Pooja Gollapalli
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Telugu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Chitra Iyengar
Pooja has a very methodical approach at every project she handles. She is extremely meticulous and ensures the final output delivered is of high quality. She has an in-depth understanding of curriculum which is reflected in the content that is created. Her project management skills are excellent ensuring timely delivery of all projects. She would be a great asset to any organisation she joins.
Vishal Dutta
Pooja has been the best mentor and one of the most experienced Design Educator I have worked with. Her understanding of the IB concepts and methodology is something I admire. Her teaching methodology is amongst the best and detailing and passion towards her work is the one of the best in business. Always grateful to all the collaborations I had and the opportunity to work with her has been great.
Chitra Iyengar
Pooja has a very methodical approach at every project she handles. She is extremely meticulous and ensures the final output delivered is of high quality. She has an in-depth understanding of curriculum which is reflected in the content that is created. Her project management skills are excellent ensuring timely delivery of all projects. She would be a great asset to any organisation she joins.
Vishal Dutta
Pooja has been the best mentor and one of the most experienced Design Educator I have worked with. Her understanding of the IB concepts and methodology is something I admire. Her teaching methodology is amongst the best and detailing and passion towards her work is the one of the best in business. Always grateful to all the collaborations I had and the opportunity to work with her has been great.
Chitra Iyengar
Pooja has a very methodical approach at every project she handles. She is extremely meticulous and ensures the final output delivered is of high quality. She has an in-depth understanding of curriculum which is reflected in the content that is created. Her project management skills are excellent ensuring timely delivery of all projects. She would be a great asset to any organisation she joins.
Vishal Dutta
Pooja has been the best mentor and one of the most experienced Design Educator I have worked with. Her understanding of the IB concepts and methodology is something I admire. Her teaching methodology is amongst the best and detailing and passion towards her work is the one of the best in business. Always grateful to all the collaborations I had and the opportunity to work with her has been great.
Chitra Iyengar
Pooja has a very methodical approach at every project she handles. She is extremely meticulous and ensures the final output delivered is of high quality. She has an in-depth understanding of curriculum which is reflected in the content that is created. Her project management skills are excellent ensuring timely delivery of all projects. She would be a great asset to any organisation she joins.
Vishal Dutta
Pooja has been the best mentor and one of the most experienced Design Educator I have worked with. Her understanding of the IB concepts and methodology is something I admire. Her teaching methodology is amongst the best and detailing and passion towards her work is the one of the best in business. Always grateful to all the collaborations I had and the opportunity to work with her has been great.
Credentials
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Foundations of Project Management
Google Career CertificatesOct, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
TOK for subject teachers- Cat 3
International BaccalaureateMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
MiniPD coach
Faria Education GroupOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Questioning Skills and Techniques
SuraasaOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Become an L&D Professional
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Using Neuroscience for More Effective L&D
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications!
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Intructional Design
Symbiosis Centre for Online LearningSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Embedding Sustainable practice in D&T
The Design and Technology AssociationAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Creative Educator Level 2
AdobeJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Creative Educator Level 1
AdobeJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Theory of Knowledge- Cat 2
International BaccalaureateJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
People analytics
Wharton OnlineApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Applying Analytics to Your Learning Program
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Customer Analytics
Wharton OnlineMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Data Visualization: Storytelling
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Operations Analytics
Wharton OnlineMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching Techniques: Developing Curriculum
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Business Analysis Foundations
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Learning Jira Software 7.5-7.9 (2018)
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
E-Commerce - Introduction to Internet Marketing Strategies for Businesses
ALISON - Free Online LearningOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Google Analytics
ALISON - Free Online LearningMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
AMCAT Certified Business Analyst
Aspiring MindsSep, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health
University of PittsburghSep, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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LEAD School
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Curriculum Architect
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Mar 2022 - Present
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International Baccalaureate
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Building quality curriculum reviewer
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Oct 2021 - Present
MYP BQC reviewer - DesignProviding structured feedback to the schools for developing the quality of their written curriculum.
