Professional Overview
Gaurav Kumar is an innovative education professional and curriculum specialist with extensive expertise in Mathematics and Instructional Design. He currently serves as a Curriculum Development Manager (CDM) at Lead School. With a career spanning over a decade in the EdTech and digital learning sectors, he has a proven track record of creating high-quality, engaging educational content and managing complex curriculum frameworks for students from primary to higher secondary levels.
Academic Background
- M.Sc. in Mathematics – Tamil Nadu Open University (2018).
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi (2012).
- Actuarial Science Credentials – Cleared specialized papers in Probability and Mathematical Statistics (CT3) and Statistical Methods (CT6) from the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) and the Actuarial Profession, UK.
Professional Experience & Expertise
- Curriculum Management: As a CDM at Lead School, he leads the design and review of academic curricula, ensuring alignment with pedagogical standards and learning outcomes.
- Instructional Design & Content Development: Previously served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and E-tutor cum ID at ByteDance (India) Technology and OKS Education, where he produced concept videos, storyboards, and assessments for grades K-12.
- Online Pedagogy: A veteran online educator with over five years of experience tutoring Mathematics on global platforms such as Tutor Vista, Chegg India, FEV Tutor, and Teaching Care.
- Quality Assurance: Experienced in rigorous quality control (QC) of text and video solutions, ensuring accuracy and clarity in digital educational products.
Technical Skills & Contributions
- Mathematics Specialization: Deep technical knowledge in higher-level mathematics, statistics, and probability.
- Storyboard Writing: Skilled in translating complex mathematical concepts into visual scripts for educational video production.
- Assessment Creation: Expert in designing unique, challenging, and age-appropriate assessment tools for diverse learner groups.
- Digital Literacy: Proficient in using EdTech tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for content delivery and student engagement.
Awards and Achievements
- Mentorship Excellence: Recipient of a Mentorship Certificate from ByteDance (India) Technology for guiding content teams.
- Mathematical Distinction: Won 2nd Prize in “Maths Bits” during the annual mathematics society fest at the University of Delhi.
- Versatility: Has contributed as a content writer in the insurance domain, showcasing adaptability in writing for different industries.
Area of Specialization
- EdTech Curriculum Design: Building scalable and effective learning paths for digital platforms.
- Mathematics Education: Specializing in grade 8-12 and competitive level mathematics.
- Instructional Design: Bridging the gap between core academic content and interactive digital media.