
Kalpana Jha
Middle School Facilitator - English
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge
- Grade span
- Grades 6-8
About Kalpana
An experienced educator and academic facilitator with nearly two decades of experience in teaching, coordination, and student guidance. Passionate about creating engaging, learner-centred classrooms that nurture curiosity, confidence, communication and lifelong learning.
With nearly 20 years of experience in education, I have worked across teaching, academic coordination, student guidance and counselling. My professional journey has included teaching Grades 6–12 in diverse subject areas, including English, Science, Biology and Chemistry, along with responsibilities as a TGT and Coordinator. I hold postgraduate qualifications in English and Botany, along with a B.Ed. and a Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling. I believe in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments where students are encouraged to think independently, communicate confidently and develop the skills and mindset needed to thrive beyond the classroom.
For me, teaching has always been more than delivering lessons—it is about influencing lives. Over the years, I have had the privilege of watching learners grow from hesitant students into confident individuals who discover their strengths, overcome challenges and pursue their aspirations. Every learner brings a different story, and that belief continues to inspire me to make my classroom a space where students feel heard, valued and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves.
Career highlights
- 2026–presentMiddle School Facilitator21K School
- 2023–2024Academic CoordinatorSri Guru Gobind Singh Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh
- 2018–2022Science & English TGTInfant Jesus Convent School, Mohali
- 2013–2017Science & English TGTSacred Heart Convent School, Barnala
- 2012–2013Science TGTTakshila School, Barnala
- 2006–2009English TGTY S School, Barnala
Qualifications & credentials
- M.A.English
- M.Sc.Botany
- 2003B.Ed. — Life and Physical SciencesGNDU
- 2015Postgraduate DiplomaGuidance and Counselling
- IT Primer 1
Kalpana’s Philosophy
Every learner has unique potential; my role as an educator is to recognise it, nurture it and provide the right opportunities for it to flourish.
I believe learning should be meaningful, engaging and connected to real life.
A successful classroom develops not only academic knowledge but also confidence, curiosity, communication, empathy and independent thinking i.e. holistic development.
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