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Theory of knowledge Examiner
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Sep 2021 - Present
For marking DP TOK IA and essays component - Exhibition (Grade 12)
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IBDP Design Technology Examiner (paper 2) and IA Moderator
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Dec 2019 - Present
Marking and moderating IBDP (grade 12) Design technology IA (projects) student's work. And paper 2 of design technology SL&HL
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IB MYP Design Moderator
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
MYP Design Moderator for marking ePortfolio work
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Victorious Kidss Educares
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India
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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DP Examinations Head, MYP Assessments Head
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Mar 2019 - Present
Responsible for Conducting professional development workshops with structured modules to train the teachers for IB Assessment principles and practices. Quality and organizing of the examinations from grade 6 to grade12. Ensuring that the practices follow the IB standards and regulations.Scheduling and managing internal deadline and assessments calendarRecruitment and management of invigilation teamManagement of the results communication processDirection and training of staff assisting during exam periodOversight and smooth running of all internal and external exams (Grade 10 and 12)Responding to students’ and parents’ enquiries with regards to examsCoordinating with the Inclusion team regarding examination Access Arrangements Show less
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Head of the Department - Design
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Oct 2018 - Present
Orient new employees in the team and guiding the team for curriculum planning, lesson planning, understanding IB and organization's philosophy. Check the quality of teaching and learning within the department from time to time.Maintain a record of all the ongoing planning, preparation, implementations and outcomes.Ensure that the teaching resources are available for the department.
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Theory of Knowledge (TOK) facilitator
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2022
Facilitate taught and written ToK curriculumCoordinate with DP faculty to develop TOK opportunities within the Diploma taught curriculumBe responsible for developing systems that monitor student progress and performance throughout the TOK courseBe responsible for scheduling and deadlines of both the essay and exhibition requirements within the school
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MYP/DP teacher and PP, EE supervisor
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2022
Facilitate MYP Combined design, Product design and DP Design technology (HL and SL) classes in line with that of the IB standards and practices.Ensure student projects satisfy appropriate legal and ethical standards with regard to health and safety, confidentiality, human rights, animal welfare and environmental issues.Provide guidance to students in the process and completion of the projectsProvide timely feedback to the students.
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Service Learning Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - May 2020
Head the service programme across grades 6 to 10 in terms of their teaching practices/ documentation/teachers induction/trainings/collaboration/pedagogical support etc. to strengthen the profile of Service learning. Developed Service handbook for studentsMentoring service supervisors, organize systems to record the progress of the Service activities and learning of the students.Developed school partnerships (locally, nationally, and internationally) to provide resources that support learning aimed at creating globally competitive students. Show less
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Faria Education Group
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Mar 2023
Mini PD coach - responsible for creating asynrchronous learning content, conducting live professional learnig sessions for educators. Mini PD coach - responsible for creating asynrchronous learning content, conducting live professional learnig sessions for educators.
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Sahasra.. A thousand dreams
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Pune Area, India
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Social Media Strategist
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2017
Responsible for creating and maintaining the company's presence on social media sites.To monitor emerging social media tools to see how they can be incorporated into the company's business, marketing and public relation strategies. Responsible for creating and maintaining the company's presence on social media sites.To monitor emerging social media tools to see how they can be incorporated into the company's business, marketing and public relation strategies.
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Prolifics
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Test Engineer
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2017
Performing tests and analysis of applications using loadrunner Performing tests and analysis of applications using loadrunner
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BabyCenter
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Editorial Consultant
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
Edited and reviewed baby and pregnancy scripts which have been used by NGOs and Hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to promote awareness on managing pregnancy while being HIV/AIDS positive. Edited and reviewed baby and pregnancy scripts which have been used by NGOs and Hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to promote awareness on managing pregnancy while being HIV/AIDS positive.
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Oracle
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Applications Developer
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
Database tuning and Performance Analysis for Oracle Insurance Products. Database tuning and Performance Analysis for Oracle Insurance Products.
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DRDO, Centre for Airborne Systems
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India
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Airlines and Aviation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Research Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
The project is adopted at the Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML). A joint venture of KMML, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory(DMRL) The project is adopted at the Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML). A joint venture of KMML, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory(DMRL)
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International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH)
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Research Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Worked on Image Processing and familiarization with Genomic Signal Processing Worked on Image Processing and familiarization with Genomic Signal Processing
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