Manoj Nesan

Dynamic and committed education leader with extensive experience in school administration, academic leadership, and institutional development within the CBSE curriculum. Began career as a PGT in English and French and progressed to leadership roles, including Principal & Vice Principal. Proven track record of developing a newly established CBSE institution and increasing enrollment from 73 to 330 students within two years through strategic planning and effective management.

Experienced in multi-campus leadership, discipline management, academic supervision from Pre-KG to Class XII, staff recruitment, curriculum implementation, and examination management. Recognized for implementing structured academic practices that improve student outcomes while maintaining strong institutional discipline and high educational standards. A creative educator with a passion for digital content creation, filmmaking, and integrating technology-driven learning methodologies to enhance student engagement and motivation.

Principal - ST. JOHN'S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL – INJAMBAKKAM - Injambakkam, Chennai

(2023-01 - 2024-07)

Played a key role in establishing and developing a newly started CBSE school.

• Increased student enrollment from 73 to 186 within the first academic year, and further to 330 students within two years
• Supervised academic planning and CBSE curriculum implementation for PreKG to Class VIII
• Conducted classroom observations and guided teachers to improve instructional practices and maintain teaching standards
• Regularly reviewed teachers' lesson notes and provided corrections and suggestions to enhance teaching quality
• Managed daily school administration, including admissions, student records, staff coordination, and operational planning
• Played a key role in teacher recruitment, conducting interviews, organising demo classes, and evaluating teaching performance
• Successfully organized major school programs including Sports Day, Annual Day, school fairs, and 'Fairies Fiesta' – an inter-school cultural extravaganza

Vice Principal - ST. JOHN'S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL – INJAMBAKKAM - Injambakkam, Chennai

(2024-07)

Vice Principal (Administration) - ST. JOHN'S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL – MANDAVELI - Mandaveli, Chennai

(2022-01 - 2022-07)

• Lesson Plan & Teaching Note Verification: Regularly checked lesson plans and teaching notes prepared by teachers to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives, learning outcomes, and effective classroom delivery
• Academic Guidance to Teachers: Provided corrections, suggestions, and constructive feedback to teachers on lesson planning, teaching strategies, and classroom practices to enhance the quality of instruction
• Classroom Observation: Conducted regular classroom observations to monitor teaching methodologies, student engagement, and curriculum delivery
• Academic Planning & Monitoring: Ensured systematic academic planning, syllabus coverage, and timely completion of portions before examinations
• Student Performance Improvement: Introduced repeated full-paper practice tests to help students improve exam readiness, confidence, and achieve centum scores in examinations
• Appointed by management to strengthen discipline and improve the overall school culture through effective implementation of policies and monitoring of student behaviour
• Established systematic procedures for question paper preparation, verification, segregation, and secure distribution for examinations
• Successfully organized and supervised terminal and major examinations, ensuring smooth and timely conduct

Vice Principal (Academics & Administration) - ST. JOHN'S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL – MANDAVELI - Mandaveli, Chennai

(2022-07 - 2023-07)

Managed day-to-day administrative operations and supported the Correspondent and Principal in maintaining institutional standards.

PGT English - BHARATH DASS MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL – PERUNGUDI - Perungudi, Chennai

(2008-01 - 2023-01)

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) – English & French with 15 years of teaching experience for Classes XI & XII in the Matriculation stream.

• Produced 100% centum results in board examinations for 15 consecutive years
• Guided many students to secure 195+ marks in public examinations
• Developed instructional teaching videos to assist classroom learning and improve student understanding
• Conducted weekly counselling sessions for board examination students to reduce stress
• Provided individual one-to-one mentoring and counselling, helping students overcome academic and personal challenges with confidence and resilience
• Guided students in confidence building, discipline, and a positive attitude towards learning
• Conducted special counselling sessions before public examinations, guiding students on effective exam preparation strategies, time management during study and examinations, techniques to remain stress-free and mentally focused, and building confidence and a positive mindset for examinations
• Helped students develop self-discipline, emotional strength, and exam readiness, contributing to consistently high academic results
• Directed several stage plays, mimes, and literary performances for students
• Organized major school events, cultural programs, and competitions
• Managed the complete school audio system and technical arrangements for school functions and programs
• Directed, scripted, edited, and handled cinematography for the short film 'Rise of the Phoenix', a motivational film portraying a student's journey from failure to success and ultimate triumph

PGT French - BHARATH DASS MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL – PERUNGUDI - Perungudi, Chennai

(2008-01 - 2023-01)

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) – English & French with 15 years of teaching experience for Classes XI & XII in the Matriculation stream.

• Produced 100% centum results in board examinations for 15 consecutive years
• Guided many students to secure 195+ marks in public examinations

Master of Arts (M.A.) - English Language and Literature

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Teaching methodology, pedagogy, and classroom management

Diploma in French - DELF A1 (Diplôme d'études en langue française) - Alliance Française - Chennai