in budget planning and allocation, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support school development goals.
- & Coordinator
- Academic Coordinator (Grades 6–10)
- Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Supervised and guided teachers across Grades 6–10, ensuring consistency in lesson planning, pedagogy, and curriculum delivery.
- Coordinated academic schedules, assessments, and examination procedures, aligning with institutional standards.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis, report reviews, and teacher feedback sessions, implementing corrective measures where required.
- Facilitated collaboration between subject departments to promote integrated learning and cross-curricular activities.
- Organized enrichment programs, competitions, and remedial support to cater to diverse student needs.
- Acted as a bridge between faculty, parents, and school leadership, ensuring transparent communication and effective problem-solving.
- Co-Curricular Program Leadership: Led Co-Curricular and After-School Programs for over 500 students, fostering their holistic development and nurturing their interests and talents.
- Event Management: Coordinated inter-house events, student councils, and large school functions, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strategic Partnerships: Partnered with vendors and sports academies to enhance student learning, providing opportunities for skill development and exposure to diverse experiences.
- Capacity Building: Delivered teacher training and parent orientation programs, empowering educators and parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to support student growth.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Reduced overhead costs through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Orchestrated relocation of office, ensuring smooth transition with minimal operational downtime.
- Managed scheduling for executive staff to ensure optimal time management and productivity.
- Implemented new email management strategy, reducing clutter and improving communication efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics for annual corporate events, ensuring seamless execution and high attendee satisfaction.
- Streamlined invoice processing, reducing average payment turnaround time.
- Implemented customer feedback system, leading to improved service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and running efficiently.
Head of School
Safari Kid International Preschool & Daycare
Bengaluru
06.2019 - 11.2020
- 0Academic and Operational Leadership: Oversaw full academic and operational responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care to young learners.
- Global Best Practices: Implemented global early childhood education practices, aligning the school's curriculum and pedagogy with international standards.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Managed compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring the school's adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Staff Management: Led staffing efforts, focusing on recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing team.
- Parent Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with parents, ensuring their active participation in school activities and decision-making processes.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
- Diversified hiring practices to create a more inclusive faculty that better reflects the diversity of the student population.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Led the accreditation process for the institution, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Successfully managed crises situations on campus while maintaining transparency among stakeholders.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary procedures.
- Implemented innovative technology solutions to streamline administrative processes and enhance classroom instruction.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 50students and 5 instructors.
Senior KG Teacher & PR Manager
Euro School North Campus
Bengaluru
04.2018 - 05.2020
- - Taught early childhood curriculum, and managed school communications.
- - Led event planning, admissions, and parent outreach.
- As part of my parent outreach role, I fostered strong, meaningful relationships with parents through regular communication, ensuring they felt informed, supported, and valued. I encouraged parent participation in school activities, events, and decision-making processes, promoting a sense of community and collaboration. By providing timely and transparent information about school news, events, and initiatives, I kept parents engaged and up to date. Additionally, I offered guidance and support to parents on various matters, including child development, education, and school-related issues. I also listened to and addressed parent feedback and concerns, using their input to inform school decisions, and improve overall parent satisfaction.
- Participated in professional development workshops, integrating new teaching strategies into daily lessons.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods, adapting instruction accordingly to address individual needs.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through various art projects tied to academic content areas.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Improved kindergarten readiness by developing age-appropriate lesson plans focused on essential skills development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align instructional practices, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Center Director
Maple Bear Canadian School
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 05.2018
- - Focused on student-centered learning and holistic development.
- Implemented research-based best practices to improve overall student mastery of core concepts.
- Streamlined assessment processes by integrating digital tools for tracking student progress over time.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom by celebrating cultural differences through thematic units and presentations.
- Boosted literacy rates by implementing individualized reading programs for struggling students.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through regular communication and involvement in school events.
- Maximized learning opportunities by consistently implementing cooperative learning strategies during small-group work sessions.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 1000+ children each day.
