Gayathri Lekshmi

Experienced CBSE education professional with 14+ years of progressive experience in academic leadership, department management, strategic planning and school improvement initiatives. Skilled in teacher development, curriculum leadership, accreditation processes, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to drive academic excellence, implement effective school improvement strategies, and foster a collaborative learning environment.

Passionate about leading a CBSE school with a clear vision focused on innovation, quality education, student achievement and holistic development.

Head of Science Department & PGT Biology - Indian School Sur - Sultanate of Oman

(2024-03)

• Lead the Science Department across Grades 1–12.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of 10 teachers.
• Prepare annual departmental strategic plans aligned with school goals.
• Develop annual syllabus plans and monitor implementation.
• Conduct classroom observations and instructional coaching.
• Perform annual teacher appraisals and performance evaluations.
• Design and deliver Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
• Participate in Academic Chair meetings with the School Management Committee.
• Work closely with the principal on school-wide academic planning and improvement.
• Analyze student performance data and implement interventions.
• Contributed to continuous improvement in CBSE Grade 10 & 12 Board examination results.
• Lead curriculum validation and academic quality assurance.
• Support NABET accreditation, audits and compliance.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for academic processes.
• Lead bridge-course planning and remedial programmes.
• Oversee laboratory modernization, maintenance and safety compliance.
• Coordinate science exhibitions, assemblies and inter-school competitions.
• Organize topper interaction programmes following Board results.
• Build strong parent-school partnerships through constructive academic feedback.
• Promote holistic student development through mentoring and counselling.

Academic Coordinator & Online Educator - Multiple Institutions

• Academic Coordinator & Online Educator
• Biology Lecturer – Christ Junior College
• Biology Teacher – Christ School
• Biology Lecturer – Swarga Rani PU College

M.Phil.

• Microbiology - Thanthai Hans Ro-ever College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. (2004-01 - 2005-12)

M.Sc.

• Microbiology - Thanthai Hans Ro-ever College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. (2002-01 - 2004-12)

PG Diploma - Bioinformatics - Thanthai Hans Ro-ever College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. (2004-01 - 2005-12)

B.Sc.

• CBZ - Sree Narayana College, Trivandrum, Kerala University. (1999-01 - 2002-12)

B.Ed.

• Shanthi Nikethan B.Ed. College, Bangalore University. (2013-01 - 2014-12)