Shivani Srivastava

A results-oriented and visionary leader with extensive experience in educational administration, curriculum development, and strategic planning. Proven ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment, drive academic excellence, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and the community. Expertise in leading school improvement initiatives, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Seeking a Principal position to leverage expertise in creating a thriving educational community and empowering students to achieve their full potential.

Education Coordinator & Creative Head - CMS School - Lucknow

(2017-07)

• Led school design and infrastructure setup, fostering a 21st-century learning environment and facilitating student growth.
• Leveraged multimedia and research skills to develop detailed lesson plans and support data-driven decision-making.
• Managed infrastructure developments, ensuring aesthetic ambience and optimal learning spaces.
• Planned and executed school events, enhancing community engagement and student experience.
• Supervised staff and teachers, providing professional development opportunities to improve instruction.
• Drove cross-functional instructional teams to exceed key performance indicators and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Interviewed and hired a marketing firm, resulting in increased school enrollment.
• Ensured a high-quality education and school experience, securing sustainability and continuous improvement in learning and teaching.
• Established the education strategy for the school, implementing long-term plans within fixed timelines.
• Improved the school standard by streamlining student intake and admission procedures.
• Effectively utilized resources for high-standard educational deliveries, conducting school evaluations (SSE) and developing school improvement plans (SIP).
• Successfully completed Staff Training Programme, establishing education and administration procedures to achieve business objectives.
• Managed and supervised a large academic unit of 1200+ students and 20+ teachers, ensuring smooth academic and operational functioning
• Led day-to-day school administration, including planning, execution, and monitoring of academic processes
• Actively contributed to School Self Evaluation (SSE) and School Improvement Planning (SIP)
• Strengthened institutional systems through structured SOP design and implementation
• Supported student admissions, onboarding processes, and section planning
• Designed and implemented curriculum frameworks aligned with learning objectives and institutional goals
• Developed and monitored lesson planning systems to ensure consistency in teaching practices
• Introduced structured academic planning strategies across sections
• Ensured alignment of classroom practices with 21st-century learning
• Led data-driven academic monitoring using CSSL pattern, identifying learning gaps and improvement areas
• Analyzed student performance trends and supported teachers with targeted interventions
• Strengthened continuous assessment and feedback systems
• Ensured accountability through regular academic reviews and performance tracking
• Implemented SOPs to ensure high-quality performance measurement for students and improve teaching and learning standards.
• Supervised and mentored teachers to improve pedagogy, classroom engagement, and outcomes
• Conducted training sessions, workshops, and academic discussions
• Encouraged teacher participation in collaborative planning and leadership roles
• Built a culture of continuous professional development
• Core contributor to Vision 2025 Project (since 2020), focusing on innovation and future-ready education
• Active member of Adhyan Team, promoting reflective teaching and institutional growth
• Played a key role in long-term school strategy and improvement planning
• Designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for academic and administrative processes
• Ensured consistency, efficiency, and quality control across school operations
• Strengthened process-driven culture over dependency on individuals
• Led planning and execution of major school events (fetes, sports day, cultural programs)
• Promoted holistic student development and participation
• Created an engaging and inclusive school culture
• Head of Social Media & Creative Department, strengthening school visibility
• Improved parent communication and engagement strategies
• Built strong school-community relationships
• Led development of student-centric learning spaces and campus improvements
• Ensured infrastructure supports modern teaching-learning
• Strategically managed the school's Facebook and Instagram platforms, driving them to achieve the highest reach and engagement among all 22 CMS branches
• Implemented targeted content strategies, visual storytelling, and real-time event coverage
• Significantly enhanced digital visibility, parent engagement, and institutional branding
• Leveraged platform-specific strengths—such as Facebook for community connect and Instagram for dynamic visual engagement
• Ensured consistent communication, showcasing student achievements, school culture, and academic excellence
• Resulted in increased audience interaction, stronger school positioning, and improved outreach, supporting admissions and community trust
• Set a clear vision for the school's educational objectives and academic standards.
• Developed and implemented educational programmes aligned with curriculum guidelines and focused on student achievement.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Promoted equality, diversity and inclusion amongst students.
• Established the nature of the School Community through direct and indirect contact with students, reinforcing its ambitions, norms, values and behaviours.
• Worked with teachers and curriculum specialists to develop, review and improve the school's curriculum.
• Implemented assessment strategies to measure student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
• Promoted a safe, inclusive and respectful school environment for all students.
• Implemented and enforced discipline policies and procedures as required.
• Monitored and supported students' academic and social development.
• Liaised with Grade 4 staff as per functioning requirements.
• Line-managed Senior Leadership Team members and delegated responsibilities as appropriate.
• Built positive relationships with parents, guardians and the local community.
• Collaborated with parents and the community to enhance the school's educational programmes and extracurricular activities.
• Supported community-based initiatives undertaken by government and non-government organisations to build a culture of conscious citizenship amongst teachers and students.
• Initiated issue-based community linkage programmes.
• Provided support and guidance for ensuring inclusivity within the school and across the community.
• Built a culture of inclusion and diversity acceptance within the school and community by following a no-discrimination approach.
• Built open, honest and productive relationships between school leaders and stakeholders to support good governance and constructive critique.
• Optimised the school's financial, human and physical resources through sound management practices and organisational systems contributing to achievement of the school's vision.
• Worked towards strong financial health by ensuring enrolment and retention were optimised.
• Worked towards compliance with affiliated board (CBSE/ICSE) guidelines.
• Managed performance within agreed budget constraints, prioritising resources, building contingencies, increasing revenue opportunities and reducing costs.
• Prepared annual budgets and three-year financial forecasts for management approval, reflecting appropriate allocation of secured funding.
• Monitored yearly final accounts for filing and returns for approval and timely submission to the appropriate authority.
• Ensured regular management accounts of income and expenditure and cash flow were maintained, scrutinised by appropriate senior staff and presented to management at regular governance meetings.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to support the school's educational goals.
• Constantly monitored external factors such as events, plans, calendars and policy upgrades that impacted school operations, documenting and responding to them accordingly.
• Ensured staff received constructive performance management and continuing professional development opportunities suited to their needs and aspirations.
• Handled disciplinary matters with staff, up to and including dismissal where necessary.
• Deployed a range of leadership strategies and styles as required to enable improvement and manage change.
• Identified and nurtured potential candidates for future promotion to senior management positions and supported succession planning for senior management positions.
• Strengthened academic standards, staff capability, student development, community engagement and operational effectiveness through integrated school leadership.
• Aligned people, processes, resources and educational priorities to support continuous school improvement and a positive school culture.

General Manager- Design and Build - Massimo Interiors - Dubai

(2011-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed client relationships and oversaw design, project management, renovation, and relocation efforts, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Senior Interior Designer - Beaver Gulf Contracting - Dubai

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

Interior Designer - Beaver Gulf Contracting - Dubai

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

• Oversaw all aspects of projects (commercial, corporate, residential), determining color schemes and negotiating furniture purchases to achieve cost savings on high-end products.
• Conducted facility planning, telecommunication system design conceptualization, onsite construction management, and relocation management, ensuring seamless project execution.

MBA - HR International Business - Integral University (2019-01 - 2019-12)

B.E.D - Mats University (2020-01 - 2020-12)

Diploma - Interior Design - South Delhi Polytechnic (2004-01 - 2004-12)

Diploma - NTT Early Child Education - Meerut University

Masters - Literature English - Meerut University

Bachelor of Arts - Meerut University