Our Faculty
Personalised guidance with international expertise
CourseLeap educators specialise in bridging gaps in pedagogy and learning and strengthening key transitions between school and university. We combine rigour, clarity, and personalised mentorship to ensure students can think critically, communicate clearly, and approach advanced challenges with confidence.
With over 200+ years of combined teaching experience, CourseLeap’s faculty brings together experienced educators, curriculum experts, PhD candidates, gold medallists, Olympiad winners and industry professionals who share a deep understanding of both academic rigour and the realities of student life. Our instructors include former heads of department, research supervisors, examiners and workshop leaders. We have two academic departments, each with its own dedicated faculty – CourseLeap Math (CLM) – our math department, and CourseLeap Plus (CLP), our department of sciences, arts, humanities and languages.
Our faculty members specialise in delivering courses and personalised academic tutoring across a wide range of curricula — from the IB, MYP, A Levels and IGCSE to American Core, Advance Placements and many university courses. Our instructors are specially trained to support students transitioning from ICSE, CBSE, and other curricula. We also prepare students for International Math Olympiads, AMC exams, CEMC, HKIMO, UK University Entrance Exams such as MAT, TMUA, PAT, ESAT, UCAT, STEP, TARA,TSA as well as many other competitions.
Each instructor pairs a love of learning with a love of teaching, and brings a creative and international perspective to their sessions. At CourseLeap, mentors walk side by side with their students on their learning journey, preparing them confidently for high school, university and beyond.
200+ YEARS
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SPECIALISTS IN INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA
STUDENT-CENTRED APPROACH
EXPERTS IN COMPETITIONS
Head of Faculty
Yogesh Dhingra
Founder, Chief Academic Advisor
With over 35 years of experience in education, including 20+ years in IB, Yogesh Dhingra is a senior education leader and consultant with deep expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and school leadership. Former Academic Director and Head of Mathematics at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mrs. Dhingra has advised leading international schools across India and previously served as an IB Workshop Leader, Examiner, CIS member and School Site Visitor across the APAC region as well as large-scale teacher training and educational technology initiatives. Mrs. Dhingra holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Bath (UK), a Master’s in Mathematics, and BAs in Physics and Education from Delhi University.
Vibhu Sachdeva
CLM Deputy Instructor
M.Sc. Mathematics from Delhi University, Vibhu is a passionate educator who loves Abstract Algebra, Differential Equations, and Graph Theory and has done research work in Number Theory and Algebraic Graph Theory. Qualified in JAM and GATE, Vibhu teaches Pre-IB, IB, A Level, IA, and Extended Essay at CourseLeap.
Himani Bhatia
CLM Assistant Instructor
M.Sc. Math from Delhi University with a B.Sc. (Hons) Math, Himani is a Math enthusiast with research in Differential Equations. Himani is an instructor for competitions such as AMC 8, Art of Problem Solving, CEMC, and Asian Olympiads, as well as school curricula including MYP, IGCSE, ACC, A Levels and AP Calculus.
Priyanka Jaiswal
CLM Assistant Instructor
M.Sc and B.Sc. Mathematics, Delhi University, Priyanka is a passionate educator interested in research, especially Real and Complex Analysis. At CourseLeap, she teaches Math HL AA and AI, along with IGCSE, MYP, and the American curriculum (ACC).
Ritwik Manda
CLM Instructor
B.Tech IT & Mathematical Innovations, AIR 5 DUET, Ritwik is a machine learning engineer who qualified for pre-regional, regional and national Olympiad rounds. He researched Number Theory at IIT Delhi, presented at a national conference, and completed Imperial College London’s Mathematics for Machine Learning program. Ritwik is an AMC 10, AMC 12 and AIME instructor at CourseLeap.
Sarthak Gupta
CLM Instructor
M.A. Math, University of Bordeaux, France, M.Sc. Math at SVNIT, Surat. Sarthak is a dedicated mathematician with seven years’ teaching experience across CBSE, ICSE, international, and university courses. Passionate about Number Theory, he mentors AMC 10, AMC 12, HKIMO, SUMaC and CEMC students at CourseLeap.
Ritwik Narayan
CLM Assistant Instructor
M.Stat candidate at ISI Kolkata, 100 percentile JEE Mains scorer in 2019. Experienced in machine learning and big data analytics through ConveGenius Insights and PWC, Ritwik applies analytical skills to cricket data analysis and stock prediction. He is CLM instructor for PROMYS, AMC, AIME, RMO, ISI B.Stat, ISI M.Stat, and IIT JEE exams.
Sandipan Misra
CLM Instructor
M.Sc Math and B.Sc. Math at ISI Kolkata and JEE Advanced achiever with interests in Computational Statistics and Quantitative Finance. With an outstanding competitive math background, Sandipan cleared multiple national and international Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. He is an instructor for SUMaC, IMO, AP Statistics and AP Calculus at CourseLeap.
