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I am UMA CHANDRAKALA, an education consultant and early years advisor based in Bengaluru, India. With over two decades of experience across early years, primary, and middle school education, I specialize in curriculum design, English language and literacy content development, educator development, and educational technology integration across CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, NCERT, NIOS, CCSS (USA), TEKS, and international curricula. I am passionate about making learning joyful, meaningful, and research-informed for educators, students, and families.
As a published author, parenting mentor, and active member of professional education communities, I design NEP-aligned pedagogy and scalable curriculum solutions that improve learner outcomes. My work spans global contexts (including Tanzania and the UAE) and I enjoy mentoring educators and supporting families through practical strategies and professional development.
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Language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced
Telugu
Beginner
Work Experience
Teacher / Content Developer at Vikas High School (Hyderabad)
June 1, 1999 - May 1, 2004Instructed 1st–4th grade curriculum; taught English, science, social studies, technology, current events, and character education; assessed student performance through conferences, portfolios, and checklists.
Assistant Teacher / Volunteer at Lakshya Sadhana School for Mentally Disabled (Hyderabad)
February 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007Developed and implemented individualized education programs; coordinated with parents, teachers, and service providers to support students with autism, developmental delays, or learning disabilities.
Academic Coordinator at T.I.M.E Kids Preschool (Triumphant Institute of management education - Hyderabad)
August 1, 2008 - July 1, 2011Backend support; designed programs from PG to PP2 addressing linguistic, conceptual, aesthetic, social-emotional, and motor competencies; coordinated with franchisees; organized newsletters and staff training.
Sr. Manager Academics and Operations - Franchises at Satnav Preschools Private Limited (Hyderabad)
July 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Provided operational support to franchises including academic mentoring, staff recruitment, and marketing; led expansion with new franchises and green-field conversions.
Academic Specialist / Sr. Manager Operations – Preschool at MDN Edify Education Pvt Ltd (Hyderabad)
October 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012Content / Curriculum development (3 C Curriculum); client school training; process mapping; MIS reporting; team management (7 people); SOP development and governance.
Regional Co-ordinator - Preschool at Orchids - The International School (Bengaluru)
June 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013Training and workshops; monitor processes; curriculum delivery; parent engagement; classroom setup.
Curriculum Manager at Your Kids ‘R’ Our Kids (India) Education Pvt Ltd (Bengaluru)
December 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Curriculum development from 3 months to 12 years; staff training; SOPs; recruitment and procurement; classroom setup.
Early Years Educational Consultant at Better Learning (Bengaluru)
June 1, 2015 - PresentPrepare customized preschool curricula; conduct trainer workshops; develop teacher manuals, student worksheets, and activity books; provide classroom setup support.
Content / Curriculum Developer (English Language and Literacy) at Chipper Sage Education Pvt Ltd (Bengaluru)
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Content development for language learning software; KG-5 curriculum; worksheets; language instruction for grades 1–3; staff training on the software.
Content / Curriculum Developer (Tanzanian Curriculum) at Sutara Learning Foundation (Bengaluru)
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Develop Tanzanian curriculum content; design learning activities for practice and assessment.
Content / Curriculum Developer at Presenova Management Solutions LLP (Bengaluru)
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020Curriculum development for ages 3–6; mapping academic requirements; training; center heads and staff support; vendor coordination.
Academic Director at OurPlayschool.com (Bengaluru)
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Curriculum development for online preschool programs; authoring story books; site content; MIS reporting; SOPs; training; performance management.
Sr. Content Writer/Academic Excellence Specialist at Dibber Schools (India)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Curriculum development for early years; customized literacy programs; franchise support; events; Teacher Academy modules; recruitment process involvement.
Digital English Content Reviewer at LEAD Group
November 1, 2025 - PresentReviewed and quality-checked digital English content for alignment with CBSE/ICSE curriculum standards; ensured age-appropriate language, sound pedagogy, and assessment rigor across digital modules.
Content Professor — English Language & Literacy at PhysicsWallah (PW)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Developed English and literacy content for Grades 3–9 across CBSE, ICSE, and IGCSE frameworks; created learning support documents aligned with updated curriculum frameworks and NEP 2020 guidelines.
Sr. Content Writer / Academic Excellence Specialist at Dibber International Schools (India)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Developed curriculum and content for early years, including long-term/short-term courses, events, activity sheets, and annual events; crafted a customized Early Years Literacy Program; designed Teacher Academy training modules; guided new franchise units on classroom setup, staff recruitment, and academic implementation; monitored pedagogy standards and provided ongoing guidance to unit managers and educators; identified early indicators of reading difficulties and led targeted literacy strategies and parent orientation programs.
