Vikram Rajendra
Ningbo,ZJ
Summary
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Accomplished educator with 17 years of experience specializing in IGCSE and A-Level Business. Certified in IGCSE and A-Level Business assessment by Cambridge, holding an MBA, PGCE, Harvard Instructional Leadership certification, and ongoing Masters in Education from Cambridge University. Skilled in instructional coaching, including developing professional development programs and teacher coaching frameworks, and integrating AI-powered tools into curriculum design to foster a 21st-century learning environment. Proficient in activity-based learning and creating assessment-focused business lessons, with a track record of mentoring students for national competitions and earning accolades such as Outstanding CTB Coach of the Year 2024. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering academic excellence in diverse educational settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Teaching and Learning Coordinator
High School University of Nottingham Ningbo
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and Lead the Business curriculum
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, and methods in IGCSE and A-Level Business.
- Assign and grade classwork and homework
- Mentor students in Business Competitions
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration
- Review and monitor teaching standards amongst the teachers in the International Department
- Work with colleagues across the international department to develop the internationalization of the department, including the department leadership
- Work with the department leadership team on implementing the Learning Management System (LMS) for the international department
Head of Business Studies
Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School
09.2023 - Current
- Develop and Lead the Business Studies curriculum team
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, and methods in IGCSE and A-Level Business and A-Level Economics
- Conducted Teacher Training workshops and delivered presentations on "Active Learning" and "Construct Validity and Reliability."
- Instructional Coach for newly on-boarded teachers, and conduct workshops and demonstrations to teaching staff on teaching techniques
- Mentor students in China Think Big (CTB) competition (National Finals 2024, Shanghai), BPA business competition (National Finals 2024, Qingdao), and ASDEN Business Simulation Competition (National Finals 2024, Suzhou)
- Awarded Outstanding CTB Coach of the Year 2024
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration
- Assign and grade classwork and homework
Teacher
Unity Concord International School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Business Studies and English as a Second Language classes under the Common Core (US) Curriculum Standards
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Evaluate and grade students class work, assignments, and papers
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues such as classroom differentiation and formative assessment methodologies
Adjunct Lecturer (Volunteer)
University of the People
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Online
- Facilitate discussions in Business Studies, Marketing and Academic Skills
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Online
Teacher
Jiangsu Huaian High School
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Economics and Business Studies for the NCUK IFY Program
- Assign and grade class work and homework
- Prepare materials and classrooms for online class activities using online tools such as Kahoot!, Zoom, Padlet and more
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences
Full-Time Lecturer
Walailak University
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as economics, leadership, principles of marketing, and management
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks
Teacher
Ambassador Bilingual School
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Economics, Business Studies and English Reading
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Assign lessons and correct homework
Adjunct Lecturer
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
02.2010 - 09.2016
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Economics, Business Studies, Marketing and Academic Skills
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
Full-Time Lecturer
Raffles Higher Education Academy
05.2008 - 01.2010
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as economics, principles of marketing, and management
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
Inspector of Police
Singapore Police Force
06.1998 - 05.2008
- Serve as a law enforcer with the Traffic Police and the Commercial Affairs Department
- Perform criminal investigations into commercial crimes in the capacity of a Senior Investigation Officer
- Lead a team of investigators in the Commercial Affairs Department
- Provide career and psychological counseling to fellow officers
- Coordinate social and formal activities for Senior Government Officials
Education
PACES - Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Education
University of Cambridge
12-2025
Instructional Leadership - Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
08.2024
PGCE - Teacher Development
Institute of Education, University College London
11.2023
TEFL 180-hour Level 5 - Teaching English to Foreign Learners
i-to-i
08.2021
MBA - Management and Marketing
University of Leicester
09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management Studies
University of Bradford
04.2001
Diploma - Accounting
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
06.1998
GCE O Levels - General Studies
St. Patrick's School
12.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Computer Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Course Development
- Activity and Game-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- Featured as a Member Spotlight on Perspectives on Assessment by Cambridge Assessment Network (Cambridge University) (November 2024)
- Successfully conducted an active, teacher-led Professional Development workshop for the International Department (June 2025)
- Achieved 3 A-grades out of 4 students in AS Business (CIE June 2025)
- Achieved 1 A* and 4 A-grades out of 6 students in IGCSE Business (CIE June 2024)
- Achieved 4A* in Economics and 3A* in Business (NCUK June 2022)
- CTB Coach of the Year 2024
Affiliations
- Cambridge Assessment Network (CAN)
- International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)
Timeline
Teacher/ Teaching and Learning Coordinator
High School University of Nottingham Ningbo
08.2025 - Current
Head of Business Studies
Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Unity Concord International School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher
Jiangsu Huaian High School
09.2021 - 08.2022
Adjunct Lecturer (Volunteer)
University of the People
11.2020 - 03.2023
Full-Time Lecturer
Walailak University
09.2019 - 09.2021
Teacher
Ambassador Bilingual School
05.2018 - 09.2019
Adjunct Lecturer
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
02.2010 - 09.2016
Full-Time Lecturer
Raffles Higher Education Academy
05.2008 - 01.2010
Inspector of Police
Singapore Police Force
06.1998 - 05.2008
Instructional Leadership - Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
PGCE - Teacher Development
Institute of Education, University College London
TEFL 180-hour Level 5 - Teaching English to Foreign Learners
i-to-i
MBA - Management and Marketing
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management Studies
University of Bradford
Diploma - Accounting
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
GCE O Levels - General Studies
St. Patrick's School
PACES - Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Education
University of Cambridge
Professional Development
- Member, Cambridge Assessment Network (CAN) since 06/24
- Master in Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB Coach Certification), 06/25
- Cambridge Assessment: Active Learning and AfL workshop in Shanghai, 09/24
- Cambridge Assessment: Focus on Teaching - 0450 Business Studies, 09/24
- Cambridge Assessment: Focus on Assessment - 9609 Business, 05/24
- Harvard GSE: Question Formulation Technique (QFT) practitioner, 05/24
- Certified Coach - China Thinks Big (CTB); Outstanding Coach of the Year, 03/24
- Cambridge Assessment: Focus on Assessment - 0450 Business Studies, 02/24
- Cambridge Assessment: Marking Workshop - 0450 Business Studies, 11/23
- IELTS Band: 8.5 (Overall, Academic)
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