Lakshmi Kathiresan

Dedicated education professional with 17+ years of experience in teaching, academic coordination, and student admissions. Skilled in curriculum planning, student and parent counseling, team coordination, and achieving admission and academic goals. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with a passion for supporting student success and institutional growth.

SENIOR ADMISSION COUNSELLOR - FOCUS 4 D CAMPUS EDUTECH PVT LTD

(2025-01)

• Counseled students on academic programs, eligibility, career opportunities, and admissions, ensuring a seamless enrollment experience.
• Achieved admission targets by generating leads, conducting follow-ups, and building strong relationships with students and parents.
• Managed end-to-end student admissions, including lead generation, counselling, application processing, and enrollment.
• Consistently met admission goals through effective communication, relationship management, and follow-up strategies.

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR (PRIMARY) - WISDOM WEALTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MADURAI - Madurai

(2019-01 - 2025-01)

• Coordinated the academic planning and daily operations of the Primary section, ensuring effective curriculum implementation and high teaching standards.
• Mentored teachers, monitored student progress, and collaborated with parents to enhance academic performance and holistic development.
• Led the academic coordination of Primary classes by overseeing curriculum delivery, teacher performance, and student achievement.
• Facilitated teacher training, academic planning, and parent communication to create a positive and effective learning environment.

ENGLISH TEACHER (Grade XI to XII) - VELAMMAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, LADANENDHEL - Ladanendhel

(2018-01 - 2019-01)

• Taught English to senior secondary students, focusing on literature, grammar, communication, and board exam preparation.
• Prepared assessments, monitored academic performance, and promoted analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Delivered curriculum-based English instruction for Grades XI–XII, enhancing students' language proficiency and board examination performance.
• Developed lesson plans, conducted assessments, and mentored students to strengthen critical thinking, writing, and communication skills.

PRIMARY TEACHER - JAIN VIDYALAYA, MADURAI - Madurai

(2015-01 - 2017-01)

• Delivered engaging, student-centered lessons across core primary subjects, fostering academic excellence and holistic development.
• Planned lessons, assessed student progress, and collaborated with parents to support each child's learning and overall growth.
• Delivered curriculum-based instruction through engaging and activity-oriented teaching methods to enhance student learning and development.
• Prepared lesson plans, assessed academic progress, and partnered with parents to support students' educational and personal growth.

KINDER GARTEN TEACHER - S D H JAIN VIDYALAYA MATRICULATION SCHOOL, MADURAI - Madurai

(2007-01 - 2015-01)

• Created a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that promoted early childhood learning through play-based and activity-oriented teaching.
• Developed foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills while fostering children's cognitive and emotional development.
• Implemented child-centered learning strategies to build foundational academic, communication, and motor skills.
• Managed classroom activities, assessed developmental milestones, and encouraged creativity, confidence, and positive behavior.

Bachelor of Education - B.Ed - Madurai Kamaraj University (2013-01 - 2015-01)

Master of Arts - English - Madurai Kamaraj University (2011-01 - 2013-01)

Bachelor of Arts - English - Madurai Kamaraj University (2007-01 - 2010-01)