Travel Counsellor
Navras, Kuoni & FCM Travels
Bengaluru
01.2004 - 03.2007
- - Strengthened customer service and communication skills in a high-paced environment
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
- Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English Literature
Bangalore University
Mysore 11-2011
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English Literature
Bangalore South University
Mysore, India06-2010
Graduate Diploma - Fashion Designing
Idea Fashion School
Bangalore 06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Vinayaka Mission University
Tamilnadu,India 06-2006
Diploma - Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management
Frankin
Bengaluru, India06-2005
Diploma - Personal Secretaryship
The Career College
Bangalore 06-2003
Skills
- School leadership
- Strategic planning expertise
- Curriculum design expertise
- Academic achievement
- Team leadership
Instructional leadership
Academic administration
Multitasking
Education administration
Relationship building and networking
Discipline management
Interests
- Kathak Dance: A passionate Kathak artist with Level 2 expertise, bringing creativity and artistic expression to various platforms, - Anchoring & Hosting: Skilled in anchoring and hosting school events, engaging audiences, and creating memorable experiences, - Creative Writing: An avid creative writer, using storytelling to inspire, educate, and entertain, - Mentoring: A dedicated mentor to young educators, sharing expertise, guidance, and support to help them grow professionally and personally
Accomplishments
- - Digital Registration and Tracking System: Successfully implemented a digital registration and tracking system for co-curricular programs, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining student participation.
- - Leadership Development: Designed and organized leadership bootcamps and student-led assemblies for Grades 1–10, fostering leadership skills, confidence, and public speaking abilities among students.
- - Inclusive Student Participation: Promoted inclusive student participation across various school activities, ensuring equal opportunities for all students to engage and excel.
- - Large-Scale Event Management: Coordinated campus logistics for events with over 1000 attendees, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large-scale events.
New Initiatives Ideas contribution
- As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and a vibrant learning culture, was proud to introduce several key initiatives that aim to enhance collaboration, engagement, and holistic growth for both staff and students:
- 1. Buddy System
- To support smoother transitions, a buddy system will be implemented for all new educators and students. Each newcomer will be paired with a mentor—either a fellow teacher or peer—who will guide them through the school's culture, practices, and processes. This initiative fosters a sense of belonging, promotes peer learning, and strengthens our community ethos.
- 2. Talent-Sharing Program
- Educators bring unique strengths to the table. Our new talent-sharing initiative allows teachers to showcase their expertise—be it in tech tools, classroom strategies, or creative arts—through workshops and short sessions with peers. This exchange of knowledge will not only encourage professional development but also build camaraderie and innovation within our teaching community.
- 3. Interactive Break-Time Modules
- To make classroom breaks more engaging, educators will contribute their creative talents to curate short, activity-based modules for students. These brain breaks will be both fun and purposeful—ranging from mindfulness moments to quick games or storytelling—helping recharge young minds in meaningful ways.
- 4. Weekly Leadership Huddles
- To ensure alignment, accountability, and proactive planning, weekly leadership meetings will be held. These sessions will serve as a space for strategic decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, and sharing updates, enabling us to lead the school in a more unified and informed manner.
- 5. Teacher-Initiated Innovation Modules
- Teachers will be encouraged to pilot their own innovative teaching models or club ideas, supported by leadership. Whether it's a thematic week, a cross-curricular project, or a digital integration strategy—this initiative will spark zeal and ownership among faculty.
- 6. Parent Partnership Program
- We strongly believe that parents are essential stakeholders in the education journey. Through regular engagements, workshops, and collaborative events, we aim to involve parents more deeply—not just as supporters, but as active partners in nurturing every child's development.
Anchoring , Dancing ,life coaching
About being open to learn and doing the certification on life coaching tooo
Timeline
Principal
GLOBAL CITY INTERNAITONAL SCHOOL
08.2025 - Current
Administrator
CMR National Public School / New Horizon International School/GCIS
01.2021 - 01.2025
Head of School
Safari Kid International Preschool & Daycare
06.2019 - 11.2020
Senior KG Teacher & PR Manager
Euro School North Campus
04.2018 - 05.2020
Center Director
Maple Bear Canadian School
05.2014 - 05.2018
Travel Counsellor
Navras, Kuoni & FCM Travels
01.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English Literature
Bangalore University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English Literature
Bangalore South University
Graduate Diploma - Fashion Designing
Idea Fashion School
Bachelor of Arts - English
Vinayaka Mission University
Diploma - Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management
Frankin
Diploma - Personal Secretaryship
The Career College