Professional Overview
Sonia Mcpherson is an adaptable and organized educationist with over 27 years of experience in the field. She specializes in assisting teachers with the application of academic modules and curriculum execution. She is known for employing unique teaching strategies to foster engaging and fascinating learning environments.
Key Leadership Experience
- Head of the Institution at St. Angel’s School, Gurugram (April 2021 – February 2022), where she led a team of 34 staff members and introduced programs like the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) based on NEP 2020.
- Headmistress at The Orbis School, Pune (October 2019 – February 2021), overseeing approximately 1,000 students and 47 staff members while developing educational processes and strategies.
- Vice Principal at Vidyashilp Public School, Pune (February 2019 – September 2019), where she handled operational and management duties, including teacher evaluations and testing assessments.
- Senior Teacher (Mathematics) at The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi (August 1996 – March 2018), where she also served as a house mistress for 18 years and leveraged interactive teaching tools like Tata Class Edge.
Core Skills & Technical Proficiency
- Digital Tools: Proficient in Canva, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite.
- Specialized Training: Skilled in data acquisition, cloud practitioner essentials (AWS), and pedagogical leadership.
- Counselling: Certified in Global Career Counselling from the University of California, LA.
Education
- M.Phil. in Mathematics, Alagappa University (2007).
- M.Sc. in Mathematics, Alagappa University (2005).
- B.Ed. (Mathematics/Physics), Maharishi Dayanand University (1995).
- B.Sc., University of Delhi (1993).
Notable Awards & Certifications
- Prime Ambassador bestowed by MeitY-NASSCOM.
- Outstanding Leadership Award from Global Teaching Excellence Awards (2020).
- Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School of Education (2020).
- Science of Well Being Certificate from Yale University (2022).