Nikita Sakpal, Manager - Creative Curriculum

Nikita Sakpal

Manager - Creative Curriculum

Podar Education Network

Location
India - Mumbai
Education
Diploma, CELTA
Experience
14 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 1 Months

Manager - Creative Curriculum at Podar Education Network
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2016 to January 2022

Development of instructional material, coordinate its implementation, and assess effectiveness in accordance to the standards.

Responsible for planning and development of a scheme of work that focuses on integrated learning, project based learning and creative learning approaches.

Expertise in development of creative theme based curriculum for primary grades and skilled based integrated units across all school grades.

Develop creative lesson plans that focus on 21st century skills catering to all learning styles and encouraging student involvement.

Lead and support the team ensuring the production of scheme of work, curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subjects for students at different grades.

Responsible for securing and monitoring the implementation of schemes of work. Review and recommend educational material and resources.

Adaptive to the trends in instructional methods and educational technology.

Conduct teacher training programs pertaining to new content and classroom management.

Other projects worked on: Model United Nations, Scripts for Annual day events, Literature Circles.

Freelance - ESL Curriculum Developer at Freelance
  • India - Mumbai
  • March 2014 to June 2016

Develop English language lesson plans for mid level school.

Planning, collecting and assimilating material focusing on functional skills and language analysis.

Ability to show creativity through use of learning strategies, supplementary materials to support learning.

Ensure curriculum coverage catering to different learning styles across grades.

Review and recommend educational material and resources

Experience to develop content that also focuses on
• Behavioural Skills
• Business English - Emails, reports, letters etc
• Technical English (English for engineering trades)
• Corporate Training

Manager, Human Resources at IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • January 2012 to July 2012

Administer company hiring process by coordinating internal and external job postings and use of recruitment portals and other models
Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements.
Plan and administer staffing, total compensation and employee benefits
Process monthly payroll and HR reportings of employee cost, FTE and other workforce management data at national level
Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
Bridge gaps between employees and leaders and open communication to proactively address issues or concerns

Administration: • Vendor management
• Travel Arrangements (Domestic & International)
• Inventory Management - Company Property / Stationary
• Revenue Assurance
• Insurance Management for Vehicles, Property & Employees (Workmen Compensations)

Training Co-ordinator at Serenity Enterprises Centre for Learning & Facilitation
  • India - Mumbai
  • January 2011 to September 2011

· Identified training requirements with the clients
· Designed and developed content for training based on the requirement of the clients needs
· Customization of training modules
· Planning and scheduling of training programs
· Assessed and reported training effectiveness post training programs
· Manage and organization of the logistics required for training.

Manager at Sulzer Chemtech Tower Field Services (India) Pvt Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • November 2008 to December 2010

Design and implemented SOPs & adapted HR & Service Condition manuals to ensure compliance with Company policies
Structure overall recruitment process of Sourcing, Selection and Evaluation
Contributed to the development and implementation of customized HRIS system to meet business requirements.
Successful transition of systems, people and processes pre and post-acquisition between companies
Integration of training pertaining to continuous professional development
Create in-house employee training system addressing training needs & induction programs
Assist managers in selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants
Supervise manpower mobilization and costing for shutdowns and international projects
Streamline documentation to ensure audit compliance
Co-ordinate with consultants to comply with the statutory reportings & audits, labor related legal matters pertaining to the Factory Act, Provident Fund & ESIC Act.
ISO Certification - ISO 9001:2008 Internal Quality Audit (Pre- Acquisition)

Customer Service Executive at British Airways Plc
  • India - Mumbai
  • April 2005 to November 2007

Responsibilities: • Prime focus on customer relationship management, customer satisfaction and operations.
• Co-ordinated between Immigration and Customs officials, Lounge agents, Kerbside facilitators etc.
• Flight handling pertaining to Check-in, Boarding, Mishandled Luggage services
• Post flight reporting and documentation.

Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd - Customer Service Agent for bmi, Cathay Pacific, British Airways Plc., and Swiss International Airways.

Achievement:
• Certification: 29 April '05 - 7 May '05 - bmi Customer Service Agent & Guide Course
• Documentation Awareness Training - on 30 April '05, Mumbai
• Working closely with the team and coordinating with different service providers for safe & timely departures

Education

Diploma, CELTA
  • at British Council
  • May 2014
Master's degree, Human Resources
  • at University of Wales
  • October 2008

• Masters in Business Administration-Human Resources, 2007-2008, TASMAC, Pune in association from University of Wales, UK

Diploma, Travel & Tourism
  • at Cambridge University
  • March 2005

• IATA/UFTAA Travel & Tourism, Mumbai, March 2005, (Cambridge University) • Diploma in Travel & Tourism, IITC, Mumbai

Bachelor's degree, Psychology
  • at Mumbai University
  • March 2004

• Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, 2004, Mumbai University

Specialties & Skills

Employee Benefits
Human Resource Development
Compensation and Benefits
Talent Acquisition
Training
AVIATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
RECRUITMENT
TRAINING
Training Co-ordinator
Curriculum Development

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Marathi
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Sports, Dance, Traveling