Gowri Shanmugam
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Brighton Montessori
07.2008 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Education
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Singapore04.2022
Advanced Diploma in Special Needs And Inclusive Ed - Special Needs Education
SEED Institute
Singapore10.2020
Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership - Early Childhood Education (Leadership)
NIEC
Singapore 12.2019
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Standards
- Curriculum Development
- Public Speaking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Principal
Brighton Montessori
07.2008 - Current
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Advanced Diploma in Special Needs And Inclusive Ed - Special Needs Education
SEED Institute
Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership - Early Childhood Education (Leadership)
NIEC
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