Prateek Mehta
CLM Instructor
Research Fellow at ISI Bangalore, Pratik specialises in Algebraic Geometry and Commutative Algebra, with interests in foundations and theoretical computer science. With a decade’s teaching experience, he contributes to RMO Karnataka and EGMO training, championing discovery-based learning
Shreyasi Kundra
CLM Instructor
10+ years of teaching international curricula math at leading Delhi schools and collaborated with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). M.Sc. Math and B.Ed. from Delhi University. Shreyasi is CLM Instructor for IGCSE, AS and A Level and IB Math and Advanced Placements (AP courses) such as AP Statistics and AP Calculus
Mohit Varma
CLM Lead Instructor
13+ years of training across multiple platforms, designing Excel VBA-based software solutions for educational institutions and corporate organisations. University Topper in M.Sc. Software Engineering from Punjab University, Patiala, Mohit creates dynamic and engaging learning environments that ignite students’ passion for mathematics.
Chrisann Almeida
CLP Lead Instructor, ToK and Psychology
IB Psychology and TOK educator with 15+ years’ experience, former DAIS depar@clmtment head, and IB examiner. Chrisann leads inquiry-driven, research-based programs and consults with leading schools, including HIXS and Bombay International School, while supporting institutions across India.
KALPANA BALAN
IB Academic Advisor, Lead Instructor, Global Politics, TOK and Interdisciplinary EE
24+ years across IBDP, IGCSE, and AP in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Former IB Lead Examiner (TOK, Global Politics), Workshop Leader, and school consultant. Member of IACAC and NACAC. Advised 1,500+ students; worked at UWC Hong Kong, BISS, DAIS, ISP, and EAB Paris.
George Mansur
CLP Lead Instructor, Spanish, French
20+ years’ teaching in international schools from The International School of Sotogrande in Spain to British International School, Cairo and DAIS, Mumbai. MA (Oxon) and BA (Hons) Merton College, Oxford. 10 years experience as IB examiner and moderator in French B speaking exam. Based in Spain, George is Spanish and French instructor for IB ab initio and language B (SL and HL) and IGCSE.
Shalini Ghosh
CLP Lead Instructor, Biology
20+ years across CBSE, IB, and IGCSE. PGDE (University of Bath); trained at CIE, Delhi University; Master’s and Bachelor’s in Botany. Experience in Ecole Mondiale World School India, NIST, Bangkok; former Science Head in BINUS Intl, Jakarta. Led departments achieving record results above world averages; IB IA/EE mentor; Global Sustainability Award winner (2025), SDG Ambassador with a strong emphasis on student-centred learning.
Nick Pillow
CLP Lead Instructor, English
15+ years’ experience in English and Drama. Director of Laughing Pillow LLP, with degrees from Cambridge and the UCL Institute of Education, Nick specialises in Shakespeare for non-native English speakers. Former Head of Performing Arts at DAIS for 7 years, he leads youth theatre at Jeff Goldberg Studio, Mumbai. Nick teaches IGCSE, Pre-IB, and IB English at CourseLeap.
Radhika Kapoor
CLP Lead Instructor, Chemistry
An enthusiastic chemistry educator with 10+ years’ experience teaching IGCSE, IB MYP, and DP across Delhi NCR. A Hindu College graduate with a Master’s in Organic Chemistry and B.Ed., she has taught 5 years at Genesis Global and later at Heritage International Xperiential School, fostering strong conceptual understanding and scientific thinking.
Shalini Kulshrestha
CLM Assistant Instructor
Experienced Physics educator with 20+ years across IB DP, MYP, and IGCSE. An IIT Roorkee postgraduate and silver medallist, she has taught at Oakridge International School and Greenwood High, and served as an Extended Essay Coordinator and IB Examiner, and promotes deep conceptual understanding and rigorous critical thinking.
Vandana Banga
CLP Lead Instructor, Physics
25+ years experience across IB, IGCS. CBSE and ISC Physics in schools including HIXS and Delhi Public School, Gurgaon. M.Sc. Physics, (MDU, Rohtak), as well as M.Ed and B.Ed. Vandana emphasises deep conceptual understanding, empowering students to excel in board and competitive exams while cultivating a genuine curiosity and love for the subject.
Gautam Khandelwal
CLP Lead Instructor, Economics & Business Management
Mayo College alumnus, SRCC graduate, Chartered Accountant, and MBA, Gautam brings 10+ years’ experience teaching IB, IGCSE, and A Level Economics. Formerly with Arthur Andersen, he blends corporate insight and grassroots work with rigorous IB IA and EE guidance, helping students achieve top scores and Ivy League placements.