Academic Director at OurPlayschool.com
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Led curriculum development for online preschool long-term and short-term programs; created storybooks for in-house publication; authored articles, blogs, and web content; directed academic operations, SOPs, MIS reporting, and educator coordination; provided online parent support and trained educators to identify early signs of literacy processing difficulties.
Content / Curriculum Developer at Presenova Management Solutions LLP
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020Developed early years curriculum for ages 3–6, mapped academic requirements to implementation guidelines; managed recruitment, training, and quality monitoring across center heads and educators; built structured plans and evidence-based strategies for educators to identify and support children with specific learning differences; created practical frameworks enabling teachers to recognize early indicators and implement targeted interventions to improve reading and writing outcomes.
Early Years Educational Consultant at Better Learning
June 1, 2015 - PresentFreelance consultant designing customized preschool curricula and SOPs for multiple institutions; conducted educator training workshops and professional development sessions; authored teacher manuals, worksheets, and activity books; provided preschool setup support and helped client schools with educational resources and classroom environments.
Content / Curriculum Developer — English & International at Chipper Sage Education Pvt Ltd / Sutara Learning Foundation
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Developed English language learning content and curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10; trained school staff on language-based software; created content based on the Tanzanian curriculum for adaptive learning software, including student practice activities (Sutara Learning Foundation).
Curriculum Manager at Your Kids ‘R’ Our Kids (India) Education Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Developed an integrated curriculum from 3 months to 12 years covering daycare and preschool programs; led staff training, workshops, and POP sessions; managed academic team recruitment and center operations; monitored processes and implemented improvements to maximize stakeholder satisfaction.
Regional Co-ordinator — Preschool at Orchids – The International School
June 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013Conducted training and workshops for educators; guided teachers through curriculum implementation; maintained ongoing interaction with parents and staff to address concerns; oversaw classroom setup.
Academic Specialist / Sr. Manager Operations — Preschool at MDN Edify Education Pvt Ltd
October 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012Led content/curriculum development (3C Curriculum) for Pre-Primary and Primary; managed a team of 7; oversaw academic, operational, and marketing support for client schools; developed SOPs, MIS reports, and trained programs; supported franchise expansion.
Sr. Manager — Academics & Operations (Franchises) at SatNav Preschools Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Provided operational and academic mentoring to existing franchises; led staff recruitment and marketing support; drove franchise expansion across India, including greenfield conversions.
Academic Coordinator at T.I.M.E. Kids Preschool (Triumphant Institute of Management Education)
August 1, 2008 - July 1, 2011Designed and developed academic programs from PG to PP2 addressing linguistic, conceptual, social-emotional, and motor competencies; coordinated with company-owned schools and franchisees for curriculum alignment; organized POP, training, and workshops.
Assistant Teacher / Volunteer at Lakshya Sadhana School for Mentally Disabled
February 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007Developed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for children with high-functioning autism, developmental delays, and learning disabilities; coordinated with parents, teachers, and therapists to provide holistic support.
Teacher / Content Developer at Vikas High School
June 1, 1999 - May 1, 2004Delivered Grades 1–4 curriculum and high school English; taught English, Science, Social Studies, Technology, and Character Education; assessed student performance through conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and portfolios.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Andhra Mahila Sabha of Osmania University, Hyderabad
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Bachelor of Arts in History and Language at Vinayaka Mission Deemed University of Selam
June 1, 1990 - July 1, 1992Pre-university education in commerce at St. Teresa’s Girls High School, Bangalore
June 1, 1989 - June 1, 1990Voice and Accent Training in English as a Language at Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
July 1, 2002 - August 1, 2005Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Andhra Mahila Sabha of Osmania University, Hyderabad
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Voice and Accent Training in English as a Language at Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
July 1, 2002 - August 1, 2005Bachelor of Arts in History and Language at Vinayaka Mission Deemed University of Salem
June 1, 1990 - July 1, 1992Pre-university education in Commerce at Vasavi Vidyaniketan, Board of Intermediate, Bangalore
June 1, 1989 - June 1, 1990Secondary Education at St. Teresa’s Girls High School, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Andhra Mahila Sabha, Osmania University, Hyderabad
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Bachelor of Arts (History & Language) at Vinayaka Mission Deemed University, Salem
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005Pre-University Education (Commerce) at Vasavi Vidyaniketan, Board of Intermediate, Bangalore
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Voice & Accent Training in English at Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Voice and Accent Training in English as a Language
July 1, 2002 - August 1, 2005Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Voice and Accent Training in English as a Language
July 1, 2002 - August 1, 2005Best educational consultant in Early Childhood Education
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Certificate of Excellence for outstanding contribution in the field of education
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Nominated for Best Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education – Indian Achievers Award
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Voice & Accent Training in English
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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