Raksha Varma

Experienced educational leader and Principal with 17+ years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, teacher development, and institutional management within the PES Group, Bengaluru. Currently leading a school community with a strong focus on academic excellence, student development, and professional growth. A teacher at heart and advocate of lifelong learning, committed to nurturing every child's potential and creating purposeful, inclusive, and high-quality learning environments.

Experienced in translating institutional vision into effective academic practices, strengthening teaching quality, mentoring and empowering educators, and fostering a positive and disciplined school culture. Recognised for collaborative leadership, strategic problem-solving, and people development, with a proven ability to build capable teams and strong partnerships with teachers, students, and parents to support student achievement and continuous institutional improvement.

Principal at Samaja Seva Mandali Public School, PES Group (2017-01 – Present)

• Provide strategic academic leadership, overseeing curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, academic planning, and implementation in alignment with CBSE guidelines.
• Achieved 100% academic results consistently for eight years through structured planning, performance monitoring, and targeted student interventions.
• Develop teacher capability through recruitment, mentoring, classroom observations, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Manage academic operations, including timetables, calendars, attendance, enrolment, records, and school-wide coordination.
• Foster a positive and disciplined school culture, promoting student well-being, character development, and responsibility.
• Build strong parent and stakeholder relationships to support student achievement and institutional objectives.
• Ensure CBSE affiliation, regulatory compliance, inspections, documentation, and renewals.
• Oversee school infrastructure, facilities, resources, and equipment to ensure effective institutional functioning.

Vice Principal at SSM Public School, PES Group (2013-01 – 2017-01)

• Supported the Principal in academic leadership, administration, and day-to-day school operations.
• Coordinated the implementation of State and CBSE curricula, ensuring effective academic delivery.
• Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
• Addressed teacher concerns and facilitated solutions to improve academic and operational effectiveness.
• Managed inventory and supported the effective utilization of school resources and facilities.

Teacher (Science) at SSM Public School, PES Group (2008-01 – 2013-01)

• Taught Science through structured lesson planning, effective classroom instruction, assignments, and continuous assessment.
• Supported students through academic guidance, feedback, and differentiated learning strategies.
• Participated in teacher training programmes, seminars, workshops, and professional development initiatives.

Master of Education in Education – Singhania University (2022)

Bachelor of Education in Education – Bangalore University (2011)

M.Sc. in Molecular Biology – Bangalore University (2008)

B.Sc. in Biotechnology – PES University (2006)