Sandhya S Nair

Seasoned Educational Leader | 20+ Years of Excellence Dynamic and results-driven educational professional with over 20 years of experience in leading educational institutions. Expert in curriculum development, team management, and driving student success. Proven track record of enhancing academic performance, fostering innovation, and leading high-performing teams. Committed to excellence in education.

Coordinator - Kerala State Civil Service Academy Sub-centre - Ernakulam

(2022-01)

A government-run institution offering specialized coaching for civil service exams, preparing students for UPSC and state civil service exams with a focus on quality education and exam success.

• Coordinating the complete activities of the Centre.
• Ensure all educational content aligns with current exam trends and syllabus updates.
• Provide academic and career counseling to students, helping them stay motivated and focused.
• Organize workshops, guest lectures, and mock exams to enhance student learning.
• Monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and student services.

Zonal Head, North Zone Region - Indian Civil Service Academy - Kannur

(2019-04 - 2021-04)

A leading academy providing coaching for civil services exams, focusing on comprehensive preparation and academic excellence for UPSC and state civil services.

• Led and managed a team of counselors and coordinators across various centers within the North Zone, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination.
• Developed and executed marketing strategies to meet enrollment targets, ensuring optimal student intake across centers.
• Coordinated academic activities across centers, ensuring consistency in curriculum delivery and academic standards.

Centre Head - Career Centre - Trivandrum

(2012-02 - 2018-12)

An educational institution offering career guidance and coaching for competitive exams, helping students with personalized mentoring and exam preparation.

• Managed overall administration of the center, including scheduling of classes and coordination with faculty and students.
• Provided personalized academic guidance, assisting students in clearing exams and enhancing their performance.
• Led faculty training and ensured the implementation of effective teaching strategies to improve student outcomes.

Centre Manager - T.I.M.E - Trivandrum

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

A premier coaching institute in India specializing in training for competitive exams like CAT, GRE, GMAT, and banking with a focus on structured courses and expert guidance.

• Managed day-to-day operations of the center, ensuring effective scheduling and smooth functioning of all batches.
• Worked closely with the admissions team to meet targets.
• Coordinated faculty assignments and provided guidance to both faculty and students, ensuring quality delivery of coaching programs.

Course Coordinator - Turboplus Information Technologies Private Ltd

(2008-06 - 2010-12)

A corporate training center specializing in IT skills development, offering training in software technologies and programming languages for professionals.

• Coordinated academic activities across two centers, ensuring smooth scheduling and faculty management.
• Provided guidance to students and clients, assisting with course selection and admissions.
• Managed internal and external communication between students, staff, and clients to ensure program effectiveness.

Course coordinator - UNIQUE Institute of English, IELTS Training Centre - Cochin, Kerala

(2003-08 - 2008-08)

An IELTS training center focused on enhancing English proficiency, offering expert coaching for students aiming to clear the IELTS exam for study or immigration purposes.

• Coordinated faculty assignments and scheduled classes to meet the needs of IELTS students.
• Provided personalized attention to students, guiding them through exam preparation and boosting their performance.
• Managed staff administration, ensured targets for student admissions were met, and maintained a high level of service.

Course Coordinator and Zoology Tutor - Professional Entrance Coaching Centre - Cochin

(1999-03 - 2003-05)

An institution providing coaching for professional entrance exams, including engineering and medical entrance exams, with personalized academic support and guidance.

• Coordinated academic schedules and ensured effective delivery of entrance exam preparation courses.
• Provided tutoring for Zoology, assisting students in achieving high marks and clearing entrance exams.

Radiographer - PRS Hospital - Trivandrum

(1996-06 - 1997-06)

A multi-specialty hospital in Trivandrum providing high-quality medical services, including radiology and diagnostic services, with a focus on patient care and advanced healthcare solutions.

• Conducted radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring patient comfort and quality results for diagnostic purposes.

MA - Education - IGNOU (2022-01)

Post Graduate Diploma - Higher Education (PGDHE) - IGNOU (2017-01 - 2019-05)

Master of Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management (M.H.R.M) - Kerala University (2007-06 - 2009-05)

Certificate - Radiography (CRA) - Medical College, Trivandrum (1994-06 - 1996-05)

M.Sc. - Zoology - Kerala University (1992-06 - 1994-05)

B.Sc. - Zoology - Kerala University (1989-06 - 1992-05)

Pre-degree - Kerala University (1987-06 - 1989-05)

S.S.L.C - Board of Public Exam (1986-06 - 1987-05)