Neelima Muram

I am in search of a vibrant organization where I can play an active role in driving the organization's progress by utilizing my expertise, skills and experience. My main objective is to achieve excellence in curriculum design and academic program implementation. Ultimately, I aim to secure a fulfilling managerial position with my dedication and valuable contributions to the organization's success.

Delivery Manager for Bachelors (Principal) at upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

• Led the academic implementation of undergraduate (bachelor's) programs, aligning curriculum design, structure and delivery with international university standards and best practices in quality assurance.
• Providing strategic leadership for academic operations serving 500+ students across India in both online and offline modes, class scheduling and faculty coordination with U.S. university standards.
• Supporting diverse stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and effective coordination, ensured timely resolution of issues impacting operations.
• Facilitating communication between teams, management and external partners.
• Preparing and presenting performance reviews and monitored key performance metrics and recommended improvements.
• Spearheaded strategic initiatives to improve academic quality, student experience and institutional partnerships.
• Led a cross-functional team of faculty and staff, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and robust academic support.
• Monitored student performance, ensuring compliance with U.S. grading standards and tracked academic progress.
• Organized academic webinars, guest lectures, internships and industry visits to foster student engagement and enhance learning experiences.
• Supporting graduating students in their application processes to top global universities, including NEU (USA), ISM & UAM (Germany), ABS (France), Marquery (Australia) and HaagaHelia (Finland).

Academic Head at Sri Shukla Institute of Education and Training (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Led faculty development workshops on student-centered teaching methods, project-based learning and academic advising best practices. Designed and delivered subject-specific training programs to improve teaching methods and classroom effectiveness across primary and secondary levels.
• Led faculty development workshops on student-centered teaching, project-based learning, and academic advising best practices.
• Mentored and evaluated teachers, using performance data to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.
• Supported implementation of academic programs through PPTs, e-learning modules, activity documents, and web-based teacher training.
• Trained 9000+ pre-primary and primary teachers across 1500+ schools in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Academic Manager at ORCHIDS International Schools (2021-06 – 2023-01)

• Collaborated with Principals and Coordinators to drive academic implementation, including grade-wise curriculum orientation and alignment.
• Oversaw academic operations for 6 branches, ensuring consistent curriculum implementation and high teaching standards.
• Collaborated with Principals and Coordinators to align grade-wise curriculum and drive academic initiatives.
• Managed end-to-end academic processes, leveraging audits to ensure quality, compliance, and performance improvement.
• Conducted on-site academic audits to enhance teaching effectiveness, curriculum delivery, and student outcomes.
• Analyzed daily operational and academic reports, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Designed and executed teacher training and orientation programs to strengthen instructional quality.
• Developed academic plans, guidelines, and SOPs for standardization across all branches.
• Monitored student performance and implemented interventions to improve learning outcomes.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to support smooth execution of academic programs.

Principal at Sai Jyothi High School (2019-06 – 2021-04)

• Maintained strong relationships in dealing with students, teachers, administrative staff and parents.
• Led school operations and academic programs to improve student performance.
• Supervised and developed staff to ensure quality teaching and Implemented policies, curriculum, and school improvement plans.
• Managed budgets, resources and daily administration. Ensured a safe and compliant learning environment.

Programme In-charge at Narayana Group of Schools (NSPIRA Management Pvt. Ltd.) (2013-05 – 2018-07)

• Managed multiple branches, ensuring consistent and effective curriculum implementation.
• Monitored academic standards and supported teams to maintain quality and compliance.
• Handled Academics, Schedules and Activities for Nursery to class V.
• Conducted Workshops for teachers and provided guidance and suggestions to Academic Principals and teachers to improve the skills of the children.
• Developed pre-primary and primary curriculum content, including micro schedules, monthly planners, worksheets, activities, and assessment papers.
• Assisted in onboarding new branches, including curriculum setup, teacher induction and academic planning.

Vice-principal at Narayana Group of Schools (2008-06 – 2013-04)

• Conducted Workshops to the teachers about academics.
• Managed all the schoolwork's like timetable, exams, activities, competitions, parents meet etc.
• Maintaining school records and reports.
• Co-ordinate the Principal, teachers, students as well as parents.
• Teaching Science subject for Primary section.

Science Teacher at SRI VENKATESWARA CHILDREN'S HIGHSCHOOL (2007-06 – 2008-05)

Science Teacher for 3rd, 4th and 5th classes.

M.Ed. in Education – SV University (2012 – 2013)

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – SV University (2008 – 2010)

B.Ed. in Physical sciences & Mathematics – SV University (2006 – 2007)

B.Sc. in Science – SV UNIVERSITY (2000 – 2003)

Inter – Board of Intermediate Education (1998 – 2000)

SSC – Board of Secondary School Education (1997 – 1998)

NTT in Nursery Teachers Training – IIVET, Delhi (2017 – 2018)