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Dr. Richa Kumar

Academic Director / Principal, Sanskruti World School, Junior & Degree College, Boisar, Palghar, Maharashtra

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-PSCI-MH-IND-2026-2195

Profile Summary

Dr. Richa Kumar is an accomplished educationist, academic leader, curriculum designer, and counsellor with over 20 years of experience in teaching, training, academic administration, curriculum development, and counselling. She has served as Academic Director / Principal at Sanskruti World School, Junior & Degree College, Boisar, Palghar, and is a recognized CBSE Resource Person as well as a Resource Person for NCERT and leading educational publishers. She holds a Ph.D., Master’s degrees in Political Science, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Education Administration, along with a B.Ed. Her work reflects a strong integration of pedagogy, psychology, life skills education, value-based learning, and institutional leadership. She has actively contributed to curriculum design, content development, school administration, teacher training, parent engagement, and learner intervention systems. Dr. Kumar has designed and implemented innovative programs such as Perceptual Motor Skill Development (PMSD), Happiness Curriculum, Life Skills Programs, STEAM Labs, ABLE Worksheets, and baseline assessment systems to identify learning gaps and plan interventions. She has also conceptualized and executed large-scale school engagement initiatives, community partnerships, and learner-centric events. She is an author, editor, trainer, and speaker who has written books, book chapters, research papers, newsletters, articles, and blogs. Her contributions extend to teacher training, parenting workshops, counselling, and national and international speaking engagements. She has received multiple awards and recognitions from Education World, Edustar, HFF, Global Edu-Leaders Forum, and other platforms for innovation, leadership, humanitarian service, and excellence in education.

Subject Matter Expertise

Education
→ Curriculum Planning & Development
→ School Leadership & Administration
→ Life Skills Education
→ Early Childhood Education

Psychology
→ Counselling & Psychotherapy

Mentorship Offered

Consulting → Business Strategy Consulting
Consulting → Operations Consulting
Research → Scientific and Technical Research
Writing → Educational Writing
Training & Instruction → Skills Training

Work Experience Summary

Dr. Richa Kumar has over two decades of experience as an educator, academic administrator, counsellor, curriculum designer, trainer, and content developer. Her work spans school leadership, teacher and parent training, learner counselling, curriculum innovation, and institutional development, with sustained engagement across CBSE, ICSE, State Board, and higher education institutions.
Company Name: Sanskruti World School, Junior & Degree College, Boisar, Palghar
Job Title: Academic Director / Principal
Description: Academic leadership, administration, curriculum design, teacher training, counselling, and community engagement
Duration: Not specified

Company Name: Various Educational Institutions & Organizations
Job Title: Educationist, Counsellor, Trainer & Resource Person
Description: Teaching, curriculum design, training, counselling, workshops, and content development
Duration: 20+ years

Educational Summary

Dr. Richa Kumar holds doctoral and multiple postgraduate qualifications across education, psychology, counselling, and political science, supporting her interdisciplinary approach to pedagogy and leadership.
Institution Name: Not specified
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Not specified

Institution Name: Not specified
Degree Title: M.A.
Field/Description: Political Science

Institution Name: Not specified
Degree Title: Master’s
Field/Description: Psychotherapy & Counselling

Institution Name: Not specified
Degree Title: Master’s
Field/Description: Education Administration

Institution Name: Not specified
Degree Title: B.Ed.
Field/Description: Education

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Kumar has completed and conducted multiple professional development and master training programs related to life skills, pedagogy, leadership, and counselling.
Awards, Recognitions & Speaking Engagements

Award: Top 40 Preschools in Mumbai (2017)
Awarded By: Education World
Details: Recognised for innovative curriculum, teaching quality, parent–teacher communication, and infrastructure

Award: Top Third Position in Thane (2019)
Awarded By: Education World
Details: Excellence in pre-primary curriculum and parent–teacher communication

Publication: Research paper titled “Perceptual Motor Skill Development Program for Preschool Students”
Journal: Ajanta Publication Journal
Details: Paper presented in Thailand

Award: Innovative Practices in STEAM Learning
Awarded By: Edustar (THT Platform)
Details: For launching an innovative curriculum on Perceptual Motor Skill Development Program for pre-school students

Award: Humanitarian Service Award
Awarded By: HFF
Details: For educating underprivileged children at Disha Bodh Night Study Centre, Mumbai

Award: GLOBAL AWARD 2020
Awarded By: Global Edu-Leaders Forum

Speaker: Time to Grow Education Summit
Topic: NEP 2020 implementation and education policies

Speaker: Podcast – “God Is Not Fair – Guftgu”
Topic: How to deal with exam stress and anxiety
URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MOZH2mT75b0eMQX5MMpNJ

Award: Best Infrastructure School
Awarded By: Government of Maharashtra
Institution: Sanskruti World School

Award: Best Implementer of Project-Based Learning
Awarded To: Sanskruti World School

Award: Bharat Skill Samman
Awarded By: OLL & Government of Maharashtra
Venue: St. Wilfred’s School, Mumbai

Publication Summary

Dr. Richa Kumar has contributed extensively to academic and professional literature through books, research papers, articles, blogs, and educational content.
Book
Title: Baba – An Epitome of Parenting
Publisher: INSC Publication

Research Papers
Title: Perceptual Motor Skills Development (PMSD) Program for Pre-Primary School Going Children
Journal: Ajanta Publication
Publication Year: 2019

Title: Importance of Perceptual Motor Skills and Sensory Activities in Holistic Development of School-Going Students
Journal: International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities

Title: Early Intervention in the Pre-Primary School: Facilitating Holistic Development as per NEP 2020
Journal: International Research Journal of Commerce, Arts and Science

Other Contributions
Articles published in educational magazines, blogs on RIS Corporate and LinkedIn, newsletters, curriculum books, and copyrighted educational programs

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