Parth Phalke

Founding Director & Programme Lead - Srot Rural Education and Development Foundation - Himachal Pradesh

(2020-09)

Founded and led a rural education and mentorship organization supporting 500+ students in remote Himalayan villages, with 80%+ female participation.
Designed and successfully Implemented the Academic programme (with NCERT curriculum as framework) for these students ensuring improvements in performance and overall learning experience.
Designed and led inclusive programmes addressing gender, caste, and access inequities through policy frameworks, community dialogue, and safe-space practices.
Established and managed a girls' hostel for students from remote, low-income villages to enable continued education.
Led human resource management for a team of 10+ members; recruited, trained, and mentored 8 teachers, building local capacity and leadership.
Designed and facilitated workshops on critical thinking, life skills, digital literacy, financial literacy, legal literacy, and social awareness.
Raised ₹50 lakhs+ through CSR partnerships and fundraising campaigns with organizations across fintech, services, and manufacturing sectors.
Owned end-to-end operations, including budgeting, compliance, accounts, facilities, safety, vendors, and programme execution.
Collaborated with NGOs, platforms, and volunteers; contributed to content strategy and storytelling for social media and outreach.

Teacher, Sports Programme Head & Hostel In-Charge - Sahyadri School, Krishnamurti Foundation India - Maharashtra

(2009-05 - 2013-03)

Taught Middle school Social Sciences, Theatre, Music, and Marathi & High school Environmental Education, Commercial studies, Physical Education supporting holistic student development through the ICSE curriculum
Led the school-wide sports programme; coached Athletics and Basketball.
Served as Dorm Parent for 7 years, responsible for student welfare and pastoral care.
Member of the School Managing Committee.
Actively involved in teacher recruitment and student admissions, including interviews and evaluation of demo classes.

Teacher, Sports Programme Head & Hostel In-Charge - Sahyadri School, Krishnamurti Foundation India - Maharashtra

(2015-12 - 2019-03)

Taught Middle school Social Sciences, Theatre, Music, and Marathi & High school Environmental Education, Commercial studies, Physical Education supporting holistic student development through the ICSE curriculum
Led the school-wide sports programme; coached Athletics and Basketball.
Served as Dorm Parent for 7 years, responsible for student welfare and pastoral care.
Member of the School Managing Committee.
Actively involved in teacher recruitment and student admissions, including interviews and evaluation of demo classes.

Trek Leader & Slope Manager - Indiahikes

(2014-04 - 2015-12)

Led diverse adult groups in high-risk, high-altitude environments.
Responsible for logistics, safety, health management, and crisis response.
Managed teams across varied abilities, motivations, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Developed strong situational leadership and decision-making under uncertainty.

Teacher - MT Educare

(2007-11 - 2009-04)

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