Priyanka Contractor

Experience

1. Pyp Coordinator

   Stellar World School

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Ensuring the delivery of the PYP curriculum in alignment with IB standards and Stellar Schools’ goals. Guiding teachers in developing inquiry-based, student-centered learning experiences. Organising professional development workshops, and mentoring sessions to enhance teacher capacity. Supporting teachers in planning and documenting units of inquiry with transdisciplinary themes. Ensuring teachers and students leverage technology to enhance inquiry and learning outcomes. Collaborating with specialists and Special Education counsellors to integrate various disciplines effectively into the PYP. Promoting interdisciplinary learning to create rich, engaging student experiences. Overseeing the design, review, and implementation of the PYP curriculum. Supporting teachers in creating formative and summative assessments that align with IB principles. Monitoring student progress and take responsibility for ensuring academic growth in alignment with IB learner profiles. Supervising timely and comprehensive reporting of student outcomes to parents and school leadership. Overseeing and streamline parent-school communication to ensure transparency and collaboration. Organising parent engagement initiatives to build understanding and support for the PYP. Acting as a point of contact for parents regarding the PYP curriculum and their child’s learning journey. Facilitating school events such as student exhibitions, open houses, and academic showcases. Working with the marketing team to highlight PYP-related achievements and activities across platforms. Supporting the Head of School in preparing for IB authorization and evaluation visits. Ensuring compliance with all IB standards, maintaining accurate records and documentation. Assisting the Head of School in preparing and implementing the academic calendar and activities related to the PYP. Acting as a mentor to teachers and ensure adherence to school policies and standards.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  B.COM

  1999 — 2000

• University of Cambridge International Examinations

  Cambridge International Diploma in Teacher & Learner (CIDTL)

  2014 — 2015

• American TESOL Institute

  Expert in Professional Development in Training

  2013 — 2013

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  QUESTIONS AT THE CORE: EXTENDING THE QUESTION FORMULATION TECHNIQUE

  2023 — 2023

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Post Graduation Diploma in Sales & Marketing

  2000 — 2001

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelors in Education (B.Ed)

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Education
• Teacher Trainer
• Classroom Management
• Elementary Education
• Conceptualizer
• Currriculum Planner
• Preschool Consultant