Shazia Ansari
Academic Coordinator - Pre Primary School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Experience
- 23+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- IGCSE, ICSE, EYFS, IB, Common Core (USA), NCERT (India)
- Grade span
- Nursery to KG2
About Shazia
Pre-Primary Coordinator committed to leading with purpose, empowering facilitators, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences where every learner feels valued, confident, and inspired to learn
My journey in education has been shaped by a deep belief that meaningful learning begins with connection, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging. As a Pre-Primary Coordinator, I lead and support a team of facilitators in creating joyful, inclusive, and inquiry-driven learning experiences for young learners. My role goes beyond academic planning—it involves mentoring facilitators, strengthening classroom practices, encouraging learner agency, and fostering a culture of reflection and continuous growth. I am particularly passionate about play-based learning, open-ended inquiry, Visible Thinking Routines, Habits of Mind, and creating safe spaces where learners feel confident to share ideas, ask questions, make mistakes, and learn from them. I strive to lead with empathy, purpose, and collaboration while continuously exploring innovative ways to make early education more meaningful, engaging, and learner-centred.
Career highlights
- 2022–presentAcademic Coordinator, Pre-PrimaryIndian School, Online
- 2021–2022Cue Math Expert (K–5)Cue Learn Pvt. Ltd., Online
- 2020–2021Homeroom TeacherPYP — Ecole Mondiale World School, Juhu
- 2015–2020Main Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator (2017–2018)Podar Jumbo Kids, Bandra
- 2008–2012Main Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator (2010–2011)Podar Jumbo Kids, Nerul
- 2007–2008Assistant TeacherPrimary — Billabong High International School, Mahim
- 2006–2007Assistant TeacherPrimary — Trinity International School, Sion
- 2003–2006Main TeacherPre-Primary — Zeba Tutorials, Chembur
Qualifications & credentials
- S.S.C. — 1998Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Sion —54.80%
- H.S.C. — 2000SIES College of AS&C, Sion —54%
- B.A. — 2003SIES College of AS&C, Sion —60%
- M.A. — 2006Mumbai University —45.25%
- E.C.C.Ed. & A. — 2010Podar Institute of Education —75.50%
- MS-CIT — 2020Mah. State Board of Technical Education —81%
- Maths Expert — 2021Cue Learn Pvt. Ltd. —64%
- Habits of Mind — 2022Eduplanet21 LLC
Shazia’s Philosophy
Keep learning, keep growing, and always strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others
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