Jacqueline Raj

Accomplished Head of Department (French) with over 14 years of experience driving academic excellence across CBSE and international school environments. Expertise includes curriculum leadership, instructional design, examination management, faculty mentoring and student achievement. Recognised for maintaining a consistent 100% pass rate in French, strengthening departmental performance through strategic curriculum planning, assessment excellence and innovative teaching.

A collaborative educational leader committed to empowering students, mentoring educators and contributing to institutional excellence.

Head of Department – French at Birla Open Minds International School, Hyderabad (2022-01 – Present)

• Lead the French Department, driving curriculum planning, assessment design and instructional excellence.
• Prepare CBSE Class X students for Board Examinations with a consistent 100% pass rate.
• Oversee departmental examinations, question papers, sample papers and evaluation processes.
• Mentor faculty, prepare annual curriculum plans and departmental timetables.
• Conduct Parent–Teacher Meetings and serve as Class Teacher.
• Lead French Day, Annual Day and inter-school competitions.
• Integrate Smart Boards, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Zoom into classroom teaching.

French Teacher at Scholars International School & Scholars Academy, Hyderabad (2014-01 – 2020-12)

• Delivered French instruction to middle and senior school students.
• Prepared lessons, assessments and examination resources.
• Organised French cultural activities and interactive learning.
• Partnered with parents and colleagues to support student success.

French Teacher at Montfort International School, Chennai (1990-01 – 1994-12)

• Delivered foundational French language instruction.
• Planned lessons and assessments.
• Created an engaging classroom environment.

Master of Arts in English – University of Madras

Bachelor of Science in Physics – Stella Maris College

Diploma in French (B2)

SSC – St. Joseph's Presentation Convent