Shafak Akhtar

Cross-Functional Coordination | Problem Solving | Program Design & Evaluation | Literacy & Numeracy Interventions | CPA Instructions | Ed. Leadership

Fellow - Teach for India - New Delhi

(2024-06)

Cross-Functional Coordination | Problem Solving | Program Design & Evaluation | Literacy & Numeracy Interventions | CPA Instructions | Ed. Leadership

• Led a data-driven learning intervention for 2 year growth of 40 students , Improved reading levels from –0.2 to 0.96, delivering a 1.16-grade-level gain and enabling 85% literacy proficiency through data-driven, CPA-based instruction exceeding typical ASER early-grade outcomes and aligning with FLN (NIPUN Bharat) foundational literacy benchmarks.
• Increased student attendance by 90% through strategic parent and community engagement, continuous data tracking, and targeted academic support to learning outcomes.

School Champion | Track Under Teach for India - Teach for India - New Delhi

Monitoring & Evaluation | Community Mobilization | Instructional Coaching | Education Frameworks | Student Assessment | Leadership

• Led school-wide transformation driving 70% higher engagement and 80% family participation through data-backed planning, parent outreach, and leadership alignment.
• Improved instructional quality using data-driven coaching, facilitating regular school team meetings with performance rubrics and classroom data.
• Designed and implemented a systems-level Capstone Project, launching extracurricular learning spaces that supported holistic student development, improving confidence, participation, and engagement for 70+ students.

DEI Recruitment Committee Member - Teach for India - New Delhi

Talent Sourcing of Teach For India's Student Alumni & Partners' Organisation | Candidate Evaluation | Diversity and Inclusion | End-to-End Support

• Expanded fellowship access by delivering recruitment presentations with partner organizations, engaging diverse communities and increasing applicant reach.
• Enhanced candidate selection quality by designing custom evaluation frameworks and mentoring student alumni, resulting in successful advancement to final interview rounds.
• Supported 200+ candidates through end-to-end application guidance, ensuring clarity, confidence, and equitable participation across all stages of the fellowship process.

Project Lead Associate - Math Buddy - Aavishkaar Academy

Activity-Based Lesson Design | Data-Driven Instructions | Interactive Teaching | Educational Technology Integration | Numeracy

• Enhanced classroom math learning by implementing Learn-in-Hand pedagogical practices, boosting student engagement, conceptual clarity, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborated with teachers to design and deliver activity-based lessons, leveraging classroom observations and assessment data to improve instructional effectiveness.

Project Lead Associate - Karwayein Parwarish - Teach for India

Inclusivity & Empathy | Learning & Development Strategies | Strategy Execution | 21st Century Parenting | Leadership & Facilitation | Stakeholder Management

• Led a community-based parenting intervention (BTCP) for 30–35 families, delivering needs-based counselling and 1:1 coaching to strengthen positive parenting, emotional nurturing, and home learning support.
• Boosted parent engagement to 70% and doubled student classroom participation from 40% to 85%+ by aligning home–school practices, fostering inclusive learning, and scaling family–school partnership strategies for 40+ children.

Project Lead Associate - Dil se Khelo

Program Planning and Delivery | Strategic Alignment | Scalability and Sustainable Impact | Sports Leadership & Planning | Sustainable Sports Program

• Designed and implemented sports literacy and physical training initiatives that contributed to creating a safe, respectful, and joyful sports culture within the school environment.
• Achieved 85–90% active captain participation during school visits, significantly improving consistency and program effectiveness. Impacted 300+ underprivileged students through structured, inclusive sports education via the Captains Program.

Recruitment Intern - Teach For India

• Facilitated talent identification by assisting manager in evaluating and shortlisting high-potential candidates, contributing to strategic hiring planning and decisions.
• Enhanced candidate experience by providing precise guidance on job descriptions, roles, and responsibilities, addressing queries and ensuring clarity throughout the recruitment process.

BA - Computer Applications & Economics - Kalindi College (2024)