Rajender Kumar Sharma

A distinguished and results-driven educational leader with over 31 years of progressive experience spanning classroom instruction, academic coordination, and school administration at CBSE and DAV-affiliated institutions. Holds advanced academic qualifications including M.Sc. (Zoology), M.Phil. (Zoology), M.Ed., M.A. (Education), and B.Ed., complemented by a Diploma in Naturopathy & Yoga. Demonstrates an exceptional record of steering schools toward national and international recognition — including 9 Guinness World Records, 2 India Book of Records, and 1 Limca Book of Records entry achieved while leading a 1,500+ student institution — alongside multiple national science congress distinctions and consistent academic excellence.

Adept at curriculum leadership, institutional capacity-building, staff mentoring, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking a senior leadership role as Principal / School Director / Administrator to drive transformative educational outcomes.

Principal at Tatachem DAV Public School (TCDAVPS) (2016-06 – Present)

Lead a 1,500+ student institution affiliated to DAV CMC, with full responsibility for academic excellence, administration, finance, staff management, and pastoral care.

• Steered the school to achieve a landmark total of 9 Guinness World Records, 2 India Book of Records, and 1 Limca Book of Records entry — establishing TCDAVPS as one of India's most record-setting schools.
• Guinness World Record highlights include: 'Largest Tree Hug' (1,316 trees, December 2016) and four additional Guinness World Records achieved by students on 11 October 2025.
• Limca Book of Records entry for the 'Save Birds' mass campaign — 1,215 participants wrote 8,999 slogans in 2 hours on the theme 'Save Birds' (August 2017).
• Secured a Government grant of ₹20 Lakh under NITI Aayog's Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) initiative (January 2018).
• Steered the school team to National Level recognition at the 24th National Children Science Congress, Baramati (Pune), 2016.
• Three students received the prestigious Governor's Award during 2016–17.
• Awarded 'District Best Principal' by Science Olympiad Foundation (2019) and 'Aadrsh Pradhanacharya Purskar' by Mahatama Gandhi Rashtrabhasha Hindi Prachar Sanstha, Pune (2019).

Principal at GRD World School (2013-02 – 2016-05)

• Steered the school to achieve 100% results in ICSE/ISC Board Examinations for 2014 and 2015, earning an Appreciation Certificate from the GRD Educational Trust Chairman.
• Organised the State-Level National Children Science Congress 2013, hosting child scientists from 14 districts of Uttarakhand.
• School team represented Uttarakhand at the National Children Science Congress 2013, Bhopal.
• Secured 4 Gold Medals in the International Mathematics Olympiad (SOF, 2014); School Martial Arts Team won 5 Gold & 4 Silver Medals at the National Martial Arts Championship, Mumbai (2015).
• Students won National and State Awards in painting competitions organised by the Ministry of Power & Electricity, Govt. of India (2013, 2014).

PGT Biology | HOD Science | Academic Coordinator | Officiating Vice-Principal at Cambridge School (2000-07 – 2013-02)

Progressively grew from PGT Biology to Officiating Vice-Principal, also serving as Examination In-charge (Internal & External) and Head of Science Department.

• School team won the National Level Science Exhibition (NFEN & Non-Conventional Energy Sources Ministry, Govt. of India, 2003) under personal guidance.
• Guided team to National Award at the 17th National Children Science Congress, Ahmedabad (2009).
• Received the Best Teacher Award by Rachna Sagar Publications (2009).
• School won 1st position in District-Level Science Exhibition (2011) and District Science Quizzes (2006, 2007).

Science Teacher at Sarvodaya High School (1998-04 – 2000-03)

Science Teacher at Jain Public School (1994-01 – 1996-05)

• Served as House In-charge; organised Science Exhibitions and Awareness Cycle Rallies.

M.A. in Education – Periyar University, Salem (2010)

M.Phil. in Zoology – Annamalai University (2006)

M.Sc. in Zoology – Annamalai University (1998)

M.Ed. in Education – M.D.U., Rohtak (1996)

B.Ed. in Education – M.D.U., Rohtak (1993)

B.Sc. in Medical – M.D.U., Rohtak (1992)

10+2 – B.S.E.H., Bhiwani (1989)

Matriculation – B.S.E.H., Bhiwani (1986)