My Tuition Hub Academy is proud to introduce Jaya Shahi, a dynamic and highly respected leader in International Baccalaureate (IB) education. Based in Pune, India, she brings 24 years of teaching
and academic leadership experience to our community. For over 14 years, she has served as the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Coordinator at Vishwashanti Gurukul IB World School, a role she has held since 2011. Her career is defined by a commitment to developing confident, compassionate, and globally minded learners through the implementation of robust IB systems and inspired teaching practices.
Internationally trained by prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and UCLA, she has a proven track record in IB programme leadership. Her expertise encompasses Extended Essay systems, teacher development, and assessment quality assurance. Furthermore, she has dedicated over a decade to boarding leadership, emphasizing holistic student care and wellbeing. She is widely recognized for building high-performing IB cultures rooted in integrity and excellence.
IB Leadership and Programme Coordination
In her capacity as the IBDP Coordinator at Vishwashanti Gurukul, she provides strategic leadership for the Diploma Programme. Her work ensures that the school remains in full alignment with the IB philosophy, standards, and practices. This involves a deep understanding of IB authorization, evaluation, and school improvement processes. In practice, an IB leader must meticulously map the curriculum and maintain comprehensive documentation to meet global standards.
Importantly, she leads the Extended Essay programme, where she is responsible for training supervisors and guiding students through high-level academic research and writing. The Extended Essay is a cornerstone of the IB Diploma, and her role involves designing the programme’s structure to support students in their independent investigations. Additionally, she oversees complex assessment systems, including:
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Internal Assessment Management
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Moderation and Standardization
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Predicted Grades and Reporting
These systems are vital for ensuring that student work is evaluated fairly and accurately according to international benchmarks. By overseeing these processes, she maintains the academic rigour required for successful IB outcomes.
Instructional Coaching and Faculty Development
A significant portion of her leadership focuses on faculty coaching and professional learning. She mentors and appraises IB teachers, working to strengthen instructional quality and encourage reflective practice. This involves creating professional learning communities where educators can collaborate and share feedback strategies. In an educational environment, providing teachers with the tools for differentiation and inclusive education is essential for meeting the diverse needs of the student body.
Her expertise in pedagogy is rooted in inquiry-based and concept-driven instruction. She facilitates workshops and provides IB training support to help staff members implement assessment for learning strategies effectively. Through performance reviews and teacher coaching, she ensures that the faculty remains at the forefront of modern educational practices. Moreover, she plays a key role in curriculum development, ensuring that the educational offerings remain relevant and challenging for all students.
Boarding Leadership and Student Wellbeing
From 2011 to 2021, she served as a Boarding House and Student Life Leader at Vishwashanti Gurukul. In this role, she provided leadership for a large multicultural boarding community for over a decade. Her focus was on creating safe, nurturing, and disciplined residential systems that support both academic and personal growth. Managing a boarding environment requires a high level of pastoral care and a commitment to safeguarding student interests.
She has worked closely with international parents, counselors, and teachers to support students from various countries, including:
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India and Thailand
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USA and UK
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Korea and South Africa
This extensive experience with multicultural student communities allows her to provide nuanced support and behavior management. She coordinates student counseling and maintains strong lines of communication with parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to student life. Her philosophy holds that great IB schools are built when academic rigour, ethical leadership, and student wellbeing work in harmony.
Educational Qualifications and IB Credentials
Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her multifaceted roles in school leadership. She holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts in Hindi from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Additionally, she has earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
Her professional credentials are further bolstered by several international certifications and specialized IB training:
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University of Cambridge: Certificate in International Diploma in Teaching & Training (CIDTT).
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UCLA Extension: IBDP Coordinator – Category 2 and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – Category 2.
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IBDP Examiner: Serves as an examiner for Language B.
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Specialized Training: Includes MYP trained teacher status, IBDP Level 2 training, and participation in SAIBSA (MYP & DP) events.
These qualifications reflect her deep engagement with the IB framework across different levels and subjects. Furthermore, she serves as an IB School Visit Team Educator, a role that involves evaluating other institutions to ensure they meet the rigorous standards of the International Baccalaureate organization.
Strategic Administration and Professional Skills
Beyond her instructional and pastoral roles, she is a highly skilled administrator. Her work includes strategic planning, academic scheduling, and data-driven decision-making. She is responsible for policy development and implementation, ensuring that the school’s structures for academic honesty and student support are effective and transparent. Cross-department collaboration is a key part of her daily practice, as she works to align different academic areas under a unified vision.
Her professional toolkit includes strong interpersonal and presentation skills, which are essential for engaging with parents, students, and staff. She is fluent in both English and Hindi and possesses advanced skills in report writing and documentation. Her background also includes unique personal distinctions, such as holding an NCC “C” Certificate as a Republic Day Parade participant and being a state-level hockey player. These experiences contribute to her disciplined and resilient approach to academic leadership.
Throughout her 24-year career, she has remained dedicated to the principle that education should be a holistic endeavor. By balancing the demands of compliance and assessment with a genuine focus on student life and faculty growth, she has established herself as a cornerstone of the IB community in India and beyond. Her leadership continues to shape the next generation of global citizens through a focus on excellence, empathy, and ethical conduct.