Nurturing Minds | K-5 Primary Specialist

Every child is a story waiting to be written.

10+ years of fostering physical, emotional, and cognitive growth in early years. Creating safe, imaginative, and evidence-based learning environments.

Ananya Iyer
10+Yrs Exp
500+Students
B.EdCertified
K-5Specialist
01 // The Philosophy

Curiosity is
the Curriculum.

The first few years of schooling define a child's relationship with learning for life. My role is to ensure that relationship is one of joy, confidence, and insatiable curiosity.

Over the past decade, I have focused on integrated learning models that blend numeracy and literacy with socio-emotional development, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and challenged.

Ms. Ananya Iyer
02 // The Classroom Journey (Experience)
2018 — PRESENT // Step by Step School, Noida

Primary Grade Lead (Grade 2)

Developing the thematic curriculum for early years and mentoring a team of 8 junior teachers.

2014 — 2018 // Shiv Nadar School

Home Room Teacher (Grade 1)

Pioneered the 'Play-to-Learn' initiative which improved foundational literacy scores by 30%.

2012 — 2014 // The Shri Ram School

Assistant Teacher

Supported classroom management and individual learning plans for neuro-diverse students.

03 // Teaching Mastery (Skills)

Inquiry-Based Learning

5

Phonics & Early Literacy

5

Social-Emotional Dev.

4

Classroom Mgmt

5
04 // Training
2012Delhi University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
2010Lady Shri Ram College
B.A. in Child Psychology
05 // Certifications
🌿 IB PYP Category 1 Trained
🌿 Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
06 // Stars & Accolades (Awards)

Teacher of the Year - Noida District 2023

Innovative Educator Award

07 // Notes from Parents & Peers
My daughter started loving school because of Ananya Ma'am's morning circles.
Mrs. Kapoor, Parent
An educator who understands that empathy is as important as English.
Coordinator, SBS School
09 // The Educator's Notebook (Blog)

Why We Sing at 8:00 AM

How music and rhythm prepare the primary brain for a day of learning.

Tears in the Hallway

Managing separation anxiety in Grade 1—a guide for parents.

10 // Teacher's Fact Sheet (Recruitment)

Career Metadata

Step by Step School, Noida
₹10 LPA
₹12–14 LPA
30 Days
Delhi NCR (Relocation: Open)
11 // Connect