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Professional Experience

A track record of transformative library leadership across India and the UAE

Head IB Librarian

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School (KBZA)

Abu Dhabi, UAESep 2024 – Present

Pioneering ADEK government pilot school (est. 2022); IB Candidate School pursuing PYP and MYP authorisation; ISO 45001 certified. 314 students, 110 staff.

  • Lead all library development in direct support of IB Candidate School authorisation
  • Direct whole-school library operations and literacy programmes in compliance with ADEK frameworks

Head Teacher Librarian

Good Shepherd International School (GSIS)

Ooty, IndiaJan 2024 – Aug 2024

Prestigious residential IB school (est. 1977). Full IB Continuum + Cambridge IGCSE + ICSE. Dual CIS/NEASC accreditation — one of only 7 in India. Ranked #2 nationally. 800 students, 191 teachers, 30+ nationalities.

  • Directed library services across a multi-curriculum campus of 800 students and 191 faculty
  • Designed and delivered faculty PD on information literacy, research methodology, and AI-integrated library tools for 40+ educators

Head IB Librarian

Dubai International Academy (Al Barsha)

Dubai, UAEAug 2021 – Jan 2024

IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) rated Very Good by KHDA. Part of Innoventures Education Group. ~1,700 students.

  • Directed library operations across the full IB continuum, managing 12,000+ resources
  • Spearheaded KHDA, DSIB, and IB inspection readiness
  • Managed annual procurement budget of AED 120,000+

IB Librarian (Whole School)

Ambassador International Academy

Dubai, UAESep 2019 – Jul 2021

IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP, CP); CIS member. Joined at founding stage — no existing library.

  • Built entire library from zero — infrastructure, cataloguing, policy, staffing — within 180 working days
  • Achieved verified 30% increase in student engagement within one year
  • Certificate of Appreciation for excellence in Distance Learning during COVID-19

Head Librarian

Scottish High International School

Gurugram, IndiaOct 2016 – Sep 2019

IB World School (PYP, DP, CP) + Cambridge IGCSE + ICSE. Ranked #1 Gurgaon/Haryana. 1,600+ IB students. FIRST school in India with ISO 21001:2018.

  • Core Team Member for India's landmark ISO 21001:2018 accreditation by NABET
  • Core Member of IB PYP Evaluation Team (2018); IBDP accreditation renewal

Senior Librarian

Manav Rachna International School

Gurugram, IndiaApr 2012 – Sep 2016

CBSE-affiliated (est. 2006). ~2,900 students.

  • Core Member of Advanced Certification Team
  • Established a modern Learning Resource Centre
Whole School Librarian | Presidium School, Gurugram (Mar 2011 – Apr 2012)
Whole School Librarian | Gurukul Ashwasan Sr. Sec. School, Gurugram (Jun 2009 – Feb 2011)
Team Leader | HCL Technologies
Deputy Manager, Corporate Communication | Ansals API Real Estate
Asst. Manager | First Flight Couriers Ltd

Ten years of progressive corporate leadership building foundations in stakeholder management, team leadership, and operational excellence.

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