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Vandana Saxena

Vandana Saxena

Head of Department Biology

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal, Learning Paths School, CBSE Resource Trainer

  • Education

    • Bal Bharati Air Force School

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      12 English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Distinction

    • Delhi University, Central Institute of Education

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      Bachelor of Education - BEd Biology 1 and Biology 2 - Teaching Subjects Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Part of Student Council and Dance Society.

    • Delhi University, Hindu College

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      Bachelor of Science (Honors) Zoology Zoology Ist Class

    • Delhi University, Hindu College, Dept. of Zoology

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      Master of Science (Honors) Cell Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Ist Class

    • INSTITUTE OF COUNSELLOR TRAINING RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY (ICTRC) PRIVATE LIMITED

      2018 - 2019
      Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counseling Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  • Experience

    • Bhavan Vidyalaya - India

      Apr 1990 - Mar 1995
      Head of Department Biology

      Initiated into the world of education through the Bhavan culture, I understood how teaching learning experiences in the classroom can be enriched for the academic excellence.

    • Unilever India

      Jul 2001 - Mar 2005
      Business Development Manager

      Built a successful team of over 200 people across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh through the Hindustan Lever Network. Through training for marketing strategies and their implementation, I learnt in a result oriented environment.

    • Yadavindra Public School

      Jan 2005 - Apr 2012
      Head of Department Science

      7+ year teaching tenure in this residential school, enriched with involvement in multiple roles directed towards grooming of students all-round personalities.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2023
      School Principal

      Proud to be featured as one of the leading schools in the country in the India Today Documentary - Ashoka Changemaker Series. Our multidisciplinary approach to change-making is highlighted for creating synergies between parents, students, teachers and entrepreneurs to empower our students with the skills of change-making.

    • IECS: Indira Educational Consultancy Services

      Sept 2015 - now
      IECS (Indira Educational Consultancy Services) Resource Person

    • CBSE

      Sept 2019 - now
      CBSE Resource Person

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Leadership Programme

      IECS: Indira Educational Consultancy Services
      Jun 2014

    • Teaching for Understanding

      Harvard University Graduate School of Education
      May 2019

    • Executive Education - Programme on strategic Leadership for Schools in a Changing Environment

      Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
      Oct 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Kalam Memorial Teachers Award Kalam Centre 2025 Recognizing the exemplary contributions of teachers in education , organized by Kalam Centre and powered by HOMI
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Principal’s Award for Design Thinking Leadership Youth Ideathon 2024 2024 Awarded for transforming the school into a center for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Tri-City Educator’s Awards - 2023 Awarded by Shri Dharam Pal, IAS, Advisor UT
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Schools Building an Everyone A- Changemaker World. Ashoka Changemaker Series Aug 2019 Tribune Model School marked a history as it was telecasted live on India Today Channel on August 10 and 11, 2019 for its steps to build an ecosystem, to create students as Changemakers and inspire the next generation of Schools.
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Project S.E.A.R.C.H (Sensitisation, Education and Awareness on Recycling for a cleaner Habitat)Award of Honour 2015-16 The Energy And Resource Institute Apr 2017 Project SEARCH is a School programme by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd. on sustainable consumption and active citizenship.This award is a recognition bestowed on the Principal with demonstrable leadership qualities and passion to promote Project SEARCH in the school and community.
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Scholars for Change Campaign Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Jul 2016 Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution as a "Mentor" for helping ensure the quality of digital stories produced during Scholars for Change Campaign.
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      SEARCH IMPACT AWARD The Energy and Resources Institute Apr 2016 In appreciation of the School support, participation and dedication to Project SEARCH (2009-16)
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Highest Appreciation Award Lions and Lioness Club of Panchkula Premier Dec 2015 For service to the society and supporting an organising "PARKASH MEMORIAL PAPER READING CONTEST".
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Award for Promoting the Love of National Language Among Income Tax Department of Chandigarh 2014 Regional Level Award
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Award of Appreciation 2012 Rotary International 3080 May 2012 It is an award for supporting efforts to embrace humanity.
    • Awarded to Vandana Saxena
      Second Position in the University Delhi University May 1989

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Rotary Ann

      Issued by Rotary International on Jul 1999
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Vandana Saxena