Academic Operations Manager - Lighthouse Learning Ltd (Eurokids)
(2024-02)
Oversaw academic operations for 60+ preschool centers, ensuring strict adherence to organizational SOPs, academic standards, and compliance requirements.
- Conducted regular academic audits, classroom observations, and quality checks to maintain consistency and excellence across all assigned centers.
- Lead teacher recruitment processes, including screening, interviewing, demo evaluations, and final selection to ensure high-quality hiring.
- Planned and executed comprehensive teacher training programs, including onboarding, curriculum implementation, classroom management, assessment strategies, and child-centric teaching practices.
- Mentored and coached teachers through continuous feedback, performance reviews, and improvement plans based on classroom observations.
- Supported business partners and franchisees in the setup and launch of new centers, providing academic guidance, classroom readiness support, and compliance alignment.
- Ensured effective curriculum implementation by monitoring daily teaching plans (DTPs), learning outcomes, assessments, and classroom displays.
- Conducted parent orientation and curriculum workshops, providing clear insights into the current and upcoming academic year curriculum to build trust and improve student retention.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive student retention strategies, addressing parent concerns and ensuring academic satisfaction.
- Provided academic inputs for school events, annual plans, and special days, aligning them with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
- Identified academic gaps and implemented corrective action plans to improve teaching quality and learning experiences.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align academic excellence with business goals and brand standards.
- Maintained detailed academic reports, feedback documentation, and follow-up action trackers for leadership review.
Senior Academic Manager - K12 Techno Services (Orchids International School)
(2023-06 - 2024-01)
- Oversaw academic and operational performance across multiple branches.
- Observed classrooms, mentored teachers, and drove performance improvement plans for primary and secondary classes.
- Led school readiness initiatives and ensured curriculum implementation.
- Presented school performance data to senior leadership.
- Partnered with principals, operations teams, parents, and students to ensure excellence.
Senior Academic Coordinator – Branch Audits - K12 Techno Services (Orchids International School)
(2022-05 - 2023-05)
- Conducted academic audits across multiple cities.
- Trained principals and teachers on academic policies and best practices.
- Monitored improvements through structured follow-ups and data tracking.
Centre Head - Kidzee Preschool
(2018-01 - 2021-06)
- Led pre-primary school operations, academics, admissions, and parent engagement.
- Mentored teachers and ensured quality teaching aligned with curriculum standards.
- Managed administration, finance, and team development.
Pre-Primary Teacher - Kangaroo Kids & Indus Early Learning Centre
(2012 - 2017)
- Delivered developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Planned engaging learning environments aligned with IB and thematic learning.
- Partnered with parents to support child progress.
