Shilpa Jeswani
Academic Coordinator-Primary & Middle School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- Cambridge, ICSE and CBSE
- Grade span
- Grades 1 to 8
About Shilpa
Academic Coordinator for Grades 1–8 at 21K School with over 12 years of experience across Cambridge, CBSE, and ICSE curricula — passionate about learner outcomes, faculty growth, and building joyful, purposeful online classrooms.
My journey in education began with a deep love for Science and a belief that every learner deserves an educator who genuinely sees them. Over 12+ years, I've taught across ICSE, CBSE, and Cambridge frameworks ; from Grades 1 through 8; growing from classroom facilitator to Head of Department to Academic Coordinator. At 21K School, I've had the privilege of shaping an online learning environment where curriculum rigour meets human connection. My work spans instructional quality, faculty mentoring, parent engagement, and academic coordination all grounded in the conviction that great schools are built one relationship at a time.
I teach because classrooms changed my life before I ever stood in front of one. The moment I realised a well-asked question could light up a child's thinking; that was it for me. Every lesson plan I write and every facilitator I coach carries that same intention: make learning feel like discovery, not delivery.
Career highlights
- 2026–presentAcademic Coordinator, Grades 1–821K School
- 2023–2026Science Facilitator, Grades 6–821K School (Cambridge, Remote)
- 2022–2023Lecturer, Teacher Training ProgramNRB Educational and Social Trust
- 2020–2023Faculty, CBSE, ICSE & NEETSchool Toppers
- 2015–2018Head of Department, Science (Cambridge)Dr. Pillai Global Academy, Navi Mumbai
- 2014–2015Teacher, Mathematics & ScienceBillabong High International School (ICSE)
Qualifications & credentials
- M.Sc. — BiotechnologyUniversity of Mumbai (2021), Grade A
- M.Ed.University of Mumbai (2015), Grade A
- B.Ed.University of Mumbai (2014), Grade A
- B.Sc. — BiotechnologyUniversity of Mumbai (2012), Grade A
- 2015NET Qualified
- 2014CTET Qualified
- UNESCO SEL WorkshopThe Social Emotional Educator: A Primer
- Cambridge International Examinations PDExtension Cambridge Primary Science
- ICT for Schools TrainingC-DAC
- Quizizz Certified Game Changer
- CourseraThe Science of Stem Cell (American Museum of Natural History)
- Digital Tools & Presentation Skills Workshop
- Experiential Education WorkshopNachiket Joshi
Shilpa’s Philosophy
Every child learns best when they feel seen, safe, and challenged.
Curriculum is a framework, but relationships are the real architecture of learning.
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