Deepak Kumar HP

Purpose-driven Training and Curriculum leader with 9+ years of grassroots experience in Karnataka's social development sector. Specialized in designing and delivering statewide capacity-building programs using ADDIE and Andragogical principles. Proven expertise in government stakeholder management, curriculum ownership, and training quality assurance with native Kannada proficiency.

Senior Content Associate - Mentor Leader - Regional Impact Manager - Training Lead at Anahata United Efforts Foundation (2022-06 – Present)

• Executed cascaded training for 44 teacher batches across 30+ districts, impacting 1,600+ educators and 1 Lakh+ students through structured ToT rollouts.
• Co-owned and co-created the S2P curriculum for Grades 8 to 10 based on constructivist pedagogical concepts, ensuring learner-centric classroom engagement.
• Led a team of 5 to implement the S2P program across 223 schools in the Bengaluru Division, managing operations for 33,000+ students.
• Led capacity building for 1,000+ educators, Vocational Trainers, and DIET officials on Career Planning, facilitating high-impact workshops through andragogical ideas.
• Architected end-to-end development of Teacher Guides 1 & 2, establishing standardized pedagogical formats adopted as the organizational standard.
• Orchestrated S2P curriculum translation (English to Kannada) with 100% accuracy, ensuring cultural relevance for Karnataka's government school context.
• Aligned and implemented training content to meet the specific needs of government school teachers and key institutions like KREIS, ensuring program relevance.
• Mentored and managed Mentor Leaders and Divisional Impact Managers, guaranteeing quality training implementation and adherence to standards.
• Managed stakeholder coordination with District Officials, Donors, and the Social Welfare Department to ensure smooth program delivery across 9 districts.
• Conducted quality audits via classroom observations and impact assessments to maintain high-fidelity implementation and delivery standards.
• Oversaw data analysis and donor reporting, producing detailed reports to inform strategic goals and continuous program improvement.

Education Manager at Need Base India (2019-10 – 2022-01)

• Designed and implemented foundational learning curriculum for Grades 1–7 and structured annual academic plans across 8 residential centers.
• Oversaw education programs for 450+ children, ensuring rigorous adherence to educational standards, resource allocation, and center-level compliance.
• Managed a team of 8 Education Coordinators, overseeing high-quality program implementation, performance reviews, and continuous mentor training.
• Facilitated high-impact summer camps and the Global Child Road Safety Program for 300+ students, focusing on experiential learning and knowledge retention.
• Led program assessments and data-driven reporting for donors and Advisory Committee stakeholders to demonstrate program efficacy and areas for improvement.

Co-Founder at A Aa E Ee Empowers (2019-06 – Present)

• Established the organizational mission for this education initiative, focusing on holistic development and life skills for underprivileged children.
• Designed a science-based self-learning activity book integrating core pedagogical principles, successfully field-tested with 200+ students for learning effectiveness.
• Designed and implemented a Career Guidance Program across 10 schools in Bengaluru, reaching 500+ students with a structured exploration plan and mentoring support.

Youth Mentoring Intern at Samvada (2018-08 – 2019-07)

• Facilitated development programs, life skills sessions, and career counselling for college-going youth in rural areas.
• Founded the "Chintakara Chavadi" discussion forum to promote contemporary dialogue and social awareness among youth.
• Organized inter-college competitions to foster creativity and leadership among students.

Creative Arts Facilitator at Dream A Dream (2016-06 – 2017-10)

• Facilitated arts-based life skills sessions for young people from vulnerable communities.
• Participated in Dream experiential camps conducted by the organization.

Master of Arts in Development Studies – IGNOU (Pursuing)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Govt. R C College, Bangalore University (2016)

Diploma in Career Counselling – Baduku Community College (2017)