DHIRENDRA PANDEY

Experience with the KHDA School Inspection Framework, performance standards and indicators, and Department SEF. With a solid senior Mathematics teaching background and TWENTY-SEVEN (27) years of experience in CBSE/ICSE in different roles & responsibilities. With over 27 years of progressive experience in day boarding and residential schools under the CBSE and ICSE frameworks, I bring a strong foundation in senior school leadership, academic excellence, and institutional development. My journey spans impactful roles, including Headmaster, Head of Section, and Head of Mathematics at GIIS Dubai, supported by a Master’s degree in Mathematics and formal teaching certifications.

I have a proven record of leading schools through KHDA performance standards, demonstrating deep knowledge of the elements and indicators essential for school improvement. I have contributed to both established Outstanding schools and new school setups, achieving a GOOD rating in the very first KHDA inspection—a testament to strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and effective staff development.

My expertise includes:

• Curriculum planning & mapping (CBSE, ICSE & IBDP – Category 2 Math)
• Teaching & learning pedagogy, scope and sequence development
• Department action planning, priorities, and School Evaluation Framework (SEF/SEP) alignment
• Lesson planning, needs assessment, and designing visually engaging, student-centered learning experiences

Throughout my career, I have refined my skills in communication, creativity, team leadership, and motivation. I am committed to fostering collaborative, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments that support both teacher growth and student achievement. My focus has always been to nurture confident, capable, and future-ready learners through high-quality educational standards and strong instructional leadership.

• GOOGLE, COURSERA & EDx. 2022–23
• Foundation: Data, Everywhere
• Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel
• MySQL Basics
• Sales dashboard Power BI

• Notebook Policy
• Assessment Strategies
• Curriculum Mapping
• Teaching and Assessment
• Differentiation in teaching & learning
• External Benchmark
• Math Lab Design
• Problem based learning

• Workshop on Math Lab
• Cross Curriculum & real-life link
• Bloom's taxonomy in Lesson Planning
• Question Paper Setting
• New Education Policy
• CBSE Examiner for Evaluation