Dr. Amita Kush Mehrotra
Principal
New Delhi, Delhi
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel
- Grade span
- Grades 9-12
About Amita
Skilled in implementing learner-centered pedagogies, integrating social-emotional learning, and leading high-performing academic teams to enhance learner achievement and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
Educational leader with a PhD in Genetics and over 15 years of combined experience
in Research, Teaching, and Academic leadership, including more than 4 years of
experience in a Cambridge-affiliated school and currently serving as Principal of the
21K British Senior School (IA702), overseeing IGCSE, AS, and A Level programmes. Certified in Higher Education Teaching by the Derek Bok Center, Harvard University, with distinction (99%). Brings 4 years of postgraduate university teaching experience and is currently pursuing Cambridge’s Direct Diploma in Education Leadership, alongside completing the Strategic Leadership Certificate from Aditya Birla Education Academy (2025).Led learner-centred academic practices, strengthened collaboration and communication across stakeholders, and contributed to scaling the school from 160 to 500+ learners over four years.
Career highlights
- 2022–presentFacilitator21K School
- 2020–2022Online TeacherOnline Platforms
- 2019–2020University of Delhi South Campus
- 2019Volcani Center, Israel
- 2017–2019Jawaharlal Nehru University
- 2009–2013University Teaching AssistantUniversity of Delhi
Qualifications & credentials
- B.ScUniversity of Delhi
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
- Cambridge Exam OfficerCambridge
- Strategic Leadership CertificateAditya Birla Education Academy
- Higher Education Teaching CertificateHarvard University
- Genomic Medicine in Clinical PracticeHarvard University
- Intellectual Property RightsIIT Delhi
- Presentation Awards, Fellowships and Certificates
Amita’s Philosophy
I believe education should empower every learner to discover their strengths, think independently, and find their own path. As an educator and leader, I strive to create a culture of curiosity, compassion, collaboration and continuous growth, where every learner and educator is valued, challenged and supported to make a meaningful impact.
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