Kishori Rao
Primary Facilitator
Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- IB (IBDP / PYP), Early Years Foundation, ICSE
- Grade span
- Grade 2
About Kishori
An enthusiastic and creative educator dedicated to making learning interactive, joyful, and inclusive. She focuses on innovative, child-centric teaching methods that foster holistic development and critical thinking in early learners.
Kishori Rao is an educator and curriculum specialist with extensive experience across early childhood, primary, and international education. Holding a Bachelor of Education, a PG Diploma in International Education, and a background spanning educational publishing and classroom teaching, she brings a multifaceted approach to digital pedagogy. Her journey includes leading content and curriculum initiatives as Country Manager at Twinkl India, teaching in IB and pre-primary environments, and facilitating early years classrooms. Kishori is passionate about cultivating curiosity, strong foundational literacy, and joyful inquiry in every young learner.
I teach because I believe every child has an innate curiosity waiting to be unlocked. Early education isn't just about foundational concepts; it is about creating a warm, vibrant space where children feel safe to question, explore, and discover the joy of learning. Seeing a child’s eyes light up when a concept clicks is what drives my work every day.
Career highlights
- 2026–presentGrade 2 Facilitator21K School
- 2022–2025Country ManagerTwinkl Educational Publishing
- 2021–2022Business Management Facilitator & CAS Advisor (IBDP)Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School
- 2019–2021Assistant Teacher (Early Years)Smt. Sunitidevi Singhania School
- 2017–2019Curriculum Developer & Center ManagerChitter Chatter Preschool
- 2014–2017Research & Strategy RolesIMRB International, Maven Magnet, Sattva Consulting
Qualifications & credentials
- 2020–2022Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)Mumbai University
- 2020–2021Post Graduate Diploma — International EducationChrist University, Bangalore
- 2025Diploma Program in Training and DevelopmentIndian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
- 2017–2018Diploma — Early Childhood Care and Education (Dip. ECCEd)Podar Institute of Education
- 2007–2012MBA-Tech (B.Tech. Telecom + MBA Marketing)NMIMS University
- 120-Hour International TESOL/TEFL In-Class CertificationAsian College of Teachers
- IH Course in Teaching English to Young Learners and Teenagers
Kishori’s Philosophy
Every child has the potential to be a happy, successful, and confident learner.
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