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Education Polaris- Mrs. S. Chauhan Mrs. Sanjeev Chauhan, Principal, Ivy World School is a senior educationist and administrator who is dedicated to creating a positive school culture. She is a highly motivated, dynamic and single-minded individual who is in pursuit of excellence with a flair for connecting with young minds and fostering their development to their utmost potential. An accomplished trainer and a mentor with sound track record of creative scholastic achievements. She is competent in designing curriculum and implementing innovative instruction methodologies of CBSE/IB/IGSCE schools.

Mrs. S. Chauhan’s career spans over three decades during which she has held progressively responsible positions which includes working at UNDP- Ministry of Education Asmara, Eritrea (E. Africa) Sr. as school teacher of History from Nov. 1998– June 2000, Head of Curriculum Development and Head of Department (Humanities) in The Lawrence School, Sanawar from July 2000- April 2009. Mrs. Chauhan displays exceptional administrative and organizing capabilities with hands on experience in the development and establishment of The Banyan Tree School, Jammu as the Founder Principal and IVY World School, Jalandhar, Punjab. A progressive and thoughtful educationist, Mrs. S. Chauhan is an alumna of an eminent educational institution, Sacred Heart College, Dalhousie. She is Master of Arts from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Being an excellent planner and administrator Mrs. Chauhan has planned new/ongoing educational projects envisioned by the management. She has hands on experience in handling the entire gamut of functions of an educational institute and has effectively managed them to ensure seamless operations. She has conceptualized and implemented measures for enhancing operational efficiency; optimizing resource utilization and achieving overall growth of the school. She was instrumental in adapting latest teaching techniques and implementing student centric learning methodologies. She also successfully planned and conducted large scale extra-curricular activities like ‘in- house’ summer camps and excursions. Academically, she has successfully handled teaching assignments for various levels and developed lesson plans and successfully carried out performance assessment. She managed student portfolios, and provided individual assistance to the needy students. Her efforts significantly enhanced classroom learning environment acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities. She has expertise in planning, organizing, coordinating and monitoring all types of curricular and co-curricular activities for the overall personality development of the students. She played a key role in integrating technology into curriculum supplementing class lectures developing students’ word-processing and researching skills. She was also involved in designing School curriculum based on CBSE, IB and PYP Syllabus. Currently, she is working as the Principal of Ivy World School, a reputed Senior Secondary school with 1200 students and 100 faculty members. Her scope of position includes: staff recruitment, development and evaluation; fiscal management ; record and administration organization and maintenance, student discipline, program limitations ; team building , share decision making ;school values  promotion ; advisory council coordination ; and creation of a safe , respectful and fair environment. Her experience and administrative skills not only increased student attendance by 10 % by resorting to student faculty relationship but also increased students reading at grade / class level by 25% by implementing “home reading”/ “vacation reading”. She stretched curriculum development function in all academic subject to boost the quality of education and enlisted parent’s volunteers to implement the day boarding which increased students learning. Work Sheet Committee and text book review committee was created and led by her for the entire academic session. She created job profiles for teaching staff and administrative staff and introduced appraisal system which enhanced accountability of work. She introduced computer technology initiative and identified age – appropriate soft ware to broader curriculum objectives. She also played a key role in providing pedagogical as well as administrative leadership to the CBSE teaching staff and acts as a member of the senior management team in the school. Under her guidance it is ensured that the internal assessment in all subjects is carried out properly and that the students are registered for various examinations on time and strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations of CBSE. She has been a pivot in inspiring the students and parents about the various career options and the courses of studies available both within the country and outside with the help of trained counselors. She ensures the smooth functioning of the school and preparation of annual plans, time tabling, organization of co-scholastic activities, excursions as well as performance appraisal of staff. Mrs. Chauhan’s inspirational attitude and passion for her work has won her many accolades and awards. She was awarded with the MIDI Management & Industrial Institute Award, Life Empowerment Award for School, Principal Leadership Award for Outstanding Endeavour, Swami Dayanand Rashtriya Shikshak Samman, Eminent Educationist Award by National & International Compendium. She received Special Honour by the Punjab Pollution Control Board; certificate of excellence by Rotary Club Adampur; Award of Honour by third free working artificial limbs donation camp. She was honored for Reflection of Service, Rotract District Conference. She was awarded Special Jury Leadership Award for co-scholastic Development. She received a Letter of Appreciation by District Legal Service Authority, Jalandhar for Best School Transport. Her efforts were appreciated for participation in ‘A Handful of Grains’ charity programme by Interact Club, in association with Rotary Club, Adampur. She is a member of the reputed Indian History Congress; was a Guest of Honour at Dance Sports Association, Punjab. She participated in Teaching Tolerance through Drama by the Public Affairs Section of the American Embassy, New Delhi; in Excellence in School Education Conference in Indian Institute of Technology. Mrs. Sanjeev Chauhan is also a certified first degree Reiki Master in the Reiki Method of Healing. Mrs. Sanjeev Chauhan is learned personality, well acquainted with educational philosophy and management with proven ability to create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environmental; ensure a school culture that encourages continuous improvement for teachers and students, develop an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students and the community and mentor educators in the creation and implementation of class instruction ,lesson plans and student assessment in conjunction with state board learning regulation. Her detailed educational knowledge and core skill includes:- Student Centered Instruction, Program development, Parental and Community Involvement, Attendance and Grade reports, Individual Education Plans, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Extra-curricular Involvement, Training and Development Budgeting and Forecasting, Team Building, Educational  Administration, Classroom Management Instructional Programming. In trying to be an effective leader by exercising power through others, not over them it has been her endeavour to create a school culture where decisions are made collaboratively and create pathways of learning for all generations.