Priti Rai

Dynamic and student-focused educationist seeking a leadership role as Principal in a progressive educational institution where I can contribute towards fostering academic excellence, holistic development, and institutional growth through innovation, inclusion, and integrity.

Vice Principal - Sanjivani Academy - Kopargaon

(2023-07 - 2025-06)

• Academic Lead for Grades K-12 (CBSE/State Board/Pharmacy College)
• Coordinated school-wide academic planning, daily lesson plans, and teacher training
• Spearheaded Annual Events, Parent Orientation, Talk Shows, Special Assemblies and Cultural Fest
• Oversaw Gr.XI & XII NEET & JEE Modules, CBSE LOC formalities, and Topper mentorship
• Managed NABET QCI accreditation as Session Planning Process Owner
• Maintained high discipline and parent engagement via grievance resolution
• Drafted official letters, invites, achievement flexes, anchoring scripts, SAB and creative dossiers
• Functioned as Acting Principal in absence of Principal

Principal - Horizon Academy - Pimpalgaon Baswant (Nashik)

(2022-05 - 2023-07)

As Founding Principal, I provided visionary, academic, and operational leadership to establish and strengthen a newly inaugurated CBSE institution, aligning all systems with NEP 2020 reforms and CBSE compliance standards.

• Spearheaded the comprehensive annual strategic plan for the newly inaugurated school, ensuring structured academic, administrative, and operational rollout
• Led the affiliation process under NEP 2020 in collaboration with the Affiliation Consultant, ensuring systematic documentation, infrastructure compliance, and policy alignment
• Designed and implemented the Academic Calendar, Annual Pedagogical Plan, Curriculum Mapping, Assessment Framework, and Co-Scholastic Roadmap
• Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recruitment frameworks, faculty induction modules, and structured performance appraisal systems
• Integrated CBSE competency-based education, experiential learning practices, and classroom reforms aligned with national educational policies
• Successfully launched house systems, assemblies, and student leadership platforms, fostering holistic and value-based development from inception
• Set measurable academic benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for teachers and students, ensuring data-driven monitoring and accountability
• Introduced performance enhancement programs to strengthen instructional quality and student learning outcomes
• Implemented structured staff evaluation, mentoring, and professional development mechanisms
• Strengthened parent-school partnerships through transparent communication systems, timely grievance redressal, and structured orientation programs
• Designed and monitored institutional budgets for academic programs and annual events, ensuring optimal resource allocation, cost-effectiveness, and zero financial overruns
• Streamlined the transport system through route optimization, maintenance protocols, and vendor accountability, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency
• Maintained meticulous financial records with real-time tracking systems, ensuring complete audit readiness
• Conducted due diligence on financial discrepancies and provided compliant, well-documented justifications during audits, reinforcing institutional transparency and credibility
• Established and stabilized a newly inaugurated CBSE school in its first academic year
• Ensured strong governance, compliance, and academic rigor through structured systems
• Promoted accountability, transparency, and holistic student development

English Faculty & Academic Coordinator - Achievers Junior College & High Public School - Kalyan

(2020-04 - 2022-03)

• Served as Senior English Faculty & Academic Coordinator for Grades XI & XII, delivering outstanding academic results with consecutive years of top scores in English
• Specialized in Communicative and Functional English, fostering fluency, confidence, and refined speaking decorum among students
• Mentored high achievers and average learners alike, implementing innovative pedagogical strategies to strengthen core language competencies
• Led Annual and Special Institutional Events as Event Coordinator, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborated closely with school administrators and boards to ensure compliance with academic standards, performance benchmarks, and accountability systems
• Promoted value-based education and life skills through structured mentoring and student development initiatives

Academic Coordinator - Meridian School (ICSE) - Kalyan

(2019-06 - 2020-03)

• Led academic planning and execution for curricular and co-curricular programs across the institution
• Oversaw formative and summative assessments, spoken English initiatives, parent-student orientations, teacher training programs, annual concerts, sports events, and special assemblies
• Maintained consistent academic excellence in English Literature with consecutive outstanding results
• Implemented structured discipline monitoring systems aligned with institutional codes of conduct
• Successfully transitioned academic operations to online platforms during COVID-19, conducting: Virtual PTMs and student orientations, Online cultural competitions and assessments, Hygiene and social distancing awareness sessions for parents and staff
• Conducted professional development workshops to enhance faculty digital competency and ensure effective online pedagogy

