surbhi kohli
@surbhikohli
Experienced education publishing leader specializing in curriculum, QA, and instructional design.
What I'm looking for
I am an education publishing professional with over 16 years' experience across editorial, QA, curriculum development and team leadership. I have led content and digital product quality for major publishers and schools, developed curriculum aligned to national and international frameworks, and delivered training and process improvements that ensure high-quality learning assets.
As a managing editor and QA manager I have built and mentored teams, set up workflows, conducted market and curriculum research, and overseen end-to-end product delivery for print and digital projects. I take pride in rigorous quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration, and developing foundational-stage programmes aligned to NCF-FS and NEP guidance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Editor (ELT)
Orient BlackSwan
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Lead development of foundational-stage ELT content aligned to NCF-FS and NEP, managing editorial teams, QA and digital asset quality while overseeing budgeting, process setup and stakeholder training since project inception.
Managing Editor
Scholastic
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)
Developed and reviewed print and digital products for international curricula, performed QA and metadata preparation, and coordinated cross‑regional teams to deliver curriculum-mapped digital assessments.
Manager QA (Academics)
VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Reviewed CPD and pre-primary frameworks, trained and managed the QA team, created schedules and recruitment processes, and planned departmental strategy with the director.
Editor and Educator
Freelance
May 2021 - Jan 2022 (8 months)
Edited manuscripts and video content for primary‑segment projects, developed concept notes and prototypes, coordinated project workflows and taught phonics to children aged 4–8.
Deputy Manager (QA-Academics)
VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Led a team of 20+ to review and audit digital and print curriculum (CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE) for grades pre-primary to middle, standardized style guides and signed off final classroom materials.
Senior Editor
Quadrum Solutions
May 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Managed and mentored editorial teams, developed pre‑primary and K–8 English curriculum, owned QA processes for print and digital content and coordinated cross‑functional project delivery.
Resource Associate / Senior Editor
Scholastic India
Jul 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 9 months)
Supported sales and conducted school workshops, managed editorial projects and teams, developed training modules and served as SPOC for Singapore coordination to ensure high‑quality curricular content.
Freelance Editor
Freelance
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Planned and developed children's book content, edited and proofread for accuracy, and edited student applications and essays for education abroad.
English Educator
Lotus Valley International School
Mar 2012 - May 2012 (2 months)
Taught English and environmental studies for primary and middle grades, developed instructional materials and worksheets, used smart board technology and provided continuous student evaluation and feedback.
Middle Programme Educator
The Heritage School
Feb 2010 - Oct 2010 (8 months)
Taught English for grades 4–6, led outbound learning projects, developed instructional materials and assessments, and organized events and workshops to support student growth.
ELT Editor
Ratna Sagar
Sep 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year)
Edited and revised ELT textbooks for accuracy, developed learner‑centric exercises, wrote lessons and poems, and delivered training presentations for editorial teams.
English Trainer and Centre Head
Global Centre of Languages
Sep 2005 - Sep 2008 (3 years)
Managed 40+ trainers and multiple branches, conducted trainer curriculum sessions, oversaw recruitment, administration and quality management while delivering language and soft‑skills training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sardar Patel University (Sri Karan Narendra) - SGVU
Master of Arts, Psychology
Pursuing Master of Arts in Psychology.
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Education, Education
Completed Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in 2011.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Arts, English
Completed Master of Arts in English in 2008.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English
Completed Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English in 2005.
CMS, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Higher Secondary Certificate
Completed 10+2 (higher secondary) in 2001.
Jolly Phonics / Jolly Grammar Training
Professional Training, Phonics and Grammar Training
2018 - 2023
Completed Jolly Phonics training in 2018 and Jolly Grammar training in 2023.
Arena Multimedia
Diploma, Multimedia & Graphics
Completed a one-year diploma course in Multimedia and Graphics.
Loreto Convent, Lucknow
Schooling
Completed basic schooling at Loreto Convent, Lucknow.
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