Why I'm a Good Fit for the Role Project Lead (Foundational Numeracy)
Educational and Professional Experience
- Possess 610 years of experience in early-grade mathematics education, including teaching, structured pedagogy, curriculum design, and teacher training.
- Worked with leading educational organisations focused on foundational learning and system-level reform.
- Extensive experience in mathematics curriculum design, aligned with NCERT/SCERT and global frameworks such as NIPUN Bharat.
Pedagogical Expertise
- Strong understanding of early-grade numeracy pedagogy, including:
- Learning progressions and conceptual understanding
- The Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach
- Building procedural fluency
- Addressing common misconceptions through targeted instruction
- Proven experience developing structured pedagogy materials like:
- Scope and sequences
- Teacher lesson plans
- Student workbooks and formative assessments
Field Implementation and Teacher Support
- Demonstrated ability to model effective numeracy lessons, observe and coach teachers, and lead training sessions.
- Experience in using assessment data to refine instructional strategies and provide effective teacher support solutions.
Project Execution & Delivery
- Led complex education projects from design to large-scale implementation, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Skilled in goal setting, progress tracking, resource allocation, and problem-solving under tight timelines and constraints.
Team Leadership
- Managed and mentored teams of 34 people, with responsibilities including recruitment, capacity building, performance management, and feedback.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Stakeholder Management
- Built strong working relationships with SCERTs, government stakeholders, technical experts, and internal teams.
- Effective in advocating for academic reforms, ensuring contextual relevance, and aligning diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
Language and Communication
- Fluent in English and Hindi, with the ability to create and present academic content clearly to diverse audiences.
Mission Alignment and Work Ethic
- Deeply committed to improving foundational learning outcomes at scale within the Indian government school system.
- Comfortable working in mission-driven, high-intensity, and outcomes-focused environments.
- Willing to travel 1012 days per month to field locations across India.
- Open to continuous learning, feedback, and reflective practice.