PGT English (ICSE) - Billabong High International School - Bhopal

(2017-12 - 2019-03)

• Served as English & EVS Faculty with a strong record of consecutive academic excellence
• Mentored and supported ADHD learners through inclusive instructional strategies
• Spearheaded Curriculum-Based Culmination Events aligned with term-wise academic objectives
• Cultivated a structured Spoken English environment to enhance communication skills
• Teacher In-Charge for: Annual Curriculum-Based Cultural & Display Events, Educational Field Trips
• Participated in a 3-day Educational Leadership Workshop organized by Shri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Mumbai
• Counseled and mentored average learners to achieve measurable academic growth

PRT English & Scholastic Coordinator (CBSE) - Delhi Public School - Neelbad, Bhopal

(2015-06 - 2017-09)

• Appointed as Primary English Teacher; later promoted to Scholastic Coordinator
• Managed academic resources including procurement, distribution of textbooks, and scholarship coordination
• Achieved excellence in classroom delivery and was promoted to Assembly In-Charge for the Primary Department
• Designed and implemented: Bridge Courses, Continuous assessment worksheets, Curriculum-based cultural integrations
• Successfully conducted English Olympiad examinations as Department In-Charge
• Organized and led: Annual Class & Special Assemblies, Inter-House Cultural & Sports Competitions, Educational Field Trips, Excursions, and Residential Camps, Thematic Fashion Shows and Experiential Learning Activities
• Recognized for creative contributions including a poetic invitation for the DPS School Birthday Celebration

PRT English & RWI Tutor (ICSE) - Podar International School - Kalyan

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

• Served as English Faculty and Read Write Inc. (RWI) Tutor for the Primary Department
• Delivered structured phonics-based literacy instruction with measurable student progress
• Awarded "Best Teacher" recognition consecutively by students, parents, and management
• Served as Cultural & Assembly In-Charge for resp. dept
• Participated in multiple Teacher Training Foundation (TTF) workshops for professional enhancement
• Felicitated for outstanding performance during institutional celebrations

PRT English (Secondary Section) - Baba Bodse English High School - Kalyan

(2004-01 - 2013-12)

• Served as English Faculty for the Secondary Section with a strong focus on achieving distinctions in board examinations
• Developed structured methodologies to strengthen grammar, writing skills, and communicative competence
• Ensured smooth execution of assessments and cultivated an immersive English-speaking environment
• Actively contributed to inter-school competitions, cultural programs, sports, and annual events
• Achieved 100% CBSE Board Results, with over 60% distinctions
• Implemented NEP 2020 frameworks with structured alignment to institutional goals
• Built a robust Project-Based Learning ecosystem, fostering inquiry, innovation, and 21st-century competencies
• Established quality assurance mechanisms with a culture of continuous improvement
• Practiced collaborative, data-driven leadership with a focus on holistic student development and faculty growth
• Championed inclusive practices, value-based education, and global citizenship

Medical Transcription Editor – Healthcare Documentation (U.S. Hospitals) - Various U.S. Hospital Documentation Systems - California & Ohio

(2000-01 - 2006-12)

• Completed specialized Medical Transcription training and advanced to Editor level
• Edited and authenticated medical documentation for physicians, healthcare professionals, and insurance providers
• Associated with U.S.-based hospital documentation systems (California & Ohio) in collaboration with: TransCyber, Goregaon, ValueProcess, Mumbai, TransQuest, Mumbai
• Ensured accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality in healthcare records

M.A. - Psychology - IGNOU, Delhi

TESOL/TEFL 280-Hour International Advanced Diploma with Specialization in Business English Teachers Training & Train the Trainer - English Language Teaching - Asian College of Teachers (ACT), India

M.Ed. - Education - Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal (2019)

M.S. - Counseling - IPMS, Mumbai (2015)

PG Diploma - Psychotherapy - IPMS, Mumbai (2014)

M.A. - English Literature - EIILM University, Sikkim (2013)

B.Ed. - English & Social Science - IGNOU, Delhi (2010)

M.A. - Economics - Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune (2003)

B.A. - English Literature, Vocational & Functional English - Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kalyan (Affiliated to Mumbai University) (1998)

HSC - Eng, Mar, His, Geo, PolSci, Eco - Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kalyan (Bombay Board) (1995)

SSC - Eng, Mar, Hin, Math, Sci, SocSci - Guru Nanak Eng High School, Kalyan (Bombay Board) (1993)