Chitra Ganapathi

Accomplished education leader with over 24 years of experience across ICSE, ISC, and CBSE boards. Proven track record in academic leadership, board examination management, faculty mentoring, curriculum planning, and school administration. Adept at building high performing teams, strengthening academic outcomes, and fostering strong parent-school partnerships. Seeking a Vice Principal / Senior Academic Leadership role in a progressive institution.

Coordinator - Secondary & Higher Secondary - St. John's Universal School - Goregaon (W), Mumbai

(2023-10)

• Oversee academic and administrative functioning of Secondary and Higher Secondary sections
• Ensure uniform curriculum implementation aligned with CISCE guidelines
• Plan, conduct, and supervise internal, external, and Board examinations (ICSE & ISC)
• Prepare comprehensive timetables, duty rosters, and manage proxy allocations
• Conduct classroom observations and provide structured, growth-oriented feedback
• Lead teacher appraisals and performance evaluations
• Coordinate flagship academic and co-curricular events including Moot Court, TEDx, Career Fair, Science Exhibition, Sports Day, and Annual Day
• Manage parent communication, grievance handling, and official correspondence
• Draft circulars, academic policies, and maintain statutory records
• Support manpower planning, recruitment interviews, and demo evaluations
• Assistant Examiner - ISC Mathematics Board Examinations (2025)

Coordinator - Secondary Section - Vibgyor High - Goregaon (W), Mumbai

(2020-09 - 2022-03)

• Managed day-to-day academic operations of the secondary section
• Supervised faculty deployment, duties, and proxy arrangements
• Conducted teacher observations and guided instructional improvement
• Planned and executed internal assessments and Board examinations
• Led parent communication and maintained academic documentation
• Played a key role in faculty appraisals and school event execution

Head of Department / HHOD - Mathematics (ICSE & CBSE) - Vibgyor High - Mumbai

(2012-04 - 2023-09)

• Led Mathematics departments across multiple Vibgyor centres
• Designed and implemented year plans, term plans, and assessment frameworks
• Moderated question papers to ensure alignment with CISCE & CBSE standards
• Mentored and trained teachers through academic reviews and workshops
• Conducted recruitment demos and faculty evaluations
• Prepared timetables for Secondary and Higher Secondary sections
• Assistant Examiner - CBSE Mathematics Board Examinations (multiple years)

Senior Mathematics, Science & Computer Educator - Multiple schools - Mumbai and Delhi

Senior Mathematics, Science & Computer Educator with extensive teaching experience across ICSE, CBSE, and SSC schools in Mumbai and Delhi. Strong foundation in pedagogy, assessment, and student mentoring.

B.Sc. - Mathematics - University of Delhi

B.Ed. - Mathematics & Chemistry - Indraprastha University

M.A. - Education - University of Mumbai

Diploma - Computers - CMC Ltd.